How to get the most out of user-generated content
Jack SimpsonTom Malleschitz, Chief Marketing Officer at Three UK, was on the Content Marketing stage at the Festival of Marketing discussing how brands can embrace the rise of user-generated content and use it to their advantage.
Government overhauls marketing department to create single comms budget
Sarah VizardThe Government is changing how its spends money on marketing, moving to a single marcomms budget and considering changing its structure so that marketers work in hubs rather than single teams responsible for one department.
The Co-operative Food takes a dig at the ‘glitz’ of its rivals as it launches emotive Christmas TV ad
Thomas HobbsThe Co-Op has opted for an emotive TV ad, opposed to the ‘glitz and glamour’ of its rivals, as it aims to become the UK’s number one convenience retailer over Christmas.
What does the term ‘marketing transformation’ really mean to businesses?
Niamh CarrollMarketing transformation is a term used by all sorts of brands and business but lacks a common term. What classes as truly transformative work, however, is a fiercely debated topic.
McVitie’s: Investment in brand is crucial for remaining in ‘hearts and minds’ of consumers
Niamh CarrollMcVitie’s claims to be the “definitive” UK biscuit brand, but its marketing director James King says it can’t afford to not invest in its position, as it launches a new masterbrand campaign.
Budgeting and changing strategy: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From cautionary tales from the budgeting and planning frontline to the changing nature of retail, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Nike pledges to ‘stay on the offensive’ as it increases focus on demand creation
Chris SutcliffeThe sportswear retailer is feeling buoyant after a strong first quarter, and vows to stay on the offensive into the rest of the year.