Why procurement must be marketing’s new best friend
With ad spend forecasts being slashed post-Brexit and allegations of agency kickbacks, marketing’s relationship with procurement is back in the spotlight.
Why consumers are searching for a digital detox
Mindi ChahalConsumers’ desire to escape from hyper-digital lifestyles gives brands an opportunity to connect with them in a more meaningful way.
BT and EE join forces for first time as they look to promote ‘innovation and customer experience’
Rachel GeeFollowing BT’s acquisition of EE earlier this year, the two firms are to work together for the first time to launch a sports app offer that will only be available to EE mobile customers.
Mastercard on how it plans to make marketing a revenue generator
Sarah VizardMasterCard is shifting money away from traditional above-the-line advertising to focus on real-time promotions as its CMO Raja Rajamannar looks to ensure that its marketing builds not just the brand but the business as well.
Coca-Cola to hold marketing spend in countries with slow vaccine rollouts
Manny PhamThe beverage giant saw a boost to sales resulting in a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue to $9bn (£6.4bn), as CEO James Quincey credits the actions Coca-Cola took during the pandemic in helping its recovery.
Expedia rebrands to ‘aggressively and deeply’ support travellers post-Covid
Michaela JeffersonWith the reopening of travel on the horizon, Expedia hopes to be seen as the “ultimate travel companion” with its biggest brand spend in five years.
European Super League will need to convince brands of its authenticity
Matt BarkerThe proposed league format takes many of its pointers from the hugely successful US sports model, but can it win over local fans and brands, or is the reputational risk too high?
Personalisation, hiring, retail sales: 5 interesting stats to start your week
Marketing Week ReportersWe arm you with all the numbers you need to tackle the week ahead.