Three strategies industries use to drive results from programmatic ads
Raina RobertsProgrammatic ads have benefits for a wide range of objectives. Here are three approaches adopted by different sectors for achieving their specific goals.
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Best in class brand building: Top marketers on getting brand diagnosis and positioning right
Michaela JeffersonIn the first of a series of articles looking at what it takes to build brands effectively, Boots, Yorkshire Tea and Cadbury – three of the five brands shortlisted for the coveted Brand of the Year prize at the Marketing Week Awards – share their thoughts on the importance of brand diagnosis and positioning.
Four brands on the benefits market research brought to their business
Josh StephensonThe latest instalment in our State of Market Research series looks at four times when market research has made a real difference to an organisation – and the lessons that can be learned from it.
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.
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.
How Dunelm’s top marketer shifted focus from product to customer
Josh StephensonSean McGinty tasked himself with putting the customer at the heart of Dunelm when he joined the business from Aldi earlier this year.
The ‘circles of doom’: Quantifying the misalignment of B2B marketing and sales
Jon LombardoMarketing can only generate an effective pipeline if it targets the same buyers as sales, but new research shows the overlap – even between brand and demand marketing – is often shockingly small.
‘It should be exciting’: Marketers on embracing the challenges of budgeting season
Molly InnesBudgeting and planning season may sometimes feel like fighting a losing battle for marketers, but it should be a moment to reflect and press forward, according to former marketing leaders.
EA Sports on ditching FIFA and having to rebrand its most popular game
Josh StephensonEA Sports’ top marketer on what goes into rebranding a product with 30 years of heritage – and how utilising strong partnerships and data brought it to life.
‘Change is painful’: Can marketers cushion the blow of retailers charging for returns?
Molly InnesRetailers, such as H&M, are increasingly beginning to charge for returns, which isn’t going down well with consumers. So what can marketers do to mitigate the impact?
Unravelling Babel’s tongue: AI within transcreation
Rik GrantAI has potential in ad translation, but creative copywriters still beat it at transcreation – adapting messages between languages with the right tone and context.
‘Everyone’s got an opinion’: Cautionary tales from the budgeting and planning frontline
Molly InnesFive former CMOs with lots of experience across a multitude of sectors and brands share their budgeting horror stories and the lessons they’ve learnt along the way.
Role models and retention: Your Marketing Week
Lucy TesserasAt the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From the need to shout about what a career in marketing could offer to the next steps for Pret’s subscription offer, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
This Much I Learned: Domino’s Sarah Barron on the value of consistency when ‘babysitting’ brands
Marketing Week ReportersIn the latest episode of Marketing Week’s podcast series, Domino’s CMO Sarah Barron tells why she doesn’t ‘mess’ with brands and why getting the right capability is essential for building an effective marketing unit.
One marketer on the importance of having strong female role models
Molly InnesWith stints at LVMH, Estée Lauder and Makeup by Mario under her belt, Estrid’s first chief brand officer Nico Morga Alden’s “risk prone” approach to her career has served her well.