09 Nov 2012
| by Tim Eales
The London 2012 Olympics may have had a positive effect for some brands, but it remains to be seen if it brings long-term tangible returns, writes Tim Eales, director of strategic insight, SymphonyIRI Group.
05 Nov 2012
| by Sam Howroyd
Fast moving consumer goods are becoming a major driver of online advertising spend on the up, this week studies on Brand Republic examines some of the reasons behind this, as well as how consumers view what companies do with their data.
26 Oct 2012
| by Ashley Underwood
New data helps explain the FMCG sector's changing attitude towards online adspend, writes Ashley Underwood, Ashley Underwood, strategy manager TGI & Custom, Kantar Media.
23 Jul 2012
| by John McGiffin
Why do retailers often fall at the final furlong, asks John McGiffin, SymphonyIRI Technical Services Group.
17 Jul 2012
| by Babita Earle
Consumer packaged goods brands must constantly re-evaluate their marketing options to ensure that their digital strategy meets the needs of online women, writes Babita Earle, digital strategy director, GfK Digital.
09 Jul 2012
| by Tim Eales
The weather can have a significant impact on what people buy and when they buy it, writes Tim Eales, strategic insight director, SymphonyIRI Group.
04 Jul 2012
| by Tim Eales
Steep price rises have hit sales volumes in a number of categories and, with shoppers in control, brands and retailers must look closely at their pricing and promotions strategy, writes Tim Eales, strategic insight director, SymphonyIRI Group.
08 May 2012
| by Keith Glasspoole
Biometric measurement can be a valuable tool in helping us understand how advertising works, writes Keith Glasspoole, deputy managing director, Ipsos ASI.
09 Mar 2012
| by Jan Worsley
Taste setters are 2.6 times more likely than other grocery shoppers to buy new products, writes Jan Worsley, associate director, SPA Future Thinking.
07 Mar 2012
| by Mads Holmen
Online video can help deliver significant impact across a range of brand metrics, writes Mads Holmen, planning director, GoViral.