Brand Manager of the Week: Lucy Green
02 May 2012
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It's easy to be cynical about chief executives these days. Andrew Moss of Aviva is the latest scalp of the 'Shareholder Spring' revolt against excessive pay at underperforming companies.
After years promoting bigger pack sizes as offering better value, it appears food and drink marketers may do better to think small
Price promotions have become the norm for some brands but it's time for them to embrace change, writes Kerry Bateman, partner and head of shopper marketing, WARL.
As Locog prepares to mark the '100 days to go' London 2012 Olympics milestone, sponsor brands are starting to feel harsh scrutiny by media and protest groups alike. So why have brands like McDonald's been so shy of marketing the real value their involvement brings?
Advertising Association research suggests marketing's image is in dire need of a makeover as consumers have fallen out of love with advertising. How can the sector demonstrate its value to society, asks Alan Mitchell
Just when we thought the 'size matters' debate surrounding brands' social-media fanbases was dead and buried with a stake through its heart, the argument has resurfaced.
When undertaking a review of their marketing department, marketers new to a company need to enlist their chief executive, HR, customer service and agencies for perspective, writes Mhairi McEwan.
Recent job cuts at major brand companies could allow local marketers more freedom to fashion groundbreaking strategies
Procter & Gamble has announced plans to shed staff while increasing its focus on digital ads.