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Procter & Gamble has upped its advertising spend nearly 13% to remain the UK's biggest spender on above-the-line advertising.
The combination of an economic downturn, cheaper direct marketing channels and pressure from the green lobby has led to a 6% drop in direct mail spend, but while brands are getting better at targeting the right people, the industry still has a long way to go before it sheds its 'junk mail' tag.
LONDON The economic downturn, cheaper direct channels and pressure from the green lobby has led to a 6% drop in direct mail spend, but brands are getting better at the art of targeting.
LONDON - As the loan and mortgage market shrinks, financial-services brands are being forced to adjust their direct mail strategies accordingly.
The value of the top grocery brands has withstood the consumer shift toward bargain-hunting amid the gathering economic gloom.
Health, environmental and budget concerns have all driven shifts in consumer spending patterns.
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LONDON - Direct and sales promotion agencies are taking strides into territory traditionally held by other marketing disciplines.
