MarComm’s Magnificence is a series where we highlight the Magnificent from the Marketing, Design, Advertising and Communications Industries. To kick things off we wanted to shine a spotlight on the leading ladies who, in their own way, are influencing a much needed change in the industry. So here they are, our picks for 2017’s Magnificent Ladies: Amrita […]
Stock video company Dissolve recently poked fun at the lengths many will go to in order to capture the Millennial market in its video, This Is A Generic Millennial Ad. While many brands may be guilty of committing some of the stereotypical ‘crimes’ portrayed in the film, including ‘unforgettable’ moments, internet slang, and a large […]
Fans of competitive baking eagerly awaited the return of the Great British Bake Off (GBBO) on Channel 4 at the end of August. Now in its eighth series, the popular prime-time amateur baking competition is still a hit with viewers, despite the news earlier in the year that it was moving from the BBC to […]
Whether it be FMCG, Leisure & Entertainment, Healthcare, Technology, it’s hard to find a sector these days that doesn’t have prominent portfolio groups existing within it. A question I’m frequently asked is what role the parent brand should have with the sub-brands in a portfolio business. It’s an interesting question, and we need to start […]
J. Walter. Thompson deconstructs American brands and their position on the world stage to explore the opportunities and the challenges posed by the climate under the current administration in ‘Brand America’ a new report published by JWT Intelligence on September 27. While perceptions of Brand America have taken a turn for the worse recently, American […]
It may seem simple, but taking the time to listen and get under the skin of your clients’ challenges can make the difference between work that is mediocre or truly effective. Whatever kind of agency you’re at, if you work in client services it’s likely that you’re faced with a familiar challenge: the need to […]
In ANR BBDO’s new campaign for Beyond Retro, the second-hand chain will not only bring new life to clothes but also to the people who wear them – by turning the price tags on the clothes into Organ Donor Cards. The purpose is to encourage more people to actively take a stand for organ donation. Sweden […]
Mindshare UK, part of WPP, unveiled its research report, The Future of Retail CX (Customer Experience). The Mindshare Futures report identifies five key trends for the retail industry, focusing on mobile, voice, physical stores, branding and data. A key conclusion is that the store offering will become a real point of differentiation from competitors in […]
MarComm News’ Legend Series is designed to show a different side of some of the ‘best of the best’ (our legends) personalities of the Marketing and Communications world. These people really don’t need an introduction and we’re sure most people in the industry know their career highlights and stories already! So here is a look at […]
Marmite, Unilever’s famous spread, has launched a new digital experience that analyses your emotions whilst you taste Marmite, to discover, in real-time, whether you are likely to be born a lover or a hater. The technology has been developed by digital creative agency AnalogFolk. Visit tasteface.marmite.co.uk on your mobile and try some Marmite. TasteFace and […]