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The contextual advertising boom: How can brands take advantage?
Contextual advertising is experiencing a resurgence in popularity so how can brands use it to best effect?
LinkedIn B2B Institute: Advertising should be ‘memorable not clickable’
Niamh CarrollWith most B2B customers not in the market to buy most of the time, marketers should target memorability rather than instant sales, said the LinkedIn B2B Institute’s Jon Lombardo.
‘Advertising, not just entertainment’: Why Nike’s TikTok ad was the most creatively effective of July
Michaela JeffersonNike’s ad landed in top 20% of all UK ads for its ability to actively involve viewers, scoring similarly on its contribution towards building brand affinity.
‘Don’t be afraid of consistency’: Marketers on the driving factors behind effective advertising
Michaela JeffersonThe marketers behind two highly effective Marmite and Aldi ads explain what it takes to build a creatively effective campaign.
TikTok on empowering the next generation of Paralympians
Amrit VirdiTikTok is working with ParalympicsGB to raise awareness of the games and inspire future athletes by reaching new audiences.
Balancing promotions and the rise of Guinness 0.0: 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 growth of Guinness 0.0 and the marketing strategy that has driven its success to Nuby becoming the first baby brand to secure a title sponsorship in English football, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Barclays appoints VMO2’s Simon Groves as global brand boss
Niamh CarrollSimon Groves joins Barclays after almost 25 years working at O2, and will report into former O2 colleague Nina Bibby at the bank.
One CMO on coming ‘home’ to marketing after years in general management
Niamh CarrollCMO of Warner Hotels, David Murdin, worked at big brands including British Airways and Sky before moving into general management at Costa and Debenhams. And while the experience was crucial in making him a more rounded leader his passion for brands has ultimately seen him return to marketing.