MARKETERS ARE ‘HOPEFUL YET REASONABLE’ AHEAD OF Q4 AND HOLIDAY SEASON

14. 9. 2023 Ad spend may be heading back to the mid-single digit levels seen in the 2010s, but that hasn’t stopped clients from approaching Q4 ad spend with a general sense of uncertainty, agency executives say. Multiple, compounding issues are causing continued uncertainty. Lingering Covid outbreaks, labor issues, the writer’s and actor’s strikes and inflation have caused… Continue reading MARKETERS ARE ‘HOPEFUL YET REASONABLE’ AHEAD OF Q4 AND HOLIDAY SEASON

DISCOVER HOW YOUR BRAND’S STORYTELLING TRANSFORMS ITS POSITIONING.

9. 7. 2023 Every brand has a story to tell — a narrative that breathes life into its purpose, values, and aspirations. In the realm of brand positioning, this narrative becomes the driving force behind success. It holds the key to connecting with consumers, establishing a unique position in the market, and leaving an indelible mark in the… Continue reading DISCOVER HOW YOUR BRAND’S STORYTELLING TRANSFORMS ITS POSITIONING.

REDUCED MARKETING SPENDING LEADS TO A DROP IN SALES

23. 3. 2023 According to AKA research, reduced communication budgets lead to a long-term decline in sales. Reduced marketing budgets during the crisis have a negative impact on sales in subsequent years. A survey by Behavio Research for the Association of Communication Agencies (AKA) shows that 4 out of 5 brands that have cut marketing budgets in the… Continue reading REDUCED MARKETING SPENDING LEADS TO A DROP IN SALES

WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT BRAND STRATEGY 10 YEARS AGO

8. 3. 2022 Marcelo Ferrarini Carneiro, Senior Manager, Global Insights at the LEGO Group ponders what he wish he knew when he was starting out in brand strategy 10 years ago. When I joined a brand consultancy 10 years ago, coming fresh from a finance-focused business undergrad, two things became clear to me, really fast: This stuff is… Continue reading WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT BRAND STRATEGY 10 YEARS AGO