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Sainsbury's deserves brand of the year but must keep its foot on the gas

Thu, 23 May 2013 | By Rosie Baker

Sainsbury’s was named Marketing Week’s Brand of the Year 2013 at our Engage Awards earlier this week, but what is it that sets the supermarket apart from its rivals?

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Facebook's domestic violence row highlights many problems

Thu, 23 May 2013 | By Ronan Shields

How lack of standards means marketers can inadvertantly be funding voices they’d rather not.

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Are automated phonelines and self-service the tills the best we can do for customers?

Wed, 22 May 2013 | By Secret Marketer

Having been stood up for lunch by a media colleague, I have been musing on…

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Brands could gain insight from experiential marketing

Wed, 22 May 2013 | By Mindi Chahal

New research reveals the power of connecting social media with experiential marketing.

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The calibre of entries to our Engage Awards just keeps on rising

Wed, 22 May 2013

By the time you read this the streamers will have drifted to the floor, glasses will have been tidied up…

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Is privacy the next public health problem?

Tue, 21 May 2013 | By Lucy Handley

This week, activist and science fiction writer Cory Doctorow called ‘oversharing’ on social networks a ‘public health problem’ of similar ilk to smoking or obesity.

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The top 100 most valuable global brands 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 | By Lou Cooper

This year’s BrandZ ranking of the top 100 valuable global brands sees Apple maintain its reign at number one and the value of the top brands grow by 7 per cent to $2.6 trillion

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Facebook dials-up social metrics with Datalogix deal

Thu, 23 May 2013 | By Ronan Shields

Brands consulted by Facebook on how best to understand social in multi-media mix.

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Marketing Week Engage Awards: The magnificent winners

Wed, 22 May 2013

‘Gunslingers’ from the shortlisted brands in this year’s Marketing Week Engage Awards 2013 fought to the last to take home one of the coveted trophies.

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The gloves are off: the rise of anti-marketing Video

Wed, 22 May 2013 | By Mark Ritson

Even your employees and service model can be used in the cause of anti-marketing. ‘Service brand sabotage’ is a major issue for banks.

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Ben & Jerry’s launches social media hub

Mon, 20 May 2013 | By Sebastian Joseph

Unilever looks to attract more brand advocates for its ice-cream brand.

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Volvo teams up with Swedish House Mafia Video

Thu, 23 May 2013 | By Rosie Baker

Volvo has teamed up with Swedish House Mafia as part of its efforts to ramp up the brand’s association with Scandinavian design and lifestyle.

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P&G's new, old boss has the skills P&G needs to face its demons

Fri, 24 May 2013 | By Rosie Baker

A.G. Lafley has a reputation for focusing on innovation and putting the consumer first.

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Government 'pleased' with ad industry efforts on Bailey

Fri, 24 May 2013 | By Russell Parsons

But report into progress made in meeting requirements of Bailey Report on the sexualisation of children warns against complacency.

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Heineken readies first-ever global ecommerce hub Video

Fri, 24 May 2013 | By Sebastian Joseph

Brewer prepares long-term drive to link ecommerce closer to its marketing activity.

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P&G CEO McDonald exits

Fri, 24 May 2013 | By Rosie Baker

Bob McDonald replaced by his predecessor and former marketer ‘A.G.’ Lafley as firm looks to kick-start growth.

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Nivea invites women to share swimsuit reveal

Fri, 24 May 2013 | By Sebastian Joseph

Campaign prepped to give the body-care brand a more youthful tone.

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Sony turns up PS4 marketing to counter Xbox One Video

Fri, 24 May 2013 | By Ronan Shields

Online executions come as Microsoft unveils Xbox One, ‘teases’ over PS4.

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Marketers' working hours increasing more than other professions

Thu, 23 May 2013 | By Rosie Baker

Marketers working longer hours than two years ago and change jobs more frequently than people in other professions, report finds.

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Ford and Adidas use Champions League final to tout tech credentials Video

Thu, 23 May 2013 | By Sebastian Joseph

Brands set to unveil campaigns around innovation during the Champions League final.

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Halfords outlines marketing-led overhaul to transform business

Thu, 23 May 2013 | By Rosie Baker

Retailer unveils £100m investment plan following 25% fall in profit.

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Facebook defends content policies after domestic violence controversy

Thu, 23 May 2013 | By Ronan Shields

Move comes as Nissan pulls ads placed against pages advocating domestic violence.

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Adidas reviews Garcia deal after 'fried chicken' Woods jibe Video

Thu, 23 May 2013 | By Sebastian Joseph

Golfer stands to lose millions if top sponsor terminates deal after accusations he made racist remarks about Tiger Woods.

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Facebook dials-up social metrics with Datalogix deal

Thu, 23 May 2013 | By Ronan Shields

Brands consulted by Facebook on how best to understand social in multi-media mix.

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