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Virtual reality bites when two worlds collide

23 February 2012 | By Laura Snoad

Brands are using consumers’ own smartphones to bring their in-store marketing to life and connect online and offline purchasing paths.

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‘Little and local’ back in fashion

23 February 2012 | By Lucy Handley

As major multiples enter the booming convenience store market, established corner shop operators are stepping up their efforts to meet higher expectations.

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Building trust through media spend

23 February 2012 | By Michael Barnett

Record low savings rates and rising insurance premiums are benefiting well-established financial services providers as consumers turn to brands they trust, according to the DMA’s latest study.

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Q&A: Vicki Reed, Edun

16 February 2012 | By MaryLou Costa

Marketing director Vicki Reed describes Edun as a fashion brand with an ethical conscience. Here, she tells MaryLou Costa how part-owner LVMH is helping the company achieve its ambitions.

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Cadbury eyes Rocky theme for final music video Video

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 | By Rosie Baker

Sports fans cover Eye of the Tiger in the final installment of Cadbury’s ‘Keep Singing’ campaign.

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Brands boost Manchester United’s profit

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 | By Sebastian Joseph

Manchester United hails commercial and media brand partnerships as annual revenue increases.

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Kraft to bolster key brands in Europe

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 | By Sebastian Joseph

Kraft caps off 2011 with strong European sales of core brands ahead of its split into two separate companies.

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Vouchers: reclaiming the market from the deal-chasers

2 February 2012 | By Laura Snoad

Brands are at risk of being held to ransom by consumers unwilling to buy without a money-off deal. Does the solution lie in offering added-value incentives with a personal touch?

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Profile: Christa Carone, CMO, Xerox

26 January 2012 | By Laura Snoad

Taking personal control of mission redefinition: If anyone can, Xerox chief marketing officer Christa Carone can make the brand’s communications strategy more relevant to its customers and shift ingrained perceptions about the business.

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Sports sponsorship moves into the fast lane

19 January 2012 | By Michael Barnett

The cash it generated from sport sponsorship will soon overtake ticket sales, however brands now need to form commercial relationships and strategic partnerships on the basis of shared objectives rather than awareness.

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The Marketing Week/Ball & Hoolahan salary survey 2012

12 January 2012 | By Steve Hemsley, Roy Hoolahan

The restructuring of marketing departments is having a positive effect on the salaries of digital specialists in particular, but the pay difference between sectors remains marked. By Steve Hemsley and Roy Hoolahan.

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Swimming against the tide: brands need to embrace a culture of creativity Video

5 January 2012 | By Mark Choueke

Why thinking creatively and shunning received wisdom may be your most powerful strategy in 2012.

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Brands who entrust their precious business to others

15 December 2011 | By Lucy Handley

The brand is your baby - what happens when you hand control of your most precious asset to outsiders?

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Why over-60s rising divorce rate is important to you

8 December 2011 | By Tanzeel Akhtar

Divorce rates among the over-60s are on the rise, but after the pain of separation often comes major lifestyle changes, offering marketers new targeting opportunities among these ‘silver separators’.

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The brands cashing in at home

1 December 2011 | By MaryLou Costa

How retailers are overcoming economic gloom with shopping experiences in consumers’ houses.

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Brand marketing plugs the public service gap

24 November 2011 | By Michael Barnett

The brands that are stepping up to provide public service in the face of government cuts.

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New growth at Nokia

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 | By MaryLou Costa

Senior executives reveal the secrets behind the handset maker’s “marketing revolution”

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The vital connection between staff and the bottom line

10 November 2011 | By Laura Snoad

How brands can boost productivity by bringing together their employees.

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