‘You can never stand still’: McVitie’s on why brand legacy doesn’t guarantee success
McVitie’s is celebrating 100 years of its chocolate digestive, but being the original or biggest brand in a category doesn’t guarantee success, says its CMO.
P&G on how it achieves ‘fundamental’ mission of growing its brands’ categories
Niamh CarrollWith many category-leading brands like Fairy, Ariel and Pampers in its portfolio, growing categories is vital for Procter & Gamble. The company combines consumer insight, innovation, advertising and distribution to grow its highly penetrated brands and their respective markets.
McVitie’s: Investment in brand is crucial for remaining in ‘hearts and minds’ of consumers
Niamh CarrollMcVitie’s claims to be the “definitive” UK biscuit brand, but its marketing director James King says it can’t afford to not invest in its position, as it launches a new masterbrand campaign.
‘It’s old because it’s good, not good because it’s old’: Hovis’s first CMO on leading the brand
Niamh CarrollHovis, which was founded in 1886, is a brand blessed with a “treasure chest” of distinctive assets, says new CMO Mark Brown. His job is to deploy these in relevant way to drive demand for the brand.
Pet care challenger Jollyes on its ‘unapologetic’ marketing mission
Amrit VirdiNew CMO Sean McGinty is keen to rev up the marketing “growth engine” to help the pet care retailer make the most of its “value specialist” positioning.
What the rise of AI influencers and digital twins means for marketers
Amrit VirdiWith consumers increasingly resonating with AI influencers and digital twins, what are the benefits and challenges marketers can expect from investing in the sector?
How are marketers preparing for the World Cup?
Molly InnesThe World Cup is just a few months away – but for brands looking to target the lucrative football audience there are many considerations in play.
What an AI psychodrama taught me about marketing leadership
Cheryl CalverleyWhat should have been a simple task for AI Geoff revealed more about the fallibility of most leaders – the inability to admit something isn’t working and move on.