Ding, dong, Dell?

19 February 2013

Ding, dong, Dell?

Are massive drops in profits the death knell for Dell? 

Tagged under: Geoff Gower,Marketing,Brand Health Check,Dell

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The answer’s ‘yes’…

4 December 2012

The answer’s ‘yes’…

Charming, simple and consistent

23 October 2012

Charming, simple and consistent

Plusnet’s ‘tell it how it is’ style gets full marks…

Tagged under: Marketing magazine,Marketing,Sarah Stratford,ais London,Plusnet,Adwatch,Karmarama

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Shampoo. Condition. Check your boobs

9 August 2012

Shampoo. Condition. Check your boobs

CoppaFeel! want you to do more than just sing in the shower 

Tagged under: CoppaFeel!,Festivals,CoppaFeel! in the Shower,Decision Marketing,Boob Teams

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Summer rain the swan song for festivals?

18 July 2012

Summer rain the swan song for festivals?

Or will fewer festivals make brands more choosy?

Tagged under: CoppaFeel!,Marketing,Kris Hallenga,Festivals,CoppaFeel! in the Shower

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Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

1 May 2012

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

EDF Energy Thank yous CRM campaign makes Excellence shortlist

Tagged under: Awards,Marketing society

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A dangerous game

1 May 2012

A dangerous game

Ice hockey? Sky diving? Motor racing? Parcours?

Tagged under: Steve Stretton,Social media,Marketing magazine,Brand endorsements

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'That which does not kill us makes us strong' (Nietzsche)

30 March 2012

'That which does not kill us makes us strong' (Nietzsche)

In spite of a rather... er...challenging 2011

Tagged under: Marketing magazine,Direct marketing

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Who needs TV anymore?

9 February 2012

Who needs TV anymore?

Once an intrinsic part of successful marketing, TV is no longer a must-have…

Tagged under: Steve Stretton,Marketing magazine

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Geoff waxes elyrical

11 November 2011

Geoff waxes elyrical

Mr Gower went all 'serious business man' on us recently in a Marketing Digital Report as he shared his wisdom on ecommerce and fcommerce.

Tagged under: Opinion,Marketing magazine,Geoff Gower,digital,ecommerce,fcommerce

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Matt More Than Brown

28 October 2011

Matt More Than Brown

Direct mail - when designed and targeted properly - still has an important role to play in today's digital world

Tagged under: Opinion,Marketing magazine,Matt Morley Brown,Direct mail,Email,Digital world

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SS defends DM

28 October 2011

SS defends DM

Steve champions the sometimes derided mailer as a force to be reckoned
with. If it's designed and targeted in the right way. 

Tagged under: Opinion,Steve Stretton,Marketing magazine,Top 100 Mailers 2011,Direct mail

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In it to win it

18 October 2011

In it to win it

Milkmen, housewives, lollipop ladies, and your average 'Joe' all have starring roles in the latest campaign by EDF Energy to thank their customers for being with them.

Tagged under: News,EDF Energy,Marketing magazine,Thank yous,Olympics

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One Direction revealed

11 October 2011

One Direction revealed

Marketing Magazine has stepped into the breach to at last answer the question on so many trembling lips, “Who are One Direction Detection?” 

Tagged under: News,Marketing magazine,One Direction,1DCyberpunk,Save the 1Day

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Geoff Gower’s happy thoughts

7 September 2011

Geoff Gower’s happy thoughts

Geoff goes into Cheshire Cat mode for Marketing Week's article about The Communications Agency's Brand Happiness Boosters Report.

Tagged under: O2,Marketing Week,Geoff Gower,O2 Academy TV,The Communication Agency,Brand Happiness Boosters Report,Experiential marketing

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Cheeky headline; serious message

23 June 2011

Cheeky headline; serious message

Hello Boobs campaign reinforces breast awareness message for CoppaFeel!

Tagged under: News,Campaign,Marketing Week,Marketing magazine,CoppaFeel!,Brand Republic,Hello Boobs,Breast Cancer,Wonderbra,Creative match,India Times

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Slowy Sony catchee data monkeys

9 May 2011

Slowy Sony catchee data monkeys

Accused in the States of dragging its feet, Sony says it responded ‘as quickly as possible’ in dealing with the recent data security breach surrounding its PlayStation network. 

Tagged under: News,Marketing Week,Sony,Jane Evans,PlayStation

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Marketing highlights Fairhills relaunch

2 December 2010

Marketing highlights Fairhills relaunch

Lovely creative livens up brand for Origin Wines

We've recently been tasked with relaunching the Fairhills wine brand for South African Fairtrade company Origin Wines.

Tagged under: Launches,News,Fairhills,Marketing,Origin Wines

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Team Spear nabs win

11 November 2010

Team Spear nabs win

Our very own Richard Spear shares Nabs Fast Forward win

Along with nine other of the industry's budding stars, Richard provided the winning response at Nabs' Fast Forward training course.

Tagged under: Awards,News,Marketing magazine,Nabs,Richard Spear

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GAP bows to social media pressure

24 October 2010

GAP bows to social media pressure

But was it right to dump its new logo after only one week?

Why get rid of a perfectly good and globally recognised logo in the first place?

Tagged under: Opinion,Jon Ingall,Marketing magazine,Marketing society,GAP

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FMCG brands go online for increased sales

15 October 2010

FMCG brands go online for increased sales

Nearly £2 billion invested in six months sees 10% increase

Citing both Old Spice and Marmite as brands that have wooed new audiences by redirecting their ad spend online.

Tagged under: Opinion,Jon Ingall,Marketing magazine,Marmite,Ad spend,FMCG,Old Spice,Online

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Too late to party? Or just fashionably late?

18 September 2010

Too late to party? Or just fashionably late?

Will Apple's kudos make its late-arriving Ping a must-have?

Apple has been characteristically elitist in its tardy launch of Ping into the social media world.

Tagged under: Opinion,Steve Stretton,Social media,Marketing magazine,Marketing society,Apple,Ping

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Can airlines find their wings again?

31 August 2010

Can airlines find their wings again?

Jon tells Marketing how airlines can fly high

Are airline loyalty schemes a bit up in the air? Jon thinks they are.

Tagged under: Opinion,Jon Ingall,Marketing magazine,Loyalty,Airlines

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Who’s to blame when campaigns go wrong?

31 August 2010

Who’s to blame when campaigns go wrong?

Coca-Cola's recent conflict with its digital agency fuels debate

When a campaign goes pear-shaped is the agency to blame?

Tagged under: Opinion,Jon Ingall,Marketing magazine,Marketing society,Coca-Cola

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The 15-minute pitch

31 August 2010

The 15-minute pitch

Chris Jones adds his thoughts on the 15-minute pitch

Was Helen Edwards missing a trick with her 15-minute pitch? Chris thought so.

Tagged under: Opinion,Marketing magazine,Pitching,Chip Shop,15 min,Helen Edwards,Letters,Pitches

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Spread the word: we need to talk

30 June 2010

Spread the word: we need to talk

Vital to business success, networking is still under used

In an industry increasingly pressured by lower budgets and demands for payment by results.

Tagged under: Opinion,Steve Stretton,Marketing magazine,Marketing society,Networking

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Pitch slapped

18 May 2010

Pitch slapped

Pitching for every brief is causing grief, argues Jon Ingall

Pitches and agency reviews are getting longer, and not necessarily better.

Tagged under: Opinion,Launches,Jon Ingall,Marketing magazine,Pitching

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Has Barclays got talent?

12 May 2010

Has Barclays got talent?

Jon Ingall remains unconvinced. And buzzes them out

Is spending your customers' money revamping 1,700 branches really a good idea?

Tagged under: Opinion,Jon Ingall,Marketing magazine,Barclays,Marketing society

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Up close and personal

19 April 2010

Up close and personal

Jon Buckley looks at the increasing need to 'go local'

Global brands are realising that today's customer needs the warm feeling of close communities.

Tagged under: Opinion,Marketing Week,Jon Buckley,Go local

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Retail in therapy?

14 April 2010

Retail in therapy?

No longer a leisure pursuit, shopping gets serious

Adele Meer adds her weight to the retail therapy debate

Tagged under: Opinion,Marketing magazine,Adele Meer

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It's all about loyalty

6 April 2010

It's all about loyalty

But the Telegraph Media Group scheme divides opinion

In an attempt to woo and keep customers, Telegraph Media Group's new scheme has fuelled debate.

Tagged under: Opinion,Jon Ingall,Marketing magazine,Loyalty,Telegraph Media Group,TMG

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Well, there’s good news. But…

1 April 2010

Well, there’s good news. But…

… the worst is yet to come says Jon Ingall

The good bit. We jumped three places to number 15 in Marketing Magazine's Top DM Agencies list.

Tagged under: Opinion,News,Jon Ingall,Marketing magazine,DM,League table

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Farting in assembly?

18 March 2010

Farting in assembly?

Sometimes the risk is worth the reward

Creative partner Steve Stretton looks at the easyJet v Ryanair tit-for-tat ad campaign.

Tagged under: Opinion,Reviews,Steve Stretton,Easyjet,Marketing magazine,Ryanair

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Jon Ingall's crystal ball

18 March 2010

Jon Ingall's crystal ball

Our managing partner in a twitter about social media

Tagged under: News,Opinions,Jon Ingall,Marketing Week,Social media,Twitter

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