Blogs and think pieces

Friendfluence: How Peer-Led Marketing Is Winning Over Gen Z

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‘Friendfluence’ is the ultimate futureproofing tool. Peer-led marketing enables brands to keep pace. By building your strategy around people, not platforms, brands ensure their voice stays relevant, authentic and part of the conversation.

Why we have to see Gen Z more clearly

Jon Evans System 1 Interviewing at The Marketing SocietyNew York Conference
A review of the 2025 The Marketing Society New York Changemakers Conference held at Advertising Week NY, from our Partner System1 on marketing that resonates with Gen Z.

Your AI Playbook to Applying AI - a new series with Monks

AI Playbook series from Monks
AI is transforming marketing, and this series by Monks provides marketers with a practical playbook to applying AI in their business. With tangible tools and solutions, learn how to identify and create momentum to start your transformation, and leverage AI throughout your business.

The Biggest Challenge in Marketing Today Isn't What You Think

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Marketing may appear to have lost it's shine but the reality is it's more exciting than ever, with channels and media giving more canvas for creativity while data and tech giving us the science to make the best decisions writes Lex Bradshaw-Zanger.

The Changemakers Challenge Conference Singapore 2025

Tracy Hall speaking at The Marketing Society Singapore Conferencce
Jack Shillito reviews The Changemakers Conference Singapore 2025. He highlights is favourite sessions focussing on the cultural trends, psychological insights and societal frameworks.

Net Zero is Dead. It’s Time to Walk Away from ‘Sustainability’

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Leo Rayman argues that traditional sustainability messaging has become obsolete and as marketers we should instead be reframing the climate transition as a massive economic and technological revolution.

Case studies

The Marketing Society Global Awards 2025: Not for profit marketing (Highly Commended)

A HEALTH WHODUNNIT: How a murder mystery drove thousands to local pharmacies for life-saving blood pressure check
On 9 July, in London, we celebrated 40 years of The Marketing Society Global Awards. Not for Profit Marketing Highly Commended was A HEALTH WHODUNNIT: How a murder mystery drove thousands to local pharmacies for life-saving blood pressure checks

The Marketing Society Global Awards 2025: Marketing Transformation (Highly Commended)

Waitrose and Partners
On 9 July, in London, we celebrated 40 years of The Marketing Society Global Awards. Marketing Transformation Highly Commended was Our CRM Transformation

The Marketing Society Global Awards 2025: Marketing Transformation (Highly Commended)

Farrans Construction
On 9 July, in London, we celebrated 40 years of The Marketing Society Global Awards. Marketing Transformation Highly Commended was From nought to sixty

The Marketing Society Global Awards 2025: Marketing Innovation and Technology (Highly Commended)

Audi Match
On 9 July, in London, we celebrated 40 years of The Marketing Society Global Awards. Marketing Innovation and Technology Highly Commended was Audi Match, How we helped prospective car buyers find their perfect Partner

Empower

Can subtlety save us from cynicism?

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'Over the last 18 months it's safe to say we're fed up', writes Havas Hong Kong's Head of Strategy, Duncan Bell. 'And brands haven't escaped this malaise.'

Storytelling - Oh no, do we have to?

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Author and global speaker on communication, creativity and collaboration, Neil Mullarkey, says the good news is, everyone can tell a story: colleagues, clients, customers... you just have to seek them out.

Why stories are important for Squiggly Careers

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Helen Tupper, Co-Founder of award-winning career development company Amazing If, on what makes a good squiggly career story and when you should tell yours.

The stories we tell...

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Author, speaker and founder of Upping Your Elvis, Chris Barez-Brown, says that the stories we tell ourselves shape our very being, and in just ten minutes a day we can be happier and more optimistic.

Interviews

Member Interview with Natasha Vaughan Jeremy

Natasha Vaughan Jeremy
Member Interview with Natasha Vaughan Jeremy, CMO and Founder, The Luxe Narrative

Member Interview with Kaavyanjali Prasad

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Member Interview with Kaavyanjali Prasad a Growth Marketing Expert

Fellows Interview with Dr Mark Fowlestone

Dr Mark Fowlestone
Fellows Interview with Dr Mark Fowlestone, Owner and Founder, Multiply