Think pieces

A force for good, a sea of inspiration

The Marketing Society Annual Lecture Credit Baz Seal
Matt Brittin opened up our eyes (and hearts) to the possibilities of AI for good. And for creativity. A review of our Annual Lecture

Epic stuff doesn’t happen when you feel average

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Epic (marketing) stuff doesn’t happen when you feel average. To unlock our full potential and fire on all cylinders, we need to feel good

Resetting the workplace: Employee energy

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The extraordinary value of intentionally taking care of yourself at work is now proven to have benefits across employee engagement, commercial performance and talent retention.

Marketing needs new superheroes:

The CMO Barometer 2024
The CMO Barometer 2024: Insights from MENA and Europe

Shake It Up: How Valspar's bold approach revolutionises paint mixing

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By Neil Walker, Creative Director at Dentsu Creative.

Feeling the squeeze from CFOs?

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Dr Grace Kite explores how CMOs can overcome challenges in demonstrating marketing ROI within tighter budgets and increased CFO scrutiny

Driving Societal Impact

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In this digital age, as we talk about the impact of AI in every aspect of our lives, it isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a crucial component of building a sustainable future and creating meaningful societal impact.

Why clients need to stop being secretive

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A think piece on how brands should openly share how their social impact boosts business and drives change.

How to Thrive as a Marketing Leader in 2024

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In this article we will explore the key strategies and mindsets that will enable marketing leaders to thrive in the face of adversity.

Accelerating Progress

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Seasoned executive Cristina Guida La Licata, believes investing in women is pivotal for driving societal advancement and innovation.

AI for Humanity

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Jeanne advocates for humans to cultivate kindness and wisdom so that we can guide the development of AI systems to scale and amplify positive human values

In celebration of books: World Book Day

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Celebrating the joy, knowledge and wisdom a great book can bring; marketing, business and growth mindset books that have inspired and informed our community

Insights from our Esteemed Judges

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Top marketing leaders share their perspectives on the importance of awards, tips for crafting compelling entries, and their criteria as judges.

Invest in women: Accelerate progress

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the importance of investing in women and girls to accelerate progress towards gender equality, featuring perspectives from various leaders across industries

Responsible advertising can drive better business results

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From our OnesToWatch programme a spotlight on responsible advertising

A rich conversation

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Piers Newson-Smith reflects on The Marketing Leaders programme and the chance to reconnect at the recent 20th anniversary event

In a year of volatility

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It’s tempting to swirl or get paralyzed by volatility if you’re a marketer in 2024. But we have a valuable opportunity to hit reset. 

The Untapped Power of Employee Advocacy

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Elongated sales cycles, expanding buying committees, and the constant battle against the status quo, B2B marketers face a myriad of challenges.

Why First-Party-Data is Your Key to the Future of Loyalty

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The importance of data-driven insights for brands to adapt to consumers' evolving situations and foster more meaningful customer relationships.

Rallying Communities

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Debunking three common myths that brands have about community

From Good to Great: Improving the Odds

From Good to Great: Improving the Odds Thinkbox
Raising the standard of UK advertising creative: barriers, best practice and actions.