Think pieces

Why marketers need to rethink 'brand purpose'

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There has been a lot of discussion about ‘brand purpose’ in recent months. Debates have raged in social media and in the press about whether brand purpose is a valid marketing strategy...

Challenger brands to watch in 2021

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In a world increasingly dominated by a handful of Behemoth tech companies, we see increased alliance between smaller brands

The backdrop to this year's Superbowl

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This year the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs go head-to-head in an event that will evoke deep emotion in both the players and the audience...

Game on! Cultivating a stronger remote workplace culture

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The coronavirus pandemic has forced us to re-examine our methods of interaction as how we communicate has moved online. Even after nearly an entire year of disruption...

Trends to watch in 2021

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2020 was the year of accelerated change, with shifts in behaviour that will impact the years ahead. In this article, Peter Gasston, Innovation Lead at VCCP, highlights three different areas that will drive online culture in 2021.

Gen Z give insight into trends brands can't ignore in 2021

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We’ve read the 2021 predictions and trends from senior leaders in the media and marketing industry, but what about the younger generation?

Confident collaboration

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In July I wrote a column that highlighted the connection between levels of advertising spend and levels of consumer confidence in the market.

The Behavioural Science guide to making and breaking habits

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As behavioural scientist and expert on habits BJ Fogg says “If you pick the right small behaviour, and sequence it right, then you won’t have to motivate yourself to have it grow.

Overhaul your brand without meeting your agency

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LOVE or FEAR's Matt Waksman, and live-in care specialist brand Elder's Gareth Main explain how they went from pitch to national brand campaign without meeting in person.

Will you redesign the way you work?

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Here is a safe prediction. Pundits will write lots of books about the Post-Covid world. As a publishing news hook, it is too good to miss. The Financial Times just reviewed four such, which seem premature...

Wonder women: 10 reasons why women should be optimistic in 2021

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With the start of the new year and the approaching launch of our new book “Wonder Women: Inspiring Stories & Insightful Interviews with Women in Marketing”...

You need to treat sustainability like your life depends on it

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Whether brands know it or not, sustainability is going to be much higher on their agenda in 2021. For the simple reason that following the disasters of 2020...

What brands are missing about women and COVID-19

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COVID-19 has done some interesting things to women’s minds and decision-making. As both a researcher and one tired Mom: I know. Can marketers respond? Of course. But it’s time for them to ask a whole new breed of questions.

How Vape Club ‘doubled revenue’ in 2020

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In an age where ecommerce has never been a more crucial revenue stream, with high streets closing once again and the prospect of an online Christmas...

Supporting your team's mental health

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In the past few months, we’ve all been under unprecedented pressure, self-isolating and working remotely during a pandemic.

A new world of remote meetings

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Readers with long memories might remember that I once wrote a book about how awful business meetings were, and how much better it would be if we did things differently.

Why the brave money is on women's sport

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Going it alone: Women’s Six Nations is stepping out from its ‘big brother’s’ shadow, with a newly defined, distinct identity.

If you don’t have time to innovate in 2021, think again

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I first heard the phrase “DBK” around 10 years ago in Facebook’s new and fast-growing London office, its first office outside the US.

Eternal Wednesday

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Movies have always been huge for me. To the point that I have made a list of the 250 most important movies in my life, and I use this list almost as guidance...

What’s really going on with consumer behaviour...

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and how you can leverage it in 2021. Words by Matthew Waksman, CSO of Love or Fear, the agency that combines clinical psychology and creativity.

Marrying Simplicity and Complexity in CTV is Key to Success

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With consumers spending more time streaming digital TV content via connected TV (CTV) devices and platforms, now is the time for brands...