Stop propping up brand purpose with contrived data and hypocrisy
Channel 4’s research claiming consumers want purpose-driven ads is the latest flimsy attempt to bolster a morally bankrupt concept that simply covers over corporate indiscretions.
Channel 4’s research claiming consumers want purpose-driven ads is the latest flimsy attempt to bolster a morally bankrupt concept that simply covers over corporate indiscretions.
The FMCG giant’s Q2 results are down year on year but Polman says innovation, investing in premium business and direct to consumer are all factors in why the company is “on track”.
If this year’s Cannes Lions festival is anything to go by then brand purpose is still high on the agenda. Marketers, however, would be better off focusing on something less utopian – differentiation.
Lush has only alienated consumers with its poorly judged #Spycops campaign, which has nothing to do with the brand as well as being of no benefit to society.
At the end of every week I look at the key stories, offering my view on what they mean for you and the industry. From the nation’s favourite ad of 2022 to the importance of ‘place’ in a marketer’s remit, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
A “comprehensive” advertising campaign is to follow later in the spring, as owner Britvic invests behind the brand to prevent loss of market share to private label competitors this year.
The video game developer needed to go beyond a simple stunt to engage League of Legends fans with the launch of its new animated Netflix series.
As new channels emerge the opportunities for brands multiplies, but with control over place diminishing, what can marketers do to reclaim influence over this often forgotten P?