It’s about ‘powering you’ in a new campaign from Leo Burnett London, from the school of Sport England’s ‘this girl can.
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New research from George P. Johnson reveals growing investment in mobile and the impact it is having on brand experience
New research out today reveals the vast majority (92%) of C-Suite decision makers at brands are investing more in mobile technologies this year, aiming to respond to the high benchmarks mobile-first businesses are setting when it comes to consumer experience.
Challenging the challengers
Launching today, new research conducted by independent creative agency Initials has found consumers are switching to challenger brands in their droves, with over two thirds of respondents saying being exposed to a multitude of marketing messages was making them less loyal to established brands.
The findings expose five harsh truths established brands must tackle in the face of the challenger brand phenomenon.
Nielsen has unveiled a ‘Connected System’ to help FMCG and retail companies spot emerging trends and act on them by integrating FMCG client data with Nielsen’s own retail POS, consumer panel, e-commerce, fresh food and cross platform media data.
Essentially, it enables FMCG and retail decision-makers to see 'what's happening in the market from every angle and spot what's next.
New ad highlights the taste experience delivered by Cracker Crips, bringing the brand to life for consumers through a Romeo and Juliet storyline
Latest : pladis, a leading international manufacturer of biscuits, snacks and cakes, announced today that Jacob’s has launched a brand-new TV advert for its sharing backed snacks range, Jacob’s Cracker Crisps.
The new ad hit consumers’ televisions on Monday 8th May, during ITV’s Coronation Street. The campaign dramatises the unique Cracker Crisp product, combining the big crunch of a cracker and the big flavour of a crisp.
Yes, Unilever, tell us again how you lead the fight against unrealistic body standards in the media.
Dove (Unilever)’s body-shaped bottle campaign in the UK (in partnership with Ogilvy London) is yet another example of a company stumbling and crashing head-first as they attempt to traverse the space between women’s body-image in the media, and selling consumer goods.
Adam&eve gets its feet wet for new Waitrose campaign https://t.co/dSOFGRPXMr please retweet - thanks pic.twitter.com/3SJljPpKsa
— Will Corry (@slievemore) April 8, 2017
Mars Chocolate UK has revealed that last year’s adverts for Maltesers that put disabled people front and centre have proved to be the most effective advertising for the brand in the last ten years.
Maltesers rolled out the series of ads in October as part of Channel 4’s Superhumans Wanted competition, all of which were inspired by real-life stories from disabled people, celebrating universally awkward situations.
Shampoo sales fall by £23million over the past year https://t.co/265JX0XLNG Please Retweet pic.twitter.com/FG1Ie05Q7t
— Will Corry (@slievemore) December 20, 2016
Analysts are predicking a record year for Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and Morrison's premium ranges
- Marks & Spencer is also on the up with a 2.9 per cent rise in food and drink sales
- Aldi remains the fastest grower thanks to its Specially Selected range
- Some high-range items are being put on the shelves for the first time in 70 years