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Ditch the Script

How have we forgotten it has to start with an idea first?

By Jon Williams

Source: Canva (Pexels), Credit: cottonbro
Sadly, even today, when you brief a lot of agencies, what you get back is a 30-second script. Not an idea. A script which is, in time, forcefully re-shaped, re-sized, blown up or cut down to fit whatever hole the media plan requires.

Earth Day 2022: Invest in our planet

Marketing's role in creating a sustainable future

Source: Canva (The Carlos Gutierrez Collection), Credit: Carlos Gutierrez
Marketing Leaders have a significant part to play in promoting and driving sustainability, and it is now more important than ever for brands to stand up. 

The Metaverse is here! How marketers can embrace this new frontier

By Michele McGrath

Source: From original piece - Accenture
If I say metaverse, what comes to mind? The new improved ‘Second Life’? Something from a superhero film? A flash in the pan? In fact, the metaverse is a trillion-dollar opportunity. It’s understandably piquing the interest of many marketing leaders today.

Case studies

2012: Twinings - Brand Revitalisation - Case Study

Twinings, Brand Revitalisation

Twinings -

Twinings has long been seen as a quality tea.

But most people would only consider drinking it on special occasions.

We needed to convince existing, occasional...

Something thought provoking - By the way you're chewing a basketball

Challenger Project looks at Peppersmith

Peppersmith Chewing gum

The new gum brand, has turned the confectionary market on its head.

We’re always on the lookout for new brands that are trying to make a big difference and we...

2012: Burness, How Burness became a different type of law firm, Excellence - Case Study

Burness, How Burness became a different type of law firm

Burness, How Burness became a different type of law firm

Précis

Coming out of a difficult transitional period, and in a crowded sector with little differentiation, Burness faced the added challenge of a recession...

Podcasts

The Whole Marketer Ep27 - Being with guest Ben Renshaw

Episode #27. ‘Being’ is the topic in this episode, with the focus on Leadership and personal development to understand the leader (and person) you want to be... https://podcasts.marketingsociety.com/episode/the-whole-marketer-ep27-being-with-guest-ben-renshaw 26:14 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:26:00 +0000

The Whole Marketer Ep25 - Competencies with guest Ritchie Mehta

Episode #25. This episode discusses the competencies that today’s marketers need to thrive. Joining Abby in this enjoyable and enlightening conversation is... https://podcasts.marketingsociety.com/episode/the-whole-marketer-ep25-competencies-with-guest-ritchie-mehta 30:46 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:17:00 +0000

Videos

Our Global MD closes our first ever global conference at the BFI.

Gemma Greaves closes our conference

Building and bonding for global performance

Mark England, Vicky Thornley and Crista Cullen on performance

The Center for Psychological Research, Shenyang and Ogilvy & Mather, Beijing ("O&M") have joined hands to launch a creat

Words can be weapons (words that abuse)