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Why purpose is both opportunity and obligation

By Alex Lewis

boardroom
Many of the arguments ignore the complexity of corporate reputation and brand building. The fact is that purpose can be both an effective tool and a distracting exercise. Purpose isn’t the enemy, but the polarity of the analysis most certainly is.

How clever policies can break the bias around miscarriage

By Cressida Holmes-Smith

support
At Lucky Generals, we were one of the first companies to put an official miscarriage policy in place in 2020, outlining the support and paid leave that both women and partners can expect. This has been a small but important gesture. 

How CMOs can top the new marketing league table

By Michele McGrath

2022
As 2022 begins to unfold, I wonder if – like me – you’ve made New Year’s Resolutions to guide your actions this year? Many CMOs I speak to want this to be the year they transform marketing by decluttering. But how? I’ve shared my thoughts.

Case studies

2010: Robinsons, Brand Revitalisation: Case Study

Robinsons, Brand Revitalisation

Robinsons, Brand Revitalisation

A powerful combination of integrated marketing and content creation restored the fortunes of this former market leader.

Key insights

  • With Robinsons Fruit...

2010: Waitrose, Brand Extension - Case Study

Waitrose, Brand Extension

Waitrose, Brand Extension

The food retailer’s new ‘essential’ brand saw Waitrose combine quality and value to deliver dramatic growth despite the recession.

Key insights

  • When the...

2010: Virgin Atlantic, Sustaining the Brand Promise: Case Study

Virgin Atlantic, Sustaining the Brand Promise

Virgin Atlantic, Sustaining the Brand Promise

Virgin Atlantic’s distinctive brand voice has seen the once-maverick challenger brand become one of the UK’s favourite airlines.

Key insights

  • A distinctive...

Podcasts

The Whole Marketer Ep21 - Next Gen leaders with guest Sherilyn Shackell

Episode #21. This episode focuses on the skills that the next generation of marketing leaders need as a whole, but with a particular focus on personal... https://podcasts.marketingsociety.com/episode/the-whole-marketer-ep21-next-gen-leaders-with-guest-sherilyn-shackell 30:35 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:49:00 +0000

The Whole Marketer Ep20 - CMOs with guest Pete Markey

Episode #20. In this Episode, the role of the CMO is explored with guest Pete Markey, Chief Marketing Officer of TSB. Pete has enjoyed huge success with... https://podcasts.marketingsociety.com/episode/the-whole-marketer-ep20-cmos-with-guest-pete-markey 24:02 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:27:00 +0000

The Whole Marketer Ep19 - Creativity with guest Shelford Chandler

Episode #19. This episode explores the key skill of creativity; what it is and how brands and individuals can cultivate it to answer real business challenges... https://podcasts.marketingsociety.com/episode/the-whole-marketer-ep19-creativity-with-guest-shelford-chandler 29:48 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:22:00 +0000

Videos

Mark Earls, Author and Host at The Global Annual Conference 2016.

Mark Earls welcomes everyone to our conference

Handing over as Society president.

Martin Glenn steps down as Society president

China's wired ways

Ogilvy & Mather's Graham Fink on China's wired ways