The recent uproar surrounding Jaguar’s brand refresh has been astonishing. What began as a teaser of a new brand identity quickly spiralled into a feeding frenzy of criticism.
Hyper-personalisation should exist to enhance the user experience, but brands need to be wary of how close they are to crossing the line.
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The future of customer loyalty is about creating meaningful, personalised connections that anticipate and fulfil customer needs in real-time.
Looking into what 2021 holds for marketers, brands have a timely opportunity to embrace the growth of digital events–with a focus on fans as a keystone component.
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I’m no Paula Radcliffe, as anyone who has seen me run can testify, but we’ve all been on a marathon over the past twelve months and I, for one, think the finishing line is in sight.
Going into 2021, it’s time for brands to reset and reclaim control of their destinies. 2020’s stop-gap solutions and quick pivots might have kept the lights on. But did they position your business for the long-term road ahead?
Agencies of all shapes and sizes were disrupted as the pandemic plunged our industry into the unpredicted territory. And while the experience has been humbling for us all, I’d argue it has gone a long way to showcase the strengths of the independent agency model and how they work with their partners.
Good branding is the foundation for all your marketing success, which is why so much effort goes into it. It’s important that your branding is memorable and constant across all channels and platforms, with one report finding that consistent branding increases revenue by 33%.
We spoke with Melissa Tischler of global creative consultancy Lippincott about her Principles for Driving Innovation-Led Growth, why brand is an essential input to innovation and how prioritizing innovation today can unlock growth for tomorrow.