Category: Opinion

Consumers want ‘real people not robots’ from retailers

A study launched by Gekko titled ‘Service not Sci-fi’, reveals that UK shoppers would rather deal with real people not robots or artificial intelligence when it...

Sodexo’s Brand Loyalty Index reveals UK’s favourite and most used brands

Tech brands are still Britain’s favourites, but latest findings from Sodexo Engage shows that Britons may be falling out of love with their gadgets. The 2018 Brand...

Research reveals significant numbers of consumers are switching to challenger brands

New research conducted by independent creative agency Initials has found consumers are switching to challenger brands in their droves. Two thirds of respondents claim...

Creating Engaging Kick-Off Events & Sales Conferences: Inspire & Motivate Your Team for the Year Ahead

Whether it’s the start of a new calendar or financial year, agency Clive advises all-company conferences and sales team kick-off events are vital internal...

Record Black Friday expected as 53% of shoppers plan to buy

Many retailers have started their Black Friday sales in advance of the event on the 23rd November and Savvy’s latest research suggests this year the sale will be...

Black Friday – bane or benefit?

Fiona Strong, Managing Director at Ark-H Handling, explores how Black Friday can be both a blessing and a curse for retailers and fulfilment houses. Introduced from the...

The simple truth about tech marketing

bbp explains how brands can create a straightforward tech experience in a few simple steps. Feeling confused these days? You’re not alone. Because our senses are under...

Premium wine: what we want for Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, Alistair Niven, Account Strategist at BD Network, takes a look at how premium wines can make a splash this yuletide – a...

How to plan the perfect promotional marketing campaign

Get a promotional marketing campaign right, says Mel Sheldon, Commercial Director at MRM, and it has the potential to take your brand to the next level; driving...

Promotional Horror Stories

Lauren Miles, Senior Account and Marketing Executive at Mando, lists some frightfully bad activations from brands that should have known better. Some promotions can...