Demand generation, in short, involves targeting broadly to widen the potential pool of consumers, whilst driving measurable demand for a product/service. Demand gen focuses on discovering prospects that already exist, as well as stimulating interest with a new audience. Often, brands aim to drive demand by supplying a solution (within a product or service) for an […]
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Are more brands returning to ‘traditional’ marketing?
As digital marketing technologies have developed significantly, more marketers have prioritised investing into digital channels such as social media and search. However, recent evidence suggests another shift is taking place – this time, back to traditional channels. In August 2021 and February 2022, marketers predicted that “traditional advertising spending would increase by 1.4% and 2.9%, […]
Is sustainability key when targeting Gen Z’s?
Companies that fail to demonstrate a sustainable initiative could be losing interest amongst Gen Z’s, according to research by student marketing platform Student Beans. Sustainability remains in people’s minds despite the uncertainties and financial insecurities caused by Covid-19 with 82% of consumers agreeing that issues around sustainability are in fact more top of mind now than before […]
E-Commerce reaping the benefits of TV online-born businesses
If you’ve watched any TV lately, you’ve no doubt come across an increased presence of online-born businesses during commercial breaks. New players in the TV landscape include grocery delivery apps Gorillas and Getir, online/app-only finance businesses like Revolut, and curated clothing from Stitch Fix. TV as an area of growth for online-born businesses New analysis from Nielson […]
My M&M’s: Full-funnel digital success over retail peak
My M&M’s delivered their “spread the love and joy” campaign throughout the 2020 Black Friday to Christmas period. The brand shone the spotlight on “the perfect gift” of personalised chocolates and seasonal range expansions like tree and table decorations. Being a premium chocolate brand, Cyber Week opens up a new audience for My M&M’s, making […]
4 trends to help grow your charity brand
Giving never grows old, but the older we get, the more likely we are to give to a charity. 23.8% of 15-24s are willing to donate or have donated to a charity, in contrast to 61.5% of 65+ adults. Through economic shifts, demographic interests and digital platform expansion, giving is always in fashion. New methods […]
