Carlsberg has turned its famous strapline on its head to admit it is ‘Probably not the best beer in the world’, a move that recalls its heritage while achieving a much needed repositioning.
By Mark Ritson
The babycare brand believes it has a key role to play in changing the conversations about parenting and is looking to disrupt the “unrealistic” image of parenthood with the launch of its first global campaign.
The rush to show immediate return on investment encourages tactics that ultimately reduce a brand’s ability to grow profitable sales, argues consultant and keynote speaker JP Castlin.
The ethical beauty brand’s desire to “stop fighting with algorithms” and reconnect with consumers is admirable, but ditching social to do so could prove a costly error.
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In the first of a new series looking at brand-building best practice in B2B, we speak to CMOs at companies including KPMG, QuickBooks and RS Group about brand diagnosis and positioning.
CMOs from Channel 4, Chelsea Football Club and Octopus Energy discuss the trends impacting marketing’s top job, from reputational control to growth and tenure.