UPS ditched its CMO. And, UPS eliminated the CMO role completely. While it is true that marketing does not solve every organizational problem, it is also true that the CMO role, when executed properly, is a necessity.
Soon after you arrive at work, you have a meeting in the boardroom with potential clients. When you enter, the room is full. Your boss is struggling valiantly to load up the slides. So, to fill the time, you introduce yourself to everyone there, vigorously shaking hands and making small talk. When you introduce yourself to the final client, she reminds you that you’ve met before. Twice. You splutter an apology. You shouldn’t feel embarrassed...
Brand “purpose” has been all the rage in recent years. The notion of brand purpose rests on the assumption that a brand, product, or company should stand for something more important than just the functional benefits it delivers. A purpose is the reason a product or company exists and what it stands for beyond the usual business goals and objectives, such as making a profit. It is a noble statement of how the product or...
Hollywood’s A-listers flocked to Balenciaga’s Fall 2024 fashion show earlier this month in Los Angeles, its first in the city. It was held on South Windsor Street with the iconic Hollywood sign in the background.
Do ads wear out? The short answer is no. If they do, it takes a lot longer than most brand/agency teams think.
