Greenwashing: How can you tell if a company is actually ethical?
As we approach the third decade of the 21st century, many companies know they need to sharpen up their act on both how they treat their people, the people in their supply [...]
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Customer service, trust and ethics: what matters to consumers now?
Economic and social uncertainty caused largely by Brexit, is having a marked impact on retail. Consumers are spending cautiously and calendar events such as Black Friday [...]
Outfoxing the fakers: protecting consumers in an online world
Globally, online sales accounted for $2.8 billion in 2018 according to . This presents a significant opportunity for brands, but they are not the only ones who are benefiting [...]
6 things influencers look for when collaborating with brands
The Cambridge Dictionary defines an ‘influencer’ in marketing as a person or group that can influence the behaviour or opinions of others: ‘the influencer is [...]
How has Poundland’s move into skincare products affected the beauty market?
First there was Chanel No. 5. Then there was Boots No. 7. Now we have Poundland No. 6 – or simply “#6” as it prefers to be known. The progression nicely illustrates the [...]
Paying by finance: Why every Millennial wants in
More often than not, you will hear stories in the news of Millennials complaining that their generation is hard done by, but can you really blame them? Unlike today’s [...]
5 myths that need busting before creating an effective marketing platform
Red Bull, Nike, Apple; no doubt you’ve heard these names championed by other brands, usually completing the sentence “we want to be the next…” But here’s the thing [...]
How to build a brand that packs a punch
Building a business from scratch is never easy. Shortly after Grenade was launched back in 2010, we were left with just £27 in the bank. Fast forward seven years to 2017, [...]
Apple, Lego and PlayStation are most relevant brands to UK consumers
Apple is the most relevant brand for UK consumers, according to a study by global brand and marketing consultancy, Prophet. This is the third year running in which Apple has [...]
How marketers can take the lead on combating fake news
Fake news. It’s a term which has been a journalist’s bane over the past couple of years, a catch-all soundbite encompassing both inaccurate stories and, more often than [...]