Coca-Cola ditches global CMO role in leadership shake-up
Leonie RoderickThe shake-up will see Coca-Cola’s chief marketing officer Marcos de Quinto retire, as the soft drinks giant moves the marketing function under the remit of the newly-created chief growth officer role.
Coke eschews YouTube for Facebook for new video series
Sarah VizardFacebook series will feature Diet Coke’s new brand ambassador Holly Willoughby in conversation with vloggers on topics including fashion, friendship and travel.
3 of the next big innovations in programmatic
Sarah VizardThe programmatic space is constantly evolving. With that in mind, here’s three of the latest innovations worth keeping an eye on.
Booking.com owner to cut paid media spend as it prioritises direct bookings
Niamh CarrollThe travel business is aiming for more direct bookings over those generated through paid marketing investment, something that it claims will benefit its P&L.
Tropicana on ‘getting back’ to its leadership role in a declining category
Niamh CarrollThe juice category has become “commoditised” in recent years, with its leading brands underinvesting in it. Tropicana is aiming to push back against this by dialling up its brand assets, investing in innovation and reconnecting with key occasions.
Marketing Week’s Festival of Marketing to return in October
Marketing Week ReportersDragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden is confirmed for the 11th Festival of Marketing. She will join CMOs and other speakers from the world of marketing and beyond on 3 October.
Global social media ad spend to approach £200bn in 2024
Grace GollaschAccording to WARC Media, social media is the largest media channel worldwide by advertising investment, with Meta alone representing a 63% share of global social spend.