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A year in loyalty, data and retail media
Loyalty programmes have moved up the agenda for many businesses over the past year, with this ‘loyalty surge’ also fuelling a boom in a new type of advertising – retail media. So what’s next?
Holiday Inn owner flags growth of ‘revamped’ loyalty scheme amid rising revenues
Niamh CarrollHalf of all room nights booked in IHG hotels in 2022 were driven by its loyalty scheme, which has grown its membership 27% following its relaunch in April.
How to navigate the potential pitfalls of the metaverse
Marketing Week PartnerWe take a look at how brands can reap the benefits of the metaverse while managing the possible risks.
Why Premier Foods is increasing investment behind its home dining campaign
Niamh CarrollCMO Yilmaz Erceyes says the growing campaign is helping to recruit new and younger consumers into Premier Foods’ brands for the first time with its informational approach.
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.