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A guide to China’s key social media and ecommerce trends
Understanding China’s internet and marketing landscape is no longer just the preserve of ‘China-watchers’ or entrepreneurs who want to start up a business in China.
The changing world of ecommerce: Why winning the final mile is crucial
James HankinsIn the first of a three-part look at the changing nature of ecommerce, James Hankins and JP Castlin explore why, right now, brands need to focus on optimising the final mile in order to succeed.
Marketing That Matters: How Farfetch maintained its early-mover advantage in luxury ecommerce
Marketing Week ReportersCMO Gareth Jones and senior director of customer acquisition Adam Cartlidge explain how Farfetch has held its own in this competitive category.
Super apps: How the rest of the world is following in China’s footsteps
Rebecca SentanceWeChat is no longer the only super app ecosystem available to Chinese internet users. In her recent Internet Trends 2019 report, Mary Meeker highlighted the growing trend of super apps both within and outside China.
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.