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Vodafone, Haribo, Pinterest: Everything that matters this morning
Marketing Week ReportersGood morning and welcome to Marketing Week’s round-up of the news that matters in the marketing world today.
KFC resurrects ‘finger lickin’ good’ tagline
Matthew ValentineThe famous slogan has been revived for KFC’s latest advertising campaign, after a year on temporary hiatus as the brand responded to Covid-19.
In this new multichannel world, SEO is not just for enthusiasts
Ben DavisThe strategic importance of search is clearer than ever, and shows how digital and classical marketing have further converged during the pandemic.
Marketing Week Awards deadline extended to 22 May
Marketing Week ReportersEntrants now have more time to apply for Marketing Week’s annual celebration of effectiveness, creativity and innovation.
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.