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This Week: UK Advertising in the Media 30.06.23

/ June 30th 2023
Industry News

ISBA Announces Trial Launch Phase of Cross-Media Measurement Platform, Origin 

With the launch of technical, alpha and beta trials in phase 4, real data will be surfaced from the platform for the first time. 

Ozone launches tool to calculate CO2 emissions of campaigns 

Platform aiming to provide transparency and accountability to agencies and brands. 

Mentos invites people to ‘say yes’ at Barcode Festival 

The pop-up was created by N2O. 

Creatives on judging Cannes Lions: Meta, AMV BBDO, Cheil, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, McCann and WongDoody 

In the final part of the series, jurors from Cannes Lions share their experiences. 

Little Moons to rise under the stars at Picturehouse Cinema’s Outdoor film tour 

Outdoor cinema tour runs from June to September. 

Trussell Trust ad alerts shoppers to local food banks’ needs 

The concept won first prize in the charity category of the Digital Creative Competition run by Ocean Outdoor and Campaign. 

The Pride Has Arrived as ITV Gears Up for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 

Campaign from ITV Creative and Framestore features filming with the real Lionesses in South Africa. 

Rescue Dogs and Cats Seek Love for Life in Interactive Outdoor Campaign 

Mayhew was a winner in Ocean’s annual digital creative competition. 

Boots’ brand investment paying off as market share increases for ninth consecutive quarter 

Boots saw sales rise by 10.4% in the third quarter as the company’s investment in price and brand continue to pay off. 

The 2023 Agenda: The spotlight shines brighter on effectiveness 

Marketing Week has identified the key opportunities and challenges that will shape marketers’ roles in 2023. As well as flagging what we think marketers should be spending time and money on next year, this is also a commitment from us to focus on these topics. 

What does 2023 look like for marketing recruitment? 

Looking for a new role in 2023? Here’s what to expect from the recruitment market. 

Long taglines using ‘rare’ words are most memorable but least liked, study reveals 

Brands need to determine whether they want their slogan to be remembered or liked, as new research shows the most memorable brand slogans are often the least liked.  

HSBC UK and Shelter “Hanging on” by Wunderman Thompson 

HSBC UK and homelessness charity Shelter highlight housing-related financial worries with this live out-of-home execution in London’s King’s Cross Station. 

Consumer confidence shows ‘encouraging’ signs of recovery 

Consumer confidence is in the best place it’s been for 17 months, but marketers are urged to continue exercising caution as it “could all get far worse”, according to the latest data from GfK. 

Brand value impacted by gap between sustainability performance and perception 

Microsoft and Lidl are the big winners in Brand Finance’s inaugural Sustainability Gap Index, while it suggests Tesla could face a potential backlash. 

Most consumers less loyal to brands as cost of living crisis increases bargain hunting 

Consumers are increasingly looking around for the best price, with 52.9% willing to switch brands if they can save money. 

P&G’s Marc Pritchard: Marketers must ‘reset’ the creative bar for market growth 

Growing markets should be the “highest order ambition” for marketers, Pritchard said, as it attracts more people, which in turn creates more value. 

PR Vs Advertising: Who’s Winning The Creativity Battle Is A Tired Debate 

Weber Shandwick’s global chief transformation officer and EMEA CEO says brilliant and impactful creativity is always a winner. Notwithstanding where it comes from. 

Craft, Culture, Consistency: Ogilvy’s MD Shares What Makes Good In-House Production 

Victoria Day, MD advertising at Ogilvy UK, says quality remains key. 

LinkedIn Helps People Approach DEI Conversations In The Workplace 

Working with VCCP, the professional network has produced a UK social video series to spotlight awkward conversations in the workplace. 

TikTok & Unilever Unveil Global #CleanTok Partnership 

Gravity Road, Mindshare, TikTok & Unilever launched the work during Cannes Lions Festival. 

UN Women Campaign Tackles Harmful Stereotyping 

The campaign was created by Ogilvy and produced by IPG agency Craft. 

The All England Lawn Tennis Club “Always like never before” by McCann London

The All England Lawn Tennis Club builds anticipation for this year’s Wimbledon Championships with a series of posters and a high-energy trailer.