Category: Opinion

The Institute of Promotional Marketing (IPM) has welcomed plans from the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) to tighten up the rules surrounding the advertising and marketing of High Fat Salt Sugar (HFSS) foods, particularly to children.

CAP Code Consultation: IPM Explains all…

In May, CAP launched a public consultation to discuss proposed amends to the CAP Code.  CAP aim to make key changes to the CAP Code following investigation into...

Coming up with a great concept is vital to the effectiveness of an experiential campaign. Hayley James, Account Director at integrated agency Sense, sets out three key principles to follow.

How to judge an experiential idea

Coming up with a great concept is vital to the effectiveness of an experiential campaign. Hayley James, Account Director at integrated agency Sense, sets out three key...

Rather than just looking to reach their target audience, brands should aim to get them more deeply involved, says Pete Davis at Get Me Media.

Make participation your ultimate goal

Rather than just looking to reach their target audience, brands should aim to get them more deeply involved, says Pete Davis at Get Me Media. If brands struggle with one...

Pitching is like a bowl of Chilli

Well if “Life is a box of chocolates” as Forest Gump said, then it’s amazing how similar pitching for new business resembles making a bowl of chilli!...

Brexit: What marketers need to know now

As we approach Brexit – or Bremain – dependent on your view point, many questions are being raised about what happens to the Codes and regulations. As the...

Mark Spicer of Snipp Interactive looks at how some key technologies and trends are impacting the loyalty industry

Next Generation Loyalty

Mark Spicer of Snipp Interactive looks at how some key technologies and trends are impacting the loyalty industry Most loyalty programs were conceived decades ago and...

Online marketing’s missing link

David Tymm of i-movo argues that digital coupons and vouchers can be the final link that completes online promotional campaigns Like those wearing sandwich boards...

Jo Coughlin of Mediator Communications reports back on the IPM’s first ever Partnership Marketing Conference, Creating the Perfect Blend

Partnership Marketing: the perfect blend

Jo Coughlin of Mediator Communications reports back on the IPM’s first ever Partnership Marketing Conference, Creating the Perfect Blend In an ever-changing marketing...

Julie Selby of Selby Marketing Services explores how clients and fulfilment houses can best work together to build effective and creative promotions

Can Fulfilment be Fulfilling?

Julie Selby of Selby Marketing Services explores how clients and fulfilment houses can best work together to build effective and creative promotions As a ‘fulfilment...

Vicki Folly of Blackjack Promotions looks at the power of cross-brand retail promotions and shares tips on how to create the greatest impact.

The brands went in two by two… hurrah! hurrah!

Vicki Folly of Blackjack Promotions looks at the power of cross-brand retail promotions and shares tips on how to create the greatest impact. From Laurel and Hardy to...