Spooner on… It’s bleak enough and now it’s Christmas
Life is cruel, relentless and bitter. Despite our many privileges, we suffer according to our stations. I am cold. Lord…
Christmas
John Lewis festive ad nets top spot on social channels
It seems Christmas ads not only divide opinion among the marketing and advertising community, consumers are also split down the…
Top Elf: Asda’s Buddy shines as John Lewis ad bombs
Brand owners have been forced to tread a fine line for their 2022 Christmas ads, with the cost of living…
Brits still craving festive shopping trips despite cost
Over half of Brits believe shopping online is cheaper than physical retail, although retailers are still set to benefit this…
Brits sit on fence despite growing Qatar World Cup row
With just three days until the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar, fears that brands could face a UK…
Black Friday weekend sales forecast to reach £8.71bn
If some consumers are planning to rein in their spending this Black Friday weekend, others are seemingly splashing the cash…
John Lewis flags up care system in purposeful Xmas ad
John Lewis has ditched the Christmas kitsch for this year’s festive campaign to reinforce its commitment to becoming the employer…
Brits pick top festive spots as John Lewis teases new ad
As John Lewis unveils its teaser for tomorrow’s release of this year’s Christmas ad, it seems it is already facing…
DMA blasts ‘counter-intuitive’ pre-Xmas postal strikes
The DMA has waded further into the row over the long-running postal dispute by appearing to take a swipe at…
Fresh Royal Mail strikes spark fears of Xmas mayhem
Brand owners, charities and online shopping firms face serious disruption to their Christmas marketing plans following a major escalation of…