Blogs and think pieces

How Leading CMOs are Restructuring their Funnel Strategy

How Leading CMOs are Restructuring their Funnel Strategy
How leading marketers are rethinking funnel strategy, organisational alignment, and measurement to drive revenue in an increasingly complex landscape.

Why 'Think outside the box' is the worst advice in advertising

Gerry Farrell
Top brands like Tesco and Specsavers don't waste time thinking outside the box, they've created a box worth thinking inside - a perfect creative platform to guide everything they say and do.

Creativity: A Luxury of the Successful or the Essential Solution in Crisis?

Lex Bradshaw-Zanger
L’Oréal SAPMENA Region Chief Marketing & Digital Officer and The Marketing Society, Singapore Board Member, Lex Bradshaw-Zanger breaks down marketing creativity in today's world concluding in challenging times we need to remain open to reinventing what creativity truly means.

Why TV is the Safest Bet in the Digital World

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Contrary to common assumptions, TV advertising is one of the least risky and most profitable marketing investments, according to the Profit Ability 2 report by Thinkbox and with traditional barriers like high costs and slow execution dissolving through AI and BVOD tech, TV offers far greater predictability in comparison to the supposedly 'safe bet' digital channels.

Now is the Time for Creativity!

Amrita Randhawa
In high-pressure times when fear of failure can stifle creativity, organisations should foster creative culture by encouraging experimental thinking and championing those who push for unconventional approaches, explains Publicis Groupe's Amrita Randhawa as part of The Creativity Crisis Challenge series.

Creative. To be or ever to be.

Vidya Manmohan
Amid rapid technological change, human qualities of authenticity, empathy and purpose remain the most valuable aspects of creativity, writes Vidya Manmohan, Founder of V4Good, advocating for meaningful work that respects craft and builds lasting positive impact.

Case studies

The Marketing Society Global Awards 2025: Not for profit marketing (Highly Commended)

A HEALTH WHODUNNIT: How a murder mystery drove thousands to local pharmacies for life-saving blood pressure check
On 9 July, in London, we celebrated 40 years of The Marketing Society Global Awards. Not for Profit Marketing Highly Commended was A HEALTH WHODUNNIT: How a murder mystery drove thousands to local pharmacies for life-saving blood pressure checks

The Marketing Society Global Awards 2025: Marketing Transformation (Highly Commended)

Waitrose and Partners
On 9 July, in London, we celebrated 40 years of The Marketing Society Global Awards. Marketing Transformation Highly Commended was Our CRM Transformation

The Marketing Society Global Awards 2025: Marketing Transformation (Highly Commended)

Farrans Construction
On 9 July, in London, we celebrated 40 years of The Marketing Society Global Awards. Marketing Transformation Highly Commended was From nought to sixty

The Marketing Society Global Awards 2025: Marketing Innovation and Technology (Highly Commended)

Audi Match
On 9 July, in London, we celebrated 40 years of The Marketing Society Global Awards. Marketing Innovation and Technology Highly Commended was Audi Match, How we helped prospective car buyers find their perfect Partner

Empower

Can subtlety save us from cynicism?

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'Over the last 18 months it's safe to say we're fed up', writes Havas Hong Kong's Head of Strategy, Duncan Bell. 'And brands haven't escaped this malaise.'

Storytelling - Oh no, do we have to?

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Author and global speaker on communication, creativity and collaboration, Neil Mullarkey, says the good news is, everyone can tell a story: colleagues, clients, customers... you just have to seek them out.

Why stories are important for Squiggly Careers

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Helen Tupper, Co-Founder of award-winning career development company Amazing If, on what makes a good squiggly career story and when you should tell yours.

The stories we tell...

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Author, speaker and founder of Upping Your Elvis, Chris Barez-Brown, says that the stories we tell ourselves shape our very being, and in just ten minutes a day we can be happier and more optimistic.

Interviews

Interview with Mick Doran

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Ahead of the Future Leaders Event Noggins, Narratives & Navigating What’s Next in Marketing, we had a chat with Mick Doran CMI

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Interview with Alicia Teltz

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You describe your LinkedIn advice as ‘unhinged and audacious’ — what do you think most people get wrong about building a personal brand on LinkedIn?

Interview with Ella Greenwood

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Your work powerfully challenges how mental health is portrayed on screen. What role do you think storytelling plays in changing societal perceptions and driving genuine cultural change?