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[Column] Karan Singh: Maximise your engagement and battle to the top this Black Friday
25-11-2021 | 16:54:17
The Black Friday phenomenon is set to continue growing in 2021 with average budgets for consumers in the Netherlands expected to rise by 8% from last year according to research from Simon-Kuch & Partners.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Marketing Report forays into Belgium as it seeks to grow European footprint
24-11-2021 | 10:39:00
As part of its expansion strategy, digital platform for marketers, advertisers, communication professionals and media, Marketing Report has announced that it is expanding to Belgium and is in the process of launching a website.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Enlisting governments' support to bridge marketing skills gap
17-11-2021 | 14:52:00
As more marketing bodies amplify their call to governments to work with them in addressing the marketing skills crisis in the media, It is encouraging to learn of the UK government’s  £3.8 billion funding for skills training announced recently. 


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Reinventing advertising offerings
11-11-2021 | 10:50:23
With corporate and brands committing more resources to advertising as the world gradually adapts to new normal post pandemic, advertising agencies are coming up with innovative offerings and getting into strategic partnerships to tap into the new ad opportunities.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: European advertisers put on notice for using tracking ads
26-10-2021 | 13:15:00
A coalition in the European Parliament recently sent a letter to the corporate leaders of the largest European advertisers to call on them to stop using tracking ads.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Upsetting status quo with innovative offerings, partnerships
20-10-2021 | 09:15:00
As the media, advertising and marketing landscape shifts, driven by evolving market needs, competition and technological advancements, companies are launching at innovative offerings in markets in a bid to upset the status quo.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Incorporating Augmented Reality into advertising, marketing and commerce
12-10-2021 | 12:00:00
Brands are stepping up the use of augmented reality to better connect with their customers and drive meaningful business results through AR.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Social media giants redefine future of content, e-commerce
28-09-2021 | 13:30:00
Global social media powerhouses continue to evolve by tapping into opportunities that the tech space presents and are moving from being content platforms to digital commerce giants.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Focus on minority content creators
21-09-2021 | 14:30:00
Agencies, publishers and advertisers are changing tact and investing in minority content creators in a move geared towards creating a more equitable ecosystem.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Sustainable brands and campaigns
14-09-2021 | 14:15:00
Companies and institutions are increasingly leaning towards sustainable practices to respond to growing global problems.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Brands adopt niche positions to respond to market trends
07-09-2021 | 13:30:00
As market dynamics shift driven by among other factors technological revolution and customers preferences, brands are creating new positions to respond to these trends.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Activating innovative ad solutions to grow brands portfolio, expand customer base
31-08-2021 | 15:50:54
As brands look to new and innovative ways of expanding their portfolio, expand to new markets and grow their customer base, they are embracing innovative advertising models and solutions with impressive results.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: The rise and rise of global billboard and outdoor ad market
10-08-2021 | 11:45:00
The global billboard and outdoor advertising market is poised to grow from $60.23 billion in 2020 to $66.63 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: UN picks top small businesses investing in “Good Food for All”
27-07-2021 | 11:15:00
Fifty small- and medium-sized enterprises around the world have been announced as the Best Small Businesses of the “Good Food for All” competition, held in conjunction with the UN Food Systems Summit.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Global advertising agencies market rebounds from shocks to record growth
13-07-2021 | 14:30:00
According to a report by Research and Markets, The global advertising agencies market is expected to grow from $317.63 billion in 2020 to $348.4 billion in 2021.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Brands tap new campaign strategies to grow client base
06-07-2021 | 09:15:00
Brands are revising their campaign strategies and embracing innovative models as they seek to reach hitherto untapped markets and expand their portfolio.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Tech revolutionizes ad impact measurement
29-06-2021 | 11:15:00
Advertisers are increasingly turning to tech solutions to accurately measure the impact of their ads and maximize the effectiveness of each campaign while it is still in progress.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Global ad spending defies pandemic to record historic growth
22-06-2021 | 12:00:00
As the global economy recovers from the devastating impacts of COVID-19, key sectors are bouncing back with numerous reports highlighting that while this will be a recovery year, there are signs that some sectors could record post pandemic growth rates.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Expanding offerings and reach with mergers and acquisitions
08-06-2021 | 12:15:00
Brands keen on growing their offerings while strengthening clients’ portfolio are going the acquisition and mergers way in what is creating a win-win situation with their rivals.


[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Marketers envision career opportunities fit for post-pandemic future
01-06-2021 | 17:10:24
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt economies, alter the way we work and redefine lifestyles, employers companies and staff are adjusting their way of work as the pandemic alters the future of work.