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Are luxury brand marketers missing the social media boat?
Some marketing experts are critical of the progress brand owners and marketing professionals are making when it comes to using social channels to connect with customers.
I can’t get a marketing job interview even though I’ve tailored my CV
We all know how important it is for job applicants to tailor their CV or online application to the specific job, rather than send generic details about themselves. But increasingly – as more and more people apply for each advertised marketing vacancy – those who apply for jobs they are fully qualified for, are finding that even this isn’t working in their favour.
Apple still ranks highest in brand value list
This year’s BrandZ ranking of the top 100 most valuable global brands has confirmed that US giant Apple has held on to its reign at number one. The total value of the top brands grew by 7% to $2.6 trillion, according to the research.
Group interviews for marketing jobs: What to expect
Group interviews are used by large employers who are aiming to fill multiple vacancies. They are frequently used by advertising agencies and marketing and communication firms when selecting a graduate trainees or junior marketers, for example.
How to get yourself promoted in marketing
Ambitious marketers will have their eye on promotion opportunities from day one in a new job. Others – perhaps the more realistic in the marketing world – will realise that much must be proved to bosses before the marketing career ladder can be climbed.
8 great ways to stretch a miniscule marketing budget
There are signs that the UK economy is slowly picking up, but in the meantime how can marketers get the most from a limited – on in many cased TINY – marketing budget?
Marketers need an enhanced 4Ps model in the digital age
The marketing mix is changing rapidly in the digital age because consumers are increasingly expecting brands to offer a societal value, and deliver deeper meaning to their everyday lives.
Which IT Skills are current in the marketing job market?
The marketing profession has now fully entered the digital domain, and recruiters often struggle to find job candidates with the right digital skills and experience.
Time to negotiate a salary increase?
If you want to see your marketing salary improve this year, do you know how to go about that crucial negotiation?