What Did the Europeans Ever Do for Us?

What Did the Europeans Ever Do for Us? Brexit, Brussels and the Things We Didn't Realise We Had If you're of a certain age, you'll probably recognise the reference. In the 1979 Monty Python film Life of Brian, a group of rebels gather to discuss their hatred of the Romans. One of them asks: "What

What Did the Europeans Ever Do for Us?2026-06-22T15:18:00+00:00

Brexit: The Greatest Marketing Campaign in British Political History

Brexit: The Greatest Marketing Campaign in British Political History How a Red Bus, Three Words, and One of the Most Controversial Campaigns in British History Changed a Nation On the morning of 24th June 2016, Britain woke up to discover it had done something that many people believed it would never actually do. The United

Brexit: The Greatest Marketing Campaign in British Political History2026-06-18T15:28:52+00:00

Red Bull: How an Energy Drink Became a Media Empire

Red Bull: How an Energy Drink Became a Media Empire The marketing strategy behind Red Bull's dominance in extreme sports, football, and content marketing. Most brands sponsor events. Red Bull became the event. Most brands buy advertising. Red Bull built its own media company. Most brands sell products. Red Bull sells an identity. It is

Red Bull: How an Energy Drink Became a Media Empire2026-06-18T16:01:11+00:00

How Marketers Can Use FactCheck.org

How Marketers Can Use FactCheck.org A practical guide to verifying claims, statistics and online information. In an age where misinformation can spread faster than a viral TikTok trend, marketers need reliable sources to verify claims before sharing them. One useful tool is FactCheck.org, a non-profit fact-checking organisation run by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at

How Marketers Can Use FactCheck.org2026-06-12T14:04:28+00:00

The Rise of the Holistic Dog Owner: Why Raw Feeding Is About More Than Food

The Rise of the Holistic Dog Owner Why Raw Feeding Is About More Than Food The debate around dog food is often framed as a battle between raw and kibble. One side talks about processing, convenience and nutritional completeness. The other talks about natural feeding, fresh ingredients and ancestral diets. But after analysing responses from

The Rise of the Holistic Dog Owner: Why Raw Feeding Is About More Than Food2026-06-03T10:24:03+00:00

Countercultures: Why Marketers Ignore Them at Their Peril

Countercultures: Why Marketers Ignore Them at Their Peril Understanding the Movements That Challenge Society - and Often Change It Countercultures are fascinating because they often begin as outsiders rejecting mainstream ideas, only to see their beliefs, styles and behaviours eventually absorbed into the very culture they once opposed. Many of today's biggest brands owe

Countercultures: Why Marketers Ignore Them at Their Peril2026-06-09T18:29:51+00:00

Levi’s, the Gold Rush, and One of the Greatest Market Opportunities in Business History

Levi’s, the Gold Rush, and One of the Greatest Market Opportunities in Business History How Levi Strauss Saw More Value in Selling to the Prospectors Than Becoming One When people think of Levi’s, they usually think of blue jeans. Some think of Levi's as a fashion brand. Others think of Americana, cowboys, rock stars, or

Levi’s, the Gold Rush, and One of the Greatest Market Opportunities in Business History2026-06-06T12:23:04+00:00

Consumer Culture Theory Explained: Why People Buy Identities, Not Just Products

Consumer Culture Theory Explained: Why People Buy Identities, Not Just Products Understanding Arnould & Thompson (2005) Through Real-World Marketing Examples Marketing students often encounter theories that sound far more complicated than they really are. Consumer Culture Theory - often shortened to CCT - is one of them. At first glance, the term feels intimidating. It

Consumer Culture Theory Explained: Why People Buy Identities, Not Just Products2026-06-05T12:44:20+00:00

Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO): Turning More Visitors into Customers

Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO): Turning More Visitors into Customers Why Getting More Traffic Isn't Always the Answer One of the most common mistakes in marketing is assuming that the solution to every problem is more traffic. Website sales are down? Buy more advertising. Lead generation is struggling? Increase the PPC budget. Not enough enquiries? Publish

Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO): Turning More Visitors into Customers2026-06-05T15:14:14+00:00