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Grill’d marketing deemed “extremely inappropriate”

Inside Retail

A recent advertisement made by burger chain Grill’d has been slammed by the Ad Standards board for suggesting sexual violence to its audience, after it showcased a Ronald McDonald-like clown seemingly exposing himself to children in an alley. In both cases, the Standards Board were alerted to Grill’d advertising through customer complaints.

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R.M. Williams names new chief marketing officer

Inside Retail

Former advertising firm executive Chris Willingham has joined the senior leadership team at footwear and apparel brand R.M. Williams as its new chief marketing officer. Before DDB, Willingham was the global director on the Nike brand at Wieden + Kennedy, overseeing campaigns for the 2016 Olympics and 2018 World Cup, among others.

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Rising digital advertising costs are motivating retailers to build brand

Inside Retail

The Australian digital advertising industry grew by a record 24.2 billion, the strongest year-on-year increase since 2016. In order to beat the rising cost of short-term digital marketing, retailers must focus more on long-term growth strategies. per cent in FY21 to reach $11.4 So what’s the solution?

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Milwaukee distributor hit with record fine for resale price maintenance

Inside Retail

Techtronic admitted it had entered into 97 agreements with retailers and dealers between January 2016 and July 2021. It is illegal for suppliers of goods to specify a minimum price below which a reseller must not supply, advertise, or display those goods for sale.

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Luxe-for-less leader MCoBeauty talks international expansion

Inside Retail

Founded in 2016, luxe-for-less beauty brand MCoBeauty has seen massive growth over the past several years, and is expecting revenue growth of up to 90 per cent in 2023. IR: Are you approaching that market differently than you would approach Australia and New Zealand? SS: We’re not. It’s a copy and paste.

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The Olympic opportunity: How brands can sustain their momentum beyond the Games

Inside Retail

During the 2016 Rio Olympics, the story of US gymnast Simone Biles captivated audiences. These shifts manifest in various ways, from increased consumer spending to innovative marketing strategies. Limited-edition items and memorabilia become highly sought after, creating a lucrative market for retailers.

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J Crew’s catalogue proves that print is still king in the fashion industry

Inside Retail

Moreover, with the cost of advertising on social media rising – without the promise of conversion – it’s not surprising that brands are looking to reach consumers in new and old ways. High-end multi-brand fashion retailers, such as Selfridges, Net-a-Porter and David Jones, all include catalogues in their marketing mix.

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