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Why the high street must learn from the mall

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Why the high street must learn from the mall

The 2018 Grimsey Review shows just how few town centres have adopted a community-first ethos, but are they looking for inspiration in the wrong place?
Retail : Placemaking : Architecture
Is Hollywood marketing failing women?

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Is Hollywood marketing failing women?

As female-led film marketing errs on tokenism, TV campaigns are stepping up to inspire and educate modern audiences.
Female Futures : Marketing : Future Of Film
Does fake meat have a marketing problem?

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Does fake meat have a marketing problem?

Why the meat industry's attempts to control the language around plant-based and in-vitro alternatives is misguided.
Food And Drink : Sustainability : Retail
Why do consumers only pay lip service to sustainable tourism?

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Why do consumers only pay lip service to sustainable tourism?

Kathleen Ahamed-Broadhurst of sustainable tourism development firm EplerWood on the need for new metrics to help consumers make greener travel choi...
Travel : Sustainability : Tourism
Could tech brands do more to combat phone addiction?

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Could tech brands do more to combat phone addiction?

Global technology companies and app creators might be addressing technology addiction, but are they doing enough?
Digital : Technology : Smartphones
Why kombucha is more than just a functional drink

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Why kombucha is more than just a functional drink

Adam Elabd, co-founder of Yesfolk Tonics, discusses repositioning kombucha as a craft beverage and the benefits of barrel ageing.
Food And Drink : Hospitality : Health And Wellness
Yes, gaming can be good for mental health

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Yes, gaming can be good for mental health

The World Health Organization has officially recognised gaming as an addictive disorder, but it fails to contextualise this against gaming as a pos...
Gaming : Mental Health : Mental Wellbeing
Can a smart bracelet combat sexual assault on campus?

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Can a smart bracelet combat sexual assault on campus?

Buzz is a new device that alerts the wearer the more they drink. But does it demonstrate greater social awareness, or risk being a buzzkill?
Relationships : Sexual Health : Wearables
Could fare-free public transport reduce cities’ pollution?

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Could fare-free public transport reduce cities’ pollution?

To combat toxic air, local and national governments are exploring ways to encourage citizens to leave their cars at home.
Pollution : Smog LIfe : Cities
Why brands must demystify children’s meal times

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Why brands must demystify children’s meal times

Beth Bentley, global vice-president of strategy at Virtue Worldwide, on why brands play a crucial role in demystifying children’s nutrition.
Food : Parenting : Baby Food
Can technology save the bank as we know it?

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Can technology save the bank as we know it?

Consumers’ on-the-go lifestyles have driven demand for convenience in all aspects of daily life, but as banks try to keep up are they losing sight ...
Finance : China : Banking
Why lab-grown diamonds are the future of luxury jewellery

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Why lab-grown diamonds are the future of luxury jewellery

As luxury consumers become more interested in the provenance of their purchases, Alan Frampton, director of ethical brand Cred Jewellery, says it’s...
Diamonds : Luxury : Sustainability
Have Instagram influencers lost their sway?

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Have Instagram influencers lost their sway?

As consumers become acutely aware of sponsored Instagram posts, will a new form of authentic brand promotion come to the fore?
Youth : Digital : Retail
Should we let kids play with Alexa?

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Should we let kids play with Alexa?

Brands need to win the argument for voice-based interaction rather than being reactionary.
Digital : Education : Children
Will CMOs become redundant in the future?

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Will CMOs become redundant in the future?

From artificial intelligence to co-creation, branding company Monotype highlights the three challenges that will shift the CMO's focus to customer...
Monotype : Content Marketing : Future Of Jobs
Why the GDPR signals a greater battle over data

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Why the GDPR signals a greater battle over data

Irene Ng, chairman of the HAT Foundation Group, explores how regulations such as the GDPR are just the beginning of a new power play between consum...
Data : GDPR : Privacy
Using GDPR as a competitive weapon

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Using GDPR as a competitive weapon

Kaijia Gu, partner at global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman, on why GDPR could offer new opportunities for brands.
Data : GDPR : Privacy
Why streetwear should challenge masculinity

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Why streetwear should challenge masculinity

It is vital for future clothing design to subvert and confront perceptions of maleness, writes brand consultant Ross Wilson.
New Masculinity : Male Identity : Identity
Can brands help detoxify masculinity?

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Can brands help detoxify masculinity?

Businesses have a key role to play in redefining what it means to be a man in the #metoo era.
New Masculinity : Advertising : Retail
Does the supplements industry need to embrace experts?

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Does the supplements industry need to embrace experts?

With the plethora of shiny, celebrity-endorsed supplements on the market and a lack of regulation in the industry, a growing scepticism about their...
Health : Wellness : Supplements
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