Wegovy is a brand getting a lot of attention. It is one of a new generation of obesity treatments which employ a hormone to regulate appetite and based on their clinical trials claims to contribute to a weight loss of c15%. Owner Novo Nordisk gained FDA approval only a year ago (June 2021) and is... Continue Reading →
To unlock growth try a slice of TOAST
To grow your brand or business you need to get someone to change their behaviour. That could be choosing your brand in preference to others, consuming more or, perhaps, trying a new product or category for the first time. The problem is that consumers and customers can be very attached to the status quo. The... Continue Reading →
Happiness, Support, then Success?
It's that time for personal goals for the new year. If being happier and more successful is your motivation then it is worth considering the findings of Robert Waldinger, Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development alongside those of Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage. Waldinger's study based on 75 years of observing 724 men, 'reveals' that good relationships... Continue Reading →
Packaging ideas to power growth
When innovating to deliver growth I have noticed a tendency for teams to start with product ideation and then progress to packaging as a support for their product ideas. But with the pack first to engage shoppers and usually representing a fraction of the cost of product the risk is that significant profitable growth opportunities... Continue Reading →
Behavioural insight to beat skin cancer
In a recent workshop I used the brilliant example of skin care brand Sol De Janeiro to demonstrate the value of understanding behaviour. It is an example worth sharing... Sol De Janeiro with Ogilvy Brazil created ‘Tattoo Skin Cancer Check’ to increase early detection of skin cancer - the most common type in Brazil, with a rising incidence among... Continue Reading →
Just a small Change Please
There is much to like with the new social enterprise scheme being trialled in London that gives homeless people the opportunity to staff coffee carts and earn a living wage. This not-for-profit initiative addresses a growing problem with rough sleeping in London having increased by 80 per cent since 2010. It is backed and inspired... Continue Reading →
Still facing an ocean of male bias?
An all female team completed the Volvo Ocean Race this year. Sponsored by SCA they battled against the elements and oceans 24 hours a day over a distance of 38,000 miles. The team's achievement is a high profile example of women competing with men on equal terms and facing equal challenges. It is a case-study that... Continue Reading →
Life Friendly Life Insurance
It is difficult to get excited about financial products, particularly 'death insurance' but with Vitality Life Insurance I can get somewhere close. Here we have a Life Insurance that is designed and communicated with insight on how to change behaviour. As Vitality recognise thinking about Life insurance is something we avoid. Without a prompt very... Continue Reading →
Digitally drive a better brand experience
A recent survey revealed 89% of brand marketers expect to compete primarily on customer experience by 2016. Despite this, delivering and differentiating customer experience remains a difficult challenge for brand leaders and managers. There is a big leap from consistent, engaging brand communication to a consistent, engaging customer experience. To achieve this you need to... Continue Reading →
What can marketers learn from Labour’s leadership election?
The UK Labour party have a new leader. Jeremy Corbyn has achieved a major victory over Yvette Cooper, Andy Burnham and Liz Kendalle. Credit and congratulations go to Corbyn who following 90 days of campaigning secured 59% of the votes from the 400,000+ who participated. The result is also a lesson in the importance of accessibility,... Continue Reading →