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Why consumers impulse spending matters for brands  

Gen Z and millennials have a significant impact on global consumer sales. These groups possess strong purchasing power. Our own research shows that more than two in five (41%) of Gen Z and millennials are now making impulse purchases at least once every 2-3 weeks, which presents a significant opportunity for retail brands. So how can brands best engage with these consumers? The key is to understand changing consumer spending habits and what’s driving their purchases. 

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Technology

From creativity to personalisation: Marketing’s generative AI revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the world of marketing, and now, generative AI promises to disrupt it further. While conversations around generative AI naturally veer towards productivity, another huge benefit tends to be overlooked: creativity. The best marketing campaigns combine data insights and creativity, and that’s where one of the many generative AI opportunities is for marketers.

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Agencies

Why our Post Creative Strategist role is bringing strategy into the 21st century

Earlier this year, the Strategy department at VaynerMedia underwent a change. Wanda Pogue, Chief Strategy Officer, asked each of the 130 global team members to update their title to include “Post Creative Strategist.” Wanda herself adopted the change and can be found on LinkedIn as “Chief Strategy Officer, Post Creative Strategist.”  

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Agencies

Marketing the Marketers: Making Cannes work for you

All Rosé and yachts, or some of the most highly concentrated work you’ll do during the year? Cannes certainly does conjure up an image of adland on its holidays but it is a costly event to both run and attend, and there are cheaper ways of getting a tan and some Côtes de Provence. There is also plenty of evidence that attending Cannes delivers a serious boost in terms of potential partnerships, networking and securing future business.

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