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LinkedIn emerges as top B2B ad channel with highest returns

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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LinkedIn now leads B2B ad spend with 39%, delivering a 113% return on investment, outperforming Google and Meta in cost efficiency and sales impact.
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UK CMOs overwhelmed by tech burden as marketing roles evolve

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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A study reveals 92% of UK CMOs would have chosen different careers, overwhelmed by mounting technology demands in modern marketing roles.
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Senior marketers still trust intuition despite AI & data surge

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Despite heavy investment in business intelligence, nearly two-thirds of senior marketers still rely on intuition for key decisions, says Qualtrics research.
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CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.
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UK SMEs shift B2B lead generation focus from email to LinkedIn

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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UK SMEs are pivoting from email to LinkedIn as their top B2B lead source, favouring personalised engagement and integrated digital campaigns over traditional outreach.
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SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as CMO to boost growth

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth in enterprise open source software.
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Quadient appoints Nina Tatsiy as CIO for global digital growth

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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Quadient appoints Nina Tatsiy as Chief Information Officer to lead global digital transformation and enhance IT strategy for international growth.
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Data-driven creativity can boost ad sales impact by up to 30%

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Gain Theory's report reveals data-driven creativity can boost ad sales impact by up to 30%, unlocking millions in revenue through AI and analytics.
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UK consumers cut impulse spending, turn to smaller retailers

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Two-thirds of UK consumers cut impulse buys amid cost-of-living strains, favouring smaller retailers and embracing minimalist spending habits.
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Enero posts steady FY25 EBITDA growth as agency teams win awards

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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Enero Group posted a 2% rise in FY25 EBITDA, boosted by award-winning agencies Hotwire, BMF, ROI·DNA and Orchard driving steady growth and margins.
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UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.
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Most UK SMEs lack formal marketing plans & lose core focus

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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A study reveals most UK SMEs lack formal marketing plans, with only 31.4% having a strategy, risking loss of focus on core marketing fundamentals.
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UK electronics market set for GBP £25.4bn as search trends shift

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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The UK consumer electronics market is set to reach GBP £25.4bn in 2025, driven by AI devices, smartphones and rising demand for new gadgets despite a slight brand dip.
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QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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QuSecure appoints Jennifer Leggio as SVP of Marketing amid surging demand for its quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions globally.
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Chris Tredwell named COO as Aqilla boosts AI plans

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Chris Tredwell has been appointed COO at Aqilla, driving AI integration in its cloud accounting software and targeting 20% annual growth.
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Epicor names Kerrie Jordan Chief Marketing Officer to drive growth

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Epicor appoints Kerrie Jordan as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and accelerate growth in manufacturing and supply chain sectors.
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PPDS boosts EMEA sales & global marketing with new leaders

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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PPDS appoints Jae O Choi Park as EMEA Commercial Head and Ron Cottaar as Head of Global Marketing to boost sales and brand presence worldwide.
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AdsAdvisor launches advanced planning tool for mobile studios

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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AdsAdvisor unveils Business Modeling, a tool helping mobile studios streamline financial planning and boost revenue forecasting across iOS, Android, and more.
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Gibson boosts email revenue 120% with SAP Emarsys tools

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Gibson's email revenue soars 120% and engagement doubles after using SAP Emarsys, boosting direct-to-consumer sales and personalised marketing efforts.
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UK marketers say leadership disconnect undermines morale, results

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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A new study finds three quarters of UK marketers feel senior leadership excludes them from decisions, harming morale amid rising demands and limited resources.