Lessons for brands from the Fred Again frenzy

Lessons for brands from the Fred Again frenzy

Lessons for brands from the Fred Again frenzy By Yasmin Armes   Was last week the first time you’d heard of Fred Again? And did you find yourself at any point wondering how there seemed to be such hysteria around a man you didn’t even realise existed until a...
Leading with fear isn’t strong, it’s just lazy

Leading with fear isn’t strong, it’s just lazy

(First published in Mumbrella) Ever had a boss that led via fear? Damian Marwood, Herd MSL general manager (corporate), writes that this tactic is just a sign of lazy management – and should be dealt with as such. I have had some brilliant leaders throughout my...
_Shifts Jan/Feb Edition

_Shifts Jan/Feb Edition

_Shifts January – February 2023 On the latest Jan/Feb edition of _Shifts, the team at Herd MSL has done all the hard work for you, having amassed, reviewed and scrutinised all the trends predicted to be “big” in the next 12 months.  In no more than 25 pages and...
_Shifts Sept/Oct Edition

_Shifts Sept/Oct Edition

_Shifts September – October 2022 On the latest Sep/Oct edition of _Shifts we’ve focused on the upcoming festive and holiday season. We nod to the impact of the rising cost of living, more eco-conscious gift-giving, and even what Christmas means for a nation as...