RNLI axes opt-in as ‘perfect storm’ batters fundraising
Lifeboat charity RNLI is ditching its belt and braces approach to gaining consent for marketing by scrapping its opt-in only…
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Tesco chief Lewis steps down, leaving ‘big boots to fill’
Tesco boss Dave Lewis’ shock decision to quit after five years in the role is leaving his successor – Walgreens…
Burger King is splattered over Farage milkshake-gate
Burger King has been condemned by the ad watchdog for encouraging antisocial behaviour after seemingly encouraging protesters to “milkshake” Brexit…
John Lewis MD handed top brand job in group shake-up
John Lewis Partnership has confirmed the worst kept secret in the retail sector by merging the management teams of John…
Havas Media brushes aside rivals to scoop Ronseal brief
Havas Media has done exactly what it says on the tin to land the media planning and buying business for…
Brands must take data requests on Twitter, warns ICO
The Information Commissioner’s Office has opened up yet another can of GDPR worms by insisting that companies must accept “data…
Clear Channel grovels and axes ‘StopStella’ pro-life ads
Outdoor advertising giant Clear Channel has been forced to review its ad clearance procedures after being battered for approving a…
Jaywing cites Brexit jitters as revenues decline by £6m
Jaywing has blamed the ongoing political turmoil for a £6m slump in revenues from £41.5m to £35.5m although the group…
Iris duo join Prideaux to form agency ECD threesome
For most agencies, one executive creative director normally suffices, but not doubt Iris would argue it is not like most…
Flood of complaints fails to stop GoCompare crash ad
The ad watchdog is standing firm in the face of a barrage of complaints about the latest GoCompare TV campaign, featuring Gio…