Merkle hires ex-Sky chief McCarthy for top data role
Dentsu-owned data-driven marketing agency Merkle has recruited former Sky and Signal chief Nick McCarthy to head up its data operations…
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Charity agency Bluefrog Ltd goes bust over £2m VAT bill
Charity agency Bluefrog Ltd has gone into liquidation owing over £2.4m – including a VAT bill of £2.1m – but has…
Police claim more arrests will follow in IT scam probe
City of London Police has pledged to take more action in its crackdown on computer software service fraud – worth…
UK shoppers failing to see benefits of data exchange
The UK retail sector could find its data-driven marketing efforts severely curtailed under the new EU data protection regime, with…
Cyber insurance ‘unlikely to cover massive GDPR fines’
Companies banking on cyber insurance to protect themselves against the harsh penalties due under GDPR could be in for a…
Red faces at AA as email gaffe triggers hacking panic
The Automobile Association has been forced to reassure customers that their data is safe after accidentally sending out a “password…
New warning as basic data security failure fuels ICO fine
As the fall-out from the latest ransomware attack continues, small and medium sized businesses have been warned to ensure they…
Hugh Treacy joins Isobel to head up activation spin-off
Ad agency Isobel is launching a brand activation division, dubbed Isobel Street, and has drafted in former Arnold KLP chief…
WPP hit as new ransomware attack wreaks global havoc
Marketing services giant WPP is among a raft of companies which have been struck by a new worldwide ransomware attack,…
Irish boost budget for data regulator over GDPR fears
The Irish have finally acted to beef up the country’s data protection regulator, which governs many of the world’s top…