Facebook unveils privacy centre to fight GDPR threat
Facebook is attempting to head off a potential fall out with regulators and a flood of requests from users once…
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‘Barbie Pussy’ plastic surgery ads go under the knife
A cosmetic surgery company has been slapped down hard by the ad watchdog over an Instagram campaign promoting so-called designer…
UKIP tries to block ICO probe into Brexit vote targeting
UKIP is attempting to block an investigation into its use of analytics and profiling during the EU Referendum campaign, which…
Gambling ad roasted for branding Loose Women ‘pigs’
An online gambling firm which branded the stars of ITV daytime show “pigs” has been slapped down by the ad…
WPNC kicks off campaign for Oxfam ‘Lifesaver Cube’
Oxfam has launched an integrated direct marketing campaign to generate support for its emergency response work, as part of its…
Email still top of the pops but it needs constant retuning
Email may be the preferred marketing channel for most consumers – and with a claimed ROI of 38:1 it is…
Under-age sex act ad gets angling firm in deep water
A Leeds-based fishing retailer has plumbed new depths by running a Facebook ad for its “low-prices” which featured what appeared…
Ominous signs for Twitter as marketers ditch platform
Twitter may be viewed as an essential marketing tool in some quarters but it appears to be losing its shine…
Online ad giants sign up to IAB fraud busting scheme
Digital marketing trade body IAB UK is claiming a major victory in its efforts to tackle the growing backlash over…
Extreme sports firm bashed over #suckdick BMX ad
Companies which think they can swerve advertising rules in their Facebook and Instagram posts, have been sent a fresh warning…