Dave Trott: Different is worth more
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 08:09Chris Blackwell was born in Jamaica and went to school in England.
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Age UK launches 'no friends' ads in response to Facebook campaign
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 07:25Age UK, the charity for the older generation, has responded to Facebook's British ad campaign "friends" with posters highlighting loneliness among older people.
Guinness social media account escapes tweet ban
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 06:55Guinness UK has been cleared by the Advertising Standards Authority of implying that alcohol could improve a person's week, after someone complained about a tweet from the stout brand's social media account.
British Gas, O2 and M&S ads appear on 'paedo and incest' websites, according to The Sun
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 06:43British Gas, O2, Marks & Spencer, Cillit Bang, Asda and Center Parcs are among the brands advertising on "paedeo and incest websites", according to a report in The Sun, leading to questions about the efficacy of the media monitoring and targeting technology they are using.
Pizza Hut launches Classic Crust with TV campaign
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 16:51Pizza Hut Delivery is launching its Classic Crust pizza with a funny TV ad from Ogilvy & Mather London.
Turkey of the week: Green & Black's, Drum, Cactus TV, Mother London
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 14:40Pick of the week: Finish, Wieden & Kennedy London
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 14:39Should brands collaborate more with music artists?
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 12:40Tie-ups between brands and musicians can benefit both parties, but they must tread carefully, Gurjit Degun writes.
Why greater collaboration on branded content could help slim 'Obese Britain'
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 10:16As obesity in the UK rises, are brands doing enough to help make a healthier change for fat Britain, asks Shafqat Islam, CEO and co-founder of NewsCred.
Highland Spring serves up summer tennis spot
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 10:12Highland Spring, the bottled water brand, has launched its £1.6 million summer tennis campaign with a 30-second TV spot, which went live last night.