M&C Saatchi and the brutal complexity of (being) bought
Why the hold-up in the takeover process and where are things now? Campaign explains.
Rival threatens to knock out Next 15 bid for M&C Saatchi
AdvancedAdvT now says it will vote against Next 15’s offer – as things stand.
Meta backs drag style to showcase metaverse tech
Three aspiring designers to use VR to create looks for three drag acts.
News UK delivers $54m profit boost to Murdoch empire
Full-year performance boosted by ad recovery, but revenues flatten in Q2.
Show some spine: what is adland reading on holiday this year?
‘An impeccably assembled miscellany.’ The critics are raving about the line-up of bigwigs that Campaign has found to pitch us their summer reading choices.
WPP upgrades forecasts after mammoth hiring spree
Coca-Cola win helped deliver organic revenue growth of 8.9% in the first six months.
Global and Bauer help turn tables on BBC dominance
Commercial radio beats BBC on share of listening for first time since 1990s.
ISBA: principle of Project Origin levy approved by industry
Lone, unnamed TV broadcaster raised objections in consultation process.
'Intensely exciting' Coral ad banned over risk to problem gamblers
Ad watchdog worried by racing spot’s effect on vulnerable betting addicts.
New Purplebricks boss attacks brand’s marketing strategy
Former CMO returns to overhaul 'undifferentiated' messaging that 'did not deliver'.
Sir Martin Sorrell recruits ex-WPP colleague to tackle S4 Capital tangle
Misfiring MediaMonks owner also appoints chief operating officer.
Jellyfish in sale talks with The Brandtech Group
Exclusive negotiations in progress between performance agency and martech group.
JCDecaux on track for 7% organic growth in Q3
China lockdowns partly offset strong recovery from pandemic.
Women’s Euro 2022 sponsors slated for UK gender pay gaps
Brands including Adidas, TikTok and Booking.com called out by '#PayFair' ads for Talented Ladies Club.
Reach warns on ad slowdown and 40% drop in programmatic yields
National and regional news publisher says Ukraine war coverage is turning off brands.
S4 Capital shares plunge on new profit warning as staff costs spiral
Sir Martin Sorrell’s marketing group slices over £30m off EBITDA forecast and plans cost reductions.
Waitrose seeks new customer director after Martin George steps down
Veteran marketer is the latest figure to depart the John Lewis Partnership.
Samsung running ad cleared amid ‘victim blaming’ concerns
Showing a woman running alone at night did not encourage ‘unsafe practice’ ASA says, rejecting 27 complaints.
Dramatic drop in number of clients awarding new business, says AAR
Agency appointments down by a third in H1 2022, but media bucks the trend.
Confused.com tweaks ad approach with new elements
First of a series of fresh TV spots launches alongside Emmerdale sponsorship today.