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ASA bans 'misleading' Barclays radio ad

Complainants said the spot exaggerated the impact of retail purchases on a credit score.

Margaret Jobling

ISBA president urges adland to focus on trust and effectiveness amid cost-of-living crisis

Margaret Jobling says she remains optimistic about the outlook for the industry, despite predictions that the UK will face 'one of the worst recessions and weakest recoveries in the G7 in the coming year'.

Chris Macdonald

McCann global chairman and CEO Chris Macdonald to exit

Macdonald has been with the company for 18 years and led McCann London between 2008 and 2013.

Colourful polka dots projected onto Harrods

Louis Vuitton takes over Harrods exterior to launch Yayoi Kusama collection

Campaign also features OOH and print ads, as well as digital activity.

Rikke Wichmann-Bruun

MRM UK appoints new chief executive

Rikke Wichmann-Bruun joined the agency in February 2022.

People holding red balloons and flying over a city

Virgin Red picks creative and CRM agency

The review was handled by Aperto Partnership.

Debbie Klein

Sky marketing chief Debbie Klein to depart

Chief marketer joined Sky from Engine Group in 2018.

A man and a woman being served Peroni in a brand-themed bar

Asahi appoints first UK lead creative agency

Account covers brands such as Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Grolsch, Pilsner Urquell, Meantime and London Pride.

Lyle's Golden Syrup tins (image via lylesgoldensyrup.com)

Tate & Lyle picks media and creative agencies

Bicycle London is set to handle media while Elvis scoops up the creative account.

Daisy Proctor

BBD Perfect Storm appoints first managing director

Daisy Proctor takes on new role.

Social Post out-of-home campaign created by Ogilvy
Alti and Saatchi & Saatchi logo

Saatchi & Saatchi wins global account for new finance brand

Alvarium Tiedemann launched on Nasdaq on 4 January.

A half-red, half-blue house with road signs pointing towards Etihad Stadium, Old Trafford and Booking.com

Booking.com builds half-and-half house for football fans ahead of Manchester derby

The red-and-blue holiday home was opened ahead of the big Premier League clash this Saturday.

Man shopping in grocery store

Tesco, M&S and Sainsbury's report Christmas sales boost

Brands say focus on value has paid off amid cost-of-living crisis.

From left to right: Alex Lucas, Jon Farley, Holly Sutton-Williams, Dan Lacey

Saatchi & Saatchi duo among new creatives joining M&C Saatchi London

Alex Lucas and Jon Farley join as senior creatives.

Still from Wild ad showing a woman pleasuring herself in bed

Wild rapped by ASA for 'irresponsibly targeted' ad featuring masturbation

Deodorant brand blames YouTube algorithm after complaint that the ad was shown before Minecraft videos likely to be viewed by children.

Clockwise from top left: Pip Hulbert, Vicki Maguire, Nishma Patel Robb, Patrick Mills, Philip Thomas, Damian Collins

IPA unveils 2023 New Year Honours list

Six industry figures will be honoured at the IPA president's reception on 12 January.

Phil Hall

Ocean Outdoor names Phil Hall as UK chief executive

Move is part of a wider restructure of the group.

From left to right: James Shannon, Rhiannon Lewis and Simon Lewis

Tag expands to Manchester with purchase of The Gate Films

Company says the deal will enhance its production services including premium hero and content film production, virtual studio production and animation.

Martin Jones

Martin Jones to step down as managing partner of AAR

Rebecca Nunneley takes over responsibility for the creative practice, as Jones moves into advisory role.