Burger King ‘plant-based’ Whopper social media ads banned by ASA
Burger King has been forced to stop showing adverts for its new Rebel Whopper burger after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) deemed them misleading.
Heinz sells online for first time with £10 can bundle
Heinz has launched its first ever direct to consumer online shop, with free delivery for key workers.
Keyword advertising: 60% of content containing COVID-related keywords is brand safe- study
Keyword-based safety strategies are unduly denying brands access to vast viable ad inventories during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research.
Coronavirus Week 7: UK spending on children’s entertainment and jewellery begins to fall, B2B industry starting to suffer
Spending by UK consumers on children’s entertainment has fallen by 58% in the last week, despite riding high the previous two weeks, as UK consumers are beginning to batten down the hatches and settle in to the new normal, according to new research.
Only 5% of Brits want brands to ‘pause advertising altogether’ during Coronavirus pandemic
Almost half (42%) of UK consumers want ads to make them feel more informed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but only 5% of Brits would like brands to pause their advertising altogether, according to new research.
What do locked down Brits want from brands? Helpful info and community support
People in the UK are seeking clear, no-nonsense advice and support from public institutions and brands during the Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research.
How the Coronavirus has (and has not) affected marketing spending
eMarketer has cut its outlook for global ad spending, after decreasing its ad spending forecast in China by more than 6%.
Traditional advertising ‘remains more effective than social influencer strategies’ in driving online conversions
Despite the rising popularity of influencer marketing as a sales channel by retailers and brands – with spend on influencer marketing growing 83% year-on-year in 2019, according to new research.
Twitter fail: Snickers sparks outrage for Welsh language joke
Chocolate bar brand Snickers has apologised after sending out a tweet this week comparing Welsh place names to ‘someone sitting on a keyboard’.
Highest paid YouTube influencers: The 7 year old earning over $70,000 per day
As YouTube influencers get more popular, new research reveals the highest paid social media stars on the platform.
Savoury pastry brand Higgidy appoints Kazoo to run its Pie Week PR campaign
Savoury pastry brand Higgidy, has appointed Kazoo Communications to run its Pie Week PR campaign this March.
Fighting keyword censorship: Mindshare and Skyy Vodka pilot LGBTQ friendly ad marketplace
Mindshare is developing a private marketplace in the US and UK, an initiative to help LGBTQ media titles win a greater share of advertising investment, with Skyy Vodka one of the first clients to sign up.
Ex Ikea VP launches next gen AR start-up London Dynamics
Michael Valdsgaard, former head of digital transformation at IKEA, has used his keynote speech at Retail Without Borders to launch his latest venture: a high-tech immersive commerce solution provider, London Dynamics.
Go Grocery: Amazon Go expands to full size supermarkets in US
Amazon has launched its first Amazon-branded supermarket called Go Grocery, located in the online retail giant’s home city of Seattle.
Ad of the week: Burger King serves up ‘mouldy Whopper’
Burger King’s latest ad campaign takes the bold step of showing its signature burger decaying in a time-lapse video to showcase its removal of artificial preservatives.
Fashion and beauty retail trends: Reviews, discounts and photos most likely to drive online purchases
Customers of leading direct-to-consumer brands in sectors such as fashion and beauty say reviews (76%), discounts (70%) and photos (61%) are among the top factors that make it easier for them to make purchase decisions according to new research.
Wilkinson Sword partners Evening Standard and Independent for newsjacking creative campaign
The Independent and The Evening Standard have partnered with Wilkinson Sword for a three-month campaign targeting key moments in the news agenda.
AI reveals emotional impact of all 50 Super Bowl ads
Mountain Dew, Avocados From Mexico and Rocket Mortgage were the top Super Bowl ads in terms of emotional impact, according to new research.
Top 3 digital transformation tips for 2020: Improving customer experience, digital presence and sales and marketing effectiveness
As we enter 2020, what are the top priorities transformation for global companies? New research identifies the key areas to focus on.
UK online adspend ‘now accounts for 3 in every 5 pounds spent’
UK adspend rose 5.6% year-on-year to reach £5.97bn in Q3 2019, 0.8 percentage points ahead of forecast, according to new research Warc and the Ad Association.
