Marcoms' key role on 8 June

As the main political parties scramble to compose their narrative, will simplicity, consistency and unity now be totems?

The power of ignorance

Election adds to ad market jitters as Brexit looms

National votes are rarely good news for the ad industry – and not just because they have become an opportunity for critics to dismiss the power of traditional political advertising.

Why the world still needs TED

With facts, knowledge and expertise now under threat, this gathering of brilliant minds is more valuable than ever, Kevin Chesters writes from Vancouver.

Michael Roth: IPG leads the way on creativity and integration

Michael Roth, chairman and chief executive of Interpublic, on the ‘open architecture’ approach, sale rumours and why Interpublic is in a stronger position than ever.

This election is about who controls the news agenda

With six weeks to go until polling day, all parties will seek to create momentum via distinctive communications.

Restrictions on bar entry at Cannes could 'kill energy'

A stricter admission policy for bars and hotels at this year’s Cannes Lions risks changing the nature of the event, industry leaders have warned.

Havas London wins Rolls-Royce business

Rolls-Royce, the high-end car marque owned by BMW, has chosen Havas London to handle its integrated advertising account.

Spotify UK manager Chris Forrester exits

Chris Forrester has left Spotify after less than a year in the role of UK country manager.

Cutts succeeds Clark as HSBC marketing chief

HSBC has appointed former senior Mondelez International executive Leanne Cutts as group head of mar-keting, succeeding Chris Clark, who is leaving the bank after 15 years.

Badly targeted marketing leads to distrust in brands

Half of UK consumers are bombarded with badly targeted marketing, new research has revealed.

Subaru in talks with creative agencies

Subaru UK is talking to agencies about its advertising requirements ahead of a possible review.

M&C Saatchi lined up for Tory election campaign

M&C Saatchi is understood to be in talks about working on the Conservative Party’s general election campaign.

Engine reacts to marketer demand with in-house shop

Engine has launched NuFu, a global agency that will provide personalised teams to work inside client companies.

The D&AD president's picks 2017

Judges pored over 26,000 pieces of work during this week’s D&AD Festival. D&AD president Bruce Duckworth selects ten of his favourites from tonight’s show.

Modern Globalization-Inspired Streetwear – The New Private Policy Collection is Titled 'Polycephaly' (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Recently, a new Private Policy collection was launched for Spring/Summer 2017. The cut-and-sew pieces flaunt bright and unconventional styles, which instantly make their wearer the center of…

Pitch update: Cadbury, PSA Group, Costa, Electoral Commission

Agencies travelled to Birmingham for Cadbury briefings, while PSA Group’s media review is well advanced.

Forensic media planning is set to make new breakthroughs in the industry

The new forensics of media will change how we evaluate the industry, just as forensic DNA revolutionised criminal investigations.

Pick & turkey of the week: Battle of the beer brands

Carlsberg and Heineken go head to head in this week’s pick and turkey.

Barnes & Noble Names Chief Executive, Its Fourth Since 2013

Demos Parneros, 55, who has acted as chief operating officer of Barnes & Noble for the last five months, will take the top post, the company was to announce.