Campaign
"Campaign" reports that ISBA is saying its meeting with Facebook on Friday was constructive and it has been reassured by the social media giant's promise to monitor and limit the data apps using its platform harvested from users.
Press Gazette
"Press Gazette" is quoting sources who say the "International Business Times" newsroom is at a low ebb and working on too many "clickbaity" articles after a dozen journalists were made redundant recently.
The Drum
Facebook took out full-page ads in "The Sunday Times" and "The Observer" yesterday to apologise for having been warned about poor data practices seven years ago, "The Drum" reports.
The Telegraph
The EU's Competition Commissioner has told "The Telegraph" she still believes the notion that Google may need to be split up should be kept on the table as it appeals against its record fine of last June and still has two further anti-competition charges to defend itself against.
Press Gazette
After recently announcing that 49 roles were in trouble, Trinity Mirror has revealed that another 49 jobs are likely to be lost in local newsrooms across the country, "Press Gazette" reveals.
Campaign
M&C Saatchi boss, David Kershaw, saw an 8% rise in profits that shows the agency model is healthy, "Campaign" reports. Kershaw believes the rise in profits is attributable to the group relying less on large FMCGs and media buying than the larger holding companies.
The Guardian
Gordon Brown is asking the police to investigate whether "The Sunday Times" used an investigator to gain illegal access to his bank account in a story written about his purchase of an apartment in 2000, "The Guardian" reports.
The Times
February retail sales were 0.8% higher than January, beating expectations of a 0.4% rise, "The Times" reports. The improvement on the high street is believed to be attributed to inflation levelling off.
The Times
Profits are down 8% at Next. The retail brand is usually held up as a bellwether sign of how the high street is performing, "The Times" reports.
Campaign
Accenture Interactive sees future success in helping brands be creative with technology rather than trying to compete with the holding companies in media buying, "Campaign" reveals.