The Independent
Ads for breast augmentation during ITV2's hit reality show "Love Island" have been branded "harmful" and "irresponsible" by the ASA. The regulator agreed with complainants that the adverts trivialised surgery and preyed on young women's body image insecurities, according to "The Independent."
MediaTel
Mediatel has an interesting read today on why marketers should treat their own surveys revealing customer attitudes with a pinch of salt. The simple reason? People lie and often give socially acceptable answers rather than reveal how they really behave.
Sky News
Ladbible has announced a deal to bring its rival Unilad out of administration. "Sky News" reveals that the purchase saves around 200 jobs in London and Manchester.
The Telegraph
Facial recognition could soon be coming to British supermarkets as a means of checking the age of shoppers attempting to buy alcohol at self-service tills, "The Telegraph" reports. Rather than require a member of staff to approve each purchase, the new technology can scan a face and estimate a shopper's age.
The Drum
According to "The Drum," it looks like WPP really is drawing a line under its Sorrell era and is considering a move to the FT's old office right next to Southwark Bridge. The holding group is reportedly offering GBP90m for the building, having recently served notice on its plush HQ in Mayfair.
The Guardian
John Lewis' new store in Cheltenham is launching with an after-hours VIP personal shopping service for people looking to spend GBP10,000, "The Guardian" reports.
The Drum
Bosch has signed up to be the official white goods and power tool partner of the electric street-racing motorsport, Formula E, "The Drum" reports.
BBC
Facebook is bringing political disclaimers to political advertising, the BBC reports. Ads supporting a cause can now only be made by a company or organisation that has proven its identity and location and agreed to put a clear indication alongside the message showing who has paid for it.
Sky News
Paddy Power is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons today. It is usually found in newspapers courting controversy over whimsical campaigns that sail close to the proverbial wind, but today "Sky News" reveals that the bookmaker has been fined GBP2.2m for failing to carry out adequate checks on problems gamblers, including one who was betting with money stolen from a charity.
Campaign
Following a four-month review, Foot Locker has appointed Virtue as its pan-European creative agency, "Campaign" reveals.