• Nearly Two In Three Brits Fear No-Deal Brexit Will Mean Lower Incomes
    Research from the7stars advertising agency shows that nearly two in three Brits now fear a no-deal Brexit will lead to a drop in disposable income as well as further drops in the value of sterling, "Campaign" reports.
  • Thatcher's PR Guru, Tim Bell, Dies Aged 77
    Tim Bell has died, "The Guardian" reports. The founder of the Bell Pottinger PR agency was made famous for the "Labour isn't working" ads that played a part in getting Margaret Thatcher elected.
  • M&S Renames Porn Star Martinis
    M&S has been forced to change the name of its Porn Star Martini drink to Passion Star Martini after a complaint that it linked the product to sexual success was upheld by the alcohol industry's watchdog, the Portman Group, "Campaign" reports.
  • Maltesers Named Most Successful Six-Second Ad
    Mars-owned Maltesers has been named as the most successful six-second ad on YouTube, Netimperative reveals. Doritos is in second place with Oreo Cookie in third place.
  • Google Criticised By Debt Charities
    Google is under fire from charities that help people with debt problems for allowing their names to be bid on by companies who sell their services to vulnerable people who may think the link at the top of the search page is for an altruistic organisation, "The Telegraph" writes.
  • Peppa Pig Company Bought By Hasbro
    Looks like Peppa Pig is going to need to oink in an American accent. Hasbro has bought Entertainment One for GBP3.3bn, "The Guardian" writes.
  • Google Shuts Down Accounts Spreading Hong Kong Disinformation
    Google has shut down more than 200 YouTube accounts it believes are behind spreading disinformation about the Hong Kong protests, the BBC reports. The US tech giant has not publicly said it believes the Chinese government was behind the fake news accounts.
  • WPP Boss Helps Royals With Charitable Fund
    WPP boss Karen Blackett has been appointed as a trustee to the charitable foundation being set up by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to help the royal couple by overseeing the running of the organisation, "Campaign" reports.
  • EU To Legislate For Facial Recognition Technology
    The EU is considering drawing up legislation to give citizens specific rights regarding facial recognition technology, City A.M. reports.
  • Brits Only Use A Fifth Of The Apps On Their Phone
    It's not just you -- Brits really do only use a fifth of the apps they have on their smartphone, according to the "Daily Mirror."
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