Marketing Week
Nearly half of consumers feel that GDPR has made no difference in their relationships with brands. "Marketing Week" research shows that although nearly a third think there has been an improvement, 17% argue that relationships have deteriorated.
The Telegraph
One in five companies have reported they have felt pressured into handing over IP to China in order to gain access to its massive markets, according to new research from the European Chamber of Commerce, reported on in "The Telegraph."
The Telegraph
In an interview with "The Telegraph," former Google boss Eric Schmidt insists that it would be illegal to break up the tech giants and that such a move would only lead to higher prices for consumers and worsen transparency.
Sky News
"Sky News" has advice for Huawei customers in the UK on how the Google ban will impact their mobile and tablet use. For now, nothing much will change, but the broadcaster is warning that devices may become susceptible to security breaches because existing Google apps will not be updated on Huawei devices.
Press Gazette
Nearly 32m people tuned in to news and current affairs shows on the radio in the first quarter of the year, according to RAJAR figures. The numbers show an increase in listeners to BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
The Times
Amazon has pumped hundreds of millions of pounds into the latest round of fund-raising at delivery service Deliveroo, "The Times" reveals.
The Drum
Havas Group has merged its PR, social, earned content and experiential under one roof, called Red Havas. The move affects its operations in the US, Europe and APAC and will see a new office opened in London, according to "The Drum."
Marketing Week
It may come as a surprise that this hasn't happened already, but "Marketing Week" brings news that the Boots Advantage loyalty card is going digital. It means more than 17m cardholders will be able to scan in their card details, via a mobile device, to collect points and receive price promotions.
The Guardian
Veteran adland execs will be scratching their heads this morning and wondering how much BT paid a design agency to put a circle around its name and call it a new brand identity. "The Guardian" has the story on another logo and brand refresh for the country's best-known telecom operator.
The Telegraph
Subway has picked Above and Beyond to handle its creative in UK and Ireland, "Campaign" reports. The move formally ends a ten-year relationship with McCann London.