- Only 8% Think Brands Should Stop Advertising During COVID-19 Pandemic
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Friday, March 27, 2020
A survey carried out by Kantar suggests that just 8% of the population think advertisers should stop advertising during the COVID-19 outbreak, "Marketing Week" reports. ...
- Eligible Freelance Media Workers Can Claim Up To 80% Of Lost Earnings
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Friday, March 27, 2020
"Press Gazette" is reporting on the Government's decision to allow freelancers, including photographers and journalists, to claim up to 80% of lost earnings during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
- Meghan's First Post-Royal Role Goes Live On Disney+ On April 3rd
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Friday, March 27, 2020
The Duchess of Sussex's first acting role will be streamed via Disney+ from April 3rd. She is the voice on a documentary about elephants, "The Guardian" reports. ...
- Tech Giants Help Government Manage COVID-19 Response
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Friday, March 27, 2020
Amazon, Microsoft, Palantir and London-based Faculty AI are helping the government turn sources of COVID-19 data, including information from calls to the NHS 101 telephone service, to predict where medical ...
- Towns Are Losing Their Last Local Papers As COVID-19 Halts Printing
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Friday, March 27, 2020
"The Guardian" is warning many towns are losing their last local newspaper to COVID-19 as publishers close down newsrooms and cease printing. Although there are still stories to be read ...
- Boris Johnson Confirms He Has COVID-19
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Friday, March 27, 2020
Boris Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19, but is believed to be only suffering mild symptoms as he self-isolates. "LondonLovesBusiness" confirms the Prime Minister will carry on working, carrying out ...
- Publicis Delays Q1 Financial Guidance Announcement
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Friday, March 27, 2020
Publicis Groupe has delayed announcing Q1 figures, saying it will not give further financial guidance until April 23rd, "Campaign" reports. ...
- Influencers Are Now A Cheaper Way To Boost Engagement On COVID-19 Messages
London Blog, Sean Hargrave - Friday, March 27, 2020
Brands can get their messages boosted by celebrities who, like the rest of us, suddenly find they have time on their hands. ...
- Daily Mail Purchase Of 'i' Newspaper Gets Government Approval
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Government has given the green light to the GBP49.1m takeover of the "i" paper by "Daily Mail" owner, DMGT, "Press Gazette" reports. ...
- Three Ads Banned For Claiming To Offer 'Real 5G'
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Thursday, March 26, 2020
The ASA has banned an ad from Three which claimed that it was the only network offering "real 5G," "Campaign" reports. The regulator agreed the wording insinuated other networks could ...
- COVID-19 Could Reduce UK's GDP By 15% In Q2
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Thursday, March 26, 2020
"The Times" features a report from analyst firm, Capital Economics, which suggests the UK's GDP could plummet 15% in Q2 as the unemployment rate increases 50% to hit 6%. ...
- MINI Calls Global Creative Review
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Thursday, March 26, 2020
"Campaign" reveals MINI has called a global creative review which will be carried out over videoconferencing meeting during April. ...
- BBC News Suspends Plan To Axe 450 Jobs
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Thursday, March 26, 2020
A plan to cull 450 jobs at "BBC News" has been suspended while the Corporation grapples with reporting on COVID-19, "The Guardian" reports. ...
- Dyson Receives Order For 10,000 New Ventilators
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Government is to place an order with Dyson for 10,000 newly designed ventilators to help treat COVID-19 patients. The NHS made a plea for inventors to design ventilators that ...
- Consumers Love Email, And Not Just For Offers
London Blog, Sean Hargrave - Thursday, March 26, 2020
They're telling marketers they need to up their game on e-receipts and extra features from a VIP shopper club. ...
- Boris Johnson's Lockdown Address One Of UK's Most Watched Programmes
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Boris Johnson's address to the nation on Monday was one of the most watched tv programmes in UK history, attracting 27m viewers, "The Independent" writes. Once streaming and catch-up numbers ...
- Amazon And EBay Accused Of Not Tackling Profiteers
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Consumer group, Which?, is accusing Amazon Marketplace and eBay of not doing enough to tackle profiteers who are trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 outbreak by selling hygiene products ...
- Facebook Use Is Up, Revenue Is Down
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Wednesday, March 25, 2020
It will come as little surprise that while usage is up, Facebook is warning that investors' ad revenue is dropping in the face of the current COVID-19 outbreak, "City A.M." ...
- Coca-Cola GB Suspends All Q2 Marketing Activity
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Coca-Cola GB has suspended all marketing activity in the UK, "Campaign" reports. The site believes this applied to all the second quarter activity and starting up activity in the third ...
- IPG Mediabrands Names Its New Chief Executive
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Richard Morris has been promoted from Chief Executive of Initiative UK to Chief Executive of parent company, IPG Mediabrands UK and Ireland. "Campaign" explains the move is the result of ...
- Newsagents Can Carry On Selling Newspapers, Government Confirms
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Newspapers have received some good news as the Government confirms newsagents are deemed essential and so can remain open, "Press Gazette" reports. ...
- Disney+ Goes Live In Europe As Demand For Streaming Soars
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Wednesday, March 25, 2020
"Netimperative" is reporting on Disney+ launching in Europe just as people are being placed on lockdown, causing a surge in demand for streamed entertainment. ...
- Newsquest Puts Staff On Furlough, Asks For Salary Reductions
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Local newspaper group, Newsquest, is placing a significant number of staff on furlough and those that remain in their roles will have to take a pay cut, "Press Gazette" repo ...
- Adland Must Accept Brands Are Not Spending Their Way Out Of This
London Blog, Sean Hargrave - Wednesday, March 25, 2020
If you're trying to convince clients they can spend their way out of this pandemic, get real. Focus on helping rather than selling. ...
- Businesses Struggle To Reach Banks To Apply For New Emergency Loans
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Tuesday, March 24, 2020
"The Times" is reporting businesses that are struggling to stay afloat are finding it difficult to get through to banks to arrange the emergency loans the Chancellor announced last week ...
- VW Puts Tribal On Alert
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Tuesday, March 24, 2020
VW is reviewing its digital marketing arrangements, putting Tribal Worldwide on alert, "Campaign" reports. ...
- 'Big Issue' Needs Subscribers To Survive COVID-19 Lockdown
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Tuesday, March 24, 2020
The "Big Issue," the magazine sold by homeless people, faces collapse if 60,000 people don't sign up to subscribe, its founder has warned "Press Gazette." ...
- 'Time Out' Becomes 'Time In'
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Tuesday, March 24, 2020
"Time Out" has rebranded itself "Time In" and will now provide Londoners with online-only advice on home entertainment, now that there are virtually no commuters to receive its free weekly ...
- More Than A Million Tune Into Joe Wicks' Keep Fit Lesson
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Tuesday, March 24, 2020
"The Guardian" reveals more than a million people tuned in to Joe Wicks' first free live YouTube workout session. The fitness guru is offering a 9am workout that kids and ...
- Manchester City Searching For New Media Agency
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Manchester City is seeking to replace its media agency PHD Manchester which it split with back in October, "Campaign" reports. ...
