Wednesday 31 August 2016

Amazon Dash is here; Diageo hits back at ad ban

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August 31, 2016
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Unilever holds out as Amazon Dash button arrives in the UK
Unilever holds out as Amazon Dash button arrives in the UK

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Amazon's Dash buttons have arrived in the UK, allowing users to re-order household items at the literal touch of a button.

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Twitter shares video ad revenue with creators
Twitter shares video ad revenue with creators

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Twitter has opened up its video advertising platform to individual creators, allowing them a share of the cash from ads that run against their content.

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Jamie Elliott departs MullenLowe London
Jamie Elliott departs MullenLowe London

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Diageo hits out at Captain Morgan ad ban
Diageo hits out at Captain Morgan ad ban

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Diageo has wound up in stormy waters, after the ASA banned a TV ad for Captain Morgan rum for implying the drink could increase confidence and popularity.

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Ikea is opening a pop-up "DIY restaurant" in Shoreditch, east London in which successful applicants will get the chance to prepare a brunch, lunch or dinner for up to 20 friends.

Unilever holds out as Amazon Dash button arrives in the UK
Unilever holds out as Amazon Dash button arrives in the UK

Shona Ghosh

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L'Oréal hails skin tone (and gender) diversity in foundation campaign
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Diageo hits out at Captain Morgan ad ban
Diageo hits out at Captain Morgan ad ban

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Diageo has wound up in stormy waters, after the ASA banned a TV ad for Captain Morgan rum for implying the drink could increase confidence and popularity.

WaterAid's VR film shows dearth of water access in Nepal
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