John Lewis taps Dougal Wilson for 2016 Christmas ad | Facebook defends 'ethnic affinity' ad targeting

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Campaign 18:05 October 31, 2016

The five things you need to know today Most read John Lewis taps Dougal Wilson for 2016 Christmas ad Maisie McCabe John Lewis has turned to Dougal Wilson, the Blink director behind three of its five previous Christmas ads, for its upcoming Christmas ad. Tech Facebook defends 'ethnic affinity' ad targeting Omar Oakes Facebook has been criticised for allowing advertisers to discriminate between users in ad campaigns based on their "ethnic affinity". Advertising WPP reports advertising slowdown in UK Omar Oakes WPP's UK revenue has grown 2.1% to £461m on a like-for-like basis in the third quarter of 2016 amid a slowdown in advertising activity in Britain. Marketing How to reboot brand strategy for the digital age David Taylor and Jon Goldstone In the rush to engage today's connected consumers, the fundamentals of brand strategy are being neglected. Media Is the traditional billboard facing terminal decline? Gideon Spanier Does Clear Channel's refusal to pay rent suggest the end is nigh for the medium, Gideon Spanier asks. Also in the news Vine will not be the only casualty in the new video landscape Twitter's decision to shut Vine came as a shock to a lot of people but it actually lost relevance some time ago, writes Susie Clark. Jeremy Lee: Pitch@Palace shows opportunity for adland to support start-ups Given that agencies have tried hard to embrace entrepreneurs, it's surprising that more don't seek to become involved in accelerating start-ups. Watch: Giffgaff gets ghoulish with Halloween Salon This Halloween Giffgaff helped partygoers to "end the nightmare" of getting ready with a free pop-up hair and make-up salon in the heart of Soho. Promoted 3 great ads I had nothing to do with: Peter Souter on Land Rover, The Guardian and Yellow Pages Thinkbox Peter Souter, chairman at TBWA/UK, reveals three great ads he admires but had nothing to do with Promoted Breathing life into winning ideas Suzanne Bidlake WCRS, Kinetic and 18 Feet & Rising will see their ideas for Churchill, McVitie's, Warner Bros and the Born Free Foundation come to life after winning Ocean and Campaign's creative contest Campaign Jobs Head of Global Marketing £80000 - £90000 Per Annum £80,000 - £90,000 Nigel Wright Recruitment, All UK Global Strategic Media Planner - £70K £60000 - £70000 per annum + Great Agency Benefits Ultimate Asset, London Head of Planning Competitive KHWS, London (Central), London (Greater) Business Development Director - B2B integrated marketing agency £50-75k plus commission and benefits The Jefferson Group, London (Central), London (Greater) Brand Strategy/Account Director - Brand Strategy and Innovation Agency Salary £40-£45k + package Ann Sharman Recruitment, central london Creative Strategist £35 - £45K + bonus and benefits Rare Selection, London (Central), London (Greater) New Business Executive Dependent on experience Haymarket Media Group, Twickenham, London (Greater) Senior Image and Video Producer £33,743 (Inclusive of London Weighting) The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), London (Central), London (Greater) Digital Executive £29,722 (Inclusive of London Weighting) The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), London (Central), London (Greater) Senior Marketing Executive Depending on Experience Haymarket Media Group, Twickenham, London (Greater)

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