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World Cup ads 2018: Visa, Mars and Lidl get the most kick from their creative

July 11, 2018

The most effective World Cup ads tell relatable stories that capture the joyful spirit of the event, and celebrities and big budgets are no passport to success, according to new research.

Tinder launches ‘video loop’ GIF feature globally

July 11, 2018

Tinder has started the global rollout of Tinder Loops, which lets users add two-second looping videos.

Harry Kane catching Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar for social media buzz

July 5, 2018

The goals scored by Harry Kane, England’s superstar striker, have so impressed fans on social media, that his share of voice now puts him at fourth place behind the mighty talents of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar, according to new analysis.

Junk food ban online: Cadbury, Chewits and Squashies first ads disallowed

July 4, 2018

Adverts for Cadbury eggs and Chewits and Squashies sweets have been banned for breaking new rules prohibiting the advertising of junk food to children.

Drake takes over Spotify: Angry customers get refund for ‘annoying’ music promo

July 4, 2018

Subscribers to the ad-free Spotify Premium plan have been issued refunds, claiming playlist promotions for Drake’s new album count as adverts.

Marketing and sport: which industries benefit most from big events?

July 3, 2018

Brands selling everything from recipe books to video games are set to win big during this summer’s sports season, as major sporting events boost online traffic across a broad range of sites, according to new research.

Top 11 brands that should be jumping on the Love Island bandwagon

June 28, 2018

Love Island has become hugely popular in the UK, and retail brands with strong affinities to the viewers of the ITV2 reality show have a great opportunity to target the captive audience across social and digital advertising, according to new research.

Top 10 World Cup commercials on social media: Screwfix tops league

June 28, 2018

Ahead of England’s final World Cup group game clash with Belgium – the first England match to be aired on ITV – 4C Insights reveals gambling brands are among the most popular advertising campaigns of the tournament so far according to social media insights.

Cannes Lions 2018: Video highlights from all five days

June 26, 2018

The 2018 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity was bigger than ever before, celebrating the best of the creative ad industry. If you weren’t lucky enough to be there, we’ve complied a handy review along with video highlights from all five days.

Cannes Film Winner: Tide spoofs Old Spice to take top award

June 25, 2018

A Super Bowl ad for washing powder brand Tide that spoofed other commercials won this year’s Film award at Cannes Lions 2018.