The Struggle Behind 2024's Christmas Ad Campaigns
Amid global turmoil and a cost of living crisis, UK retailers like John Lewis and M&S craft complex Christmas ads. Explore how they sell joy in difficult times.
Amid global turmoil and a cost of living crisis, UK retailers like John Lewis and M&S craft complex Christmas ads. Explore how they sell joy in difficult times.
A new study reveals UK arable farmers face over £800m in losses after the hottest spring and summer on record devastated harvests. Discover the impact on food security and calls for urgent support.
The ASA has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste for making unsubstantiated environmental claims. Discover how regulators are cracking down on greenwashing.
The UK's ad watchdog bans Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste for misleading sustainability claims. Discover why their 'green' ads broke the rules and what it means for consumers.
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste for misleading 'sustainable' claims. Discover the details of the crackdown.
Five London boroughs join a campaign to ban gambling advertising on the Underground, citing public health risks and strong public support for restrictions. Read the full story.
Argos reports a £223.2m pre-tax loss for the year, with over 2,000 jobs axed. The retailer blames a tough market and poor summer weather. Read the full analysis.
UK gambling firms made £12.6bn in a year, with online casino winnings up 15%. Calls grow for tax rises on the industry ahead of the budget. Read the full analysis.
West Ham sponsor BoyleSports says the gambling industry remains committed to football despite the Premier League's front-of-shirt sponsor ban. Discover the future of sports partnerships.
US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta's $3.5bn scam ad revenue. Discover how Facebook and Instagram profit from fraudulent advertisements targeting millions.
British gambling companies spent £2bn on advertising last year, outstripping tax revenues and sparking calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase industry taxes in the budget.
Sadiq Khan faces calls to ban 'harmful' fossil fuel ads on London's transport network but insists national standards are needed first. Read the full debate.
Transport for London reveals a £66 million profit from Congestion and tunnel charges this summer. Discover the figures and what it means for London's drivers.
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England's potential Ashes victory in Australia could trigger a major commercial windfall for the ECB, with fanbase growing 27% since the Bazball revolution began. Read more.
Outsourcing giant Mitie reports a 10.4% revenue surge to £2.7bn, driven by a shoplifting 'epidemic' boosting security services and soaring AI data centre projects. Discover the key figures.
MHA reports impressive 13% revenue growth to £56.1m following its London stock market debut. Discover how the accounting firm plans to expand its private equity and international services.
Crossbenchers and advocates urge Australian government to implement full gambling advertising ban as decision on Peta Murphy's recommendations remains pending.
The WNBA's latest CBA proposal offers a maximum salary exceeding $1.1 million and revenue sharing. Players seek a revolutionary deal before the 30 November deadline.
Tourists flocked to Buckingham Palace after AI-generated ads promoted a fake Christmas market. Discover how this digital deception unfolded and learn to verify travel plans.
The ASA has banned ads from Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge, and Hilton for misleading consumers about room availability at advertised 'from' prices. Discover the full story and what it means for your travel bookings.
Discover how the controversial Tango slap ads boosted sales by 35% and became a British cultural phenomenon, despite causing real-life ear injuries. Exclusive insights from the creators.
WPP's share price surged as speculation mounted over potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the latest on the advertising giant's future.
Channel 4 introduces free AI advertising tool for SMEs, transforming websites into TV ads in minutes. Discover how small businesses can now access television advertising.
Guardian readers criticise John Lewis's Christmas advert as a cynical ploy exploiting family values to drive sales, questioning its portrayal of gender roles and masculinity.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish reveals he is considering a return to the advertising industry, but vows to secure the club's future under the new football regulator first. Discover his plans.
The EU launches Digital Markets Act investigation into Google Search over concerns it unfairly demotes commercial news content, potentially causing significant revenue losses for publishers.
Global investment banks are heading for their best trading year since the financial crisis, with revenues potentially reaching $250bn. Discover what's driving this unprecedented surge.
Keira Knightley stars in Waitrose's 2025 Christmas advert, a four-minute romantic comedy. Is this sweet film destined to become festive overkill? Read our review.
Explore our review of 2025's Christmas adverts from John Lewis to AI-generated Coca-Cola. Discover how economic pressures and new tech shape festive marketing.