UK ADVERTISING EXPORTS TOTAL £11.7BN FOR 2020 DESPITE GLOBAL DISRUPTION
The Advertising Association has published its UK Advertising Exports Report 2022 showing that international trade in UK advertising and market research services was worth £11.7bn in 2020, sustaining the same level as the pre-pandemic conditions of 2019. Despite the challenges of a global lockdown faced by exporters in the UK advertising industry, balance of payments remained steady, bringing the UK a healthy £5bn trade surplus.
Published: 17 Mar 2022
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IAB Europe has been found in breach of GDPR. Here’s what it means.
A new ruling has found IAB Europe in breach of various articles within GDPR, specifically regarding the lawfulness of processing of their Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF). A €250,000 sanction has been issued to IAB Europe, as well as a series of demands. As a result, advertisers and other members of the ecosystem will have to delete all historic data gathered using this framework.
Published: 03 Feb 2022
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The Stationers’ 2022 Innovation Excellence Awards Launch
The Stationers’ Company has announced that entries are now open for the 2022 Innovation Excellence Awards.
Published: 01 Feb 2022
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ICO Opinion on Data Protection and Privacy Expectations for Online Advertising Proposals
Online advertising enables advertisers to reach individuals with their products and brands, while helping organisations to generate income to fund their online services. It supports a large ecosystem of advertising technology (adtech) providers, publishers, and advertisers. It also generates a significant proportion of the revenues of major technology companies.
Published: 25 Nov 2021
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ALL IN TO AWARD INCLUSION CHAMPION STATUS FOR UK ADVERTISING COMPANIES
Further Actions To Build More Inclusive Workforce Planned For January and March 2022
Published: 18 Nov 2021
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We’ve put purpose before profit, what about the next level of accountability?
Brand spend accountability was in the spotlight at a recent AOP webinar. Managing director Richard Reeves outlines how the industry can move towards a new level of social responsibility.
Published: 15 Nov 2021
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UK AD SPEND TO EXCEED £29BN THIS YEAR WITH INCREASED RECOVERY PREDICTIONS
Record £7.9bn ad spend forecast for Christmas period, almost £1bn more than 2020
Published: 28 Oct 2021
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TESCO’S CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER, ALESSANDRA BELLINI, BECOMES ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
The Advertising Association has announced Alessandra Bellini, Chief Customer Officer and Executive Sponsor for D&I at Tesco as its new President.
Published: 26 Oct 2021
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New Master of the Stationers’ Company, Robert Flather, looks to serve the whole country
Robert Flather, chairman of Kolbus UK, has been elected Master of the Stationers’ Company and last night enjoyed an installation celebration at Goldsmiths’ Hall.
Published: 08 Jul 2021
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