By John Glenday A north London hair salon has become the unlikely focus of a diplomatic spat with North Korea after the innocuous hairdresser chose to display an ad mocking North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un in its shop window. M&M Hair Academy utilised a snap of the dictator and his distinctive hair style, overlayed with some text reading ‘bad hair day? – 15% off all gent cuts through the month of April.’ The top-heavy look is soon to become the height of fashion in the hermit kingdom after Jong-Un mandated that all young men mimic the look – under pain of severe punishment. Unfortunately for Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Natalie Mortimer The Advertising Standards Agency has banned ads from Morrisons, Norweigian Air Shuttle and made.com after they each received various complaints from the public. Morrisons was told it must take more care when scheduling ads online after its YouTube video for alcohol appeared during a children’s nursery rhyme. The retailer said the ad had been cleared by Clearcast and that it did not recommend users log in with an account that declared they were over 18 years of age if they were watching YouTube with a minor. The ASA said it had not targeted the ad responsibly. Norwegian Air Shuttle’s ad has been Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy John Glenday JAC Vapour has fast-tracked its first ever advertising campaign ahead of a regulatory clampdown by rolling out its new promotion across London and Edinburgh over the next two months. The e-cigarette brand is to focus on promoting the device as a high quality gadget, foregoing glamourising the habit through the use of lifestyle imagery. Incorporating a combination of digital and outdoor advertising this message will be propagated in the likes of 6 sheets, taxis and GP surgeries and pharmacies. Devised by Edinburgh based agencies Firefly and Troika and booked by Spirit Media the minimalist ads feature a stark white background and a close-up Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Natalie Mortimer Interactive agency Razorfish has appointed Anita York to the role of head of human resources. York, who has more than 12 years’ experience, joins from Blue Hive, a marketing agency, where she served as head of HR, UK and Europe. “Anita joins us at an exciting time,” said Chris Mellish, CEO at Razorfish. “With 10 new business wins in 2013 we are in the process of ensuring we’re staffed appropriately to deliver against varied briefs and time scales. We are looking forward to having her support in this critical role.” Originally from New Zealand, York began her career there before pursuing roles Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Natalie Mortimer The Advertising Standards Agency has handed out rulings to Morrisons, Norweigian Air Shuttle and made.com after their ads received various complaints from the public. Morrisons was told it must take more care when scheduling ads online after its YouTube video for alcohol appeared during a children’s nursery rhyme. The retailer said the ad had been cleared by Clearcast and that it did not recommend users log in with an account that declared they were over 18 years of age if they were watching YouTube with a minor. The ASA said it had not targeted the ad responsibly. Norwegian Air Shuttle’s ad has Read full story › Source: The Drum...
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