21 Dec 2004
| by Sam Matthews,
LONDON - New controls on tobacco advertising, limiting the size of point-of-sale displays in shops, pubs and clubs comes into effect today, the government latest attempt to clamp down on smoking.
15 Dec 2004
| by Jennifer Whitehead,
LONDON - The Bartle Bogle Hegarty Lynx spot, which retraces the steps of a couple following a one-night stand begun after meeting in a supermarket aisle, has been cleared by the advertising watchdog after a number of complaints.
13 Dec 2004
| by Staff,
LONDON – 'Kill Bill' star Uma Thurman has been confirmed as the new face of French fashion house Louis Vuitton.
10 Dec 2004
| by Sam Matthews,
LONDON – Pepsi's epic 'Gladiator'-style advertisements starring Britney Spears, Beyonce, Pink and Enrique Iglesias, have become the most written about advertising campaign in 2004, according to the latest Ads that Make News survey.
LONDON - Struggling high street retailer Boots is reported to be reconsidering its decision to sell vibrators alongside toiletries, which would have seen it team up with condom maker Durex.
29 Nov 2004
Originally published in 'Consumer Superbrands Volume VI', July 2004. The book reviews the UK's strongest consumer brands as judged by an independent judging panel.
LONDON - Wilkinson Sword has scored another legal victory over rival Gillette in the razor wars as a German court issues an injunction forcing Gillette to remove claims about its new M3 Power razor, which could also start court action in the UK.
25 Nov 2004
| by Staff,
LONDON - 'Sex and the City' star Sarah Jessica Parker's skimpy outfit on posters for Lux soap has caused outrage among orthodox Jews in Israel, forcing Unilever to cover her up.
23 Nov 2004
| by Joe Lepper,
LONDON – Procter & Gamble has launched a direct marketing campaign to promote a link-up between its Fairy Liquid brand and children's charity Make-a-Wish Foundation UK among mothers with young children.
17 Nov 2004
| by Staff,
NEW YORK - Revlon, the US cosmetics giant, is reviewing its $120m (£64.6m) creative account, currently held by the Interpublic Group agency Deutsch.