Politics
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Nike springs a trademark ambush as it celebrates ‘Just Do It’ with controversial quarterback Kaepernick
Nike is the master of ambush advertising – ask Olympic sponsor Adidas – and it’s launched maybe its most headline-grabbing…
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Today’s decline accelerates as flagship radio news show looks for a voice
The audience for the BBC’s flagship radio news programme the Today programme is plummeting, down 800,000 listeners to seven million…
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Another own goal for VW as it shoots down pesky hailstones
The search for business advantage goes into some strange places these days, in the case of Volkswagen in Mexico tampering…
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McCann fends off the US Army one more time
The US Army may be by most estimates still the most powerful military force on earth – maybe ever –…
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M&C warns on pension scammers – too little too late?
George Osborne’s reign as chancellor under David Cameron might be seen as an example of the laws of unintended consequences.…
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Professional Bull Riders turns bullsh*t to effect
Bulls have featured in commercial communications to some effect recently, the Merrill Lynch one next to the Fearless Girl for…
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World Cup: Adidas edges Nike (and Spotify) in brand battle
The recent World Cup was, by most people’s estimates, a success and that was certainly the case for the brands…
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Nike comes back for second helping in World Cup wake
There seem to be two main narratives in the UK at the moment: football almost “coming home” (the World Cup…
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Women’s Equality Party and Now do their bit for Donald
Has there ever been a more oafish politician than Donald Trump? The man’s a miracle. Among those grateful for his…
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