Gillian West
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United Kingdom
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'Lenses for cool cats': feline selfie filters launch on Snapchat
Snapchat has introduced new selfie filters - specifically for cats. → Read More
'No Deal' Brexit could see Brits face Spotify and Netflix ban abroad
In the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit Brits may not have the same access to their Netflix and Spotify accounts when travelling abroad. → Read More
Unilever backs worldwide ban on animal testing for cosmetics
Unilever has called for a global ban on animal testing in the cosmetics industry partnering with animal protection group, Humane Society International (HSI). → Read More
Chairman steps in to save Patisserie Valerie from collapse
Patisserie Valerie has been rescued from the brink of collapse thanks to a cash injection from its entrepreneur chairman. → Read More
'Dumb phone' sales up as users seek to escape smartphone addiction
With research revealing Brits are spending more time online than ever before, it may be surprising to learn that sales of so-called ‘dumb phones’ have noted an uptick in sales for the first time in years. → Read More
Netflix sets the record straight over plans to introduce ads
With news spreading Netflix is adding ads, the streaming service has stepped in to set the record straight - it’s testing skippable video promotions between episodes and movies. → Read More
Born Free uses World Elephant Day to highlight poaching crisis in Africa
With one elephant killed in Africa every 25 minutes, Born Free has turned to WCRS to raise awareness that if this continues, there will be no more elephants in the wild within two decades. → Read More
Berghaus teases 'Time to get out' multi-million pound campaign
Berghaus has revealed details of its first multi-million pound UK advertising campaign set to debut in September. → Read More
Almost 20m tune in to England quarter-final win
Almost 20 million people tuned in to watch England’s 2-0 World Cup win over Sweden on Saturday (7 July). → Read More
Android puts app makers at the heart of #IMakeApps campaign
Android is shining a light on its app and game makers around the world with its new campaign, #IMakeApps. → Read More
Facebook moves on from data scandal as stock reaches all-time high
Facebook appears to have emerged from the Cambridge Analytica scandal relatively unscathed as stock reached a record high this Friday (6 July). → Read More
Volvo celebrates modern families with updated 'family parking' icons
Volvo has joined forces with Grey London to redesign the traditional family parking space icons. → Read More
Figleaves recruits body positive models for inclusive #beautyhasnobounds push
Lingerie brand Figleaves has recruited 12 body positive ambassadors to represent the brand in its new #beautyhasnobounds campaign. → Read More
Facebook calls time on 'trending' feature
Facebook has announced plans to cull its ‘trending’ feature claiming it has become less useful to users over time. → Read More
Poundland bites back after Thameslink Twitter dig
Poundland threatened legal action against Thameslink after the rail firm compared its poor service to chocolate from the discount chain. → Read More
UK government adds plans to ban sweets at supermarket checkouts to childhood obesity fight
New government plans to tackle childhood obesity could see sweets at supermarket checkouts and two-for-one deals on junk food banned. → Read More
TfL looks to tackle London's air pollution problem
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new campaign as it looks to tackle London’s air pollution problem. → Read More
Tesco and Aldi hit by pastry product recall over metal fears
Supermarkets Tesco, Aldi and Nisa have been affected by a product recall after fear pastry products from brands including Walls and Millers could contain metal. → Read More
The Drum and The Sun Arms: where to find insights, info and watch live across The Drum's platforms
After playing around with various modes of transport at Advertising Week Europe over the years (anyone remember the Mystery Machine?), The Drum finally struck gold last year with our very own pub. → Read More
Twitter looks to overhaul verification process
Twitter is looking into how it can revamp its verification process as the social media site looks to battle the bots on its platform. → Read More