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Facebook stands firm on political advert policies

Good news for spin doctors?

The Cube

Facebook takes down Conservative ad that featured BBC content

The BBC had expressed their concern and published a statement on Twitter. The Press Team said that it was a "completely unacceptable use of BBC content which distorts our output and which could damage perceptions of our impartiality".

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Effie Greater China Awards Gala and summit bring together leading firms from throughout the region

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Under the slogan ‘Marketing Effectiveness Connects the World’, Effie Greater China held its annual gala awards ceremony in Beijing on 22 November. Recognised throughout the industry as a global benchmark, Effie awards are designed to reward effective campaigns across all forms of marketing.

USA

Facebook would have let Hitler run political adverts, claims comedian

British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen took aim at social media companies accusing them of pushing "absurdities to billions of people".

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The Cube

Is the battle to define political advertising unwinnable?

As major tech companies begin to overhaul political advertising, Google's mislabelling of an undisclosed Tory attack ad highlights the pitfalls of regulating an unregulated world.

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China’s advertising industry waits to hear the winners of the Effie marketing awards

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The final countdown to the prestigious Greater China Effie Awards, for effectiveness in marketing, has begun.

Living

Johnny Depp & Dior silent amid 'racist advert' claims

Depp starred in advert for Dior's Sauvage fragrance which has been panned by critics for cultural insensitivity.

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Visit Truly Asia Malaysia 2020 launches with the support of the whole country

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A festive red hibiscus, a wild green fern, and a brilliant blue rhinoceros hornbill will be welcoming visitors to Malaysia over the next 18 months - the Visit Truly Asia Malaysia 2020 campaign has now been launched.

World News

Martin Sorrell speaks to Euronews on the new reality of adverting

"The best question to ask is not is the client happy, it's are we adding value" advises advertising giant Martin Sorrell.

France

Colombia hoping to be 'Latin American Silicon Valley,' president tells Euronews

Colombian President Ivan Duque has been telling creative industry experts, gathered on the French Riveria, how he's focusing on the Orange economy to drive growth and employment.

France

'Mind-blowing' tech wows Cannes Lions festival

Cutting-edge technologies have been turning heads at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity on the French Riviera.

USA

Sex toy maker sues NYC transit for refusing their ads, allowing erectile dysfunction ads

Dame Products alleges the New York City MTA discriminated against their ads while allowing phallic art promoting impotency medication.

France

Travel sector gets personal at Cannes Lions festival

Travel is one industry that has been fuelling creative chat at the Cannes Lions festival on the French Riviera.

France

Talking luxury at Cannes Lions festival

Attracting young spenders who are passionate about luxury is one of the big talking points at this year's Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, taking place on the French Riviera.

France

Health innovation takes centre stage at Cannes Lions

The 66th annual Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity has kicked off on the French Riviera, with health innovation among the big issues sparking debate.

France

Storytelling and diversity on the agenda at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

More than 10,000 creatives from around the world have descended on Cannes this week for the French city’s other big festival – the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Germany

'Sexist' bike helmet ad divides opinion in Germany

An advert released in Germany encouraging young cyclists to wear a helmet has divided opinions on its 'sexist' delivery and intentions.

World News

EU citizens 'being tracked' on government websites | #TheCube

A report by Danish company CookieBot finds that ad tracking companies are monitoring EU citizens when they search for sensitive health issues on public sector websites.

World

What were the latest trends in advertising showcased at Dubai Lynx?

The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity gathered top players in the marketing, advertising and communications industry in the UAE.

Russia

Reebok Russia stirs controversy with 'face-sitting' slogan

Reebook's new feminist ad campaign in Russia stirred controversy with its 'face-sitting' slogan, deleted a few hours after its publication.