WPP said delaying pay increases to focus on profits instead of growth had been a mistake. [Campaign]
The company is also near a deal to sell its stake in The Farm, its TV and film post-production house, as part of its streamlining under CEO Mark Read. [The Times]
And it plans to eliminate single-use plastics from its 3,000 locations by the end of 2020. [The Drum]
Cannes Lions will include a week-long program called Inkwell Beach focusing on diversity and inclusion. [Adweek]
President Trump’s re-election effort is striving for the order that eluded his first effort, adopting “Branding Guidelines for the Trump Presidential Campaign” that cover font size, spacing and colors—“Trump Red” and “Trump Blue” for logos, and “Trump Gold” for special occasions. [WSJ]
Google is the major force at every layer between advertisers and websites, providing tools used in the many steps of purchasing and selling online ads. Understanding Google's full clout calls for a deeper look at the sector. [WSJ]
Pharma marketers sued to stop the Trump administration's order to display drug prices in their TV commercials. [Axios]
Shoppers at Target were unable to make purchases Saturday at stores across the country, prompting long lines and complaints. [WSJ]
“Endless Summer,” the Snapchat reality series that attracted 28 million viewers in its first season, is back for season two. [THR]
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