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With the reputational disaster engulfing JWT, some interesting – and risible – job titles emerging from the woodwork, and Campaign’s annual league tables and school reports, it’s been a busy week in adland.
“All of the brands in your fridge have been built on wastage,” said ITV’s group commercial director, as he lambasts targeted digital marketing and an overuse of data in advertising.
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A few months ago Dominic Mills was deeply cynical of the Internet of Things. Now, thanks to some inspiring research from Mindshare, he’s not so sure. Usefulness and convenience might convince him there’s real media value…
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Welcome to the world of Alice – a weekly glance at the absurdities of a life working in media.