IPM Bitesize

Laura Kelly, Legal & Regulatory Advisor at the IPM, discusses the ASA's new commitment to stamping out gender stereotyping in marketing communications

Why HFSS marketing needs to change

Laura Kelly, Legal & Regulatory Advisor at the IPM, explains why changes to the CAP Code, the rules governing advertising and marketing in the UK, had to happen and...

In its biggest ever UK responsible drinking campaign, Budweiser has launched a partnership with Uber to offer free rides to all its new users throughout December – helping people plan ahead for their Christmas journeys home.

Budweiser partners Uber for responsible drinking drive

In its biggest ever UK responsible drinking campaign, Budweiser has launched a partnership with Uber to offer free rides to all its new users throughout December –...

Following a full public consultation, the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has today announced tough new rules banning the advertising of high fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) food or soft drink products in children’s media.

CAP changes HFSS food and drink ad and promo rules

Following a full public consultation, the Committee of Advertising Practice – CAP – has today announced tough new rules banning the advertising of high fat, salt or...

Promotional and loyalty travel specialists Inspire has opened an office in Brazil following demand for travel-related sales promotions in South and Central America.

Promotional travel expert Inspire opens Brazil office

Promotional and loyalty travel specialists Inspire has opened an office in Brazil following demand for travel-related sales promotions in South and Central America. The...

Samsung is launching the ‘Gear S3 World Choir’ event, which sees 24 choirs from 24 different countries performing every day from December 1st through December 24th on the UK’s first ‘biometric stage’, powered by the Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch.

Samsung Gear S3 World Choir at Piccadilly Circus

Samsung is launching the ‘Gear S3 World Choir’ event, which sees 24 choirs from 24 different countries performing every day from December 1st through December 24th...

Integrated agency BBD Perfect Storm is challenging people to keep DeFrosty the Snowman ‘alive’ by tweeting to power the freezer he resides in. BBD Perfect Storm will spread further goodwill by donating 10p to Evelina Children’s Hospital for every tweet.

Tweet to save DeFrosty the Snowman!

Integrated agency BBD Perfect Storm is challenging people to keep DeFrosty the Snowman ‘alive’ by tweeting to power the freezer he resides in. BBD Perfect Storm will...

UK promotional staff provider and experiential agency Hype Live Media has merged with sister company Mobile Media under the new MMedia Group (MMG) corporate identity.

Mobile Media and Hype Live Media become MMedia Group

  UK promotional staff provider and experiential agency Hype Live Media has merged with sister company Mobile Media under the new MMedia Group (MMG) corporate...

The key to successful promotions is whether consumers trust a brand, argues Ben Craker of Fotorama

Four ways for brands to build trust with consumers

Research shows that the key to successful promotions is whether consumers trust a brand, argues Ben Craker of Fotorama PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Supermarkets these days are...

The Institute of Promotional Marketing has officially launched the call for entries for its 2017 awards programme with the publication on its website of the IPM Awards 2017 Handbook.

IPM Awards 2017 entry now open!

The Institute of Promotional Marketing has officially launched the call for entries for its 2017 awards programme with the publication on its website of the IPM Awards...

This year’s IMC European Awards for Integrated Marketing Communications saw 81 trophies awarded to 31 agencies from five countries. Ireland took the lead with 25 trophies, followed by the Czech Republic with 18, Belgium with 16, and Italy and United Kingdom, both with 11.

UK wins 11 IMC European Awards

This year’s IMC European Awards for Integrated Marketing Communications saw 81 trophies awarded to 31 agencies from five countries. Ireland took the lead with 25...