Daily Press Summary | Friday 28 November 2025

‘A long way from pro-growth, pro-business promises’: adland reacts to Autumn Budget
It was a mixed response, with some claiming it guaranteed ‘low consumer confidence’ and others saying chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget ‘signals opportunity’.
Campaign (£)

WPP opens fourth UK location
Agency holding group WPP has today (26 November) opened its third London campus at One Southwark Bridge.
Marketing Beat

Trent Patterson becomes CEO of Publicis London
Trent Patterson (pictured), chief operating officer at Publicis London, has been promoted to its chief executive.
Campaign (£)

Amanda Holden stars in ‘joyful’ festive campaign from Baylis & Harding
Toiletry brand Baylis & Harding has unveiled a “magical” new Christmas campaign fronted by Britain’s Got Talent judge and brand ambassador Amanda Holden.
Marketing Beat

BBC nations director defends broadcaster’s impartiality
Rhuanedd Richards says accusations of institutional bias are ‘simply nonsense’.
Broadcast

Apple uses nine handmade puppets for musical festive ad
Apple’s festive spot is made up of nine puppets who capture their friendship on an iPhone 17 Pro.
Campaign (£)

Oasis to open pop-up merch stores in London and Dublin after reunion tour
Oasis will open temporary retail locations in London and Dublin in December to sell merch and showcase content from the band’s 2025 global tour, with both stores operating through December 21.
Music Business Worldwide

Retail Trust unveils ‘smiles of respect’ campaign
The Retail Trust will light up big screens with “smiles of respect” across the UK as part of its ‘Let’s Respect Retail’ campaign.
Marketing Beat

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