Heineken has decided to completely exit Russia, withdrawing all ownership of business in the country, following the invasion of Ukraine.
Zurich Insurance to scrap historic logo over ‘Zwastika’ fears
Zurich Insurance is set to scrap its iconic white ‘Z’ logo, over concerns that it may be too similar to the ‘Z’ symbol that has become associated with pro-war Russian…
Read MoreOcado Zoom rebrand blighted by Russian ‘Zwastika’ comparison
Ocado Zoom’s planned brand refresh has hit a major snag this week after social media users pointed out that the rapid delivery service’s logo bears striking similarities to the ‘Z’…
Read MoreMicrosoft and Fornite Epic Games support relief for Ukraine
Microsoft and Fornite game producer Epic Games, will commit net proceeds from 20 March to 3 April to humanitarian relief for Ukraine.
Ofcom strips RT of UK broadcasting licence
TV news channel RT, formerly Russia Today, has had its licence to broadcast in the UK revoked by the media regulator Ofcom. Ofcom has withdrawn the licence on the basis…
Read MoreOmnicom becomes latest agency to shut down operations in Russia
Advertising agency Omnicom has discontinued its business in Russia, affecting up to 2,000 jobs in the country.
Dentsu becomes latest firm to pull out of Russia
Advertising agency, Dentsu follows WPP, Publicis Groupe and IPG in suspending its business in Russia, affecting 1,500 jobs in the country.
Advertising giant Publicis ends all business and investment in Russia
Publicis Groupe has announced that it is ceasing all business and investments in Russia by handing over control of its agencies to local management. The French multinational has given control…
Read MoreIPG shuts down operations in Russia
Advertising agency IPG has joined its competitor WPP in suspending its business in Russia, following the invasion of Ukraine.
Hyundai suspends £10m sponsorship deal with Chelsea FC
South Korean car maker Hyundai has temporarily suspended its £10 million sponsorship of Chelsea FC, in light of UK government sanctions being brought against the club’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich. …
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