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CANNES 2013: Prism will alter attitudes towards data, warns Sorrell

The Prism scandal, in which the UK and US governments have been found to be "legally compelling collection" of information from internet giants Google and Facebook, will change perceptions on privacy, warns Sir Martin Sorrell.

CANNES 2013: UK converts 10 out of 12 Radio Lions nominations

The UK bagged 10 Radio Lions awards from its 12 shortlisted entries, as Ogilvy & Mather London saw a return of one gold and seven silvers from its nine entries.

Designers invited to create a visual identity for Silicon Roundabout

Designers are being asked to create an illustration that captures the essence of Silicon Roundabout as part of a celebration that celebrates the opening of 99designs' new office.

Wildseed Studios launches to root out new animators for YouTube channel

Miles Bullough, a former head of broadcast at Aardman Animations, and Jesse Cleverly, the former BBC creative executive, have teamed up to find new animators for a dedicated YouTube channel going live in the autumn.

Microsoft performs u-turn after 'candid feedback' on Xbox One

Microsoft has performed a dramatic u-turn following "candid feedback" from the public, and will now remove the need to connect its upcoming Xbox One console to the web every day and reduce restrictions around sharing games.

Mobile to account for a quarter of online sales by 2017

Mcommerce sales in the UK are expected to reach £6.61bn in 2013 thanks to the growth of smartphone and tablet take-up, according to research.

Coca-Cola's Latin America marketing chief Guido Rosales moves to Europe

Guido Rosales, Coca-Cola's Latin America marketing and communications boss, will move across the Atlantic to take on the same position at Coca-Cola Europe.

CANNES 2013: Campaign beach party video

Watch exclusive video from Campaign's beach party at Cannes 2013.

Dove Sketches marks future of creativity, says Unilever's Keith Weed

Keith Weed, Unilever's chief marketing and communication officer, said the business is looking for "even more creativity and excellence" in advertising this year.

CANNES 2013: AKQA and Rubber Republic both win gold in Cyber Lions

AKQA London and Rubber Republic Bristol both bagged Gold Lions in the Cyber Lions digital category, where McCann Melbourne's "dumb ways to die" narrowly missed out on a Grand Prix hat-trick.

'Mildly sexual' Spearmint Rhino outdoor ad cleared

Spearmint Rhino, the gentlemen's club, has escaped an ad ban over a "mildly sexual" digital outdoor poster showing a woman in a "sultry" pose, after the Advertising Standards Authority deemed it unlikely to cause "serious or widespread offense".

WTA unveils 40 Love campaign ahead of Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams are among the stars in a global print, television and digital ad campaign from The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) to celebrate its 40th anniversary, introducing the strapline, '40 love'.