#marketing-controversy

#marketing-controversy

While celebrating Pride is something we may value, we need to acknowledge that the current climate makes this promotion feel more like a political statement than a universally joyful moment for all dog people.

This year, director general Kevin Bakhurst quickly proved as much, by telling committee members how "infuriated" he was at hostile media coverage of RTÉ's swanky new marketing campaign, which is under fire for hiring extras to stand in for journalists on screen.

Deliveroo has apologised for a Valentine's Day campaign which saw them send handwritten cards to customers ahead of the celebration.