From dealing with dysfunctional supply chains and outdated measurement, to ditching the cynicism about purpose or quantifying creativity, Dominic Mills shares his take-outs from ISBA’s annual conference.

What has always been Coke’s brand positioning has now morphed into today’s must-have ‘brand purpose’ – and the business has fallen victim to the fad.

From the sceptical to the positive, Dominic Mills offers different interpretations of ITV’s recent invite to buy airtime. Plus: Why the turnover rate of Culture Secretaries is no laughing matter.

The real test of GDPR will be less about the level or number of fines enacted as the number of breaches reported, writes Dominic Mills.

Why draw the line at just banning fossil fuel companies, writes Dominic Mills in his critique of The Guardian’s decision.

With its sales slowing and share price dropping, the creative pitch for Fever-Tree will be a fascinating test for advertising, writes Dominic Mills.

It’s often an unfashionable idea, but Dominic Mills shows that combining the best of new and old media strategy really does deliver. Plus: The joy of the portmanteau.

The idea that adland can collectively change the world is growing. But any impact it can make is right at the margins, argues Dominic Mills.

Sifting through the available evidence, Dominic Mills forecasts the biggest changes to impact media and advertising this year.

As they hightail it out of the company, M&C Saatchi’s board members have inadvertently made the case for diversity, writes Dominic Mills.