McDonald's Alistair Macrow: pulling bereavement ad was 'the only decision to make'

McDonald's had no choice but to withdraw its now infamous "dead dad ad" after it provoked fierce criticism from the public and bereavement charities, the brand's top UK marketer has said.

by Simon Gwynn

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