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Matthew Miller
Jan 17, 2014

Weekly wrapup: McDonald's FTW, Aldi's unpleasant eye

ASIA-PACIFIC - McDonald's and Leo Burnett get our best-of-the-week nod for a subtle change of theme in the Philippines, while Aldi in Australia takes us too close for comfort. Plus, the week's top 10 stories, the worst possible 'prank marketing' stunt (we hope) and more.

Aldi: This does not make us want to buy groceries

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