In a year highlighted by growing concerns about data privacy, foreign meddling in U.S. elections and certain Democratic presidential primary candidates proposing to break up the Google and Facebook duopoly, cheesy was the most popular topic among CMO readers--at least when it involved Taco Bell.

The resignation of Lord Maurice Saatchi and three board directors from M&C Saatachi is raising questions about the future of the marketing firm. So reports The Drum.

Amazon’s plans to make a substantial investment in restaurant food and groceries delivery company Deliveroo have caught the attention of the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority. So reports netimperative.

Acqui, which offers the Open Digital Experience Platform to consumers by using data and artificial intelligence, is acquiring AgilOne, which provides technology to provide a single view of consumers. So reports MarTech Series.