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Clear Channel Outdoor UK's revenue falls $30.4m in 2009
LONDON - Clear Channel Outdoor's annual UK revenues slid by $30.4m in the UK during 2009 due to a weak ad market.
Lib Dems promise 'fairness' and 'change' in campaign slogan
LONDON - The Liberal Democrats has launched the slogan and branding that it will use in its campaigns ahead of the upcoming General Election.
Amnesty enlists celebrities for maternity health call
LONDON - Keira Knightley, Annie Lennox and Beverley Knight are among celebrities calling on the Government to make global maternal and newborn health a priority, as part of a campaign...
ITV1 HD channel to launch on 2 April
LONDON - ITV will launch its first high definition channel, ITV1 HD, on 2 April across all major distribution platforms ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
Psion appoints MRM London to handle integrated ad account
LONDON - Psion, the handheld computing company, has appointed MRM London to handle its pan-European integrated advertising and digital search strategy.
Michelin kick-starts first global ad campaign in the UK
LONDON - Michelin, the French tyre maker, is set to rollout its first global advertising campaign in the UK next week, featuring its iconic Michelin Man in an animated world.
Bing to sponsor The Simpsons on Channel 4
LONDON - Microsoft's search engine Bing has become the new sponsor of 'The Simpsons' on Channel 4 in a three month deal worth more than £500,000.
Proximity London holds on to BBC TV Licensing DM account
LONDON - The BBC has retained Proximity London to handle the direct marketing for its TV Licensing business.
Covermounts not a panacea for women's glossies, ABC figures reveal
LONDON - Covermounts are not always the key to boosting sales for women's glossies, the latest ABC monthly breakdown of circulation figures show.
Digital shops vie for DoH pregnancy task
LONDON - The Department of Health is looking for an agency to handle a strategic digital project to highlight issues surrounding pregnancy and parenthood.
Publicis combines all production hubs
LONDON - Publicis is combining its TV, print and traffic departments in a bid to improve its production offering.
Tim Hipperson appointed G2 UK chief executive
LONDON - Tim Hipperson, the former RMG Connect chief executive, is joining WPP's G2 UK in the newly created role of group chief executive.
- VCCP follows Mediacom with its own naked calendar11 February 2010
- COI to appoint GroupM's M4C to £250m media business04 February 2010
- Marmite introduces spoof products in print and poster campaign26 February 2010
- Models get naked for Love covers08 February 2010
- London Weekly freesheet launches in the capital05 February 2010
- Adland hit as billings collapse25 February 2010
- T-Mobile wins top prize at the BTAAs11 March 2010
Roster agencies on alert as Philadelphia calls DM pitch
LONDON - Kraft Foods is looking for an agency to handle the direct marketing account for its Philadelphia soft cheese range.
VCCP opens Prague office with O2 as client
LONDON - VCCP is opening an office in Prague to bolster its European offering.
Arena BLM scoops The Red Driving School media account
LONDON - The Red Driving School has appointed Arena BLM to handle its £5 million media planning and buying account.
Ruby wins Glenfiddich DM and digital tasks
LONDON - Ruby has landed the direct marketing and digital account for the William Grant & Sons-owned whisky Glenfiddich.
Grey London wins Brother pan-Euro creative account
LONDON - Grey London has won the pan-European advertising account for Brother International Europe, the printer manufacturer.
Plusnet calls pitch for integrated brief
LONDON - Plusnet, the UK-based internet service provider owned by the BT Group, is on the hunt for an agency to handle its integrated advertising account.
Visit Britain hunts agency for summer ad push
LONDON - Visit Britain, the travel and tourism board for the UK, is holding talks with agencies about an advertising brief.
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Alcohol
- Ruby wins Glenfiddich DM and digital tasks
- Lowe wins pan-European Strongbow Gold account
- JPMH lands global Glenfiddich account
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Autos
- Michelin kick-starts first global ad campaign in the UK
- Elvis wins Honda pan-Euro digital and DM
- Rally star Kris Meeke returns in Peugeot TV campaign
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Confectionery
- Flake dumps Saatchis after axing TV ad
- Former England players reminisce in Mars ad
- Cadbury backs Fairtrade album giveaway with Paolo Nutini ad
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Consumer Goods
- BBH floats Ila rape alarm company on AIM
- Naked picks up £4m Hotpoint creative brief
- Mindshare retains Unilever's £700m media business in Western Europe
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Cosmetics / Toiletries
- Coty calls global digital review
- JWT hires Lowe Madrid senior team for 'global task force'
- Colgate is the most recalled ad at launch of measurement service Nielsen IAG
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Fashion / Clothing
- Fallon appointed to French Connection
- Iris wins European advertising brief for Speedo
- Torres and Rooney star in Nike film
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Fast Food
- Viral View - Tips for success
- KFC 'daily chicken' ad escapes ban
- Public View - McDonald's 'favourites' by Leo Burnett London
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Food & Drink
- Roster agencies on alert as Philadelphia calls DM pitch
- Ruby wins Glenfiddich DM and digital tasks
- Alpen cereal bars to sponsor Grey's Anatomy
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Government / Non-Profit
- Lib Dems promise 'fairness' and 'change' in campaign slogan
- Amnesty enlists celebrities for maternity health call
- Digital shops vie for DoH pregnancy task
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Tech Products
- Psion appoints MRM London to handle integrated ad account
- Grey London wins Brother pan-Euro creative account
- Google looking for London shop to handle World Cup brief
- Group Marketing Manager, Future Publishing
- Competitive package, South West England
- Marketing Director, Syco Music
- Competitive Salary, Central London
- Midweight Information Architect/User Experience Architect -£50k, Digital Gurus
- £35000-£50000, Central London
- Relationship Manager, Direct Recruitment
- £40000-£50000, Central London
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