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NEWS MCHI appoints Jessica Burley as first chief executive By Matt Williams, 22-Apr-10, 08:00 LONDON - MCHI, the full-service agency launched by CHI & Partners last year, has appointed Jessica Burley, the former National Magazine Company managing director, to the newly created role of chief executive. British Gas calls £50m media review By Matt Williams, 22-Apr-10, 08:00 LONDON - British Gas, the UK's leading energy provider, has called a review of its £50 million media planning and buying account. Nwosu quits MCHI to join M&C Saatchi By Noel Bussey, 22-Apr-10, 08:00 LONDON - M&C Saatchi has hired Enyi Nwosu, the managing partner of MCHI, to head planning across the UK group. Thornton named as Naked creative chief By Noel Bussey, 22-Apr-10, 08:00 LONDON - Naked Communications has appointed Jim Thornton, the former executive creative director at Leo Burnett, to lead its creative output. McDonald's sales boosted by UK performance By John Reynolds, 22-Apr-10, 09:13 McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain, reported a better-than-expected performance in its first quarter driven by sales in the UK. ALSO IN THE NEWS Zuckerberg outlines Facebook's 'Open Graph' vision By David Barros, 22-Apr-10, 08:30 Saatchis' Senior to lead creative board By Kate Nettleton, 22-Apr-10, 08:00 LG repositions with biggest ad campaign to date By Sara Kimberley, 22-Apr-10, 09:30 Philips follows sexy toys with hair removal By Joe Thomas, 22-Apr-10, 08:50 OMD hires Workman to lead Vodafone's £1bn global media By Anne Cassidy, 21-Apr-10, 16:36 LATEST BLOG ENTRIES The Geek: Not just your son but your gaming grandma By Belinda Parmar / Brand Republic My mum is scared of technology. Clammy hands terrified. To the point where she gets a rash when we talk to her about getting a new computer. Anyone... Are we entering the age of no-risk creativity? By Sue Unerman / Brand Republic   It's long been true that you only have to switch on the TV or glance up at a bus side to see examples of creative ideas that really do not... Time for the Outdoor Advertising Association to look forward By Ivan Clark / Brand Republic With Alan James retiring from his position as chief executive of the OAA, it will be interesting to see in what direction they head as a trade... Spectator takes a bite out of Nick Clegg. We laughed. By Gordon Macmillan / Brand Republic It is not often I would care to say this, but The Spectator has summed up Nick Clegg in so few words that it seems perfectly rude not to share... What?s with Dave?s new poster? By Gemma Charles / Brand Republic The latest Tory ?creative? depicts David Cameron -  reportage-style, shirtsleeves up and a definite lack of airbrushing - accompanied by the... If you were a punctuation mark, what would you be? By Lolly And Nat / Brand Republic Just a random conversation that came up the other day, I can't remember why. Lol, I would be a Semi-Colon. I like the way they're not quite one or... Choose life. Choose the orange light... By Ben Hughes / Brand Republic As I was on my way to work this morning, I found myself musing on the power of choice. It dawned on me in the most mundane fashion. During my... Normal service has resumed. And Duncan Bannatyne is back in the country By Jeremy Lee / Brand Republic Browns Chauffeur Hire , based in Heston, has a lot to answer for. The company has just issued a press release trumpeting how they rescued Duncan... MORE BLOGS MORE WHITEPAPERS   Head of Activation Planning Recruiter: Dynamic New Alliances Salary: £100K+ depending on experience Location: Central London Digital Marketing Executive Recruiter: GIM Recruitment Salary: £25k + Great Benefits Location: South London Business Director Recruiter: Dynamic New Alliances Salary: £75K - £90K + bonus + benefits Location: Central London Director of Marketing Recruiter: DKB Household UK Salary: Competitive salary + benefits Location: South East England Marketing Executive - Loyalty Group Recruiter: GIM Recruitment Salary: £28k + Great Benefits Trade Data Manager - Consumer Goods Recruiter: Daniel Williams Consultancy Salary: £25-35K Location: West Midlands Mobile Account Manager - Central London Recruiter: round8 Salary: £30000-£35000 Location: West London Assistant Product Manager - Consumer Goods Recruiter: Daniel Williams Consultancy Salary: £20-25K Location: West Midlands Channel Marketing Manager - FMCG Consumer Goods Recruiter: Daniel Williams Consultancy Salary: £35K plus benefits Location: West London PR Director - consumer Recruiter: Media Recruitment Salary: £80000-£81000 Location: Central London   Click here to view in your web browser To guarantee delivery, add us to your address book (How?)   Brand Republic: News | Blogs | Forums | Ad of the day | Research | Events | Agency Showcase | Brand Republic Jobs: Advertising | Marketing | Media | Sales Promotion | Market Research | Digital | Public Relations | Design | Events | Direct Marketing | Manage my bulletins | Unsubscribe from this bulletin