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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news DSG calls creative pitch by Anne Cassidy 29 July 2010, 08:00AM DSG International, the owner of Currys and Dixons, is looking for an agency to handle the advertising account for a planned brand extension. Advertising uplift helps BSkyB's profit rise 10% by Maisie McCabe 29 July 2010, 10:01AM Pay-TV broadcaster BSkyB's operating profit was up 10% year on year in the 12 months to the end of June, bolstered by an uplift in advertising, according to results out today. Johnson & Johnson reviews media roster by Ian Darby 29 July 2010, 08:00AM Johnson & Johnson is holding a roster review of its estimated $3bn media business. The Sun to replace TV Mag with glossy title by Katherine Levy 29 July 2010, 08:00AM News International is scrapping The Sun's Saturday television guide, TV Mag, and replacing it with a glossy TV magazine aimed at female readers. Russell Davies joins Ogilvy in EMEA planning role by Matt Williams 29 July 2010, 08:00AM Ogilvy & Mather has appointed Russell Davies, the ad consultant and former global planning director of Nike, to the newly created role of head of planning for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Publicis posts 28% profit and Levy calls 'end of economic crisis' by Jennifer Whitehead 29 July 2010, 09:10AM Publicis Group, owner of Starcom MediaVest, Leo Burnett and Saatchi & Saatchi, has said that profit for the first half of the year leapt by 27.5% to €213m (£178m) and that it is upbeat about growth in the next two years. Trinity Mirror makes operating profit from MEN by Mark Banham 29 July 2010, 10:15AM Trinity Mirror has generated a £2.7m operating profit from the Manchester Evening News and its sister titles in around three months, the company's financial figures have revealed. Publicis hires Tom Morton as chief strategist by Matt Williams 29 July 2010, 08:00AM Publicis has poached Tom Morton, the chief strategy officer of TBWA\London, to take an equivalent role across the group in the UK. Sky 3D just weeks away from British homes by Staff 28 July 2010, 05:52PM Sky has announced it will launch Europe's first 3D channel on 1 October with a mix of film, sport, including Premier League action, and arts programming. Aegis bids to buy Mitchell Communications for £200m by Marie Green 29 July 2010, 09:25AM SYDNEY - Aegis Group and Mitchell Communications Group today issued a joint statement announcing Aegis' proposal to acquire Mitchell for £200m. Intelligence Agency and brand leagues, pitch activity, company results, market forecast and more Visit intelligence   Also in the news P&G agrees extended Olympic sponsorship by Jennifer Whitehead, 28 July 2010, 03:20PM Ofcom removes airtime sales regulations by Maisie McCabe, 28 July 2010, 02:50PM AKQA hires creative team by Jacob Mathias, 28 July 2010, 02:45PM Nokia lands exclusive 'X Factor' app by Daniel Farey-Jones, 28 July 2010, 05:45PM Jaguar to sponsor England cricket on Sky Sports by Maisie McCabe, 28 July 2010, 04:15PM Chief executive leaves 24/7 Real Media by Sarah Shearman, 28 July 2010, 03:40PM MailOnline to turn a profit in 2011 by Arif Durrani, 28 July 2010, 01:30PM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs GUARDIAN READERS Dave Trott Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:07:00 GMT Spider Stops House Move Rachel Brushfield Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:50:00 GMT All the things BP could buy with the money lost from the oil spill. Chris Arnold Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:50:00 GMT My French Speedo humiliation Joe Gill Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:36:00 GMT Where is Osama Bin Laden hiding? Sabene Saigol Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:56:00 GMT Latest jobs Website Category Manager Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £30,500 - £37,5000 + exc bens Location London Planning Director Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary £80K - £130K depending on exp. Location Senior Display Executive - Fantastic Digital Agency! Recruiter Propel Salary £22000-£22000 Location North West London Sponsorship Manager Recruiter The English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Salary Circa £35K plus benefits Location Central London Senior Marketing Communication Executive UK & Ireland Recruiter Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. Salary GBP25,000-GBP30,000 Location Senior Project Manager Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £50000-£55000 Location London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders