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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Danone calls UK digital advertising pitch by Sara Kimberley 22 July 2010, 08:00AM The FMCG giant Danone has called a review of its UK digital advertising arrangements. Facebook passes 500 million user mark by Sarah Shearman 21 July 2010, 05:15PM Facebook has passed the landmark of half a billion global users, and has released fresh statistics about time spent on the site. WCRS retains £35m Santander ad brief by Matt Williams 22 July 2010, 08:00AM Santander has retained WCRS on its £35m UK advertising account. Radioplayer reviews UK ad account by Matt Williams 22 July 2010, 08:00AM UK Radioplayer, the consortium-backed free online radio player, is looking for an agency to handle the advertising for its launch. McCann hires AKQA's Constantinou to fill MD position by Ian Darby 22 July 2010, 08:00AM McCann Erickson London has poached AKQA's Nick Constantinou as its managing director. WPP scoops global Bombay Sapphire account by Matt Williams 22 July 2010, 08:00AM Bombay Sapphire, the Bacardi-owned premium gin brand, has appointed a group of WPP agencies to handle its global communications account. GNM's Brooks: Times to keep 10% of readers would be 'breathtakingly successful' by Arif Durrani 21 July 2010, 03:35PM Publishers looking to paywalls, mobile or the iPad to singularly replace lost print revenues are set to be disappointed, according to Guardian News & Media's Tim Brooks. United Biscuits gears up for sale by John Reynolds 22 July 2010, 09:17AM United Biscuits, the maker of McVitie's Jaffa Cakes and Hula Hoops, is gearing up to be sold by its private equity owners, Blackstone and PAI Partners. Intelligence Agency and brand leagues, pitch activity, company results, market forecast and more Visit intelligence   Also in the news Jobs threat as Clash-Media closes European operations by John Reynolds, 21 July 2010, 04:20PM NME Radio to return as presenter-led service by Maisie McCabe, 21 July 2010, 03:30PM Lionel Ritchie to appear in next Walkers ad by Sara Kimberley, 21 July 2010, 01:00PM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs A 'special relationship' Ben Hughes Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:04:00 GMT Media Square's Parry paid £188,000 for giving up executive role without leaving Bob Willott Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:57:00 GMT A Good CV Is Like Squeezing Oranges Because.. Rachel Brushfield Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:25:00 GMT Where advertising meets digital signage Ivan Clark Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:58:00 GMT Omnicom's revenue growth in June quarter offset by currency movements Bob Willott Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:10:00 GMT Latest jobs Senior Project Manager, The Blueprint Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £50000-£55000 Location Central London Marketing Manager (Tourism and Leisure), GIM Recruitment Recruiter GIM Recruitment Salary £40 - £45k Location North London Social Media Manager / Director, Propel Recruiter Propel Salary £50000-£50000 Location Central London Business Development Director, Dynamic New Alliances Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary £70K - £120K + Commission Location Central London Senior Account Manager / Account Director , Blue Skies Marketing Recruitment Recruiter Blue Skies Marketing Recruitment Salary £30000-£45000 Location South West England Editor-in-Chief, Greater London Authority Recruiter Greater London Authority Salary £53,510 Location Central London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders