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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Desmond to launch £20m ad campaign around Five by Mark Banham 26 July 2010, 09:28AM Richard Desmond is set to launch an estimated £20m onslaught of publicity this week through his Northern & Shell publications, including national newspapers the Daily Express and Sunday Express and the celebrity title OK! magazine. Government to tackle airbrushed ads by Sara Kimberley 26 July 2010, 09:16AM Lynne Featherstone, the equalities minister, is to host a summit with media and fashion industry executives in the autumn, to tackle the issue of airbrushing in magazines and advertising campaigns. Orion Media and UTV did not bid for GMG Radio by Maisie McCabe 26 July 2010, 09:45AM Phil Riley, chief executive of Midlands radio group Orion Media, has denied he made an offer for Guardian Media Group' radio assets, following weekend reports he had bid for the stations. BP chief expected to step down imminently by Daniel Farey-Jones 26 July 2010, 09:35AM BP is widely tipped to attempt to draw a line under its Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster by announcing the departure of chief executive Tony Hayward tomorrow. Sky Broadband to sponsor Channel 4 films by Maisie McCabe 26 July 2010, 12:01AM Sky Broadband is to sponsor the peaktime transmission of films on Channel 4, E4 and More4 for the next twelve months in a six-figure deal. HMV offers Top 40 songs for 40p by Sarah Shearman 26 July 2010, 09:50AM HMV has launched a digital website that sells Top 40 music tracks at 40p as part of its strategy to move from high street retailer to a wider entertainment brand. BR enhances position as leading jobs board by Staff 26 July 2010, 09:26AM Brand Republic has relaunched its jobs section, adding new features including a CV matching service for jobseekers and recruiters. Intelligence Agency and brand leagues, pitch activity, company results, market forecast and more Visit intelligence   Also in the news LoveFilm calls direct marketing pitch by Sara Kimberley, 23 July 2010, 03:05PM Joint MD Jennings leaves Maxus after 17 years by Arif Durrani, 23 July 2010, 01:14PM Clash-Media shuts UK trading operation by John Reynolds, 23 July 2010, 03:51PM Martha Stewart Living magazine to launch in the UK by Katherine Levy, 23 July 2010, 03:22PM Channel 4 future media director Gisby to leave by Katherine Levy, 23 July 2010, 01:04PM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs Another bubble of hope bursts at Burst Bob Willott Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:05:00 GMT Creston makes reassuring noises as revenues grew Bob Willott Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:40:00 GMT IMI obliged to increase its WIN bid to 150p per share Bob Willott Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:04:00 GMT Konichiwa Steve Henry Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:39:00 GMT Ebiquity reports small profit and gambles on benefits of recent acquisitions Bob Willott Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:59:00 GMT Latest jobs Sponsorship Manager Recruiter The English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Salary Circa £35K plus benefits Location Central London Senior Display Executive - Fantastic Digital Agency! Recruiter Propel Salary £22000-£22000 Location North West London Account Manager - Retail Branding Recruiter Royds Raphael Salary £35K-£40K - Maternity Contrac Location Central London Senior Marketing Communication Executive UK & Ireland Recruiter Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. Salary GBP25,000-GBP30,000 Location Assistant Brand Manager Recruiter Seven Search and Selection Salary £22,000-£23,000 Location London Global Training & Marketing Programme Manager - London - Youth Recruiter Profiles Creative Salary £38000 - £45000 per annum + + Excellent Benefits and Package Location London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders