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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news HSBC strategy rethink looms as Britton exits by Alex Brownsell 10 August 2010, 08:45AM HSBC's global marketing chief, Tracy Britton, has left her job with immediate effect, leaving the bank's long-term brand strategy in doubt. Yahoo! reviews global media planning and buying by Mark Banham 10 August 2010, 09:30AM Yahoo! is to review its global media planning and buying account, currently held by Mindshare, with digital duties carried out by fellow WPP shop Neo@Ogilvy. Army sidelines recruitment marketing by Gemma Charles 10 August 2010, 08:00AM The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that marketing will be a low priority in its review of Army recruitment following the decision to end its relationship with Publicis, the current lead strategic creative agency, by 2012. Glamour publishes Converse-backed regional issues by Katherine Levy 10 August 2010, 09:21AM Conde Nast's Glamour magazine has produced eight different September editions of the magazine for different regions in the UK, in a partnership with the shoe brand Converse. FA yet to seal England deal by Mark Banham 10 August 2010, 09:00AM The England football team will return to action tomorrow (Wednesday) without a lead sponsor, following the side's disappointing World Cup campaign in South Africa. Google's search switch sparks 'bid spike' fears by Sarah Shearman 10 August 2010, 08:00AM Brands have attacked Google's plans to relax its trademark policy, which search marketing experts say may cause the price of some pay-per-click ads to double. NBA seeks partners for first Euro tour by Sarah Shearman 10 August 2010, 08:00AM The National Basketball Association (NBA) is looking for commercial partners following the announcement of the first-ever competitive fixtures to be held in Europe. Sky challenges Skype over logo by Jennifer Whitehead 10 August 2010, 09:10AM BSkyB is challenging internet telephone service Skype over attempts to register its bubble logo trademark because it is concerned it could be confused with Sky. Nestle shakes up marketing by Gemma Charles 10 August 2010, 08:00AM Nestle has appointed Jane Aldridge to the new role of head of marketing for Nescafé, as part of a wider reshuffle. Does the Bribery Act mean curtains for media jollies? by Geoff Nicholas 10 August 2010, 12:06AM Geoff Nicholas, co-head of Freshfield's global investigations practice, explains how the UK's tough new anti-bribery laws will affect the age-old industry practices of rebates and corporate entertainment Intelligence Agency and brand leagues, pitch activity, company results, market forecast and more Visit intelligence   Also in the news Virgin Media to create digital sales team by Maisie McCabe, 09 August 2010, 12:55PM Channel 4 to kick off Paralympics coverage by Daniel Farey-Jones, 09 August 2010, 03:20PM HMV Group names Sim as first group marketing director by Jennifer Whitehead, 09 August 2010, 01:30PM Keep some restrictions on local media, says Ofcom by Maisie McCabe, 09 August 2010, 04:20PM British Red Cross revamps website by Katherine Levy, 09 August 2010, 03:14PM Halfords appoints DLKW Lowe to £10m ad account by Kunal Dutta, 09 August 2010, 11:40AM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs Anima-ceuticals Greg Taylor Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:39:00 GMT Caught That Tail of Yours Yet? Rachel Brushfield Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:36:00 GMT And it's goodnight from him. Chris J Reed Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:51:00 GMT Bags of nostalgia - to sell or not to sell? Lolly and Nat Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:31:00 GMT A ripping yarn Greg Taylor Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:17:00 GMT Latest jobs Digital Producer Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £32000 - £42000 per annum + Bonus + Bens Location London Strategy and Events Senior Manager (Events) Recruiter City UK Salary £32,000 per annum Location City of London Head of Marketing Recruiter The Royal Mint Salary £65,000 + bonus + benefits Location Cardiff Area Senior Account Director (DM and Digital) Recruiter Propel Salary £50000 - £65000 per annum + car bonus health pension Location London Planner Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £32000 - £40000 + bens Location London Group Account Director Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary Up to £60K Location Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders