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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Confused.com reviews £23m creative account by Matt Williams 19 August 2010, 08:00AM Confused.com is reviewing its £23 million advertising arrangements, just one month after parting company with Beattie McGuinness Bungay and bringing its creative work in-house. Tesco plots launch of newsstand mags by Katherine Levy 19 August 2010, 08:00AM Tesco is moving into the world of paid-for consumer magazines with the launch of three titles that will be available exclusively in the supermarket's 2,000 stores across the UK from October. NI appoints VCCP to refresh pay-wall strategy by Matt Williams 19 August 2010, 08:00AM News International, which is battling to attract readers to its Times and Sunday Times websites since putting them behind a pay-wall, has appointed VCCP to handle a social media campaign in a bid to build traffic. Blinkbox hunts for first retained shop by Matt Williams 19 August 2010, 08:00AM Blinkbox, the video-on-demand service that gives consumers the opportunity to preview, buy and rent full-length premium movies and TV shows online, is looking for an agency to handle its advertising account. Agencies line up for .xxx sex site ad task by Anne Cassidy 19 August 2010, 08:00AM Agencies have this week been given the opportunity to pitch for the task of handling the advertising for the internet's very own red-light district. Facebook Places takes aim at Foursquare by Sarah Shearman 19 August 2010, 09:27AM Facebook has launched a location based application for iPhones and mobile phones in the US. ITV rewards X Factor Facebook fans with first look at promo by Jennifer Whitehead 18 August 2010, 01:30PM ITV and TalkbackThames Digital are rewarding people who have joined the Facebook fan page for The X Factor with the chance to watch a promo for the 2010 series before anyone else. EA lands Beckham for brand ambassador role by John Reynolds 18 August 2010, 12:16PM David Beckham is to become the brand ambassador for the global sports entertainment brand EA Sports as he bids to further enhance his superstar status. Intelligence Agency and brand leagues, pitch activity, company results, market forecast and more Visit intelligence   Also in the news Starcom strikes Hollywood web deal that could be worth $100m by Staff, 18 August 2010, 05:30PM Nestle plans on-pack AR digital campaign by Alex Brownsell, 18 August 2010, 11:56AM Kraft begins hunt for melt-free chocolate wrapper by John Reynolds, 18 August 2010, 11:17AM IPC's Webster replaced by Auton in job switch by John Reynolds, 18 August 2010, 10:30AM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs THE BATTLE OF CREATIVITY Dave Trott Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:22:00 GMT More intelligent use of phone technology and new media in Afghanistan War Hugh Salmon Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:56:00 GMT Twitter Utility - For Mum Richard Mabbott Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:40:00 GMT Online video content a top priority Jack Wallington Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:34:00 GMT Holiday reading Ben Hughes Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:04:00 GMT Latest jobs Online Marketing Manager Recruiter Bluestone Resorts Limited Salary £30,000 pa Location Pembrokeshire UK and Global Brand Management and Business Development Role Recruiter The Partnership Salary £35k upwards Location Fulham, London Creative Group Head Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary £40K - £50K Depending on experience Location London Senior Account Manager Recruiter Propel Salary £35000 - £40000 per annum + pension, bonus Location London Executive Creative Director Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £150000 - £200000 per annum + Excellent Benifits Location London Campaign Manager Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £30000 - £30000 + bens Location Herts Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders