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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Initiative turns to Altman by Mark Banham 26 August 2010, 08:00AM Initiative Media has ended its long hunt for a chief executive with the appointment of Alex Altman, the managing director of Group M's dedicated COI unit, M4C. MediaCom scoops BSkyB's £15m online media account by Katherine Levy 26 August 2010, 09:56AM BSkyB has selected Media­Com to handle its estimated £15 million media planning and buying account for its online display advertising business. 'Paywalls are essential,' says WPP's Martin Sorrell by Arif Durrani 25 August 2010, 04:38PM WPP's chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell believes online paywalls are an "essential" part of the armoury for newspaper and magazine publishers in the digital age. IPA goes 'legal' with ex-legal chief Palomba by Ian Darby 26 August 2010, 08:00AM London's High Court played host last week to the ironic spectacle of the IPA taking legal action against Marina Palomba, its ex-legal director. High-street retailers criticised for salt content in salads by Jennifer Whitehead 26 August 2010, 09:50AM Pre-prepared salads and pasta bowls are the latest convenience foods to come under attack from the anti-salt lobby, with a new survey finding that many have more than half the recommended daily allowance of salt. Social link-sharing site Digg relaunches by Sarah Shearman 26 August 2010, 09:30AM Social link-sharing website Digg has relaunched, with a focus on making it better for publishers as well as users. Think BR: PromoFutures by Colin Lloyd 25 August 2010, 11:49AM Brands and retailers are caught in a perfect storm of sales promotion and will have to rely on new techniques and technologies to provide brand impact in the coming age of consumer power, writes Colin Lloyd, co-author of sales promotion history 'Beyo... Intelligence Agency and brand leagues, pitch activity, company results, market forecast and more Visit intelligence   Also in the news Eurostar holds talks for Olympic ad brief by Matt Williams, 26 August 2010, 08:00AM Durex taps 'Gen Y' for crowdsourcing by Anne Cassidy, 26 August 2010, 08:00AM Diageo profits rise 6% by John Reynolds, 26 August 2010, 09:18AM GM's Chevy marque calls Euro ad review by Sara Kimberley, 26 August 2010, 08:00AM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs Let's face it, hijabs don't sell...! Sabene Saigol Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:57:00 GMT Dear Martin Sorrell... Chris Arnold Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:21:00 GMT Looking for loyalty? Just ask. Rocket Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:15:00 GMT The sound of yday and 2mrw Greg Taylor Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:54:00 GMT New ASA CAP and BCAP Codes launched 1 September 2010 Ardi Kolah Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:45:00 GMT Latest jobs Account Director Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £48,000 + bens Location London International SEO Strategist. Recruiter Propel Salary £36000 - £40000 per annum Location West End Creative Group Head Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary £40K - £50K Depending on experience Location London Account Manager Recruiter Adgistics Limited Salary £Competitive + bens Location Central London, SE1 Digital Producer Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £32000 - £42000 per annum + Bonus + Bens Location London New Business Manager - Digital branding Recruiter Periscope Recruitment LLP Salary £35000 per annum Location London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders