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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Waitrose joins low prices fray by targeting Tesco by John Reynolds 27 September 2010, 09:02AM Waitrose has pledged to match Tesco's prices on 1,000 branded products, in a move that will cost it £26m per year. UK publishers continue to invest in new technologies by Arif Durrani 27 September 2010, 10:03AM The UK digital publishing industry continues to invest heavily in emerging platforms and in creating more local and niche content, according to a new survey. Unilever makes £2.3bn swoop on personal care brands by Daniel Farey-Jones 27 September 2010, 08:48AM Unilever is to buy Alberto Culver, the owner of personal care brands including Tresemmé and Simple, for $3.7bn (£2.3bn) in cash. Hotels.com appoints social media agency by Sara Kimberley 27 September 2010, 09:03AM Hotels.com, the Expedia-owned online travel giant, has appointed We Are Social to handle its pan-European social media account. United Biscuits in takeover talks with Chinese food company by John Reynolds 27 September 2010, 08:50AM United Biscuits (UB), the owner of Jaffa Cakes and KP Nuts, is in talks with one of China's biggest food companies about a potential multi-billion pound takeover, according to reports. O2 to extend brand into healthcare by Sarah Shearman 27 September 2010, 09:50AM O2 is to launch its first mobile healthcare service, which allows users to check up on elderly or vulnerable relatives, according to reports. Vivendi sells $2bn NBC stake to GE by Arif Durrani 27 September 2010, 09:37AM Vivendi, the French multimedia conglomerate, has sold part of its 20% stake in NBC Universal to General Electric for $2bn. Intelligence Agency and brand leagues, pitch activity, company results, market forecast and more Visit intelligence   Also in the news Carat retains £15m pan-European media business for Arla Foods by Katherine Levy, 24 September 2010, 04:30PM Online retail market growth to slow over the next three years by Sarah Shearman, 24 September 2010, 04:35PM Tesco-stocked food magazine launch attracts legal complaint by Katherine Levy, 24 September 2010, 04:30PM AXA expands role of UK marketing head by John Reynolds, 24 September 2010, 02:30PM Could your brand be the winner of Brand of the Year 2010? by Staff, 24 September 2010, 03:00PM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs Teenage kicks Steve Henry 27/09/2010 Media Square's loss-making Irish investor mellows Bob Willott 24/09/2010 Mission almost breaks even after eliminating acquisition debts Bob Willott 24/09/2010 Asia Digital's cash shortage prompts sale of Australian business Bob Willott 24/09/2010 Nostalgic notes Greg Taylor 24/09/2010 Latest jobs Account Director Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary £40K Location London Campaign Manager Recruiter Unruly Media Salary £28 - £35k depending on experience Location Shoreditch, London Clientside Recruitment Consultant Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £excellent Location London Senior Account Manager Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £40000 - £45000 per annum + Bens Location London Senior Account Manager Recruiter Propel Salary £35000 - £40000 per annum Location London Senior Brand Manager - TOP 3 Recruiter Jarlett de Grouchy Salary £46000 - £51000 per annum + excellent package Location London   Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders