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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Twitter courts first UK brands for ad platform by Sarah Shearman 28 September 2010, 08:00AM Sky, Sony and Vodafone are in negotiations to become the first brands to use Twitter's ad platform when it launches in the UK next year. RTS: Hunt to pave the way for local TV, press and radio partnerships by Maisie McCabe 28 September 2010, 07:30AM Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt is set to formalise his commitment to local TV stations this morning, as the group investigating the policy reports it is difficult to see a "clear path" to commercial viability for local TV. ITV sells stake in US cinema ad firm to reduce debt by Sara Kimberley 28 September 2010, 09:14AM ITV has sold its 50% stake in US cinema ad company Screenvision, to private media equity firm Shamrock Capital Growth Fund 11, for $80m, in a bid to reduce its debts. NatWest eyes digital banking growth by Alex Brownsell 28 September 2010, 08:00AM Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group is plotting a fresh digital strategy for NatWest, as it looks to improve online brand consideration and take-up of its digital banking services. Mondeo returns to TV with 'inner beauty' ads by Alex Brownsell 28 September 2010, 08:00AM Ford of Europe is to launch the first new above-the-line marketing activity for its Mondeo model for four years, focusing on the "unseen benefits" of the family car. Waitrose price cuts 'won't devalue brand' by John Reynolds 28 September 2010, 08:00AM Waitrose marketing director Rupert Thomas has denied that the retailer's promise to match Tesco's prices on 1000 branded products will compromise its premium positioning. DMGT'S Williams to retire after 28 years with company by John Reynolds 28 September 2010, 09:05AM Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) national newspapers have reported a 10% uplift on the year in advertising revenue, as the company announced that Peter Williams, finance director, is to retire after 28 years with the company. Intelligence Agency and brand leagues, pitch activity, company results, market forecast and more Visit intelligence   Also in the news Smooth signs Honda as first national sponsor by Staff, 28 September 2010, 09:25AM Tiger Beer plans digital push by Gemma Charles, 28 September 2010, 08:00AM Biba extends brand offering to homeware by John Reynolds, 28 September 2010, 08:00AM Vibrant appoints CFO ahead of possible IPO by Sarah Shearman, 27 September 2010, 04:04PM Videojug takes how-to videos to Apple gadgets by Daniel Farey-Jones, 27 September 2010, 04:12PM Beck's to roll out music download promotion by Daniel Farey-Jones, 27 September 2010, 04:20PM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs Are You Addicted to Busyness? Rachel Brushfield 28/09/2010 Inside a Big Dumb Agency! George Parker 27/09/2010 Another day in paradise for Adam Boulton & Phil Collins Jeremy Lee 27/09/2010 T-Shirts don't get tighter than this Lolly and Nat 27/09/2010 Confidence is building Angus Morrison 27/09/2010 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