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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Manchester City hit as global brand plans stall by John Reynolds 12 October 2010, 08:00AM Manchester City Football Club has suffered a dent to its ambitions to become one of the biggest football brands in the world, following the departure of its chief marketing officer, David Pullan. UK ad spend returns to double digit growth by Katherine Levy 12 October 2010, 09:15AM The United Kingdom's advertising spend has recorded a double digit rise of 10.7% in the first half of 2010, according to Nielsen's latest Global AdView Pulse report. Murdoch's newspaper rivals join BBC in opposing Sky takeover by John Reynolds and Daniel Farey-Jones 12 October 2010, 09:30AM Rupert Murdoch's proposed full takeover of Sky has prompted the wrath of rival national newspaper publishers, who have joined the BBC and Channel 4 in calling on the Government to block the deal. Sheilas' Wheels adds branded products by Gemma Charles 12 October 2010, 08:00AM Women-only insurance brand Sheilas' Wheels, renowned for its singing 'sheilas' ads, is preparing to launch a range of branded products in an attempt to tap into fresh revenue streams. Bupa hones its UK team by Alex Brownsell 12 October 2010, 08:00AM Bupa has completed a reshuffle of its UK marketing team, following the promotion of former British Airways (BA) commercial director Martin George to the role of managing director for group development. LV= group marketing chief departs role by Alex Brownsell 12 October 2010, 08:00AM LV= group marketing director David Radford has left the -insurance company without having a job to go to. Motorola plots assault on smartphone market by Sarah Shearman 12 October 2010, 08:00AM Motorola is stepping up its efforts to win share of the growing smartphone market with its first TV ad campaign of the year. Carat wins £250k NatMag 100 Award for client Debenhams by Katherine Levy 11 October 2010, 05:30PM Carat has been awarded the £250,000 NatMag 100 Award for the work it produced on behalf of its client Debenhams. Adland The UK's biggest advertising, media and digital agencies, mapped. Updated 10 new creative agencies added. View the map   Intelligence How long can the UK dominate the European digital landscape? by Catherine Borrel 11 October 2010, 08:30AM IAB Europe research shows the UK and Germany standing out as the market leaders across the continent, but is it possible for the other nations to narrow the gap? Using mobile for successful and innovative comms planning by UM London 06 October 2010, 08:30AM Research from UM London shows that consumers are using their handsets to keep entertained and informed, while brands - particularly through the use of apps - have a great opportunity for direct engagement. Think BR In the digital world, test and learn strategies are crucial for brands and agencies. Read the article   Also in the news Lloyds TSB reviews £50m DM account by Sara Kimberley, 11 October 2010, 11:21AM Microsoft to break records with Windows Phone 7 campaign by Sara Kimberley, 11 October 2010, 04:08PM Shakira to shake up MTV EMAs by Maisie McCabe, 11 October 2010, 03:50PM Channel 4 to launch Twist brand campaign by Maisie McCabe, 11 October 2010, 12:20PM Dolmio launches competition for copycat ads by Maisie McCabe, 11 October 2010, 11:45AM Latest Blog Entries Recipe for convenience Greg Taylor, 13 October 2010 Who do you worship? Greg Taylor, 12 October 2010 D2D Critique Philip Rickets, 12 October 2010 Advertising as entertainment Sabene Saigol, 12 October 2010 The RSPB - apparently, they don't just do birds! Louise Kennedy, 11 October 2010 High craft, low budget Greg Taylor, 11 October 2010 Latest jobs Business Development Manager - Mobile Recruiter Propel Salary £60000 - £75000 per annum + Pension, health, travel Location City of London Marketing and PR Manager Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £40000 - £45000 per annum + Bens Location London Account Manager Recruiter whynot! Salary Up to £30k depending on experience Location Holborn / Covent Garden Senior Account Manager Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £35k + bens Location London Account Director Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary £35K - £40K Location Crawley Regional Marketing Manager Recruiter Cummins Generator Technologies Salary € attractive+ benefits Location Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders