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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Whitehall 'Ad Council' lined up to replace COI by Gemma Charles 09 November 2010, 08:00AM The Cabinet Office is drawing up controversial plans to launch a new model for government advertising in the UK, which could replace the COI with a US-style "Ad Council". M&S sets out ambitious growth targets and branding plans by Ed Owen 09 November 2010, 09:34AM Marks and Spencer is to focus on its core UK brand before pushing it around the world, according to chief executive Marc Bolland this morning, as pre-tax profits rose by 17% to £348.8m in the first six months of the year from sales of £4.6bn. New Year VAT rise sparks bumper festive ad blitz by Nicola Clark 09 November 2010, 08:00AM Britain's biggest retailers are investing in a festive advertising onslaught ahead of the increase in VAT in January. Molson Coors reveals strategic shift for 2011 by Gemma Charles 09 November 2010, 09:15AM Molson Coors plans to relaunch its C2 brand next year after the low-alcohol lager's marketing failed to resonate with consumers. BBC picks eight agencies for ad pitch by Sara Kimberley 09 November 2010, 09:20AM Adam and Eve, Karmarama and Wieden + Kennedy are among the eight agencies invited to pitch for the BBC's £20m advertising review. Fallon resigns Innocent advertising account by Anne Cassidy 08 November 2010, 03:10PM Fallon has parted company with Innocent after resigning what it had left of the account, including the advertising for the brand's Orange Juice and Veg Pots brands. Mark Howe: Google's old dog on the new rules of engagement by Daniel Farey-Jones 08 November 2010, 12:00PM As a new trustee for Nabs, Google UK's country sales director Mark Howe talks about engaging with the advertising community, his fascination with Facebook and the company's role in the marketplace. Adland The UK's biggest advertising, media and digital agencies, mapped. Updated 10 new creative agencies added. View the map Intelligence Video-on-demand hits the mainstream by UM London 05 November 2010, 08:00AM New research from UM London shows that VoD is moving away from its niche origins and in the process becoming a more social and interactive platform. Moody Britain 2010: What can brands learn from the spending review? by Pulse @ McCann London 03 November 2010, 08:00AM The challenges facing the current and previous governments show that a focus on the 'now' should not be allowed to obscure long-term planning. Think BR The ASA looks set to miss a golden opportunity to be more transparent, argues Jo Farmer of Lewis Silkin LLP. Read the article Also in the news McDonald's switches Easterbrook out of global brand role by John Reynolds, 09 November 2010, 08:35AM Royal Mail plan to raise business mail prices clears first hurdle by Daniel Farey-Jones, 08 November 2010, 04:11PM Brands to get social media lessons from ISBA and IAB by Mark Banham, 09 November 2010, 08:00AM Asda Christmas campaign to focus on quality suppliers by Ed Owen, 08 November 2010, 03:04PM Latest Blog Entries Why do so many people hate Twitter? Graeme Crossley, 08 November 2010 Art for the people Greg Taylor, 08 November 2010 One click and you're done Lolly and Nat, 08 November 2010 Meet the king who doesn't like logos Steve Henry, 08 November 2010 The future is digital, but less profitably? Bob Willott, 08 November 2010 19:20 vision Ian Moore, 05 November 2010 Latest jobs Digital Creative Team Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £60000 - £80000 per annum + Bens Location London Direct Marketing Manager Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £45k + bonus + bens Location Lohndon Affiliate Marketing Manager Recruiter Propel Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum Location South West London Account Manager - London Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary £23K - £26K Location Central London Account Planner Recruiter Michael Page Marketing Salary £40000 to £60000 per annum Location Manchester Global Campaign Project Manager Recruiter British Airways World Cargo Salary £28,000 - £33,000 Location Heathrow Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders