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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news DoH calls pitch for new NHS helpline by Matt Williams 18 November 2010, 08:00AM The Department of Health has kicked off the search for an agency to handle an advertising campaign promoting NHS 111, a new phone number for non-emergency healthcare services. Agencies line up for Martini ad task by Matt Williams 18 November 2010, 08:00AM Bacardi-Martini, the global spirits company, is holding a pitch for the pan-European advertising for its Martini brand. Dare unveils new management team following merger with MCBD by Anne Cassidy 18 November 2010, 08:00AM Dare, the Cossette-owned agency created by the merger of MCBD's 77 staff and Dare's 189, has announced its management line-up. Carat wins Gold at Campaign Media Awards by Jeremy Lee 18 November 2010, 08:00AM Carat's work for British Gas was named the Media Campaign of the Year at Wednesday night's Campaign Media Awards. Leo Burnett appoints Justin Tindall as executive creative director by Sara Kimberley 18 November 2010, 08:00AM Leo Burnett has ended its long search for an executive creative director with the appointment of The Red Brick Road's creative partner Justin Tindall. Lactalis makes bid for Yoplait by John Reynolds 18 November 2010, 09:14AM Lactalis, France's biggest cheesemaker, has made a bid for Yoplait, the French dairy company whose brands include Yop drinking yoghurt and Petit Filou, according to a report. Unilever gets the go-ahead from EU to buy Sara Lee brands by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith 17 November 2010, 04:11PM Unilever has been given approval from the European Union to buy the personal care and European laundry arm of Sara Lee Corporation, in a €1.2bn deal. Adland The UK's biggest advertising, media and digital agencies, mapped. Updated 10 new creative agencies added. View the map  Intelligence The influence of celebrities on consumer decision making by James Powell 15 November 2010, 08:00AM While celebrities do wield influence over consumer decision making, marketers should remember that not all celebrity association is positive, data from Kantar Media's TGI survey reveals. Understanding why consumers read print media by Richard Morris 09 November 2010, 11:50AM Whether they're looking for the latest celebrity gossip or want to find out more about the world, data from Carat's CCS study reveals why people read magazines and newspapers. Think BR What to do when a key event takes place in the middle of the night? MediaCom's Charlie Dundas looks at effective ways for brands targetting the Ashes. Read the article  Also in the news Met Police launches tender for £20m media business by Katherine Levy, 17 November 2010, 03:40PM IPC's Meredith relieves Webster of ad duties by Katherine Levy, 17 November 2010, 03:52PM Media's secret societies: are you in? by Suzy Bashford, 17 November 2010, 02:40PM Danone debuts parental advice videos with Bauer by John Reynolds, 17 November 2010, 01:30PM AOL launches paid-for service tracking children's online activity by Sarah Shearman, 17 November 2010, 02:09PM Abercrombie & Fitch to launch 'cheeky' lingerie brand in UK by Ed Owen, 17 November 2010, 12:25PM Latest Blog Entries I HATE the Royal Wedding Chris J Reed, 18 November 2010 Magic & Sparkle? Mark Pearson, TDA, 17 November 2010 When it comes to promotion, Bernie's got the right formula... Ben Hughes, 17 November 2010 Is social media the most 'social' media? Jack Wallington, 17 November 2010 We are getting bored with 'we are' HELEN EDWARDS, 17 November 2010 How creatives can fight the media corner Zoe Fuller, 17 November 2010 Latest jobs Online Marketing Manager Recruiter Propel Salary £30000 per annum Location London Digital Group Account Director Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary Up to £60K Location Digital Executive Recruiter The O2 Salary £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Location London Senior Project Manager Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £40 - 45k Location London Senior Social Media Analyst Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £35000 - £45000 per annum + OTE (basic circa 25k) Location London Account Manager Recruiter Stopgap Salary £28000 per annum Location London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders