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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Publicis set to acquire Chemistry in £14.5m deal by Daniel Farey-Jones 26 January 2011, 08:10AM Integrated agency Chemistry's board of directors has recommended shareholders accept a £14.45m cash offer from Publicis Groupe for the whole of the company. Ryanair Denmark ad ruled misleading by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith 26 January 2011, 09:10AM The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Ryanair press ad for flights to Denmark, because the content was misleading. OAA relaunches as Outdoor Media Centre by Maisie McCabe 26 January 2011, 08:00AM The Outdoor Advertising Association, the trade body for the outdoor media industry, has rebranded itself as the Outdoor Media Centre, as it positions itself as a service to support everyone who plans media. Nick Clegg praises 'underlying strength' of regional press by Paul Sinker 26 January 2011, 09:23AM The regional press is better placed to understand, explain and articulate central Government politics to the regions of the UK than other media, according to deputy prime minister Nick Clegg. AV rivals boost activity in run-up to referendum by Gemma Charles 26 January 2011, 08:00AM Rival campaigns on the introduction of the alternative vote (AV) electoral system are stepping up their marketing ahead of a referendum on the issue. Intel teams up with Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am by Daniel Farey-Jones 26 January 2011, 09:15AM Will.i.am, the musician and producer, has been employed by technology firm Intel as director of creative innovation in a multi-year collaboration. Marie Curie Cancer Care targets wider audience via TV by Sarah Shearman 26 January 2011, 08:00AM Marie Curie Cancer Care is planning its biggest marketing push to date, including its first TV ads and smartphone apps, as it targets a wider audience to donate to the charity. Ambrosia to sponsor Ant and Dec's ITV show by Sarah Shearman 26 January 2011, 08:55AM Ambrosia, the dessert brand, is sponsoring ITV1's Ant and Dec-fronted game show 'Push the Button' to target its core audience. O2 launches free WiFi hotspots by Ed Owen 26 January 2011, 09:30AM O2 is launching hundreds of WiFi hotspots in order to ramp up its offering and take market share from its rivals. Loyalty schemes to push mobile payments by Ed Owen 26 January 2011, 08:00AM Loyalty schemes based on all transactions will drive the use of contactless mobile payments, allowing customers to "double-dip" their loyalty transactions, according to experts. Paper Round (26 January) - Which clients are advertising in the national press? by Sarah Johnson 26 January 2011, 09:20AM Consumers are encouraged to book holidays early in today's press amid grim headlines predicting the financial crisis facing retailers and shoppers is set to get worse. Adland The UK's biggest advertising, media and digital agencies, mapped.  View the map  Intelligence Brand Health Check: Mr Kipling by Rachel Barnes 26 January 2011, 12:01AM Exceedingly good cakes they may be, but Mr Kipling and his French Fancies seem to be falling out of favour with the British public. The great Tesco beauty gamble by Rachel Barnes 25 January 2011, 12:00PM Is the supermarket's ambitious health and beauty project a diversification too far, asks Rachel Barnes. Sector Insight: Household cleaners by Jane Bainbridge 18 January 2011, 12:00AM The launch of hundreds of new products has acted as a catalyst to the sector, which has posted growth of 20% over the past five years. Think BR Off with their heads! Ads and the royal couple Risk-taking advertisers could find print the best way to capitalise on the royal wedding, writes Helen Bowyer,  Also in the news Chris Maples walks away from Microsoft Advertising by Arif Durrani, 25 January 2011, 12:19PM Tesco leads Guardian in BR app chart by Daniel Farey-Jones, 25 January 2011, 04:11PM Nike connects global runners via 'Ekiden' social contest by David Blecken, 25 January 2011, 04:06PM Metro boasts record profit but rules itself out as local TV provider by John Reynolds, 25 January 2011, 01:51PM Tesco unveils Your Beauty Salon business by Rachel Barnes, 25 January 2011, 12:54PM Latest Blog Entries DIY creative lacks a professional's touch Ivan Clark, 25 January 2011 High Street exhibitionism Greg Taylor, 25 January 2011 WHEN STRENGTH BECOMES WEAKNESS Dave Trott, 25 January 2011 The BBC has 400 websites....I'm gobsmacked Dominic Mills, 25 January 2011 Get in shape for 2011 Giles Fitzgerald, 25 January 2011 Reasons for optimism ahead of London 2012 Arif Durrani, 24 January 2011 Latest jobs ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - Drinks - BTL agency - £42-45K - LONDON Recruiter Judi Patton Salary £42K-£45K Location LONDON easy reach of London Bridge Online Marketing Manager Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £30k Location London Digital Brand Manager Recruiter Propel Salary £30000 - £32000 per annum Location West End Director, London Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary Up to £90K Location Join us! 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