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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Government in talks over Big Society airtime by Jeremy Lee 24 February 2011, 08:00AM As part of David Cameron's "Big Society" initiative, the Government is asking the commercial terrestrial TV broadcasters to provide a daily "Community Minute" of editorial airtime in which it would run messages encouraging people to get involved with... Brands sign up for product placement deals by Ed Owen 24 February 2011, 08:00AM Electronic Arts is expected to be among the first advertisers to run product placement on British TV when it becomes possible from Monday. Agencies line up for Aston Martin account by Matt Williams 24 February 2011, 08:00AM Aston Martin, the senior ad executive's car marque of choice, is looking for an agency to head its integrated advertising roster. Volvo hires Richard Monturo as global marketing head by Alex Brownsell 24 February 2011, 09:38AM Volvo has hired ad agency executive Richard Monturo as its first head of global marketing, since being acquired by Chinese automotive manufacturer Geely. STV revenues rise, but profits hit by legal dispute with ITV by Maisie McCabe 24 February 2011, 10:05AM STV, the channel three licensee in Scotland, has reported a 36.1% fall in pre-tax profits to £3.9m after it was hit by legal costs relating to a dispute with ITV. TripAdvisor names chief marketing officer by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith 24 February 2011, 09:10AM TripAdvisor, the customer review travel site, has appointed Hotwire marketing executive Barbara Messing as its chief marketing officer. Paper Round (24 February) - Which clients are advertising in the national press? by Sarah Johnson 24 February 2011, 09:47AM The British Red Cross launches an urgent appeal for donations to help those affected by the New Zealand earthquake in today's newspapers. Adland The UK's biggest advertising, media and digital agencies, mapped.   View the map   Intelligence Sector Insight: Refreshing figures by Jane Bainbridge 22 February 2011, 12:00AM In a market strongly associated with families, the main selling point for fruit juice and juice drinks is their contribution to a healthy diet. Are you part of Middle Britain? by Richard Jenkings 21 February 2011, 08:30AM Around 31 million people in the UK are part of the much mentioned group 'Middle Britain', but who exactly are they, asks Richard Jenkings, lead consultant, Experian Marketing Information Services, UK&I. The power of the big screen by Judith Kennedy 17 February 2011, 08:00AM Data from the IPA TouchPoints3 survey shows that it's time for advertisers and planners to take cinema seriously, writes Judith Kennedy, associate director, Ipsos MediaCT. Think BR Real time bidding - the new face of publishing Real time bidding is changing the way publishers manage their businesses, writes Tom Jenen, commercial director EMEA at Admeld   Working the new creative model Also in the news CST Advertising and The Gate merge to become CST The Gate by Sara Kimberley, 24 February 2011, 09:30AM Associated British Foods calls digital ad pitch by Matt Williams, 24 February 2011, 08:00AM Archant and DC Thomson only daily risers in regional ABCs by Maisie McCabe, 23 February 2011, 04:12PM Perform challenges Sky with Goal.com acquisition by Daniel Farey-Jones, 23 February 2011, 03:44PM Lynx recruits Kelly Brook for Excite digital campaign by Mark Banham, 23 February 2011, 12:41PM Latest Blog Entries APPLE ISN'T THE ONLY FRUIT Shane Leahy, Group CEO, Oxygen8, 24 February 2011 Social media is nothing new - the Roman's were doing it Sue Unerman, 23 February 2011 Looking Beyond the Check-in with Dennis Crowley (video) George Nimeh, 23 February 2011 The alternative vote: killing babies and endangering 'our boys' Gemma Charles, 23 February 2011 When 'bottom-up' becomes the new normal Alan Mitchell, 23 February 2011 Beyond reasonable doubt, the act must change David Barker, 22 February 2011 Latest jobs Senior Data Processor Recruiter TOLUNA Salary Attractive salary package Location London, Ealing, W5 Online Marketing Exec (SEO & PPC) Recruiter Propel Salary £24000 - £25000 per annum + Full benefits package Location London Digital Account Manager - Manchester Recruiter Adam Recruitment Salary £25000 - £30000 per annum Location Manchester Senior Account Manager Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary Up to £40K Location London Account Manager Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £30k + bens Location London Account Manager Recruiter Blue Skies Marketing Recruitment Salary £30 per annum + benefits Location City of London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders