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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Volkswagen kicks-off ad review by Anne Cassidy 03 February 2011, 08:00AM Volkswagen is reviewing its European advertising arrangements in order to create a new roster of agencies pitching for projects alongside the brand's 42-year incumbent DDB. Adam & Eve scoops £25m Halifax ad account by Matt Williams 03 February 2011, 08:00AM Halifax has appointed Adam & Eve to its £25m advertising account. News International plans men's magazine launch by Katherine Levy 03 February 2011, 08:00AM News International is plotting the launch of a men's magazine as part of the News of the World package Rajar Q4 2010: TalkSport breaks reach and hours records by Maisie McCabe 03 February 2011, 12:01AM TalkSport reported record reach and hours for the last three months of 2010, while Global Radio-owned Classic FM and the newly-national Smooth Radio also increased reach and hours, according to the latest Rajar figures. Rajar Q4 2010: Digital radio listening hits 25% by Daniel Farey-Jones 03 February 2011, 12:01AM Digital radio has reached the milestone of 25% of all radio listening thanks to growth in DAB and internet platforms, according to the latest Rajar figures. Denise Van Outen and Matt Johnson to host OK! TV by Maisie McCabe 03 February 2011, 12:01AM TV personality Denise Van Outen and former 'This Morning' presenter Matt Johnson are to host Channel 5's new celebrity entertainment show 'OK! TV' from 14 February. McCann restructures in Europe and London by Campaign staff 03 February 2011, 08:00AM McCann Worldgroup has overhauled its European management and restructured its London offering, with Brett Gosper out as regional director for Europe and Chris MacDonald promoted to a new group role in London. House of Fraser reviews £5m ad account by Matt Williams 03 February 2011, 08:00AM House of Fraser, the UK department store group, is looking for an agency to work on its £5m advertising business. Rebates can 'distort' outdoor market, says OFT by Maisie McCabe 03 February 2011, 09:07AM Rebates paid to specialist agencies by media owners have the potential to distort campaign bookings and increase prices, while long-term council contracts should be investigated further, the Office of Fair Trading said today. Sky Sports' reputation escapes Andy Gray and Richard Keys sexism row unscathed by Cathy Bussey 03 February 2011, 07:00AM Brand Sky Sports has escaped last week's sexism row largely unscathed, according to exclusive research for PRWeek. News Corp unveils healthy profits despite MySpace troubles by Daniel Farey-Jones 03 February 2011, 09:34AM News Corporation's latest quarterly net profits totalled $675m (£416m), despite a $275m charge related to its digital division, after revenues climbed 0.8% year on year to $8.8bn. McLaren extends sponsorship deal with Santander by John Reynolds 03 February 2011, 08:57AM McLaren, the Formula 1 team, has signed an extension to its corporate partnership with banking giant Santander. NBA signs deal with Thomson Sport ahead of debut UK game by John Reynolds 03 February 2011, 08:30AM Travel company Thomson Sport has heightened its interest in US sport by signing a major sponsorship deal with the NBA ahead of its first-ever UK game at London's O2 in March. Paper Round (3 February) - Which clients are advertising in the national press? by Sarah Johnson 03 February 2011, 09:30AM Supermarkets celebrate Chinese New Year across today's papers while also reminding readers to prepare for Valentines Day. Adland The UK's biggest advertising, media and digital agencies, mapped.  View the map  Intelligence The death of the brand website? by Stuart Derrick 02 February 2011, 12:00AM Today's consumers are most likely to interact with brands via social networks. So, what does this mean for brand websites? asks Stuart Derrick. Generation 62.0: Digital planning for an aging population by Richard Morris 31 January 2011, 08:30AM Older people aren't just going online to check their bank accounts; they're also getting social and playing games, writes Richard Morris, deputy managing director at Carat. How are consumers interacting with brands in social media? by Ralph Risk 28 January 2011, 08:00AM Half of social network users log on regularly throughout the day, according to a new study from Lightspeed Research. Also in the news Murdoch's The Daily arrives: a 'new and robust voice' in tablet devices by John Reynolds, 02 February 2011, 04:15PM Trading forecast for 2011: 'slow and steady' wins the adspend race by Caroline Parry, 02 February 2011, 03:45PM BBC's Craig Oliver appointed as Downing Street comms director by Matt Cartmell, 02 February 2011, 04:11PM Sharp sponsors England football on ITV by Daniel Farey-Jones, 02 February 2011, 03:40PM Sky Atlantic debuts with 438,000 viewers by Maisie McCabe, 02 February 2011, 04:15PM Latest Blog Entries Outdoor's been WikiLeaked Ivan Clark, 03 February 2011 Why the Government can't see the wood for the trees. Chris Arnold, 03 February 2011 Buy one get one tree Ian Moore, 02 February 2011 BBC's Craig Oliver to replace Andy Coulson Gordon Macmillan, 02 February 2011 Engagement - Is it an Objective or tactic? 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