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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Hunt clears way for News Corp/Sky deal by Daniel Farey-Jones 03 March 2011, 08:27AM Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has accepted News Corporation's undertakings to spin off Sky News, clearing the media company's way to take full ownership of BSkyB. Publicis buys Kitcatt Nohr to merge with Digitas by Matt Williams 03 March 2011, 08:00AM Kitcatt Nohr Alexander Shaw, the UK-based direct marketing and digital agency, has been acquired by Publicis Groupe for an undisclosed sum. Trinity Mirror considers charging for regional digital content by John Reynolds 03 March 2011, 09:45AM Trinity Mirror has reported a tripling of pre-tax profits to £123.7m and said it is considering plans to experiment with paid-for content across its regional titles' websites. Karen Buchanan appointed Publicis London chief executive by Matt Williams 03 March 2011, 07:00AM Publicis London has parted company with its chief executive Neil Simpson and replaced him with The Red Brick Road's managing partner Karen Buchanan. General Mills calls £80m Euro media review by Katherine Levy 03 March 2011, 08:00AM General Mills, the US cereal and food group, is reviewing its estimated £80 million pan-European media business. Scottish Government hires Feather Brooksbank by Katherine Levy 03 March 2011, 09:56AM The Scottish Government, formerly known as the Scottish Executive, has moved its media account, previously worth up to £80m, to Feather Brooksbank, ending a seven-year relationship with MediaCom. American Express kicks-off search for direct agency by Sara Kimberley 03 March 2011, 08:00AM American Express is looking for a direct marketing agency to work alongside its current roster agency OgilvyOne. Engine launches central comms strategy unit by Jeremy Lee 03 March 2011, 08:00AM Engine Group has launched an integrated planning unit, called Engine Strategy, to act as central hub for its agencies. Apple's Jobs reveals 'thinner and faster' iPad 2 by Sarah Shearman 03 March 2011, 08:55AM Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive, unveiled the latest version of the iPad tablet device at an event in San Francisco yesterday. Gallo readies chilled red wine for summer push by Gemma Charles 03 March 2011, 08:00AM E&J Gallo Winery is launching a red wine designed to be served chilled in a bid to boost summer sales. IPC launches monthly interiors magazine Style At Home by Katherine Levy 03 March 2011, 09:25AM IPC Southbank will launch its seventh interiors title in May, taking monthly homes magazine Style At Home to the newsstand after a successful pilot. Paper Round (3 March) - Which clients are advertising in the national press? by Sarah Johnson 03 March 2011, 09:35AM Charities and activists take out ads across today's papers, with campaigns that highlight the growing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. 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 Walmsley on Digital: The great value mashup Services such as Aislefinder.com and wheretheladies.at add value for both brands and consumers. Also in the news BSkyB's Darroch and Hunt to face media onslaught by Arif Durrani, 02 March 2011, 11:42PM Prince William and Kate launch official Royal Wedding site by Arif Durrani, 02 March 2011, 02:14PM Facebook reaches 30m milestone as newspapers face 'scary' future by Daniel Farey-Jones, 02 March 2011, 04:00PM MGN parts company with commercial exec by Nina Rosandic, 02 March 2011, 04:51PM Honda launches digital activity for 'Predictable Life' campaign by Ed Owen, 02 March 2011, 11:25AM Latest Blog Entries Western brands demonstrate their power in Asia Chris J Reed, 03 March 2011 @madeupstats - lessons from a Twitter account on the side Andrew McCormick, 02 March 2011 Food for good Greg Taylor, 02 March 2011 Everything but Everything represents the brand Sue Unerman, 02 March 2011 Frankenstain: or, Danny's Pursuit of Perfection Lolly and Nat, 02 March 2011 Labour No to AV campaign launches Gordon Macmillan, 02 March 2011 Latest jobs Senior Digital Project Manager Recruiter Major Players Salary £45000 - £50000 per annum Location City of London Data Planner Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £45 - 45k Location London Account Manager Recruiter Propel Salary £35000 per annum + BONUS Location London PR/Marketing Senior Account Executive Recruiter Adam Recruitment Salary £18000 - £23000 per annum Location North West England Account Director - London Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary Up to £46K Location Account Director - Shopper Marketing, CONSUMER ELECTRONICS - £45-50K Recruiter Judi Patton Salary up to £50K Location London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders