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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news MPG International Media Contacts wins £10m Ecuador Tourism account by Katherine Levy 26 April 2011, 08:00AM The Ecuadorean Government has appointed MPG International Media Contacts to handle media planning and buying for its Ministry of Tourism. Google and BRC figures show explosion in mobile retail search by Ed Owen 26 April 2011, 12:01AM Shoppers use their smartphones to check prices, comments and reviews to ensure they're getting the best deals according to new research from Google and the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Sony readies tablet launch by Daniel Farey-Jones 26 April 2011, 09:25AM Sony is launching two tablet devices that will run on Google's Android platform and will be integrated with its e-book, music and video content offerings, in the autumn. AdConnection wins £2m Fashion Union media account by Katherine Levy 26 April 2011, 08:00AM Fashion Union, the fashion retail site, has appointed AdConnection to handle its £2m media planning and buying. Yahoo acquires social TV service IntoNow by Katherine Levy 26 April 2011, 09:50AM Yahoo, the digital media company, has acquired IntoNow, a check-in and social recommendation television service, for an undisclosed sum. Starbucks to sponsor Global Radio Summertime Ball by Sarah Shearman 26 April 2011, 09:00AM Starbucks has signed a six-figure deal with Global Radio to be the headline sponsor for its 95-106 Capital FM Summertime Ball, to promote its Frappuccino range. Paper Round (26 April) - Which clients are advertising in the national press? by Sarah Johnson 26 April 2011, 09:30AM Supermarkets continue their holiday deals and savings, while the newspapers kick off Royal Wedding souvenir editions and coverage in the build-up to the big day. Adland Now open for submissions: The UK's biggest advertising, media and digital agencies, mapped. View the map and submit your agency Intelligence When was the last time you bought something without checking online first? by Ralph Risk 21 April 2011, 08:00AM Just 17% of consumers believe the consumer reviews they read on a company website are trustworthy, writes Ralph Risk, marketing director, Lightspeed Research Europe. Brand Health Check: Barack Obama by Rachel Barnes 21 April 2011, 12:00AM Can social media help the US president re-engage with the country's voters. The FA Cup: a clear game plan by John Reynolds 20 April 2011, 12:01AM The brand that backs The FA Cup must resist the urge to play with the format. By John Reynolds Think BR Andrew Walmsley on Digital: The value of your IT crowd In this data-led era, companies' digital specialists have never been more important to marketers. Also in the news NatMag-Rodale centralises advertising sales by Katherine Levy, 25 April 2011, 09:00AM IPC Media hands Woman relaunch task to CST The Gate by Sara Kimberley, 25 April 2011, 09:00AM Focusadvertising picks-up Domino's and Wendy's in Dubai by Ed Owen, 25 April 2011, 08:00AM Grazia to delay print for Royal Wedding special by Arif Durrani, 22 April 2011, 11:00AM O2 arranges audience of one for Tinie Tempah gig by Ed Owen, 22 April 2011, 12:01AM WKD rolls out new purple variant by Katherine Levy, 22 April 2011, 09:00AM ITV promotes arts strand with print campaign by Sara Kimberley, 22 April 2011, 09:00AM Latest Blog Entries INTERRUPTION IS CONTENT, NOT MEDIA Dave Trott, 26 April 2011 Contra Mundum, Mr Justice Eady and the online rule of law Hugh Salmon, 26 April 2011 THE TORIES LIE! SHOCK! HORRROR! Chris J Reed, 25 April 2011 Royal Wedding v's AV: one's important, one's not.... Chris J Reed, 25 April 2011 Sub-culture brew Greg Taylor, 22 April 2011 Want to successfully collect data for lead generation purposes? Get the incentive right Victoria Cobbah, Country Manager UK, Planet49, 21 April 2011 Latest jobs Account Manager Recruiter Major Players Salary £28000 - £33000 per annum Location Leeds Marketing Development Officer Recruiter Adam Recruitment Salary £25000 - £30000 per annum Location Reading Senior Account Director - Integrated Agency - FMCG - up to £60K Recruiter Judi Patton Salary up to £60K Location London Junior Front End Designer Recruiter Propel Salary £20000 - £25000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Location East London Board Account Director - London Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary Up to £70K Location Central London Subscriptions Marketing Executive (Temp to Perm) Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £23k + bens Location Central London (Nr London Bridge) Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders