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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news LinkedIn value soars to more than 500 times earnings by Oliver Luft 19 May 2011, 04:20PM LinkedIn, the social networking site for professionals, reached a valuation of $8.5bn, compared to its $15.4m earnings for 2010, on the first day of trading in its shares. VivaKi sets up social media business to boost UK offer by Sara Kimberley 19 May 2011, 11:00AM VivaKi UK, the digital arm of Publicis Groupe, is launching a "social hub" to combine the social media expertise of its four UK agencies - Razorfish, Kitcatt Nohr Digitas, Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia. Google UK sales team to move into new 'medialand' by Sarah Shearman 19 May 2011, 11:03AM Google UK is moving its sales team closer to 'medialand', joining the likes of Mindshare and Universal Pictures in the multi-coloured Central St Giles office space, near Shaftsbury Avenue in London's West End. Hargreaves review welcomed by digital businesses by Sarah Shearman 19 May 2011, 03:45PM Three digital businesses, including We7 and Google, have welcomed the recommendations from the Hargreaves review of intellectual property law. Iris unveils social media offshoot by Sara Kimberley 19 May 2011, 10:50AM Iris has launched a social media content division called Urgent Genius, which will create real-time online content for clients such as Sony Ericsson and Adidas. O2 to launch 'mobile wallet' with Visa as partner by John Reynolds 19 May 2011, 01:30PM O2 has announced Visa is to be its first partner when it launches its mobile wallet "contactless" payment venture in the second half of the year. Manchester City ramps up digital fan interaction by Sarah Shearman 19 May 2011, 01:30PM Manchester City is introducing a new digital membership scheme for season ticket holders, which includes augmented reality content and the ability to collect points to bid on "money can't buy experiences" on the club's auction site. Jamie Oliver enters social gaming with Facebook by Oliver Luft 19 May 2011, 12:37PM Jamie Oliver is extending his personal brand and taking his first step into social gaming through a partnership with Restaurant City, the Playfish game. VisitEngland launches iPhone app by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith 19 May 2011, 12:50PM VisitEngland, the tourist board, has launched a free iPhone app to provide UK-based holiday and day-trip ideas to tourists. Google's Schmidt named Cannes Lions 2011 Media Person of the Year by Arif Durrani 19 May 2011, 03:00PM Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt will be presented with The Media Person of the Year Award at this year's Cannes Lions Festival. Is Apple the ultimate luxury brand? by Nick Cooper 19 May 2011, 08:00AM What lessons can be learned from Apple's climb to the summit of the Brandz top global brands survey? Nick Cooper, UK managing director of Millward Brown Optimor, explains why it has taken top spot. Adland Now open for submissions: The UK's biggest advertising, media and digital agencies, mapped.  View the map and submit your agency   Also in the news BBC kick-off digital roster consolidation by Matt Williams, 19 May 2011, 08:00AM Agencies line up for Baileys digital account by Anne Cassidy, 19 May 2011, 08:00AM Timberland launches geocaching treasure hunt by Sara Kimberley, 19 May 2011, 09:16AM Adobe boosts search platform and social media reporting by Daniel Farey-Jones, 19 May 2011, 11:40AM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs Rosetta: a triumph of weight over wisdom? Bob Willott 18/05/2011 6 out of 10 ain't bad…but there's still a way to go Lindsey Clay 17/05/2011 The need for speed Stuart Aitken 16/05/2011 Twittle-tattle will only be 'first' in hindsight TESS ALPS 13/05/2011 Room for the Inns Lindsey Clay 09/05/2011 Latest jobs Account Director - Top Digital Agency - up to £50k Recruiter Digital Gurus Salary £45000 - £50000 per annum Location London Media Press Planner/Buyer Account Manager Recruiter Lipton Fleming Salary £35000 - £38000 per annum Location London Digital Campaign Manager Recruiter Aquent Salary £25K - £28K + Benefits Location London Creative Director -Integrated Recruiter The Industry Club London Ltd Salary Negotiable Location Central London Digital Media Account Director (FLAGSHIP ACCOUNT) Recruiter Nakama Salary Circa £55K Location London Marketing Assistant Recruiter Aquent Salary £10 per hour Location   Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders