Tuesday 21 June 2011

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LOCOG puts brands on alert over 'ambush' ads
LOCOG puts brands on alert over 'ambush' ads
by John Reynolds
21 June 2011, 08:30AM
London 2012 organiser Locog is to launch a major campaign to inform brands how it will clamp down on ambush marketing in the build-up to the Olympic Games.
ASA rejects 'racist' Cadbury ad complaints
ASA rejects 'racist' Cadbury ad complaints
by Sara Kimberley
21 June 2011, 08:53AM
Complaints about the Cadbury's ad at the centre of a racism row with supermodel Naomi Campbell have been rejected by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Ladbrokes plots innovation strategy with £50m investment
Ladbrokes plots innovation strategy with £50m investment
by Andy McCormick
21 June 2011, 08:30AM
Ladbrokes is to refocus its marketing strategy by using insights gained online to shape its above-the-line advertising.
McDonald's turns to experiential marketing for wraps roll-out
McDonald's turns to experiential marketing for wraps roll-out
by John Reynolds
21 June 2011, 08:30AM
McDonald's is branching out into experiential marketing to promote what it describes as its biggest new food launch in the UK in four years.
Ocado set to fight back in home delivery battle with Waitrose
Ocado set to fight back in home delivery battle with Waitrose
by Ben Bold
21 June 2011, 08:30AM
Ocado is plotting a nationwide marketing fightback after Waitrose rolled out an ad campaign promoting its Waitrose.com online delivery service to consumers within the M25 orbital last week.
Morrisons recruits Arla Foods marketer Danny Micklethwaite
Morrisons recruits Arla Foods marketer Danny Micklethwaite
by Gemma Charles
21 June 2011, 08:30AM
Morrisons has poached Arla Foods' top marketer, as the supermarket aims to boost sales of its own-brand products.
Asda puts spotlight on shoppers in guarantee ads
Asda puts spotlight on shoppers in guarantee ads
by Gemma Charles
21 June 2011, 08:30AM
Asda is shifting the emphasis of its 10% 'Price Guarantee' in an attempt to place customers' experiences of the promotion at the heart of its marketing.
Appointment to view: The making of Cadbury's 'charity shop'
Appointment to view: The making of Cadbury's 'charity shop'
by Sarah Johnson
21 June 2011, 09:10AM
Cadbury's latest ad brings a charity shop to life as donated clothing spring into an 80s inspired dance. But how did the brand manage to create the effect?
Cannes 2011
AKQA spearheads UK hopes of Cyber Lions haul
AKQA spearheads UK hopes of Cyber Lions haul
by Anne Cassidy
21 June 2011, 09:15AM
CANNES 2011: The UK has put in a strong showing in this year's Cyber Lions awards shortlist, with 42 nominations in total.
UK agencies in good showing on Cannes Design shortlist
UK agencies in good showing on Cannes Design shortlist
by Matt Williams
21 June 2011, 09:30AM
CANNES 2011: After a disappointing start, UK agencies have finally been given a reason to celebrate at the Cannes Festival of Creativity, after scoring 14 nominations in the Design category.
Initiative challenges assumptions of paid, earned and owned media
Initiative challenges assumptions of paid, earned and owned media
by Arif Durrani
21 June 2011, 09:01AM
CANNES 2011: IPG's Initiative has warned advertisers against the assumptions inherent in the concept of "paid, earned and owned" media, and has offered a rethink around the concept.
'Direct at its best' helps McCann Erickson to Romania's first Grand Prix
'Direct at its best' helps McCann Erickson to Romania's first Grand Prix
by Matt Williams
20 June 2011, 08:30PM
CANNES 2011: According to the festival's chairman Terry Savage, when Romania won its first-ever Bronze Lions at Cannes, the Romanian president insisted on visiting the agency responsible to formally present the award.
UK agencies fail to win Cannes Direct Lions
UK agencies fail to win Cannes Direct Lions
by Matt Williams
20 June 2011, 08:30PM
CANNES 2011: There was more disappointment for the UK at the 2011 Cannes Festival of Creativity, with UK-based agencies failing to win a single Direct Lion at tonight's awards.
Clemenger BBDO Melbourne scoops PR Grand Prix
Clemenger BBDO Melbourne scoops PR Grand Prix
by Anne Cassidy
20 June 2011, 08:30PM
CANNES 2011: Ad agencies dominated the top awards in PR at the Cannes Festival of Creativity this year, with the Grand Prix going to Clemenger BBDO Melbourne.
PR industry needs to 'wake up' and integrate, says Lions judges
PR industry needs to 'wake up' and integrate, says Lions judges
by Anne Cassidy
20 June 2011, 08:30PM
CANNES 2011: Ad agencies' domination of the PR Lions this year means the PR industry need to "wake up" and "integrate with other disciplines," according to the category's jury.
DDB London is sole Lions winner in Promo & Activation category
DDB London is sole Lions winner in Promo & Activation category
by Matt Williams
20 June 2011, 08:30PM
CANNES 2011: DDB London was the only UK agency to win a Lion in the Promo & Activation category at this year's Cannes Festival of Creativity.
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Intelligence
The making of Jam: the social specialist has spread well under Engine
The making of Jam: the social specialist has spread well under Engine
by Arif Durrani
21 June 2011, 08:45AM
It's been little over a year since i-level's Jam was rescued from the administrators, and certain oblivion, by a savvy Engine Group, and the social media specialist has thrived under its new auspices to more than three-times its size.
Customer behaviour: How to navigate the customer journey
Customer behaviour: How to navigate the customer journey
by Craig Smith
17 June 2011, 01:00PM
Discovering exactly which channel delivers the sale is a tricky issue for marketers. However, some brands have found a solution, writes Craig Smith.
The effectiveness of consumer choice on pre-roll advertising
The effectiveness of consumer choice on pre-roll advertising
by YouTube
20 June 2011, 08:30AM
Users who opt-in to view YouTube's TrueView skippable ad format are over 75% more engaged than those who view standard pre-roll advertising, according to research released by Google.

Think BR

Think BR: Lose the 'gamification' label

Brands need to look further than 'gamification' if they want to harness the marketing power of gaming, writes David Rose, chief executive, We R Interactive.


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