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Santander marketing overhaul aims to tackle image problems
Santander marketing overhaul aims to tackle image problems
by Alex Brownsell
14 June 2011, 08:30AM
Santander UK is rethinking its marketing strategy to combat poor perceptions of its customer service record and the public's wider distrust of the British banking industry.
Desmond is 'categorically not looking to sell' Daily Express
Desmond is 'categorically not looking to sell' Daily Express
by Arif Durrani
14 June 2011, 09:23AM
Richard Desmond, owner of the Express Newspapers and Daily Star, has moved to put an end to speculation that he is looking to sell his mid-market titles, although the future of OK! Magazine is less secure.
TfL cable car naming rights 'could fetch £50m'
TfL cable car naming rights 'could fetch £50m'
by Gemma Charles
14 June 2011, 08:30AM
Transport for London (TfL) is attempting to replicate the success of its Barclays Cycle Hire scheme by throwing open the bidding for naming rights to the cable car that will run across the Thames in East London.
FA looks to Budweiser for global FA Cup drive
FA looks to Budweiser for global FA Cup drive
by John Reynolds
14 June 2011, 08:30AM
The Football Association (FA) is looking to use a new sponsorship deal with Budweiser to promote the FA Cup globally, taking on internationally popular competitions such as the Premier League and the Champions League.
McDonald's activity to promote 'ethical' focus
McDonald's activity to promote 'ethical' focus
by John Reynolds
14 June 2011, 08:30AM
McDonald's is launching a CSR-focused marketing strategy with an "A-Z of the company" featuring a series of McDonald's-related ethical initiatives.
Google to acquire Admeld for $400m
Google to acquire Admeld for $400m
by Daniel Farey-Jones
14 June 2011, 09:34AM
Google has agreed to acquire Admeld, the online advertising yield optimisation platform, for a reported $400m (£244m).
Europcar combines Twitter and digital outdoor
Europcar combines Twitter and digital outdoor
by Maisie McCabe
14 June 2011, 08:40AM
Europcar, the car hire company, has kicked off outdoor activity to promote freeDeliver, its new hire car delivery and collection service, which it claims will "save an hour in your day".
Tesco invests in Clubcard programme with new appointments
Tesco invests in Clubcard programme with new appointments
by Sarah Shearman
14 June 2011, 08:30AM
Tesco has restructured its Clubcard management team, promoting Janet Smith and creating three new director roles, as it looks to expand the scheme abroad.
Wrangler owner to buy Timberland for £1.22bn
Wrangler owner to buy Timberland for £1.22bn
by Maisie McCabe
14 June 2011, 09:15AM
The Timberland Company, manufacturer of rugged boots for walkers and hip hop stars, has agreed to sell to VF Corporation, the owner of The North Face and Wrangler, for $2bn (£1.22bn).
Digital to drive media growth in 'golden age for the empowered consumer'
Digital to drive media growth in 'golden age for the empowered consumer'
by Oliver Luft
14 June 2011, 08:00AM
Digital innovation is expected to boost the value of the UK's media industry by an average of 3.7% a year over the next four years, to total £59.6bn ($92bn) by 2015, according to PWC.
Arena Media wins £4m Eurostar business
Arena Media wins £4m Eurostar business
by Katherine Levy
14 June 2011, 08:00AM
Havas-owned Arena Media has picked up the £4m media account for Eurostar, previously held by Aegis-owned Vizeum.
Heineken UK marketing director Sarah Warby leaves for 'new challenge'
Heineken UK marketing director Sarah Warby leaves for 'new challenge'
by Gemma Charles
14 June 2011, 09:25AM
Sarah Warby, the marketing director of Heineken UK, has left the brewer to 'pursue a new challenge'.
Paper Round (14 Jun) - Which clients are advertising in the national press?
Paper Round (14 Jun) - Which clients are advertising in the national press?
by Sarah Johnson
14 June 2011, 09:30AM
The tabloids offer free Ascot bets while travel companies compete to attract late holiday bookers.
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Intelligence
Going live: What brands must consider when creating live content
Going live: What brands must consider when creating live content
by Nicola Clark
09 June 2011, 12:00AM
In the age of instant gratification and social media, creating live content is a vital, but complex, emerging channel for brands, writes Nicola Clark.
We know where you live: local retailing
We know where you live: local retailing
by Ben Bold
08 June 2011, 12:00AM
Retailers are waking up to the value of tailoring stores to their customers' locality, writes Ben Bold.
Profile: Anna Crona, marketing director for IKEA UK and Ireland
Profile: Anna Crona, marketing director for IKEA UK and Ireland
by Andrew McCormick
08 June 2011, 09:00AM
Anna Crona, marketing director for IKEA UK and Ireland, is working to inspire shoppers to spend more on their homes.

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Think BR

Think BR: What could Aegis do with Synovate cash?

It may be some time before the future of Aegis - sans Synovate - becomes clear, writes Bob Willott.

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