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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news L'Oréal cosmetics ads banned after MP complains by Oliver Luft 27 July 2011, 12:01AM The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two L'Oréal cosmetics ads featuring Christy Turlington and Julia Roberts, following complaints by Liberal Democrat MP Jo Swinson that they had been digitally manipulated. Aegis reaches deal on £525m Synovate sale by Daniel Farey-Jones 27 July 2011, 08:10AM Aegis has agreed to sell its market research business Synovate to Ipsos for an 'enterprise value' of £525m, of which Aegis will give £200m to its own shareholders. ITV revenues up 4% and pre-tax profits climb 73% in H1 by Maisie McCabe 27 July 2011, 09:23AM ITV has posted a 4% lift in revenues to £1,027m for the six months to the end of June, while controlled costs and the absence of World Cup overheads helped pre-tax profits grow 73% year on year to £204m. Confused.com '18 million strong' claim banned by Daniel Farey-Jones 27 July 2011, 09:10AM The advertising watchdog has skittled Confused.com's somewhat vague claim to be "18 million strong", telling the price comparison site to amend its ads after discovering the numbers did not stack up. Gap between advertised and actual broadband speeds widens by Maisie McCabe 27 July 2011, 09:07AM The gap between advertised broadband speeds and actual broadband speeds has grown by 8% to 8.2 megabits per second in the past six months, while the investigation into the use of the phrases "up to" and "unlimited" rolls on. Toyota named greenest brand in the world by Gemma Charles 27 July 2011, 10:01AM Toyota has been named the greenest global brand in a major study by Interbrand spanning the 10 biggest consumer markets. Subway to create 3,000 jobs by moving beyond core fast-food outlets by John Reynolds 27 July 2011, 09:38AM Subway is undertaking a concerted push beyond its core fast-food outlets and is to begin selling its sandwiches in sports stadiums and army barracks, creating 3,000 jobs. Appointment to view: BA marks one year until Olympic Games by Sarah Johnson 27 July 2011, 09:15AM British Airways is just one of the sponsors marking "one year to go" until London 2012 and gold medallist Denise Lewis discusses the airline's activity and her excitement in the build-up to the event. The Olympic countdown One year to go: 365 days until the biggest spectacle in the world kicks off in London. Stay up to date with the latest London 2012 news. Adland Now open for submissions: The UK's biggest advertising, media and digital agencies, mapped. View the map and submit your agency Intelligence The power brokers: David Jones by Danny Rogers 27 July 2011, 08:30AM What keeps David Jones awake at night? Danny Rogers questions the chief executive of Havas on the key trends in five big areas. The power brokers: Michael Roth by Jeremy King 26 July 2011, 08:30AM What keeps Michael Roth, the chief executive and president of IPG, awake at night? Jeremy King quizzes the IPG boss on the key trends in five big areas. The power brokers: Maurice Lévy by Noelle McElhatton 25 July 2011, 08:30AM What keeps Maurice Lévy, the chairman and chief executive of Publicis Groupe, awake at night? Noelle McElhatton speaks to Lévy about the key trends in five big areas. Engagement with social network advertising by Mintel 26 July 2011, 08:30AM Social networking is no longer confined to keeping in touch with old friends and meeting new people while sat behind a computer at home. Think BR Helen Edwards on Branding: Global theory, local practice Developing an international brand strategy can bring out the worst, and best, of all those involved. 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Magazine publish Winehouse editions by John Reynolds, 26 July 2011, 03:59PM Twitter turns attention to consumer marketing by Sarah Shearman, 26 July 2011, 11:10AM Red-top and mid-market rivals lock in NotW readers by John Reynolds, 26 July 2011, 11:02AM Kraft Foods reviews Trident global account by Sara Kimberley, 26 July 2011, 10:05AM From the blogs George Osborne met Murdoch executives 16 times since coming to office @gordonmacmillan 26 June 2011, 12:06AM George Osborne met Murdoch executives 16 times since coming to office @gordonmacmillan 26 June 2011, 12:06AM Permission to pull ianbluechipmarketing 26 June 2011, 12:06AM Perception vs. reality in MediaGuardian 100 TESS ALPS 26 June 2011, 12:06AM Tom Watson to publish hackgate book as will Guardian's Nick Davies @gordonmacmillan 26 June 2011, 12:06AM Latest jobs Account Director Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £50k + bens Location London Digital Marketing Exec Recruiter Propel Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Location City of London Client Services Director Recruiter Major Players Salary £60000 - £90000 per annum Location London Social Media Executive Recruiter Adam Recruitment Salary £18000 - £25000 per annum Location Manchester Junior Account Manager - fully integrated TV & Outdoor to Digital and Direct Marketing Recruiter Firehorse Salary up to £27k dep on exp Location Account Director, London Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary £40K - £55K Location Central London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders