Tuesday, 23 August 2011

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British Airways aims to boost 'pride' with relaunch campaign
British Airways aims to boost 'pride' with relaunch campaign
by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith
23 August 2011, 08:30AM
British Airways is gearing up for a relaunch marketing campaign that will aim to use the heritage of the brand to rekindle pride among staff and consumers.
Primark to unveil first transactional website
Primark to unveil first transactional website
by Andrew McCormick
23 August 2011, 08:30AM
Primark, the budget fashion retailer, is to sell goods online for the first time.
Brand Republic launches Hall of Fame
Brand Republic launches Hall of Fame
by Staff
23 August 2011, 09:30AM
To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Brand Republic has created a Hall of Fame to recognise innovation and achievement in the advertising, media, marketing and communications industries.
Barclaycard hires Ben Padley as first digital chief
Barclaycard hires Ben Padley as first digital chief
by Sarah Shearman
23 August 2011, 08:30AM
Barclaycard has recruited a digital director as it aims to bolster its mobile services and build on the recent launch of its contactless mobile-payment service.
RBS seeks lead marketer following latest senior exit
RBS seeks lead marketer following latest senior exit
by Alex Brownsell
23 August 2011, 08:30AM
RBS is seeking a lead marketer for its retail banking operation, including the RBS and NatWest high-street chains, following the latest senior departure from the company.
Tom Morton to join Euro RSCG New York
Tom Morton to join Euro RSCG New York
by Maisie McCabe
23 August 2011, 09:15AM
Tom Morton, the former chief strategy officer of Publicis Group UK, is to join Euro RSCG New York in the same role, replacing Michael Fanuele who left in January.
PepsiCo targets lunch market with 7Up promotion
PepsiCo targets lunch market with 7Up promotion
by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith
23 August 2011, 08:30AM
PepsiCo is to follow rival Coca-Cola by pitching 7Up as an accompaniment to food, ahead of an expected major brand campaign next year.
Peugeot trials mobile affiliate ad tech
Peugeot trials mobile affiliate ad tech
by Staff
23 August 2011, 09:14AM
Peugeot is the first brand to trial ad technology that allows the use of QR codes and SMS to deliver leads via a new mobile affiliate network.
BBC Worldwide rents Top Gear specials via Facebook
BBC Worldwide rents Top Gear specials via Facebook
by Sarah Shearman
23 August 2011, 08:57AM
BBC Worldwide is allowing consumers to rent special 'Top Gear' episodes for the first time on Facebook and pay for them using Facebook Credits.
West Ham cleared of wrongdoing
West Ham cleared of wrongdoing
by John Reynolds
23 August 2011, 09:27AM
The Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) has ruled against re-opening the bidding process, after an internal investigation found no wrongdoing with its controversial decision to award West Ham United the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games.
Appointment to view: Virgin Media braves the live TV ad challenge
Appointment to view: Virgin Media braves the live TV ad challenge
by Sarah Johnson
23 August 2011, 09:23AM
Virgin Media broadcasted its live ads without a hitch on Friday, giving away last minute tickets for its V Festival. Several brands have experimented with the live ad format over the years, here's a look back at some of the most memorable.
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iPhone apps vs HTML5: what's best for your brand?
iPhone apps vs HTML5: what's best for your brand?
by Sarah Shearman
18 August 2011, 12:00AM
Amazon's decision to create a mobile website with HTML5 to bypass Apple's controversial 'app tax' raises the question of whether brands should choose iPhone apps or browsers, writes Sarah Shearman.
Adwatch (Aug 17) - Top 20 recall: Weetabix stays family friendly
Adwatch (Aug 17) - Top 20 recall: Weetabix stays family friendly
by Rob Fletcher, Creative partner, Isobel
18 August 2011, 10:00AM
Latest ad maintains family-friendly cereal brand's track record for appealing to all ages.
Media: All About ... Local TV
Media: All About ... Local TV
by Alasdair Reid
18 August 2011, 08:00AM
Is Jeremy Hunt's proposition a step closer to reality?
Media: Double Standards - How are newspapers preparing for London 2012?
Media: Double Standards - How are newspapers preparing for London 2012?
by Jacquelin Magnay and Sarah Sands
18 August 2011, 08:00AM
Newspaper groups have their plans well in hand to deliver the Olympics for both advertisers and readers in London next year.

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