Global Bulletin from Brand Republic - GM, Apple, BlackBerry, WPP, Kellogg, US tourism

View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news General Motors launches $3bn global media review by Katherine Levy 24 August 2011, 08:45AM General Motors, the manufacturer of Vauxhall and Opel cars in Europe, is reviewing its estimated $3 billion global media planning and buying arrangements. Industry analysis: will Apple survive without Steve Jobs? by Sarah Shearman 25 August 2011, 03:39PM Days after Apple overtook Exxon for the first time to become the most valuable company in the world Steve Jobs, co-founder and man behind the brand, has stepped down as chief executive of the company he helped launch 35 years ago. Rim launches BlackBerry 'social' music service by Sarah Shearman 25 August 2011, 12:12PM Research in Motion (Rim), the BlackBerry maker, is moving into digital music with the launch of BBM Music, a cloud-based monthly subscription service. 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. Tilda rice experiments with product placement around Zee by Maisie McCabe 26 August 2011, 01:00PM Tilda, the basmati rice brand, is to be the first advertiser to use digital product placement on south Asian TV network Zee, after the network formed an ongoing global relationship with digital product placement specialist MirriAd. JWT and MediaCom land $200m global US tourism account by Daniel Farey-Jones 23 August 2011, 11:25AM JWT New York is to lead a global marketing campaign for the US after winning a pitch against two undisclosed agencies. WPP first-half profits jump to £334m by Daniel Farey-Jones 24 August 2011, 08:46AM WPP has unveiled a 37% year-on-year increase in first-half pre-tax profits to £334.3m, after a strong performance including "surprisingly" high growth in the UK. Kellogg turns to Epsilon for global CRM by Daniel Farey-Jones and Rich Sutcliffe 25 August 2011, 11:26AM Kellogg has appointed data specialist Epsilon to build a global consumer website and customer relationship management and analytics platform. Miller calls pitch for Nastro Azzurro by Anne Cassidy 25 August 2011, 11:00AM SABMiller has called a pitch for the below-the-line account for Peroni Nastro Azzurro, its Italian beer brand. Aegis Group's pre-tax profits rise 41% in H1 by Maisie McCabe 25 August 2011, 09:36AM Aegis Group, the owner of the Carat and Isobar networks, has posted a 41% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profits in the first six months of 2011 and reported a "good performance" across the UK brands. WPP acquires US digital agency Rockfish by Daniel Farey-Jones 22 August 2011, 12:29PM WPP Digital, the digital arm of WPP, has agreed to acquire the assets of US digital agency Rockfish Interactive for an undisclosed sum. Also in the news Luxury BRIC by BRIC: the most unstoppable market in the world? by James Murphy, 22 August 2011, 10:47AM Tim Cook takes control of Apple as Steve Jobs steps down by Sarah Shearman, 25 August 2011, 09:01AM Microsoft parts with two senior marketers by Sarah Shearman, 23 August 2011, 10:50AM British Airways aims to boost 'pride' with relaunch campaign by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 23 August 2011, 08:30AM ESPN 'decent proposal' by Wieden & Kennedy New York by , 22 August 2011, 12:09PM Maxus wins pitch for Kärcher media by Sophie Maden, 25 August 2011, 11:50AM European Commission invites agencies to pitch for £80m account by Anne Cassidy, 25 August 2011, 08:00AM Duffy's flight plan is to be Europe's number one by John Tylee, 25 August 2011, 08:00AM Activision 'zombie authority' by TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles by , 22 August 2011, 04:13PM Wieden & Kennedy Amsterdam appoints Richard Oldfield by Matt Williams, 25 August 2011, 11:20AM From Singapore - Chris Reed on partnership marketing TURKISH DISMAY! Chris J Reed 26 August 2011, 12:08AM Bovril and National Trust, next step death! Chris J Reed 25 August 2011, 12:08AM Adidas are still getting crosses rather than ticks Chris J Reed 24 August 2011, 12:08AM The battle of the surfing brands in Bali Chris J Reed 17 August 2011, 12:08AM Smurfing hell, the Smurfs are back! Chris J Reed 16 August 2011, 12:08AM The Wall blog Mistrust of social media persuades half of UK to back shutting down social networks during riots @gordonmacmillan 26 August 2011, 12:08AM Slate cuts staff - another nail in the coffin of free content? @gordonmacmillan 26 August 2011, 12:08AM It's not me, it's you: The social break-up Jeff Rohrs 26 August 2011, 12:08AM Digital healthcare: A listening exercise Sarah Shearman 25 August 2011, 12:08AM Ashton's mate: The best room mate marketing campaign ever goes viral @gordonmacmillan 25 August 2011, 12:08AM The Lost 1984 Video: Steve Jobs introduces the Mac Polly Becker 25 August 2011, 12:08AM Gordon's Republic Great Scott! Doc Brown is back…advertising DeLoreans? @gordonmacmillan 26 August 2011, 12:08AM News Corp downgraded on threat from 'Powerful Enemies' @gordonmacmillan 24 August 2011, 12:08AM News of the World star showbiz reporter is arrested @gordonmacmillan 18 August 2011, 12:08AM Latest jobs Senior Graphic Designer - Freelance Recruiter Hudson Salary £12 - £20 per hour Location West Midlands Creative Director Recruiter Michael Page Marketing Salary £50000 to £65000 per annum Location Reading Search Account Manager Recruiter Michael Page Marketing Salary £28000 to £35000 per annum Location London Project Manager:: Events & In-store recruitment Recruiter Dylan Salary £24000.00 - £28000.00 per annum Location London Account Director - Media Team Recruiter Michael Page Marketing Salary £45000 to £55000 per annum Location London Proofreader / Copy editor Recruiter Blue Skies Marketing Recruitment Salary £20000 - £25000 per annum Location Oxfordshire Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders