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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Aston Martin fends off Apple to be named coolest brand of 2011 by Arif Durrani 28 September 2011, 12:01AM Apple may be about to launch its iPhone 5 while laying claim to be the biggest company in the world, with a market cap in excess of $335bn, but the tech company remains a distant second to the 98-year-old car maker, Aston Martin, in the cool stakes. Virgin Media shortlists four for £36m advertising account by Arif Durrani 28 September 2011, 08:00AM Virgin Media has whittled the number of agencies vying for its £36 million advertising business down to four, including incumbent DDB London. AOL chief Kate Burns steps down by Daniel Farey-Jones 28 September 2011, 09:32AM AOL Europe chief Kate Burns is to leave the company next month and will be replaced by Rene Rechtman, as head of Europe for Advertising.com, and Jimmy Maymann, as head of media outside North America. Tesco Finest range tops own-label preferences by Ariane Osman 28 September 2011, 08:30AM Tesco's own-label products are the most popular among consumers, ahead of those of rivals Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Asda, Marks & Spencer and Morrisons, according to a study. Carphone Warehouse rapped for false 'lowest price' claims by Matthew Chapman 28 September 2011, 09:10AM The Carphone Warehouse has been banned from running a press ad by the advertising watchdog who judged its claim to be the cheapest place to buy an iPhone 4 misleading. Google to open new office in East London by Sarah Shearman 28 September 2011, 09:50AM Google is set to open a multimillion pound 'technology community centre' in East London, helping bring the government's vision of creating a 'Tech City' in the area to fruition. Audi softens theme for £3m A6 Avant push by Alex Brownsell 28 September 2011, 08:30AM Audi has created a fantasy realm for its £3m campaign for the A6 Avant estate, to promote the car's light and agile properties. MediaCom heads list of 18 agencies shortlisted for Campaign Media Awards by Ian Darby 28 September 2011, 09:45AM MediaCom has emerged as the most shortlisted agency in the 2011 Campaign Media Awards. Lil-lets refreshes packaging and products by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith 28 September 2011, 08:30AM Lil-lets, the feminine care brand, is rolling out a £2m campaign to back its packaging overhaul and to promote the launch of three new products. Former HMV managing director sets up Groupon rival by Matthew Chapman 28 September 2011, 08:00AM Gideon Lask, HMV's former e-commerce and managing director, is launching a "co-buying" company today (28 September) that aims to be an evolution of group-buying sites such as Groupon and LivingSocial. We7 targets younger music fans with relaunch by Sarah Shearman 28 September 2011, 08:30AM We7, the digital music service, is relaunching this week, in an attempt to broaden its appeal to a younger audience and differentiate itself from other services in the highly competitive sector. Think BR Think BR: The ultimate online shopping experience? It's just a few clicks away... Retailers should combine the latest ecommerce technology with principles they already apply in-store, writes Head London's Paul-Jervis Heath. Working the new creative model Intelligence Smartphone advertising: the not very good, the very bad, and the generally quite ugly by Adele Gritten 26 September 2011, 08:30AM Smartphones have the potential to unlock real consumer engagement, but marketers have to be careful not to alienate their audience, writes Adele Gritten, head of media consulting, YouGov. Brands failed by siloed approach to marketing by Andrew McCormick 23 September 2011, 12:00PM A new ISBA report highlights structural problems in an alarming number of UK marketing departments, with 'siloed thinking' the main problem, writes Andrew McCormick. What is technology's role in out-of-home media? by Nigel Clarkson and Rebecca Bainbridge 22 September 2011, 08:00AM Technological advances are shaping the development of out-of-home media, but the traditional poster still has its value, according to two industry experts Do indies have a future? by Alasdair Reid 22 September 2011, 08:00AM What is the outlook for independent media agencies, Alasdair Reid asks. Also in the news GMG Radio to keep and rebrand Scottish rock station by Maisie McCabe, 27 September 2011, 04:25PM Miliband attacks energy companies on pricing by Gemma Charles, 27 September 2011, 04:07PM Hello! magazine bids to attract lifestyle brands by Sophie Maden, 27 September 2011, 03:54PM Aviva fills marketing gap left by Price departure by Matthew Chapman, 27 September 2011, 03:44PM All Saints boss quits due to 'untenable' situation by Matthew Chapman, 27 September 2011, 03:30PM From the blogs Labour a confused brand A Different Hat 28 September 2011, 2:46PM Google plans multimillion-pound London startup centre @gordonmacmillan 28 September 2011, 8:32AM Sony's cool Ben and Jerry's partnership makes you smile Chris J Reed 28 September 2011, 8:28AM How to soup up branded Facebook Wall pages Ashley Norris 28 September 2011, 8:00AM Is the MandS Oxfam partnership really the most admired? 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