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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Branson puts ethics at core of Virgin bank plan by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith 18 October 2011, 08:30AM Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson has promised to place ethics at the heart of his new banking proposition, as Virgin Money bids to take over branches from nationalised bank Northern Rock. Sony shifts Christmas adspend to radio and online by Matthew Chapman 18 October 2011, 08:30AM Sony is moving investment from TV advertising into radio and online media in an overhaul of its UK Christmas marketing plans. Home Office resumes Frank drug campaign by Sara Kimberley 18 October 2011, 09:20AM The Home Office has launched the next stage of its Talk to Frank activity, the first work for the drug awareness campaign since the spending freeze was introduced by the coalition Government last summer. Microsoft unveils first cross-brand 'umbrella' campaign by Sarah Shearman 18 October 2011, 08:30AM Microsoft is launching its debut umbrella marketing campaign, featuring a range of consumer brands from across its portfolio. Tesco lettuce ad challenged by Sainsbury's by Matthew Chapman 18 October 2011, 08:30AM Sainsbury's has picked a fight with rival Tesco over the alleged freshness of the latter's produce, disputing that it delivers all its Iceberg lettuce from farm to store within 24 hours. Absolute Radio to launch 60s and 70s stations by Maisie McCabe 18 October 2011, 12:01AM Absolute Radio is to launch two new radio stations, Absolute Radio 60s and Absolute Radio 70s, to add to its existing decade stations Absolute 80s, Absolute Radio 90s and Absolute Radio 00s. Vodafone supports Freebee Rewardz with £3m campaign by Sarah Shearman 18 October 2011, 08:30AM Vodafone is supporting the launch of its new rewards scheme with a £3m campaign, as it looks to take on O2 and Orange in the loyalty area. EDF Energy looks to London 2012 for brand boost by Matthew Chapman 18 October 2011, 09:45AM EDF Energy hopes to deflect the public's growing disenchantment with the energy sector by opening up a monthly prize draw offering prizes including VIP tickets to the London 2012 Olympics. ITV agrees deal to buy Channel Television by Maisie McCabe 18 October 2011, 09:30AM ITV has agreed a deal to buy the channel three licensee in the Channel Islands, Channel Television, from Iliffe News & Media-parent group Yattendon. Think BR Think BR: Advertisers are staying strong The uncertain global economy might be causing a few nerves, but it is having little negative effect on ad budgets, writes Christian Schmalzl, global investment director at MediaCom. Working the new creative model Intelligence Travel into the future: BA's Willie Walsh, plus Google and TUI, tell Marketing what lies ahead in the turbulent market by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith at ABTA Conference 14 October 2011, 12:00AM Global and local crises on varying scales have plagued the sector, but a new optimism is emerging among its major players. Are kick-backs a problem? by Alasdair Reid 13 October 2011, 07:00AM The issue of sur-commission has raised its ugly head, Alasdair Reid says. Hurman hits the road to raise OMD's standards by Alasdair Reid 13 October 2011, 08:00AM Neil Hurman takes the reins as the chief planning officer of OMD EMEA at a critical time in its evolution. What's behind the current schmaltz factor? by 13 October 2011, 12:00AM Rachel Barnes and Gemma Charles take a look at what has sparked the trend for sentimental advertising Also in the news Subscribers to The Times website up by 10% by John Reynolds, 17 October 2011, 04:18PM Livemusic appoints Deliberate PR to launch Live&Loud social media site by Matt Cartmell, 17 October 2011, 05:06PM Rolex, J Crew and Krug back Monocle's expansion in radio by Maisie McCabe, 17 October 2011, 03:50PM Premium travel operator Western & Oriental in brand refresh by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 17 October 2011, 02:30PM Channel 5 knocked out of UEFA Europa League by ITV by Maisie McCabe, 17 October 2011, 12:58PM From the blogs GQ and Sony get Friends with no Benefits Chris J Reed 18 October 2011, 11:39AM Tracing the roots of #OccupyWallStreet from a single tweet @gordonmacmillan 18 October 2011, 8:31AM Twitter has 100 million active users says CEO, as value confirmed at $8bn @gordonmacmillan 18 October 2011, 7:30AM BBC staff must remember to take ironing boards to Media City john.reynolds@haymarket.com 18 October 2011, 12:11AM A stock market debut that fails to deliver does nobody any good Bob Willott 17 October 2011, 10:28PM Latest jobs Freelance contract / PERM - Marketing Manager for leading clientside leisure brand; West London Recruiter Firehorse Salary up to £180 per day dep on exp Location West London / Middlesex Marketing Manager - Film Recruiter eOne Entertainment Salary £30,000 - £40,000pa plus benefits Location Central London Group Account Director Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary Up to £75K Location Central London Marketing Lead (South) Recruiter Block Solutions Ltd Salary Negotiable up to £40,000,Plus 10% bonus scheme, 5% matched pension, life assurance, 25 days vacation Location Currently Surrey Quays, likely second office in Old Street in early 2012 Display Account Manager Brand/DR Recruiter Propel Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum + 35k Location London Marketing Communications Manager - Technology Distributor Recruiter Adam Recruitment Salary £40000 - £50000 per annum + benefits Location Surrey Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders