Global Bulletin from Brand Republic - Bates, Ipsos, BlackBerry, HTC, Turner Media Innovations

View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news WPP agency bates drops '141' as part of latest rebranding by Staff 13 October 2011, 10:52AM HONG KONG - Bates is undergoing a number of changes in an effort to rebuild its brand and strengthen its offering, both internally and to clients. Ipsos completes acquisition of Synovate by Emily Tan 13 October 2011, 10:45AM PARIS - Ipsos has successfully completed the acquisition of Synovate for an enterprise value of US$723m. This transaction makes Ipsos the third largest global market research company. RIM admits to failing customers with three-day BlackBerry outage by Matthew Chapman 13 October 2011, 09:47AM BlackBerry manufacturer Research in Motion (RIM) has admitted it has let down its customers following three days of limited services affecting half of all global subscribers. HTC kicks off £100m hunt for lead global agency by Anne Cassidy 13 October 2011, 08:00AM HTC, the handset manufacturer, is holding a review of its estimated £100 million global advertising business as it looks to increase marketing support for its products. Turner Media Innovations promotes Rachel Lewis by Maisie McCabe 14 October 2011, 08:00AM Turner Media Innovations, Turner Broadcasting's ad sales arm, has promoted online sales manager Rachel Lewis to digital commercial director, EMEA, following the departure of Colleen Kearney. Microsoft's $7.8bn Skype deal cleared by EC by Daniel Farey-Jones 10 October 2011, 09:30AM The European Commission has given clearance to Microsoft's $8.5bn (£5.2bn) acquisition of internet video-calling service Skype. Dulux-owner to roll out global paint positioning by Alex Brownsell 11 October 2011, 03:30PM AkzoNobel, the owner of Dulux, is to align its portfolio of paint brands under a single "premium" global positioning, to inspire consumers to decorate their homes. Also in the news Lean Mean Fighting Machine wins Domestos global digital account by Sarah Shearman, 12 October 2011, 11:55AM Google powers ahead as UK revenues hit $1bn milestone by Daniel Farey-Jones, 14 October 2011, 09:30AM Apple hit by update glitch by Matthew Chapman, 14 October 2011, 09:20AM Sony locks 93,000 user accounts following hacking attempt by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 13 October 2011, 10:35AM P&G on track for sustainability goals by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 12 October 2011, 08:40AM Virgin Atlantic and LanzaTech team up for low-carbon fuel initiative by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 11 October 2011, 01:20PM Microsoft hands Snare CMO job to steady ship by Sarah Shearman, 11 October 2011, 08:00AM From Singapore - Chris Reed on partnership marketing Australia's mixed brand reputation shows room for improvement Chris J Reed 14 October 2011, 2:17AM Liverpool v Manchester United battle Asia commercially Chris J Reed 13 October 2011, 11:46AM Watch out France, China is going to be No.1 Chris J Reed 13 October 2011, 3:38AM Subway's active partnership marketing energises consumers Chris J Reed 12 October 2011, 4:34AM England's sporting brand takes a kicking Chris J Reed 11 October 2011, 2:55AM The Wall blog David Cameron is undermining his Silicon Roundabout strategy by choosing US start-ups over UK Andrew Mccormick 14 October 2011, 11:16AM The X Factor: social media and the live shows [infographic] Rachel Hawkes 14 October 2011, 9:00AM NY Times rebalances "business for the digital" with more job cuts @gordonmacmillan 14 October 2011, 8:03AM Found in translation - Google expands Translate for Android to 14 languages @gordonmacmillan 14 October 2011, 7:30AM Down but not out: AOL finds its legs as talk of Yahoo! merger resurfaces Dan Leahul 13 October 2011, 2:53PM CMOs unprepared to handle digital data explosion Emily Tan 13 October 2011, 10:45AM Gordon's Republic Get your Liam Fox consultant card here @gordonmacmillan 12 October 2011, 3:34PM The Independent unveils new look, what do you think? @gordonmacmillan 11 October 2011, 10:18AM New Statesman parts company with columnist and Miliband critic @gordonmacmillan 10 October 2011, 2:25PM Latest jobs Media Planner / Buyer (DRTV and Brand Response) Recruiter Ad Lib Salary c.£25k Location Bath New Business Development Director Recruiter Stonor Salary £60k plus Commission Location Surrey or London Marketing Manager - Film Recruiter eOne Entertainment Salary £30,000 - £40,000pa plus benefits Location Central London Project Manager Recruiter Pitch Consultants Salary £24000 - £26000 per annum Location West Midlands Digital Marketing Manager Recruiter eOne Entertainment Salary £30,000 - £40,000 Location Central London Account Manager / Developer - Integrated Design and Digital Led agency. Recruiter Spectrum Salary £30,000 - £35,000 Location London Research from our partner: Future Foundation Luxury BRIC by BRIC: the most unstoppable market in the world? by James Murphy 22 August 2011, 10:47AM Some worry that the success of luxury brands in emerging markets is unsustainable. Talking to local consumers suggests that the good times still have a long way to roll. Platinum Foxes - the irresistible rise of global agelessness by Dominic Harrison, Head of Global Trends 22 August 2011, 11:05AM With every year that passes, old age becomes less of a victimhood and more of an opportunity. This has the potential to radicalise brand-consumer relations in the most aged consumer societies and invites us to seriously review traditional conceptions... Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders