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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news GLA calls Olympics ad pitch by Anne Cassidy 10 November 2011, 08:00AM The Greater London Authority is holding a pitch ahead of appointing an agency to raise awareness and engage the population in events that are planned to coincide with the London 2012 Olympic Games. HSBC develops secret plan for 'own version of Facebook' by David Singleton 10 November 2011, 08:00AM HSBC is putting social media at the heart of its UK business growth strategy, with an ambitious blueprint to create a 'dedicated digital offering'. Kenwood kicks off global advertising review by Sara Kimberley 10 November 2011, 08:00AM Kenwood International, the electrical appliances manufacturer, is reviewing its es­timated £20 million global advertising arrangements. John Lewis to launch 'giving' Christmas ad on Facebook by Matthew Chapman 09 November 2011, 11:07AM John Lewis will debut its TV Christmas ad by Adam & Eve on Facebook and YouTube before it airs in the ad break during Saturday's 'X Factor' live show. William Hill reviews £13m media account by Sophie Maden 10 November 2011, 08:00AM William Hill, the bookmaker, is reviewing its £13 million media planning and buying account, currently held by the7stars. Newcastle FC renames stadium by John Reynolds 10 November 2011, 08:43AM Newcastle FC is changing the name of St James' Park stadium to the SportsDirect Arena, the first name change in the club's 119-year history, as it continues its search for a global brand sponsor. Virgin Media appoints 18 Feet & Rising to roster by Anne Cassidy 10 November 2011, 08:00AM Virgin Media, which is currently in the final stages of the pitch for its £36 million advertising account, has appointed 18 Feet & Rising to work on additional advertising projects. Northcliffe to part company with commercial director by John Reynolds 10 November 2011, 09:11AM Northcliffe Media, the regional newspaper group owned by the Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT), is parting company with David Roddick, its group commercial director. Agencies line up for £4m Mattessons business by Matt Williams 10 November 2011, 08:00AM Kerry Foods is talking to agencies about the £4 million advertising arrangements for its Mattessons brand. Opinion Jeremy Lee: Starcom could yet have the last laugh over TV sales chiefs by Jeremy Lee 10 November 2011, 08:00AM There are few things that tug on the heartstrings of television executives more than a "journey" or an "emotional rollercoaster". Russell Davies: Web users deserve to be given a dose of aural pleasure by Russell Davies 10 November 2011, 08:00AM I'm typing this listening to the radio. Intelligence Is YouTube 'mainstream'? by Alasdair Reid 10 November 2011, 08:00AM Alasdair Reid asks if it is evolving into a more conventional media brand. Many of us preach comms planning but few practise it by 10 November 2011, 08:00AM The term communications planning has been used and abused by many agencies to the point of devaluing the discipline, Jonathan Fowles writes. Also in the news Attic Brand Media falls into administration after 22 years by Sophie Maden, 09 November 2011, 05:38PM Brands are failing to improve quality of life, claims Havas study by Sophie Maden, 09 November 2011, 12:40PM Coca-Cola makes Olympics recycling pledge by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 09 November 2011, 12:58PM Boxfresh renews sponsorship of NME Best New Band by Sophie Maden, 09 November 2011, 12:32PM Northern & Shell lands group deal with Shop Direct by Maisie McCabe, 09 November 2011, 10:40AM From the blogs Australian tourism down, Singapore tourism up - is this related? Chris J Reed 10 November 2011, 5:23PM Google+ : brands should be on, people should not be lazy. Paul Armstrong 10 November 2011, 4:51PM Powerful 11/11/11 remembrance day ad from Canada @gordonmacmillan 10 November 2011, 4:41PM Newcastle United go too far this time Chris J Reed 10 November 2011, 4:39PM Steve Jobs fact #65 Louise Brice 10 November 2011, 6:46AM Latest jobs Video Search Marketing Manager Recruiter Propel Salary £28000 - £32000 per annum Location West End Account Manager - top London Advertising agency - TV, Radio & Print Recruiter Firehorse Salary £26k - £32k dep on experience Location London Category Manager - £45 - £50k - Warwickshire Recruiter Blue Skies Marketing Recruitment Salary £45000 to £50000 per annum Location Warwickshire Marketing Manager Recruiter Adam Recruitment Salary £30000 - £40000 per annum Location North West England Social Media Community Manager Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary Up to £50K Location Greater London Community Manager Recruiter October Salary Up to £30k Location London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders