Global Bulletin from Brand Republic - McLaren, Manchester United, BA, Groupon, Hotwire

View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news McLaren calls global ad pitch by Anne Cassidy 03 November 2011, 08:00AM McLaren Automotive is looking for an agency to handle its global advertising as it gears up its bid to take on rivals Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche in the top-end sports car market. Manchester United to unveil global social-media network by Sarah Shearman 01 November 2011, 08:30AM Manchester United is building its own branded global social network and media outlet, with the aim of targeting its international base of an estimated 350m supporters. British Airways owner in grab for BMI by Daniel Farey-Jones 04 November 2011, 09:50AM British Midland International (BMI), the 47-year-old airline brand, could be dropped in the long term by the owner of British Airways, which has agreed to buy it from Lufthansa. Groupon valued at nearly $13bn after IPO by Sarah Shearman 04 November 2011, 09:50AM Groupon has raised $700m (£438m) in its much-anticipated initial public offering, making the biggest internet company flotation since Google raised $1.7bn in 2004. Hotwire joins forces with IF Communications to expand into US market by Alec Mattinson 03 November 2011, 12:08AM Hotwire has launched a US operation after recruiting the entire team of tech and digital agency IF Communications. Publicis Groupe acquires Chinese digital agency Wangfan by Sara Kimberley 02 November 2011, 08:25AM Publicis Groupe has acquired Wangfan, the Chinese digital agency, for an undisclosed sum, as part its two-year plan to double its size in China. News Corp hit by £56.9m charge for closing NotW by John Reynolds 03 November 2011, 10:59AM News Corporation has been hit by a $91m (£56.9m) restructuring charge relating to its closure of the News of the World in July, impacting the company's quarterly net income, which fell 5% to $738m, according to its financial results. Also in the news Kraft investors to vote on Cadbury name next year by John Reynolds, 04 November 2011, 09:32AM Marketing veteran Philip Almond exits Diageo in shake-up by Gemma Charles, 01 November 2011, 08:30AM Telefónica Digital venture names David Nicholas as director of global comms by Alec Mattinson, 31 October 2011, 05:44PM Lowe SSP3 and AMV scoop top gongs at IPA Awards by John Reynolds, 01 November 2011, 11:00PM MBA nets pan-Euro Rosetta Stone task by Matt Williams, 03 November 2011, 11:15AM Ferrero ditches stuffy ambassador image by John Reynolds, 31 October 2011, 09:19AM From Singapore - Chris Reed on partnership marketing Christmas? Which festival is that one? Chris J Reed 04 November 2011, 12:51AM POSSIBLY THE WORST ADVERT EVER MADE?.. Chris J Reed 04 November 2011, 12:36AM Partnership Marketing grows the NY Marathon Chris J Reed 03 November 2011, 10:37AM Why is a product any better because it is made in your country? Chris J Reed 03 November 2011, 5:48AM Mission Impossible - Coke's positive brand association with Tom Cruise Chris J Reed 02 November 2011, 3:18AM Gordon's Republic Phone hacking: number of possible victims is almost 5,800 @gordonmacmillan 04 November 2011, 10:21AM Elisabeth Murdoch asked her father to remove brother James @gordonmacmillan 03 November 2011, 9:38AM Labour's Tribune magazine to be saved @gordonmacmillan 29 October 2011, 11:28AM The Wall blog Do you tumble? 2012 will be all about Tumblr @gordonmacmillan 04 November 2011, 11:31AM Big brands warming to Facebook but advertising spend remains skewed Dan Leahul 04 November 2011, 10:06AM The week in search? keeping things fresh Stefan Hull 04 November 2011, 10:04AM Has Business to Business social media finally been given a home that works? Peter Wood 04 November 2011, 9:51AM AP advises staff not to retweet in social media guidelines @gordonmacmillan 04 November 2011, 9:39AM Is social media access a right? Generation Y thinks so Richard Hamilton 04 November 2011, 8:56AM Latest jobs PPC Executive Recruiter The Little Black Book Agency Salary £18000 - £23000 per annum Location Manchester Business Development / Account Manager Recruiter The Little Black Book Agency Salary £25000 - £35000 per annum Location Manchester Account Manager Recruiter Source Salary £26000 - £32000 per annum Location London Recruitment Consultant Recruiter become Salary Excellent Location Central London Associate Director - Media Agency Recruiter round8 Salary Up to £55k Location London PR Account Manager - Consumer Recruiter Soap Recruitment Salary £25000 - £30000 per annum Location West Midlands 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