Tuesday 28 February 2012

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Mobile World Congress 2012: Rivals target absent Apple as mobile battle heightens
Mobile World Congress 2012: Rivals target absent Apple as mobile battle heightens
by Matthew Chapman
28 February 2012, 08:00AM
Apple's central role in mobile has been challenged this week, with Facebook, HTC, Sony, Samsung and Nokia among the brands taking aim at the company at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Angry Birds to open official theme park
Angry Birds to open official theme park
by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith
28 February 2012, 09:15AM
Angry Birds, the digital game, is set to become a physical attraction as the game's owner, Rovio, prepares to launch a branded theme park in Finland.
Homebase targets women with 'stylish' new brand identity
Homebase targets women with 'stylish' new brand identity
by Nicola Clark
28 February 2012, 08:00AM
Homebase will roll out a fresh identity this March as part of a broader drive to promote the depth and style of its products.
Government seeks brand 'friends' for youth marketing plans
Government seeks brand 'friends' for youth marketing plans
by Gemma Charles
28 February 2012, 08:00AM
The government is calling on brands to help shape its youth marketing strategy, aimed at preventing young people adopting 'risky behaviours'.
Reckitt Benckiser ramps up Durex global digital plans
Reckitt Benckiser ramps up Durex global digital plans
by Sarah Shearman
28 February 2012, 08:00AM
Reckitt Benckiser (RB) is looking to enhance the global digital presence of its Durex brand.
Unilever launches 'Breaking News' campaign for Lynx Attract
Unilever launches 'Breaking News' campaign for Lynx Attract
by Arif Durrani
28 February 2012, 09:47AM
Unilever launched its latest TV campaign for Lynx Attract in the UK last night, based on "breaking news" of a worldwide epidemic of men and women being uncontrollably, sexually attracted to one another.
IPC unveils redesign for music mag Uncut
IPC unveils redesign for music mag Uncut
by Nick Batten
28 February 2012, 09:21AM
IPC Inspire's music magazine Uncut is rolling out its new look this week, after a year-long research process.
Industry bodies unite for experiential marketing code
Industry bodies unite for experiential marketing code
by Gemma Charles
28 February 2012, 08:00AM
Experiential campaigns will be governed by a new code, as part of a plan to strengthen self-regulation of UK marketing.
American Express backs C4 'Hidden Talent' documentary series
American Express backs C4 'Hidden Talent' documentary series
by Alex Brownsell
28 February 2012, 08:00AM
American Express is using a six-part, branded-content series on Channel 4 to boost awareness of its 'Realise the potential' positioning.
US sportswear brand Under Armour targets Europe with MTV show
US sportswear brand Under Armour targets Europe with MTV show
by Gemma Charles
28 February 2012, 08:00AM
Under Armour, the sports apparel brand, is preparing to launch its first major European marketing push as it attempts to grow brand awareness outside the US.
Glamour teams up with my-wardrobe.com to launch £20k competition
Glamour teams up with my-wardrobe.com to launch £20k competition
by Nick Batten
28 February 2012, 09:21AM
Glamour, the women's lifestyle magazine, has partnered with my-wardrobe.com to launch a competition to find Britain's best dressed couple, who will win £20,000.
Murdoch offers
Murdoch offers "unofficial estimate" of 3.26m sales for Sunday Sun
by Mark Banham
27 February 2012, 04:41PM
News Corporation chairman and chief executive Rupert Murdoch has announced the debut Sunday edition of The Sun sold more than three million copies, tweeting an increased sales figure 3.26 million copies.
Opinion
Think BR: What next for the mobile ad market?
Think BR: What next for the mobile ad market?
by Andrew French
28 February 2012, 08:00AM
How will the market react to Google's recent changes to its AdMob platform, asks Andrew French, trading director, Somo.
Think BR: The new era of emotive advertising
Think BR: The new era of emotive advertising
by Danny Turnbull
28 February 2012, 08:00AM
Does the rise of emotive advertising reflect a more general cultural shift, asks Danny Turnbull, managing director, Gyro.
Intelligence
Planning for synergy: Harnessing the power of multi-platform media
Planning for synergy: Harnessing the power of multi-platform media
by Mike Jeanes and Virginia Beal
28 February 2012, 08:30AM
Campaign budgets can be easily wasted unless you actively plan for synergy, according to new research from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute and CNBC.
Understanding older women gamers
Understanding older women gamers
by Emily Hunt
27 February 2012, 08:00AM
Marketing activity aimed at older women gamers needs to show an understanding of their concerns and preferences, writes Emily Hunt, research director, ICM Research.
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by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 27 February 2012, 01:41PM
Hollywood backs first Breast Cancer Care campaign
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EBay targets mobile commerce expansion with Three.co.uk tie-up
by George Nimeh, 27 February 2012, 01:04PM
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by Ian Darby, 27 February 2012, 12:00PM
HTC One unveils camera and music features
by Matthew Chapman, 27 February 2012, 01:36PM
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