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Pepsi unveils 'Live for now' first global campaign
Pepsi unveils 'Live for now' first global campaign
by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith
01 May 2012, 08:30AM
Pepsi is launching its first global marketing campaign, with a strategy to align itself closely with the entertainment industry, under the strapline 'Live for now'.
Ocado director warns Olympics will 'bugger up' summer business
Ocado director warns Olympics will 'bugger up' summer business
by Matthew Chapman
01 May 2012, 08:30AM
Ocado commercial director Jason Gissing has warned the disruption caused by the London Olympics and Diamond Jubilee will 'bugger up' the online retailer's business.
Martin Sorrell's salary swells 48% in 2011 to £12.3m
Martin Sorrell's salary swells 48% in 2011 to £12.3m
by Maisie McCabe
01 May 2012, 08:27AM
Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive of WPP, was paid £12.3m during 2011, an increase of 48% year on year after his basic pay rocketed 30% and a long-term incentive scheme paid out £5.6m.
Batchelors targets women with 'female Pot Noodle'
Batchelors targets women with 'female Pot Noodle'
by John Reynolds
01 May 2012, 08:30AM
Premier Foods-owned brand Batchelors is gearing up for a major marketing offensive for its new Deli Box range, which will take on male-focused brands such as Pot Noodle with advertising aimed at women.
Unilever's Paul Polman claims marketers 'rapidly losing ground' to consumers
Unilever's Paul Polman claims marketers 'rapidly losing ground' to consumers
by Rachel Barnes
01 May 2012, 08:30AM
Unilever chief executive Paul Polman has given a withering assessment of the state of the marketing industry, arguing that marketers have fallen behind consumers.
LG seeks 3D TV boost with strategy shift
LG seeks 3D TV boost with strategy shift
by Matthew Chapman
01 May 2012, 08:30AM
LG is switching the focus of its home entertainment division away from families towards an early adopter audience to reflect a change in the design of its 3D televisions.
Virgin Holidays reviews advertising account
Virgin Holidays reviews advertising account
by Sara Kimberley
30 April 2012, 05:48PM
Virgin Holidays has called a review for its advertising account, currently handled by Elvis, which has worked on the brief for five years.
Mr & Mrs Smith adds hotel sub-brands
Mr & Mrs Smith adds hotel sub-brands
by Nicola Clark
01 May 2012, 08:30AM
Boutique hotel brand Mr & Mrs Smith is expanding its footprint with family, business and group travel sub-brands.
Unilever sponsors Vevo summer festival programme
Unilever sponsors Vevo summer festival programme
by Sarah Shearman
01 May 2012, 08:32AM
Unilever has struck a deal with Vevo, the online music video service, which makes Lynx the first brand to become the exclusive sponsor of the 'Vevo Summer Six' festival tour.
Success on digital platforms relies on risk-taking, says Initiative's Altman
Success on digital platforms relies on risk-taking, says Initiative's Altman
by Sarah Johnson
01 May 2012, 08:30AM
ABC Interaction 2012: Media agencies are equipped to advise and navigate media owners through an evolving digital landscape says Alex Altman, chief executive, Initiative, who added that media owners should be braced for some failure.
RadioWorks appoints We7's Barker as business development manager
RadioWorks appoints We7's Barker as business development manager
by Kate Lloyd
01 May 2012, 09:14AM
RadioWorks, the radio advertising specialist, has hired Dominic Barker as business development manager, after his position at online music service We7 was scrapped as part of a wider restructure.
MEC's Tong talks mobile apps and advertising
MEC's Tong talks mobile apps and advertising
by Nick Batten
01 May 2012, 08:51AM
Chien-Wen Tong, regional director of mobile marketing and digital projects at MEC Global, believes mobile apps present a great opportunity for innovative advertisers.
Opinion
Think BR: There's more to live-event sponsorship than music festivals
Think BR: There's more to live-event sponsorship than music festivals
by Rory Sloan
30 April 2012, 08:30AM
Marketers have enjoyed a long and fruitful love affair with music festivals but if you're looking for stand-out there are other opportunities to consider, writes Rory Sloan, RPM.
What brands can learn from Caine's Arcade
What brands can learn from Caine's Arcade
by Nicola Clark
26 April 2012, 09:00AM
The beautiful story of Caine's Arcade shines a light on the shifting currents of the post-digital world.
Intelligence
First tobacco, now alcohol?
First tobacco, now alcohol?
by Gemma Charles
27 April 2012, 12:00PM
A proposal to make plain packaging mandatory is a new worry for drinks brands.
When social media turns bad: dealing with negative comments
When social media turns bad: dealing with negative comments
by David Benady
26 April 2012, 12:00PM
The avenues for instant feedback afforded by social networks often result in a stream of negative comments from consumers, but how should marketers react?
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BBC prepares Olympic Torch ad campaign with Elbow soundtrack
by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 30 April 2012, 01:28PM
Sky promotes Stuart Murphy to entertainment role
by Maisie McCabe, 30 April 2012, 04:14PM
Unilever rolls out £2m Comfort Exhilarations campaign
by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 30 April 2012, 01:15PM
RNIB appoints Arthur London to £1.5m ad account
by Sara Kimberley, 30 April 2012, 12:23PM
Tesco mimics Waitrose with Everyday Value range push
by Matthew Chapman, 30 April 2012, 10:58AM
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