Tuesday, 15 May 2012

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McDonald's launches content portal in latest phase of UK 'McMakeover'
McDonald's launches content portal in latest phase of UK 'McMakeover'
by John Reynolds
15 May 2012, 08:30AM
McDonald's is replacing its consumer dialogue website with a new portal, WhatMakesMcDonalds.co.uk, marking a key milestone in its transformation of the UK business.
Twitter boss: UK brands 'driving ad innovation'
Twitter boss: UK brands 'driving ad innovation'
by Sarah Shearman
15 May 2012, 08:00AM
UK brands are 'leading the charge' in the way they use Twitter's ad products, according to Tony Wang, the social-media platform's UK boss.
Kerry Foods marketing chief Chapman joins Kraft
Kerry Foods marketing chief Chapman joins Kraft
by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith
15 May 2012, 08:30AM
Former Kerry Foods chief marketing officer Phil Chapman has left the company to join the chocolate division of rival Kraft Foods.
Billington Cartmell picked for 'integrated' Apprentice ad task
Billington Cartmell picked for 'integrated' Apprentice ad task
by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith
15 May 2012, 09:00AM
Billington Cartmell is the latest in a string of agencies to be called on by 'The Apprentice' for the show's advertising task, which will air tomorrow (16 May).
Groupon nearly in the black as it cuts losses by 96%
Groupon nearly in the black as it cuts losses by 96%
by Sarah Shearman
15 May 2012, 09:15AM
Groupon, the daily deals service, has narrowed its net losses by 96% to $3.59m (£2.2m) for the three months ended 31 March 2012, while slashing marketing costs by nearly 50%.
Allan blames agencies' 'negative viewpoint' for C4 ad fall
Allan blames agencies' 'negative viewpoint' for C4 ad fall
by Maisie McCabe
14 May 2012, 03:00PM
Channel 4's advertising performance in 2011 has been affected by the "negative viewpoint" media agencies held of the broadcaster in the autumn 2010, following news it was losing 'Big Brother' and 'Friends', according to sales director Jonathan Allan.
VisitEngland defends £5m campaign after industry attack
VisitEngland defends £5m campaign after industry attack
by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith
15 May 2012, 08:30AM
VisitEngland chief James Beresford has hit back at industry criticism of the £5m marketing spend on the body's 'GREAT' campaign to promote domestic tourism.
O2 Priority Moments crowdsourcing favours Nando's
O2 Priority Moments crowdsourcing favours Nando's
by Nick Batten
15 May 2012, 09:00AM
O2 has invited customers to put forwards brands it should add to its Priority Moments offers line-up, with Nando's, Cineworld and Amazon among the popular early nominations.
Opinion
Think BR: Can agency start-ups offer anything new?
Think BR: Can agency start-ups offer anything new?
by Bob Willott
15 May 2012, 08:30AM
It used to be the case that the best agency start ups were born during recessions, but Bob Willott questions whether that is the case any more.
Think BR: 4G can unlock the creative potential of mobile
Think BR: 4G can unlock the creative potential of mobile
by Luke Harris
15 May 2012, 08:30AM
The UK rollout of 4G networks will boost mobile creativity but Apple has to get on board, writes Luke Harris, HTML5 developer, 4th Screen Advertising.
Intelligence
Store brands gain ground on national brands
Store brands gain ground on national brands
by Heather McCarthy
15 May 2012, 08:30AM
The majority of British consumers perceive store brands to be the same as or better than national brands, writes Heather McCarthy, director, Ipsos Marketing.
How social media is removing the barriers between corporate and consumer brands
How social media is removing the barriers between corporate and consumer brands
by Cathal Smyth
14 May 2012, 08:00AM
Integrating social media into brand marketing campaigns has shifted from a niche add-on to standard practice in a few short years, writes Cathal Smyth, managing director, The Group.
Also in the news
Former Channel 4 sales chief paid more than £500,000 in 2011
by Daniel Farey-Jones, 14 May 2012, 06:20PM
Look launches 'Look What I'm Wearing'
by Nick Batten, 14 May 2012, 04:00PM
BlackBerry looks to trump Samsung with NFC campaign
by Matthew Chapman, 14 May 2012, 03:15PM
Channel 4 advertising feels loss of Big Brother
by Arif Durrani, 14 May 2012, 01:34PM
Kopparberg unveils 'un-established' marketing drive
by Gemma Charles, 14 May 2012, 12:30PM
The Sun on Sunday claims "success" despite tumbling sales
by Arif Durrani, 14 May 2012, 11:00AM
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