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Habbo hit by investor exit amid sex chat allegations
Habbo hit by investor exit amid sex chat allegations
by Daniel Farey-Jones
13 June 2012, 09:53AM
An investor in Habbo, the international social network aimed at children, is to exit the company amid allegations by Channel 4 that a reporter posing as a child repeatedly experienced sexual chat.
M&S Bank will struggle to 'dent' high street leaders, claim experts
M&S Bank will struggle to 'dent' high street leaders, claim experts
by Alex Brownsell
13 June 2012, 09:30AM
Banking experts have questioned the ability of Marks & Spencer to make a major impact on traditional high-street banks, following the launch of M&S Bank last week.
Aviva and UK Athletics set to end £8m a-year sponsorship
Aviva and UK Athletics set to end £8m a-year sponsorship
by John Reynolds
13 June 2012, 09:22AM
Aviva and UK Athletics are set to part ways on their flagship £8m a-year sponsorship deal, as the sports governing body moves to a multi-brand sponsorship model.
Google Street View to be probed again by watchdog
Google Street View to be probed again by watchdog
by Sarah Shearman
13 June 2012, 09:11AM
Google's Street View service is facing a fresh investigation by the information watchdog, after a US inquiry raised new doubts about its handling of data collected by cars taking photographs for the service.
Former Posterscope leaders plead guilty to $20m fraud
Former Posterscope leaders plead guilty to $20m fraud
by Arif Durrani
13 June 2012, 09:25AM
Former leaders at Posterscope USA, Aegis Media's outdoor specialist, have admitted to falsifying the company's books to the tune of $19.75 million in court this week, and could face up to 40 years in prison.
Sainsbury's reports 1.4% sales lift
Sainsbury's reports 1.4% sales lift
by John Reynolds
13 June 2012, 09:07AM
Sainsbury's has reported a first quarter sales lift of 1.4%, helped by healthy growth across its convenience store and online business.
Frosty Jack's pulls 'irresponsible' user-generated videos
Frosty Jack's pulls 'irresponsible' user-generated videos
by Daniel Farey-Jones
13 June 2012, 08:30AM
Frosty Jack's Cider has pulled three user-generated videos, including one featuring a young man killing a wasp, amid an ASA investigation that has also upheld a complaint that the brand appealed to under-age drinkers.
Pilgrim's Choice razor-wielding cowboy ad escapes ban
Pilgrim's Choice razor-wielding cowboy ad escapes ban
by John Reynolds
13 June 2012, 08:09AM
A TV ad for Pilgrim's Choice cheese, which features a razor wielding miniature cowboy has escaped a ban from the advertising watchdog, despite receiving 35 complaints.
Opinion
Helen Edwards: Grounds for fair play on pricing
Helen Edwards: Grounds for fair play on pricing
by Helen Edwards, PPA, Business columnist of the year
13 June 2012, 09:00AM
Ethical pricing may be an alien concept, but when consumers become accustomed to it, it will create goodwill for your brand
Think BR: Why start-ups fight even harder to be great
Think BR: Why start-ups fight even harder to be great
by Debbie Zaman
13 June 2012, 08:30AM
Start-ups are humble, nimble, better and different, writes Debbie Zaman, managing director, With PR.
Intelligence
Car brands test-drive social strategies
Car brands test-drive social strategies
by Alex Brownsell
13 June 2012, 12:00AM
Until now, few automotive companies have used Twitter for more than PR announcements or customer-service messages. Some, however, are becoming more creative.
Sector Insight: chocolate confectionery
Sector Insight: chocolate confectionery
by Jane Bainbridge
13 June 2012, 08:00AM
The recession has done little to curb consumers' appetite for these foods
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