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The media winners of London 2012
The media winners of London 2012
by Arif Durrani
15 August 2012, 08:00AM
Whether you prefer the Glorious Games or the Friendly Games, the first stage of London 2012 has passed in style, and some in the British media have played a blinder. Media Week recognises those who have had a particularly good Olympics.
Sainsbury's brings in Beckham for 'extraordinary' Paralympic push
Sainsbury's brings in Beckham for 'extraordinary' Paralympic push
by Matthew Chapman
14 August 2012, 11:26AM
Sainsbury's is launching a 'here's to extraordinary' TV campaign starring David Beckham tomorrow (15 August) that will push its Paralympic Games sponsorship.
B&Q to review £33m media planning and buying account
B&Q to review £33m media planning and buying account
by Mark Banham
14 August 2012, 12:01PM
Home improvement retailer B&Q is to review its £33m media planning and buying account currently split between ZenithOptimedia and MEC.
The New York Times names Mark Thompson as chief executive
The New York Times names Mark Thompson as chief executive
by Gordon MacMillan
15 August 2012, 09:00AM
The New York Times has appointed outgoing BBC director general Mark Thompson as its new president and chief executive after months of speculation.
Branson downbeat on Virgin Trains future after losing last franchise
Branson downbeat on Virgin Trains future after losing last franchise
by Daniel Farey-Jones
15 August 2012, 09:41AM
The future of the Virgin Trains brand looks uncertain after it lost its remaining franchise this morning to rival FirstGroup and Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson cast doubt on whether it would bid for any more rail lines.
Lebedev, Johnson and Norris to fight it out for London TV
Lebedev, Johnson and Norris to fight it out for London TV
by John Reynolds
14 August 2012, 02:39PM
The London Evening Standard, Scottish broadcaster STV and regional publisher Archant are among the 57 applicants hoping to win licenses to run local TV stations across the UK, Ofcom has today (Tuesday) announced.
Vodafone kicks off UK digital roster review
Vodafone kicks off UK digital roster review
by Sarah Shearman
14 August 2012, 11:42AM
Vodafone UK is calling a review of its digital advertising operations, thought to be worth £10m, which will lead to fewer agencies on its roster.
McDonald's ditches Innocent Smoothies
McDonald's ditches Innocent Smoothies
by John Reynolds
15 August 2012, 08:45AM
McDonald's has ditched Innocent Smoothies from its menus, after its five-year-trial failed to gain traction with customers.
Big Brother final audience down by a quarter to 1.5 million
Big Brother final audience down by a quarter to 1.5 million
by Maisie McCabe
14 August 2012, 11:14AM
Transsexual Luke Anderson's victory in the latest series of 'Big Brother' helped the show bow out with 1.5 million viewers last night, a quarter less than tuned in to the final of last year's series.
Opinion
Think BR: Why Tesco's foray into mortgages is a lot smarter than you think
Think BR: Why Tesco's foray into mortgages is a lot smarter than you think
by Ian Stockley
15 August 2012, 08:00AM
Tesco's Clubcard database is key to the success of its new mortgages, writes Ian Stockley, managing director, Indicia.
Think BR: Shock tactics in ads - clever or crass?
Think BR: Shock tactics in ads - clever or crass?
by Danny Turnbull
14 August 2012, 08:00AM
Ads don't have to be shocking to be effective, writes Danny Turnbull, managing director, Gyro Manchester.
Intelligence
Luxury brands finally venture online
Luxury brands finally venture online
by Ashley Underwood
14 August 2012, 08:00AM
TGI's new Clickstream study is shedding further light on where luxury brands are looking online to reach high-earning, label-conscious internet users, writes Ashley Underwood, senior strategy executive, Kantar media.
Rich media mobile advertising performs
Rich media mobile advertising performs
by Mark Slade
13 August 2012, 08:00AM
Advertisers are sitting up and taking note of the return on investment of rich media in mobile, writes Mark Slade, chief executive officer, 4th Screen Advertising.
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Spotify's Chris Maples promoted to VP role
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by Matt Cartmell, 15 August 2012, 09:24AM
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