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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news DMGT in talks to offload Northcliffe Media to David Montgomery by John Reynolds 29 October 2012, 08:46AM Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) is in discussions to offload its regional arm Northcliffe Media to a vehicle fronted by the former chief executive of Mirror Group, David Montgomery. Strictly Come Dancing wins Saturday night ratings crown by Maisie McCabe 29 October 2012, 10:03AM ITV1's 'The X Factor' was beaten by 'Strictly Come Dancing' again on Saturday night, although the former continues to be the biggest commercial TV show by far on Saturday nights. Random House and Penguin merge to form publishing powerhouse by Matthew Chapman 29 October 2012, 10:05AM Publishing giants Random House and Penguin Group will be merged after an agreement was reached between respective owners Bertelsmann and Pearson, the groups have today (Monday) confirmed. GroupM and UM land Johnson & Johnson's £200m media business by Nick Batten 26 October 2012, 03:41PM Johnson & Johnson, the health and skincare company, has handed IPG's UM and GroupM's MEC its EMEA media planning and buying business, estimated to be worth £200 million. RFU considers selling naming rights to Twickenham by John Reynolds 29 October 2012, 08:48AM The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is considering selling the naming rights to Twickenham, as it moves to boost revenues ahead of the 2015 World Cup. Samsung launches TV ad starring 143 David Baileys by Matthew Chapman 26 October 2012, 05:09PM Samsung is running a TV campaign starring 143 David Baileys from all over the UK as part of a multi-million campaign for its NX smart camera. My Wardrobe to ditch menswear offering by Matthew Chapman 29 October 2012, 09:45AM Online retailer My Wardrobe.com is reportedly ditching its menswear offering next year as part of plans to focus on its international expansion. Opinion Think BR: Consistency is the key to engaging the next generation by Matthew Hook 29 October 2012, 08:00AM Young people need to be approached with the same level of understanding and respect as any other audience, writes Matthew Hook, chief strategy officer, Carat. Think BR: Creativity - half-baked or baked in? by Steve Gladdis and Chris Barez-Brown 29 October 2012, 08:30AM What steps can you take to make sure creativity is at the heart of your company, ask Steve Gladdis, managing partner, MediaCom, and Chris Barez-Brown, founder, Upping Your Elvis. Intelligence Hey big spenders - explaining FMCG's rise to the top of the online adspend pile by Ashley Underwood 26 October 2012, 08:30AM New data helps explain the FMCG sector's changing attitude towards online adspend, writes Ashley Underwood, Ashley Underwood, strategy manager TGI & Custom, Kantar Media. When to respond to social media chat by Jeremy Lee 25 October 2012, 08:30AM Can utilising social media comments be a long-term ad strategy for brands, Jeremy Lee wonders. Also in the news RAJAR Q3 2012: Agency views on digital plateauing and Bauer Media's success by Maisie McCabe, 25 October 2012, 02:21PM Debenhams to launch first Christmas TV campaign in six years by Matthew Chapman, 25 October 2012, 11:33AM Nike sells Umbro for £139m to Iconix Brand Group by Matthew Chapman, 25 October 2012, 11:27AM Latest Blog Entries What's your personal brand? Rachel Brushfield, 28 October 2012 Share incentive scheme and development costs wipe out Facebook profit Bob Willott, 27 October 2012 Don't hang up - telemarketing drives incremental sales! Ardi Kolah, 26 October 2012 What's in a font? 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