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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest News EDC turns to Hammersley by Anne Cassidy, 24 January 2013, 07:00AM Paul Hammersley, the former managing partner and co-founder of The Red Brick Road, has joined EDC Communications, the owner of Dare and Elvis, as its UK group chief executive. RAC kicks off £10m media agency talks by Maisie McCabe, 24 January 2013, 07:00AM RAC, the breakdown service, has met with media agencies ahead of a possible pitch for its £10 million planning and buying duties, currently handled by ZenithOptimedia. Philips launches direct marketing contest by Sara Kimberley, 24 January 2013, 07:00AM Philips, the electronics giant, has kicked off a review of its CRM account across its Consumer Lifestyle division. Agencies line up for Nando's ad account by Anne Cassidy, 24 January 2013, 07:00AM Nando's, the restaurant chain, is on the hunt for an agency to handle its advertising. Westons cider calls advertising review by Anne Cassidy, 24 January 2013, 07:00AM Westons, the cider-maker, is looking for an agency to handle all advertising as it ramps up marketing activity. Sir Martin Sorrell blasts Cameron's referendum announcement by Sara Kimberley, 23 January 2013, 05:40PM WPP chief executive, Sir Martin Sorrell, has blasted Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to hold a referendum on Europe if the Conservative win the next general election. Brian Cooper nets ECD role at Ogilvy by Sara Kimberley, 24 January 2013, 07:00AM Ogilvy & Mather has poached Brian Cooper, a senior creative at Apple, to become its executive creative director. Betfair launches pan-European media pitch by Maisie McCabe, 24 January 2013, 07:00AM Betfair, the betting exchange, has contacted agencies ahead of a pan-European media planning and buying pitch. M&C Saatchi acquires stake in talent agency Merlin Elite by Sara Kimberley, 24 January 2013, 07:00AM M&C Saatchi Group has acquired a 60 per cent stake in the talent management agency Merlin Elite for an undisclosed sum. WPP acquires ecommerce digital agency Salmon by Maisie McCabe, 24 January 2013, 09:07AM WPP has bought the ecommerce specialist digital agency Salmon, which works with retail clients such as Morrisons and Argos. Latest Work Malcolm Poynton and Peter Lydon 24 January 2013, 07:00AM With work from Lucozade, Warburtons, The Co-operative Funeralcare, Moneysupermarket.com, Guardian News & Media, and Ready Brek. Guinness "clock" by AMV BBDO 18 January 2013, 03:47PM Nationwide "DIY idents" by Branded, MPG Media Contacts 21 January 2013, 10:14AM An accident-prone family with a passion for DIY is the focus of a series of idents created for Nationwide by Branded, MPG Media Contacts' branded content division. Honda "decisions, decisions" by Wieden & Kennedy 21 January 2013, 10:32AM Sound Seekers "listen to help" by BBH Barn 23 January 2013, 04:35PM Bartle Bogle Hegarty's internship programme, BBH Barn, has launched a fundraising initiative via Spotfiy for a charity dedicated to helping deaf people called Sound Seekers. Also in the News Carat lands media business for ATOC by Maisie McCabe, 24 January 2013, 07:00AM Courvoisier seeks agency for ad brief by Jeremy Lee, 24 January 2013, 08:00AM Brave deepens Panasonic ties with global Viera brief by Ian Darby, 24 January 2013, 08:00AM Belford returns to TBWA as creative director by Sara Kimberley, 24 January 2013, 08:00AM Planners Godber and Flemington join JWT by Jeremy Lee, 24 January 2013, 08:00AM Wunderman hires Dunn for strategy by Sara Kimberley, 24 January 2013, 08:00AM Blogs Beware the Trust Trap Andy Nairn, 23 January 2013, 9:01AM The build-up to the holiday Tara Beard-Knowland, 22 January 2013, 2:01PM TURNING WEAKNESS INTO STRENGTH Dave Trott, 22 January 2013, 2:01AM Suburban Banksy and foreign supermarkets… Lol and Nat, 21 January 2013, 4:01PM Sociability and empathy Steve Henry, 21 January 2013, 9:01AM AD FIRST, BRIEF SECOND Dave Trott, 15 January 2013, 8:01AM More Blogs Latest Jobs Integrated Account Director £45-50K + Benefits, Central London Integrated Account Manager £25-30K + Benefits, Central London Account Manager - Consumer Brands £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, Central London Online Agency Sales Manager £3700 - £35000 per annum + 20k OTE, City of London Digital Planner, FMCG, London £45000 to £50000 per annum, London More Jobs Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2013 All rights reserved