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SodaStream pulls threat of legal action against Clearcast
SodaStream pulls threat of legal action against Clearcast
by John Reynolds
05 March 2013, 12:10PM
SodaStream has backed down from the threat of taking legal action against Clearcast after the regulator banned the broadcasting of its global "SodaStream effect" global ad, citing high legal costs and the "protracted nature of the process".
Exam time: test out your social media skills
Exam time: test out your social media skills
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06 March 2013, 08:00AM
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How Twitter won the social battle for media
How Twitter won the social battle for media
by Gordon MacMillan
06 March 2013, 08:00AM
Polis, the journalism think-tank at the LSE, has published an in-depth report looking at the value of social media to journalism, specifically public service broadcasting, and it highlights how Twitter has come to dominate news.
Crown Paints appoints PHD to £1.5m media account
Crown Paints appoints PHD to £1.5m media account
by Louise Ridley
06 March 2013, 09:23AM
Crown Paints has appointed PHD to handle its £1.5m UK and Ireland media planning and buying business.
Hearst hires Microsoft's Stephen Edwards for digital role
Hearst hires Microsoft's Stephen Edwards for digital role
by Louise Ridley
05 March 2013, 12:54PM
Hearst Magazines UK has appointed Microsoft ad executive Stephen Edwards to the new role of group digital sales director.
Agencies primed for Ikea consumer account battle
Agencies primed for Ikea consumer account battle
by John Owens
06 March 2013, 09:07AM
Ikea is set to split with Cake as the furniture giant pushes for better integration across its UK PR and marketing activity.
ASA to force estate agents to clean up act over 'hidden' fees
ASA to force estate agents to clean up act over 'hidden' fees
by Matthew Chapman
06 March 2013, 09:00AM
The Advertising Standards Authority is making a stand against estate agents and property websites with a ruling that will force full disclosure of previously hidden fees.
Vaizey hails 'world leader' UK as broadband rollout continues
Vaizey hails 'world leader' UK as broadband rollout continues
by Arif Durrani
06 March 2013, 09:14AM
Ed Vaizey, the creative industries and telecommunications minister, praised the UK for being a "world leader" online, as investment in broadband continues to create new opportunities.
WPP confirms merger of OgilvyAction and G2
WPP confirms merger of OgilvyAction and G2
by Maisie McCabe
06 March 2013, 09:36AM
WPP has confirmed it is going to merge OgilvyAction, its shopper-marketing agency, with its digital agency G2, as reported in Campaign last week.
Hotwire UK chief Drew Benvie and MD Giles Peddy exit agency
Hotwire UK chief Drew Benvie and MD Giles Peddy exit agency
by Lynsey Barber
05 March 2013, 05:46PM
Hotwire's UK chief executive, Drew Benvie, and deputy managing director Giles Peddy are exiting the agency in separate moves.
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Opinion
Why long copy makes up for Tesco's Twitter silence
Why long copy makes up for Tesco's Twitter silence
by Claire Beale
06 March 2013, 08:00AM
I once asked an ad creative to write a couple of paragraphs about a piece of work he was very proud of. We needed a pithy summary of the ad: 200-odd words, maybe less. And we needed our couple of paragraphs within 48 hours: a luxurious amount of time...
Helen Edwards: scrunch or fold? There's only one place Andrex's ads belong
Helen Edwards: scrunch or fold? There's only one place Andrex's ads belong
by Helen Edwards
06 March 2013, 09:00AM
Far from sparking a national debate, the Andrex 'scrunch or fold' campaign appears to have united - and perplexed - most observers.
Sainsbury's has a lot going for it, but where's the soul?
Sainsbury's has a lot going for it, but where's the soul?
by Danny Rogers
28 February 2013, 08:00AM
"Behold the sun king?" Justin King addressed the Wacl dinner earlier this week.
Blackhurst puts focus on ads at seven-day Indy
Blackhurst puts focus on ads at seven-day Indy
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28 February 2013, 08:00AM
In an era of declining print sales, Chris Blackhurst knows advertising will play a major role in the future prospects of the restructured Independent. By Arif Durrani.
Reinventing sustainability: why brand talk about responsibility is cheap
Reinventing sustainability: why brand talk about responsibility is cheap
by David Benady
28 February 2013, 09:00AM
As consumers grapple with the emotional fallout of the recession, brands can no longer merely say they are responsible, they must show it in every facet of their business, writes David Benady.
How brands can embrace the Joy of Missing Out
How brands can embrace the Joy of Missing Out
by Nicola Kemp
27 February 2013, 09:00AM
Recession-hit, stay-at-home consumers are embracing the 'joy of missing out' by shunning what brands want them to do and focusing on their personal priorities in life, writes Nicola Kemp.
Why Route is the right direction for the outdoor industry
Why Route is the right direction for the outdoor industry
by Opinion
26 February 2013, 04:33PM
Route, the out of home measurement system formerly known as Postar, provided a truly eye-opening example of big data in action at its launch today, Glen Wilson, managing director of Posterscope, explains.
Intelligence
The future's bright, the future's useful
The future's bright, the future's useful
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05 March 2013, 11:47AM
Problem-solving, rather than novelty, innovations were the order of the day at Mobile World Congress 2013. By James Connelly.
Brands on alert: six things you need to know about draconian new EU data rules
Brands on alert: six things you need to know about draconian new EU data rules
by Noelle McElhatton
01 March 2013, 09:00AM
Marketers must prepare for stricter regulations covering data privacy following the publication of draft reforms.
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