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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Publicis Omnicom: Mega-merger receives lukewarm response by Campaign reporters 01 August 2013, 08:00AM Maurice Lévy and John Wren kick off a charm offensive to persuade investors of the benefits of the proposed $35 billion merger between Publicis and Omnicom. Ryanair's Michael O'Leary: 'Short of committing murder, bad publicity sells more seats' by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith 01 August 2013, 08:45AM Amid reports that Ryanair is asking its pilots to fly more slowly to save money on fuel, Marketing spoke to chief executive Michael O'Leary about the value he places on marketing, advertising agencies, and bad publicity. Lisa Snowdon and Dave Berry stay on top in London despite decline to 1.1m by Maisie McCabe 01 August 2013, 08:46AM Global Radio's stations retained the number one and two spots, for 95.8 Capital FM and Heart London respectively, although Bauer Media's Kiss 100 leapfrogged sister station Magic 105.3 to take the third spot, according to the latest Rajar figures. O2 to let customers request account information via Twitter hashtags by Matthew Chapman 01 August 2013, 08:30AM O2 is launching a service that will allow customers to check account information including data, minutes and texts, by tweeting. E-Lites partners The O2 to allow smoking of e-cigarettes at venue by Matthew Chapman 01 August 2013, 08:45AM Electronic cigarettes brand E-Lites has signed a multi-year deal with The O2 venue in East London, as the battle over the increasingly lucrative e-cigarette market heats up. Promotion: Unlocking the full potential of Facebook marketing How do you launch the right content to drive engagement and sales? Tell us in our new survey and be in with the chance of winning an iPad mini.   Also in the news Publicis Omnicom: What started as a joke came to pass by Ian Darby, 01 August 2013, 08:00AM Wunderman UK picks up Xbox EMEA by Louise Ridley, 01 August 2013, 08:00AM Consumers 'out of control' with mobile ads, claims study by Staff, 01 August 2013, 08:00AM NBCUniversal repositions flagship Universal Channel by Simon Nias, 31 July 2013, 12:07PM Diageo hails marketing effectiveness as Western Europe adspend falls by Gemma Charles, 31 July 2013, 10:30AM Opinion We need more organic growth and less egotism by Danny Rogers 01 August 2013, 08:00AM So, just as we were dusting off the Boden catalogues and planning a Cameron-style staycation, Maurice Lévy and John Wren go and redefine "silly season" by pulling a fast one on Sir Martin Sorrell. 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Idea of the week: Heineken premiers 3D ads in inflight Magazines by Getmemedia 29 July 2013, 10:44AM The challenge: Heineken in association with KLM airlines approached Ink (the global inflight magazine experts) to source a creative media idea to bring to life their global ALIVE campaign. Constant truths amid seismic shifts by 26 July 2013, 11:59PM Social media has reshaped the landscape for brands in the past few years but, despite the tech challenge, the fundamentals of marketing remain paramount. Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved Haymarket Business Information, 174 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 7JP, UK News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders