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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Tesco profits down 24% as rival Sainsbury's edges ahead by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith 02 October 2013, 09:50AM Tesco has seen a sharp drop in its group pre-tax profits of 23.5% to £1,387m in the first half of the year, while rival Sainsbury's has enjoyed a like-for-like sales growth. Pot Noodle 'transexual' ad escapes ban by Mark Banham 02 October 2013, 09:17AM Unilever snack brand Pot Noodle has escaped censure from the ad watchdog, despite two complaints from members of the public that it was "offensive" and "encouraged harmful discriminatory behaviour and treatment towards transsexual people". LG pours millions into marketing Now TV deal to boost smart television benefits by Matthew Chapman 02 October 2013, 09:30AM LG Electronics is spending millions of pounds to market its partnership with Sky's Now TV streaming and catch-up service as it seeks to increase its smart TV sales. Top 10 ads of the week: Wonga's pensioners grab top spot by Staff 02 October 2013, 08:00AM Counting down the 10 most-recalled ads, in association with TNS and Ebiquity. Wunderman hires trio to bolster strategy team by Mark Banham 02 October 2013, 09:21AM Wunderman UK has appointed Isobar's Joseph Morgan as well as Pierre Camboly and Kevin Mercer, from 1000heads, to its strategy team. Promotion: Digital adoption - where are we now? Marketing heads from EE, Argos, McLaren, Nokia, The Telegraph, Yahoo! and more to discuss AR, social, mobile, content, youth marketing... join them at #BRVirtual on 1st & 2nd October.   More details here . Also in the news MediaCom and PHD lead Campaign Media Awards nominations by Maisie McCabe 01 October 2013, 05:13PM MediaCom and PHD each have seven shortlisted entries in this year's Campaign Media Awards, while Channel 4, Channel 5 and ITV will battle it out for the title of TV Sales Team of the Year. Jo Malone: 'Creating fragrances is what makes life worth living for me' by Jo Malone 02 October 2013, 08:05AM Fragrance designer Jo Malone shares what she's learned on her journey from home-based entrepreneur to working with her husband to fulfil her business dream for a second time. CEO Rene Rechtman exits AOL Be On by Arif Durrani 01 October 2013, 02:00PM Rene Rechtman, chief executive of AOL Be On, is to walk away from the internet giant, five months after helping to launch the branded video operation. Soreen appoints The Red Brick Road by Louise Ridley 01 October 2013, 02:33PM Soreen, the malt loaf brand, has appointed The Red Brick Road as its lead creative agency, following a four-way pitch. One way to quit your job... by 01 October 2013, 02:54PM Video editor Marina Schifrin has seen her resignation go viral. Opinion Why 25% is just the start for digital advertising by David Barr 01 October 2013, 11:11AM A recent report from eMarketer and Starcom Mediavest Group estimates that digital advertising will account for almost 25% of all global ad budget spent in 2014, with around $117 billion (£72 billion) spent on digital ads worldwide in 2013, up 13% yea... Promotion: Discover a brand new advertising experience Explore the power and creative potential of Windows 8 Ads in Apps.   Click here for more information.   From the blogs What is a brand? Who cares? Jonathan Staines 01 October 2013, 3:25PM An evolving network - understanding Facebook's recent changes Colin Grieves 01 October 2013, 2:50PM AdChoices in the UK: mobile on the horizon Todd Rudback 01 October 2013, 2:43PM More... Print and digital advertising opportunities with Nasa by Getmemedia 30 September 2013, 09:55AM Nasa (National Advertising Sales Agency) is the newly combined sales teams of Mirror group, Amra, Amra Direct and Digital. The Plannertarium 2013: Mapping the future of TV for a connected generation by Staff 27 September 2013, 10:00AM Thirty-eight rising media stars were selected to attend Channel 4's annual Plannertarium, in association with Campaign: a day and night of learning, workshops and some serious fun. Customers are king in the digital world by Emma Chalwin, Adobe 27 September 2013, 09:07AM We all know that the customer is always right - so what are brands really doing to ensure they are delivering the best customer experience online? 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