Campaign Daily Fix - Beats' Robin Thicke ad escapes ban, Barb appoints Nigel Sharrocks, Home Office ad banned, Carat retains Santander UK media business

View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest News Beats' Robin Thicke ad escapes outright ban despite sexist complaints by Nick Renaud-Komiya, 09 October 2013, 11:32AM The advertising watchdog has banned a TV ad for Beats Pill speakers featuring the singer Robin Thicke from being broadcast before 7.30pm following almost 100 complaints from viewers who believed the spot was "offensive" and "sexist". Barb appoints Nigel Sharrocks as new chairman by Arif Durrani, 09 October 2013, 08:30AM The Broadcasters' Audience Research Board (Barb) has appointed Nigel Sharrocks as non-executive chairman, succeeding Nigel Walmsley who is stepping down after 11 years. Home Office 'go home' ad banned by Maisie McCabe, 09 October 2013, 12:01AM The Home Office's "go home or face arrest" billboard has been banned after the ad watchdog upheld complaints that it was misleading. Baileys introduces Chocolate Luxe with £10m European push by James Swift, 08 October 2013, 06:19PM Baileys is releasing a TV spot as part of a £10 million push across Western Europe to promote its Chocolate Luxe drink. American Express partners with TripAdvisor by Maisie McCabe, 08 October 2013, 08:00PM American Express is partnering with TripAdvisor to allow its card members to log into the travel review site to post verified card member reviews, see where other Amex customers are shopping and get special offers. Wonga radio ad banned for trivialising high interest loans by Magda Ibrahim, 09 October 2013, 08:00AM Pay day loan firm Wonga has been rapped by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) over a radio ad promoting the simplicity of taking out a high-interest short term loan. Carat retains £27m Santander UK media business by Maisie McCabe, 08 October 2013, 05:25PM Santander UK has kept its £27 million media planning and buying account with Carat, after winning a final shoot out against MediaCom. Promoted Facebook Connected Campaign of the month: Sky Share by Staff, 27 September 2013, 09:00AM The broadcaster promoted its shows by harnessing the power of friends through dedicated targeting via Facebook. ________ Latest Work Transferwide "fluent in cash" by Creature 09 October 2013, 10:25AM The money transferring service Transferwise has released a campaign telling people banks charge too much to send money overseas. Creature of London created the outdoor posters, which feature headlines like "daylight robbery" and "fuck" only with cert... O2 "memories" by VCCP 09 October 2013, 08:45AM O2 has released a campaign to bring attention to its International SIM, which allows people in the UK to call other countries from 1p a minute. VCCP created the work, which comprises posters designed by artists from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Po... Freedom from Torture "I am Marie" by Other 08 October 2013, 03:45PM The charity Freedom from Torture has launched its first TV fundraising campaign. Using Sky s targeted technology AdSmart, the spot, created by Other, will only be broadcast to those most likely to give money to the charity. It features a woman descri... Also in the News Greg Delaney to leave DLKW Lowe after 37 years by Jeremy Lee, 07 October 2013, 05:10PM Programmatic buying could spawn 'real-time creative' by Louise Ridley, 09 October 2013, 08:00AM Specsavers' libel payout to Kevin Pietersen sparks warning to marketers by Magda Ibrahim, 09 October 2013, 09:57AM Heinz and Reckitt Benckiser replace Captcha words with interactive games by Magda Ibrahim, 09 October 2013, 08:55AM FMCG giants must ape tech firms, says Mondelez's Bonin Bough by Gemma Charles, Marketing, 09 October 2013, 11:11AM Latest Jobs Account Director - Integrated £40-45k + Benefits, Central London Category Manager - Grocery £40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits, Berkshire Freelance Account Manager £150 - £250 per day, London Marketing Manager c. £55,000 plus benefits, Central London, West End Global Senior Social Media Manager £40000 - £45000.00 per annum, London More Jobs Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket Media Group Ltd.