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	02nd October 2013

Clear Channel unveils Project X as digital portfolio Storm Clear Channel UK's new initiative, codenamed Project X, will be revealed as a new large-format, premium, flexible digital out-of-home offering called Storm at a launch party tomorrow.     Centrepoint hires MediaCom to £3m business Centrepoint, the charity for young homeless people, has appointed Mediacom to handle its media account after a competitive pitch.     My Media Week: Martin Heaton Cooper This week, Martin Heaton Cooper, vice-president commercial development, UK, Ireland, international ad sales EMEA, Discovery Networks, explores ad-funded programming, plots to woo the Middle Eastern movers and shakers, and sends Bear Grylls abseiling down a "burning" Battersea Power Station     JCDecaux to digitise Old Street roundabout JCDecaux, the outdoor media owner, is making a major investment to double its premium roadside digital sites to a total of 30 screens by the end of next year.     Four decades of commercial radio The former BBC correspondent and ex-Campaign reporter Torin Douglas on the launch of commercial radio in the early 70s.     Is commercial TV set to finish 2013 on a high? Is the return of confidence in the sector fully warranted or just a case of wishful thinking, Mark Banham asks.     Commercial radio reaches the Big Four-O on a high, despite some challenges So, happy birthday, commercial radio, 40 years old next week. The sector has come a long way since springing to life on ships anchored just outside British waters in the 60s to circumvent record companies and the BBC.     Things we like: Thinkbox collaboration, Newspaper fight-back, Radio Times     Time Out makes capital gains as free magazine The London title has attracted more readers and advertisers since dropping its coverprice a year ago, Louise Ridley writes.     Creativity in the Age of the Maths Men In his latest post on LinkedIn, Martin Sorrell, founder and chief executive of WPP, explores his contentious views that the future of advertising and marketing services belongs as much to Maths Men (and women) as it does to Mad Men (and women).     Six absolutely astonishing ways to get your paper noticed by the awards jury I've judged a fair few awards in my time. It's never pretty.     New-look Mirror papers seek 'mid-top' position Trinity Mirror unveils redesigns to help distinguish its news brands, while digital efforts gain ground, Arif Durrani says.   Latest blogs   Condé Nast Traveller targets Chinese consumers in London Condé Nast Traveller UK is hoping to cash in on the emergence of the wealthy Chinese tourist with the launch of a new bi-annual glossy, the Mandarin Expert Guide to Shopping in London.     What the death of the mobile long-tail means for agencies Drawing on Adfonic's proprietary data of hundreds of billions of impressions, chief executive Victor Malachard charts a major sea-change in the way mobile ads are bought.     The TV station, the media buyer, his producer, her programme TV has never been more social, but when it comes to the mass broadcasting options for brands, Ivan Clark puts his cojones behind Outdoor     The cookie that killed Santa With the end of the year hurtling towards us, MEC's chief executive Steve Hatch provides a cautionary tale about how cookies can all too easily spoil the magic of Christmas.     A trip down Print Street The latest example of agencies opening their doors to collaboration and shared ownership came with Starcom MediaVest Group's Print Street celebration earlier this month. MediaVest's managing director Steve Parker reports.   Senior Sales Recruitment Executive , the Stage £25,000 plus 40% commission, London Bridge Sponsorship Sales Team Manager , London Business Conferences Competitive salary based on experience plus attractive commission and bonus opportunity, Central London Sales Executive (Digital Media Software) , Vocus £32K - £38K base (circa £70K OTE), Central London Account Director , EMAP Competitive + uncapped commission structure, Old Street Agency Sales Manager , Tennine Salary – £22K – 28K depending on experience + excellent commission structure, + bonus. OTE £40K, South East

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