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05th March 2014

News UK's CEO attacks 'soup-kitchen' Guardian and 'shark bait' MailOnline News UK's chief executive Mike Darcey launched another full frontal assault on its newspaper rivals today, questioning the long-term business models of both.     Condé Nast hires tech mogul Wil Harris as head of digital Condé Nast Britain has hired Wil Harris, the co-founder of YouTube network ChannelFlip, as its head of digital, replacing Jamie Jouning.     Bauer Media promotes Absolute's Paul Brown to lead digital development Bauer Media has appointed Paul Brown, the technology director at Absolute Radio, in the new role of digital development director, in the second such appointment since Bauer Media bought Absolute Radio at the end of 2013.     Former Virgin Media CMO Jeff Dodds appointed chief exec of Tele2 Netherlands Former Virgin Media chief marketing officer Jeff Dodds has been appointed as executive vice-president and chief executive of Tele2 Netherlands.     Majority of 15m Twitter users in the UK follow a newspaper The symbiotic relationship between Twitter and newsbrands has been underlined in new research commissioned by Newsworks and presented today.     Why comparing Guardian and MailOnline's digital revenues is misleading Guardian Media Group (GMG), publisher of theguardian.com and the Guardian and Observer newspapers, provided a fuller picture of its financial health today as its nears its full year trading and completes the sale of Trader Media Group.     My Media Week: Richard Dunmall This week, Richard Dunmall, managing director, advertising, Bauer Media is somewhat star-struck when he joins MediaCom at the Ronan O'Gara testimonial dinner.     WhatsApp is an intriguing business. But not because it cost a whopping $19bn The past few days have been filled with spluttering pundits comparing the WhatsApp acquisition by Facebook to some sort of end times. "$19 billion!" they cry. "For what?! They don't even take advertising!" Indeed, they don't.     Is the Telegraph's digital revolution the right course? Does the exodus of senior journalists suggest divided opinions on the news brand's digital drive? By David Benady.     The Brits' successful flop highlights the complex social media landscape In a week dominated by Facebook's staggering acquisition of WhatsApp, and the clash of tech and mobile developments at the Mobile World Congress, social and mobile are top of mind.     Time Out eyes local ad offering under O'Hara How can the magazine make up for the loss of copy sales and also pay for an increased print run? Its new chief commercial officer tells David Benady about her big plans.     All-star media cast vies for success at Oscars Digital Cinema Media is gearing up for the Academy Awards with its inaugural Fantasy Film League. Tom Linay explains.   Latest blogs   The cookie hasn't died...yet Saturday 26 May 2012. A date which will live in infamy.     Weve's Nigel Clarkson's gone to Barca, so you don't have to: Day 2 The "networking" session went on pretty solidly into the night after day one of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, but Weve's commercial leader, Nigel Clarkson, has shaken it off to report back on day two.     IMterview: Facebook and WhatsApp - what should agencies do with IM? Paul and Darika, the 'Trinny and Susannah' of digital marketing, ponder what Facebook's acquisition of instant messaging service Whatsapp means agencies should do in the space.     Weve's Nigel Clarkson's gone to Barca, so you don't have to The first thing that hits you at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona is the sheer scale of the event.     Why engagement is not the same as attention A few years ago (2011 to be precise) Dave Brennan penned an excellent blog piece discussing the themes of engagement and attention, arguing that they are not the same thing but at the same time, are related to each other.

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