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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Carphone Warehouse and Dixons confirm £3.8bn merger by Alex Brownsell 15 May 2014, 09:25AM Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse have confirmed they are to merge to form a £3.8bn business, with the aim of creating a "seamless experience" for customers. Diageo takes axe to regional marketing layer amid £200m cost-cutting drive by Gemma Charles 15 May 2014, 09:03AM Diageo is axing its regional marketing structure across its emerging markets, in a move that will also lead to 14-year veteran Philip Gladman leaving the business. Brandalism is back with 365 ad takeovers in just two days by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith 15 May 2014, 09:16AM Brandalism has enlisted 40 artists to create what it claims is the biggest unauthorised takeover of outdoor advertising, targeting 10 UK cities in two days. PROMOTION Why Amazon Isn't The Enemy of Retail Brands From showrooming shoppers to mcommerce: find out answers to your common fears and discover how Amazon can truly help your brand. Download the Report Rajar Q1 2014: Heart reclaims top national commercial spot by Madga Ibrahim 15 May 2014, 09:41AM Heart proved to be the national commercial radio behemoth in the first quarter of 2014, reclaiming its position as the biggest national commercial brand after its weekly reach increased by 26.2 per cent to 9.1 million listeners. Publicis/Omnicom split could lead to agency price war by Louise Ridley 15 May 2014, 07:28AM The collapse of the Publicis Groupe and Omnicom merger could trigger an agency price war, according to financial analysts, who believe the deal never made financial sense. VCCP opens shop for luxury brands by James Swift 15 May 2014, 07:00AM VCCP has launched an Anglo-French agency with offices close to St Pancras International and Paris Nord stations that will service luxury and premium brands. Latest jobs Account Manager Recruiter Ice (London) Ltd Salary Competitive Salary dependent on experience. Location Windsor, Berkshire Account Manager/Senior Account Managers Recruiter Source Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum Location London (Central), London (Greater) Senior Customer Marketing Managers Recruiter Tarsh Lazare Marketing Recruitment Salary £50K-£60K + Car Allowance + Bonus Location Berkshire Digital Brand Managers - FMCG Recruiter Tarsh Lazare Marketing Recruitment Salary c.£42K-£55K + Car Allowance + Bonus Location Berkshire / London (West), London (Greater) Strategic Brand Consultants Recruiter Tarsh Lazare Marketing Recruitment Salary £60K-£85K + Benefits + Generous Bonus Location London (Greater) FMCG BMs and SBMs Recruiter Tarsh Lazare Marketing Recruitment Salary £40K-£55K + Car Allowance + Bonus Location Berkshire / London (West), London (Greater) From the blogs Digital Sizzle co-founder Bryce Keane on BBQs, beards and Brainient Rachel Bull 14 May 2014, 11:28AM How content fits into the Internet of Things Dominic Mills 14 May 2014, 9:25AM 7 ways to celebrate social community landmarks Nazilla Allahiary 14 May 2014, 8:30AM Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2014 All rights reserved Haymarket Business Information, Teddington Studios, Broom Road, Teddington TW11 9BE, UK News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders