Campaign Daily Fix - Virgin Media, PPA, Discovery, Fifa World Cup, Albion, Thinkbox TV Planning Awards

View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Virgin Media owner Liberty Global calls £150 million pan-Euro media review by Maisie McCabe, 27 June 2014, 09:49AM Liberty Global is calling a review of its £150 million pan-European media planning account, following its purchase of Virgin Media in the UK. PPA advertising awards 2014 opens for entries by Phil Smith, 27 June 2014, 10:15AM The PPA Advertising Awards 2014, in association with Brand Republic Group, has added two new categories - Best Use of Social Media and Best Use of Content - and is now open for entries. Discovery launches first ever short-form branded content by Ian Griggs, 27 June 2014, 10:14AM Discovery is to launch its first ever short-form branded content series as part of a new multi-million pound deal with Casio watches. Cannes 2014: the winning formula 26 June 2014, 08:00AM Jurors share their observations and creative highlights from the judging room at this year's Cannes Lions festival. Five things brands should not do at festivals by Stephen Ackroyd, 27 June 2014, 09:07AM As Glastonbury gets underway, Stephen Ackroyd, the editor of the music title DIY magazine, which is published by the agency Sonic Media Group, has some advice for brands heading to festivals. Fifa World Cup breaks TV records around the world by Arif Durrani, 27 June 2014, 12:24PM Roy Hodgson's England football team may have squashed hopes of historic TV sporting highs in the UK, but elsewhere the Fifa World Cup coverage from Brazil is setting TV viewing records in 2014. 84 bundles of joy: Tess Alps on the Thinkbox Planning Awards entries by Tess Alps, 27 June 2014, 09:49AM Tess Alps, the executive chair of Thinkbox, gives her view on the Thinkbox Planning Awards, in which Manning Gottlieb OMD won the Grand Prix for PlayStation yesterday afternoon. Quiet Storm wins Olympic Village ad account by James Swift, 27 June 2014, 08:52AM Quiet Storm has won the advertising account for Get Living London, the company managing the property known as Athletes' Village during the 2012 London Olympics, after a competitive pitch. Albion hires BT Sport presenter as head of data by Louise Ridley, 27 June 2014, 10:17AM Albion has hired ITV presenter and social media pundit, Christian Howes, to lead its data and performance marketing arm, Albion Cell. Sony Playstation wins Grand Prix at Thinkbox TV Planning Awards by Staff, 26 June 2014, 05:30PM Manning Gottlieb OMD has triumphed in the Thinkbox TV Planning Awards, scooping four prizes, including the prestigious Grand Prix for its work for Sony Playstation. 6 ads that made... Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO 26 June 2014, 08:00AM In the first of a new series, Paul Brazier and Ian Pearman identify the six pieces of work that define the agency's history and culture. Matt Seiler: The final word on the Media Lions 2014 by Matt Seiler, 27 June 2014, 11:46AM Matt Seiler, global chief executive of IPG's Mediabrands and president of this year's Media Lions jury in Cannes, shares his parting thoughts on a celebratory year. 5 things you need to know about programmatic by Andy Mitchell, 26 June 2014, 10:59AM Programmatic or automated media buying is prompting discussion across the advertising industry. Andy Mitchell, European managing director of BrightRoll, the video advertising platform, sets a few things straight. Latest Work Neutrogena Men "the campaign to end junkface" by DDB Canada 27 June 2014, 10:09AM Neutrogena has launched a humorous campaign that aims to get men to use facial wash by pointing out that they're currently washing with something that's also used to clean their privates. DDB Canada created the TV ad, which is airing across Canada. I... Kids Company "see the child" by Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO 26 June 2014, 04:43PM Kids Company, the charity for vulnerable children, has released a campaign seeking political change. Abbott Mead Vickers created a cinema and online spot for the campaign, that will be backed by radio, social media, outdoor and press executions. The ... Newcastle Brown Ale "if we won" by Droga5 New York 26 June 2014, 10:23AM The Office co-writer Stephen Merchant stars in Newcastle Brown Ale s new campaign, telling Americans how good they d have it if they lost the war for independence. Droga5 New York created the humorous spot, which promotes a British beer during a pat... Also in the news Wieden & Kennedy blogs for help after theft by Maisie McCabe, 27 June 2014, 11:24AM JCDecaux Airport hires sales director by Ian Griggs, 27 June 2014, 11:00AM Forrest Media wins contract for digital site in Newcastle by Maisie McCabe, 27 June 2014, 10:54AM Andy Bird joins Brian Eno on judging panel for creative diversity festival by Ian Griggs, 27 June 2014, 09:45AM Latest Jobs Senior Graphic Designer (4 months FTC) £25000 - £28000 per annum, Warwickshire Marketing Assistant £32000 - £35000 per annum, Oxfordshire Production Director - leading Manchester agency To £75k, Leeds, West Yorkshire / Macclesfield, Cheshire / Manchester, Greater Manchester / Stockport, Grea... 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