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19th September 2014

Trinity Mirror's Wildman poaches Yahoo's Piers North Trinity Mirror has poached Piers North from Yahoo to take the new role of digital strategy director at the national and regional newspaper publisher. Starcom MediaVest appoints Sue Frogley as global commercial director Starcom MediaVest Group has appointed Sue Frogley to the newly created role of global commercial director. Twitter and Facebook tackle video ads but whose strategy is better? Twitter and Facebook have taken different approaches with respect to their video ad experiences. Alex Macnamara, UK managing director at Tremor Video, weighs up the benefits and pitfalls of each method. Should agencies appear on television? If there is one thing that's pretty much guaranteed about any TV show that features ad agencies, it's that they will be made to look like feckless, vainglorious fools. Technology has improved our processes, but what about the killer insights? There are waves of change all around us. The onslaught of new channels, techniques and platforms is overwhelming, and the need for greater technology engagement is no longer an option. It has certainly helped improve marketing returns during a recession, but it has come at a cost. Campaign Viral Chart: Samsung's pastiche of Apple joins the line-up A comical ad by Samsung sending up Apple's recent iPhone 6 and Watch launch has made it on to this week's Viral Chart. Things we like: UM creating Jack Rocks iProspect bolsters team with two appointments Digital marketing performance agency iProspect has hired Wayne Blodwell and Gareth Owen to the newly-created roles of head of programmatic and strategy partner, respectively. Moray MacLennan: Scotland - it's emotional I can't write about whether 'Yes' or 'No' would have been good or bad for the advertising industry. MailOnline's £60m target on track as US site overtakes UK MailOnline is now attracting more monthly unique browsers from its US operation than the UK, helping to keep its target of generating £60 million from advertising for the year on track. Morley stakes claim as outdoor's ambassador By exploiting OOH's digital potential, Andrew Morley aims to boost Clear Channel and the wider sector. By Arif Durrani Sometimes collaboration, not innovation, can be the key to winning campaigns Media Week Awards entries used to be awash with companies claiming "media firsts"... Guardian takes a punt on membership model Does the title's solution to monetising its readership while preserving open journalism stack up? Arif Durrani investigates. Why have mutual respect when you can have mutual disrespect? Should the licence fee be scrapped? Arif Durrani and David Benady on the mooted decriminalisation of non-payment and what it could mean for TV. Traditional TV set losing appeal among children Four- to 15-year-olds are shunning the TV set. What are the implications for agencies and broadcasters? Latest blogs Why CEOs choose TV and DOOH In amongst the rise of all things digital it's easy to lose sight of some very simple truths, says Steve Atkinson, commercial director at Outdoor Plus. Google responds to questions around online ad effectiveness There is a reason why digital is the fastest-growing channel, clients just need to ask the right questions of their agency to ensure the best results, says Matt Bush, head of performance agency at Google. Why Mediabrands brought OpenCo to the UK As London companies prepare to open their doors to executives, entrepreneurs and investors for the second OpenCo UK event on 2 October, IPG Mediabrands' Hamish Kinniburgh and Ella Goldner, explain why they brought the initiative to the UK. Festival season continues at the movies Summer may be all but over, with only Bestival and No.6 happening this weekend, but in the growing global programme of film festivals the best is yet to come, says Zoe Jones, marketing director at Digital Cinema Media. It is still possible to breathe life into London Live London Live has had a difficult launch, but the local TV station could yet find the formula for success, says Dino Myers-Lamptey, head of strategy at the7stars. Sales Executive, Recruitment , News UK Competitive, City of London Senior Sales Exec, Grad Recruitment , News UK Competitive, City of London Senior Sales Executive , GDS International £25,000 - £35,000 + Commission (OTE £75,000), Bristol, City of Bristol Sales Executive (digital, B2B) , Spiceworks Competitive Salary + commission (uncapped), Central London Business Development Manager , Credit Today Paying between 35k-40k basic with realistic OTE of 60k, Offices are in a listed building just a short walk from the iconic Borough Market and The Shard

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