Sainsbury's reports loss, Havas UK revenue up and Miu Miu fashion ad banned

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Sainsbury's reports first loss in nearly 10 years at £72m 06 May 15, Ben Bold Sainsbury's has posted a pre-tax annual loss of £72m, its first loss in nearly a decade, and has blamed the performance on a write down in the value of some of its stores. Havas UK revenue climbs 23% in Q1 06 May 15, Omar Oakes Havas' revenue grew by nearly 21 per cent to €469 million (£347.2 million) in the first quarter of the year, thanks to falling oil prices and a weaker Euro, while UK revenues climbed 23.1 per cent. Miu Miu fashion ad banned for appearing to sexualise child 06 May 15, Omar Oakes Miu Miu, the fashion brand, has had an ad that appeared in Vogue banned by the standards watchdog for appearing to present a child "in a sexualised way". Net-A-Porter to launch fashion social network 06 May 15, Gurjit Degun Net-A-Porter, the luxury fashion site, is launching a fashion-focused social network. We Are Social expands to Shanghai 06 May 15, Gurjit Degun We Are Social, the global social media agency, is opening a Shanghai office, which will be led by Pete Lin, the former general manager and chief marketing strategist at Gravity Group Asia. Fuller's offers free pints to tweeting Londoners 06 May 15, Kate Magee Fuller's has launched a social media campaign that offers Londoners a free pint of London Pride. Channel 4 to introduce client development lead roles 06 May 15, Gurjit Degun Channel 4 is to build a team of four client development lead roles to help greater collaboration on TV marketing strategies. Skype told again by EU that name and logo too similar to Sky 06 May 15, Ben Bold Skype's name is too similar to broadcaster Sky's and could confuse consumers into thinking the two companies are related, according to a ruling by an EU court over the trademark. Carl Johnson on talent, data, and brilliant ideas 06 May 15, Staff Carl Johnson, the global chief executive of ad agency Anomaly, holds up the facets of talent and the "trick" of identifying what it comprises. Coke spot encourages consumers to 'Choose Happiness' (and drink Coke) 05 May 15, Ben Bold Rapper and producer HT provides the rousing soundtrack to a new epic ad from Coca-Cola, which bombards viewers with vignette after vignette. Weve reports 50% mobile customer boost following O2 deal 05 May 15, Gurjit Degun Weve, the mobile ad network, has gained an extra 10 million customers after O2 bought out its partners in the company, according to David Plumb, the Telefónica digital director. Vulpine fox-hunters raise awareness of illegal fox hunting in IFAW press campaign 05 May 15, Ben Bold Creepy portraits of vulpine fox hunters form the basis of an IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) campaign to drive awareness of '10 years of illegal' hunting in the UK. Liberal Democrats launch Operation Manatee 05 May 15, Kate Magee The Liberal Democrats have launched a digital ad blitz that borrows technology from Barack Obama's two successful US presidential election campaigns. Jobs at risk at Weve as O2 buys out Vodafone and EE 05 May 15, Maisie McCabe O2 has bought out its partners in Weve and is set to integrate the sales operation into its existing media business. RBS envisages emergency cash withdrawals with Apple Watch 05 May 15, Shona Ghosh RBS is "deeply interested" in wearable technology, and may bring its emergency cash service to the Apple Watch. How to use Online Reviews to deliver ROI Presented by Brand Republic Insight WEBCAST | 3 June 3pm BST - Discover how brands are currently using online reviews to deliver bottom line KPI's. Planner Up to £45,000 + benefits collectivo, London (Greater) Conversion Optimisation Manager - Fab Agency £Neg plus Bens GoodEgg Digital, South Bank/Central London Senior Account Executive £21,000 - £24,000 AF Selection, Manchester, Greater Manchester ACCOUNT DIRECTORS – Integrated/ATL/TTL/BTL/SP/Shopper/Retail – London – up to £50k £40k-£50k plus excellent benefits Judi Patton, London (Central), London (Greater) Sales Manager (CRM & Data) £85-£95K + commission Direct Recruitment, London (Central), London (Greater) See all jobs

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