Media AM - JCDecaux wins £500m TfL contract; UK media owners prefer public BBC; Virgin Atlantic calls media review

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09th July 2015

JCDecaux wins £500m TfL contract Transport for London is set to appoint JCDecaux to handle the £500 million business for its street furniture in a move that will shake up the outdoor ad industry. UK media owners prefer public BBC The UK's commercial media industry wants the BBC to remain publicly funded, according to new research by Starcom MediaVest Group. Virgin Atlantic calls media review Virgin Atlantic is reviewing its £12 million media business, ending its 22-year relationship with Manning Gottlieb OMD. Facebook to launch own music-streaming service The competitive and nascent digital music space dominated by Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal could soon have a new audio streaming entrant in the form of Facebook. Government's BBC and C4 overtures show it's still all to play for in TV Tensions are running high among the UK's public-service broadcasters as our Conservative government starts to show its teeth. Years & Years to take over Channel 4 ad break with 'unique interactive event' Years & Years, the British electronica music band, has partnered with Channel 4 to give viewers the chance to watch performances of its new single during an ad break. Ministry of Sound joins Global Radio's digital music ad platform Ministry of Sound, the dance record label, has joined Global Radio's Digital Audio Exchange (Dax), making it the 140th music publisher to join the programmatic ad platform. If you could ask one question of the world, what would it be? And what would you do with the answer? Qriously shares the marketing value - as well as democratising power - of its mobile technology at a Campaign and Media Week dinner in the hills above Cannes. Arif Durrani, the editor of MediaWeek and Campaign's head of media, curates a Qriously demo and discussion. Radiocentre launches lobbying push against Ts&Cs Radiocentre, the commercial radio industry body, is starting a campaign to free the radio advertising industry from the extensive warnings needed at the end of some ads. Carat named Arqiva Awards Agency of the Year Global Radio's LBC and Bauer Media's Absolute Radio were the big winners at the Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards last night with three gold awards, while Carat was named Agency of the Year. Latest blogs From Caitlin Jenner to Michelle Obama, magazine media influence is all around us Anyone who doubts that magazine media holds a unique influence on consumer culture just needs to ask Michelle Obama, says Sue Todd, chief executive of Magnetic. Taking the temperature at Wimbledon It's the fourth day of Wimbledon (last Thursday), Andy Murray has just beaten Robin Haase in straight sets and the UK number four, James Ward has made it through to the third round. The mood at Wimbledon is one of contentment, and Mindshare has the data and the resource to create live feeds around the world. Chris Cardew, head of strategy at Mindshare reports. Leadership: Be assertive, not aggressive Everyone must be a leader, there is no room for super-chickens, but be assertive not aggressive, says Heather Dansie, associate research director at Starcom MediaVest Group. Embrace the passion of sports viewers this summer We're set for an outstanding summer of sport, and among those waiting in anticipation is John Litster, managing director of Sky Media. Brands need to embrace their new roles as publishers How can intellectual property play a greater role in the evolution of content-driven strategies? Havas Media Group's Damien Marchi explores. B2B Marketing Planning & Media Manager (London) , EE Competitive + benefits, London Advertising Manager – Key Account - £40-45K , SAVVY Media Ltd £40-45K, London (Central), London (Greater) Event Assistant , Atwood Tate £18,500, Hertfordshire Sales Manager , MediaMigo Recruitment Limited Up to £50k basic + comms + benefits, London (Central), London (Greater) Digital Trading Director- Media Agency , MediaMigo Recruitment Limited £50-60k dep on experience + benefits, London (Central), London (Greater)

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