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10th July 2015

NME to become a free magazine after 63 years Time Inc's 63 year old music brand, NME, is to become a free weekly magazine from September and its digital output will be broadened to also include film, fashion, television, politics, gaming and technology. MediaCom's Lisa Humphreys flies flag for media in '35 women under 35' list Six of the brightest up-and-coming stars from the world of media and marketing have made Management Today's list of 35 high-flying women under 35. 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. Mike Smallwood to lead Group M's £100m Lloyds team WPP's Group M has appointed Mike Smallwood to take the lead role for the team handling the £100 million media business for Lloyds Banking Group. Amanda Pitt to leave Havas for headhunter FullerGirling Amanda Pitt, the managing partner of new business and marketing at Havas Media Group, is leaving the agency to become a director FullerGirling. 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. Discovery's partnership with the IOC spells gold for brands A commercial broadcaster has the potential to improve on the BBC's coverage of the Olympics, says MediaCom's head of sport for Europe, Middle East and Africa. 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. 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. Radiocentre scraps RAB as part of rebrand Radiocentre, the trade body for commercial radio, has scrapped the Radio Advertising Bureau brand, as part of a simplification of its structure. Latest blogs 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. How to build influence in a multi-platform media world What are the key ingredients a multi-platform business media owner needs to build significant influence with a priority audience group? Matt Teeman, commercial director, Bloomberg Media, EMEA shares his thoughts. Why is Martin Sorrell not buying Richard Desmond's book? WPP's founder and chief executive Martin Sorrell has no plans to read Richard Desmond's new book, The Real Deal, but why? The revolution will be journalised This is a story about an old-fashioned coup. One planned with ruthless efficiency, with scant regard for the authority of once-formidable foes and with a determination to inspire a revolution. GF Media's Grant Feller reports. B2B Marketing Planning & Media Manager (London) , EE Competitive + benefits, London ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – CHARITY CLIENT – INDEPENDENT MEDIA AGENCY! , round8 Highly competitive + Bonus + Benefits, London (Central), London (Greater) DIGITAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – ICONIC BRANDS! , round8 Highly competitive + Bonus + Benefits, London (Central), London (Greater) DIGITAL MANAGER WANTED AT LEADING INDEPENDENT AGENCY , round8 Highly competitive + Bonus + Benefits, London (Central), London (Greater) DIGITAL ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – FINANCE BRANDS , round8 Highly competitive + Bonus + Benefits, London (Central), London (Greater)

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