Lexus launches hoverboard campaign, Diageo hunts for digital agency, and Facebook defends video policy after 'lying, cheating and stealing' claims

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Levitating hoverboard 'pushes boundaries' as Lexus launches campaign 04 August 15, James Swift Lexus has released the full online ad demonstrating its hoverboard after teaser films attracted 11 million views online and waves of news coverage.   Diageo hunts for digital agency 04 August 15, Gurjit Degun Diageo, the drinks giant that owns the Smirnoff and Bailey's brands, is on the hunt for a digital agency to work across Europe.   Facebook defends video policy after 'lying, cheating and stealing' claims 04 August 15, Omar Oakes A Facebook manager has responded to a popular video blogger's claims that the social network is "lying, cheating and stealing" to present itself as the world's biggest video website.   Jon Stewart's 'so f**king good' endorsement of Book of Mormon 'not offensive' 05 August 15, Omar Oakes A print ad for the musical The Book of Mormon, which featured an expletive quote by American comedian Jon Stewart, was suitable for publication, the ads regulator has ruled.   Breakfast Briefing 05 August 15, Sara Spary Today's news includes a government consultation on extending Sunday trading hours, Airbus's patent for a supersonic aircraft and data that shows tea sales are in decline.   Zoella's network StyleHaul gives ten tips on vlogger campaigns 04 August 15, James Stafford Working with vloggers does not need to be difficult, provided brands go in with the mindset, writes James Stafford, European vice president at the network that hosts Zoella's channel, StyleHaul.   Top 50 ad agencies see 'lowest profit margins for seven years' 04 August 15, Omar Oakes Operating profit margins at the UK's top 50 advertising agencies are at their lowest level for seven years, according to research from accounting firm Kingston Smith W1.   Lidl shifts £70m media to Starcom 04 August 15, Omar Oakes Lidl, the discount supermarket chain, has appointed Starcom Mediavest Group to handle its £70 million media planning and buying business.   Brittany Ferries appoints £3.5m creative account to Designate 04 August 15, Gurjit Degun Brittany Ferries has awarded its £3.5 million creative account to Designate, a specialist integrated agency based in Brighton, following a four-way pitch.   Butlins chooses TH_NK for digital account 04 August 15, Omar Oakes Butlins, the holiday resort company, has appointed TH_NK as its digital agency after a competitive pitch.   Somethin' Else raids Zenith for client role 04 August 15, Staff Somethin' Else, the content agency, has appointed the ZenithOptimedia client partner Hannah Lury in the new role of client services director.   One year to go: how Team GB will carry London 2012 'halo effect' to Rio 04 August 15, Charlotte Mceleny Today marks one year to go until Team GB competes at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Marketing spoke to Olympiad Ben Ainslie and Team GB marketer Leah Davis about the plans.   Coca-Cola: sponsoring the Rugby World Cup a 'no-brainer' on home turf 04 August 15, Josh Barrick With the 2015 Rugby World Cup just around the corner, sponsor Coca-Cola is hoping to get the general public interested in the game with an activation at London's Tower Bridge this week.   Heineken hopes Rugby World Cup activity will boost flagging European sales 04 August 15, Sara Spary Heineken has reported overall organic growth of 2% for the first half of 2015 to £10.9bn compared with the same period last year, though in Western Europe organic sales were down 3%. However, the company... read more   Football stars Ronaldo and Neymar in PokerStars Facebook campaign 04 August 15, Gurjit Degun PokerStars, the online gambling site owned by Rational Group, has launched a Facebook campaign starring Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr.   Very.co.uk creates shoppable YouTube ad with Rizzle Kicks and DJ Jazzy Jeff 04 August 15, Shona Ghosh Fashion brand Very has created one of the first "shoppable" YouTube video ads in the UK, featuring Rizzle Kicks singing a cover of 'Summertime'.   Lucozade 'Find your Flow' by Grey London 04 August 15, Lucozade's latest UK campaign is aimed at people on the move   Nike ad has out-of-this-world cartoon cameos 04 August 15, Adam Olson Looney Tunes character faces off with NBA star in new Jordan spot by Wieden + Kennedy   Angry Birds 2 'Bigger. Badder. Birdier' by Wieden + Kennedy London 04 August 15, Campaign staff Game developer Rovio pulls out the visual stops for its new UK campaign   Passion vs. process: The big client divide? 05 August 15, Charles Wigley Which kind of client company are you, Aston Martin, or British Leyland?   What WPP gets out of Providence/Chime deal 04 August 15, Maisie McCabe Keith Hunt, a managing partner at the financial advisory company Results International, explains why he thinks WPP has agreed to maintain its share of Chime as it goes private.   Coding: the kids are alright, but what about the grown-ups? 04 August 15, Jon Davie When it comes to creating a future workforce of agile minds, we are on the right track in kids, but we need to address the problem with the adults of our world, says Jon Davie, UK CEO of digital agency... read more   Brands need to be more Superman and less Clark Kent 04 August 15, Emily Fairhead-Keen With ad spend finally up to a record high brands need to make sure they are spending like a superhero, rather than focusing on being too human, says Emily Fairhead-Keen, business director at MEC.                 User Experience (UX) Designers, Global Software Delivery   Competitive HSBC, London   Freelance or temp to perm SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER & ACCOUNT DIRECTOR -digital with B2B experience   £200-350 per day - perm c. £35-55k Judi Patton, London (South), London (Greater)   Head of Partner Services   Competitve Mercedes F1, Brackley, Northamptonshire   Insight and Product Manager   Competitive Dyson, United Kingdom   User Experience Analyst (UX)   Competitive Dyson, United Kingdom               See all jobs

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