Costa is first brand to launch branded content video with BuzzFeed, Morrisons launches celebrity-free Christmas ad, and Notonthehighstreet calls pitch

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Costa is first brand to launch branded content video with BuzzFeed 04 November 15, Gurjit Degun Costa, the coffee shop chain, has become the first brand to launch a branded content film with BuzzFeed.   Morrisons launches celebrity-free Christmas ad as it declares staff are the 'real stars' 05 November 15, Sara Spary Morrisons has revealed a shorter and celebrity-free Christmas spot this year as it seeks to capitalise on the "warmth" customers feel for the brand.   Notonthehighstreet calls pitch 05 November 15, James Swift Notonthehighstreet.com, the online retailer for quirky gifts, is looking for a creative agency after parting ways with WCRS.   TalkTalk to resume X Factor sponsorship this weekend 04 November 15, Gideon Spanier TalkTalk is bringing back its X Factor sponsorship this weekend after a two-week suspension, following a police investigation into last month's cyber attack.   We Are Social expands to Berlin 05 November 15, Gurjit Degun We Are Social has launched an office in Berlin, its second in Germany, with Reebok as a founding client.   Unilever's Cornetto rethinks digital 05 November 15, Gurjit Degun Cornetto, the Unilever-owned ice-cream brand, is talking to agencies about its digital advertising.   Glenmorangie seeks shop for experiential 05 November 15, James Swift Glenmorangie, the Scotch whisky, is looking for a global experiential agency.   Breakfast Briefing: Morrisons sales down, FB hits 1bn daily users, Adidas optimistic for 2015 05 November 15, Shona Ghosh Welcome to Marketing's morning briefing, a daily shot of news and a recap of the best longer reads and videos.   A view from Dave Trott: Repositioning the competition 05 November 15, Dave Trott Sharry was an 11-year-old schoolgirl in Scotland.   The new adland map of London 05 November 15, James Swift Move over, Soho - the once-seedy enclave may have become synonymous with advertising and media, but other areas now lay claim to some of adland's hottest shops.   Mother hires four creative teams 05 November 15, James Swift Mother London has bolstered its creative department by adding four new teams.   Karmarama establishes data joint venture with Ignition.AI 05 November 15, Omar Oakes Karmarama has launched a joint venture with the founders of the data start-up Ignition.AI as it looks to bolster its creative output powered by data.   Weve's Nigel Clarkson joins Yahoo 05 November 15, Gurjit Degun Nigel Clarkson, the managing director at Weve, has joined Yahoo as its UK managing director and country commercial director.   Media agencies eye Viacom UK channels 05 November 15, Gideon Spanier Viacom has called a media review that will see all planning and buying for its UK TV channels consolidated into one agency for the first time.   Hometown captures 888poker.com brief 05 November 15, Maisie McCabe 888 Holdings, the online gambling company, has appointed Hometown to the global advertising account for its poker business after a competitive pitch.   Havas Helia's Thomas takes iProspect role 05 November 15, Gurjit Degun Lee Thomas, the head of content and strategy at Havas Helia, has joined iProspect UK as the head of Create.   PHD replaces Havas on Magners account 05 November 15, Maisie McCabe Magners, the C&C Group Irish cider brand, has appointed PHD to its UK media account, ending its relationship with Havas Media.   Wieden & Kennedy wins TK Maxx Euro contest 05 November 15, James Swift TK Maxx, the fashion retailer, has appointed Wieden & Kennedy London as its strategic and creative lead agency across Europe after a competitive pitch.   DigitasLBi's Wareham named R/GA London production head 05 November 15, Gurjit Degun Ryan Wareham, DigitasLBi's global programme director, has joined R/GA London as its executive production director.   Do retailers really need a glossy TV ad for Christmas? 05 November 15, Gideon Spanier The 'John Lewis effect' has led to a surge in festive TV ads. Is this approach right for everyone?   Why independent shops are more crucial than ever 05 November 15, Jonathan Durden The7stars' success shows the media marketplace still wants an alternative to the big networks, Jonathan Durden writes.   Do agencies need a vision statement? 05 November 15, On the subject of agency vision statements, James Murphy and the US adman Joey Reiman are in harmony: they are meaningless and need killing off.   Advice for new recruits from industry veterans 05 November 15, Sue Unerman From putting your hand up to how to cope with a stumble, Sue Unerman shares the things she wished she knew at 21.   A better brand of politics: Why Jeremy Corbyn could be an adland ally 05 November 15, Pete Heskett Jeremy Corbyn is a threat to our economic security, if the Conservatives are to be believed, but Pete Heskett sees in the newly elected Labour leader a potential adland ally.   Pick of the week: Mulberry, Adam & Eve/DDB 05 November 15, Gurjit Degun Mulberry's Christmas ad takes this week's pick.   Turkey of the week: Nespresso, McCann 05 November 15, James Swift Nespresso's ad starring George Clooney falls flat.   In the UK, IKEA encourages families to play together 05 November 15, Campaign Live "Come Home to Play" by Mother features a robot with dreams of flight   Currys PC World "spare the act" by Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO 05 November 15, Currys PC World has a secret weapon in the war of the Christmas ads: Jeff Goldblum.   World's talking about: Imagine where you can go 05 November 15, If you create a product to mask bathroom smells and name it Poo-Pourri, you're limiting your advertising options.   Is Facebook ad personalisation driving Google's strategy? 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