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Thursday, 4 February 2016

Media AM - Clear Channel drops out of Tube contest, Sony Pictures moves global media business

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04th February 2016

Clear Channel drops out of Tube contest

Clear Channel has pulled out of the race for Transport for London's £1 billion outdoor advertising contract for the Underground.

Sony Pictures global media moves to OMD

Sony has consolidated the bulk of its global entertainment media accounts into OMD after completing its global review, Campaign understands.

Cory and Bush to lead Google's agency sales

Google has shaken up its UK agency sales business, promoting Peter Cory and Matt Bush to joint heads.

MEC names Dormieux sole UK chief executive

MEC has given sole control of the UK agency to its co-chief executive Jason Dormieux. Stuart Bowden, the other co-chief executive, has been named the global chief strategy officer - a role that has been vacant for a year.

Peugeot to sponsor the Six Nations on ITV

ITV has signed a two-year sponsorship deal with Peugeot for its Six Nations rugby coverage.

Dentsu Aegis scoops global media for E.ON

E.ON, the energy company, has appointed Dentsu Aegis Network to handle its global media account.

Rajar Q4 2015: Commercial radio overtakes BBC for first time in 15 years

The number of people tuning in to commercial radio each week has overtaken those listening to BBC stations, according to the latest Rajar audience figures.

Rajar Q4 2015: Capital regains listening lead in London

Capital has beat its nearest rival Kiss FM to win back its place as the most popular London radio station in the latest Rajar radio audience listening figures for Q4 2015.

Rajar Q4 2015: Heart hits new national record

Heart won over record numbers of listeners in the final quarter of 2015, reaching a weekly audience of 9.2 million.

Peter Andre to host radio show on Heat

Peter Andre, the reality TV star and former popstar, is to host a new show on Heat radio called #reheat on Saturday afternoons.

10 Reasons Why Cross-Channel Marketing is Not Rocket Science The modern-day customer path is not linear, the funnel is defunct, and brands are increasingly changing how they view the customer. So what can we actually do about it?
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Shortlist announced for 2016 Women of Tomorrow Awards

Thirty-six women from agencies and media owners including 4Creative, Adam & Eve/DDB and MEC have been shortlisted for the IPA and Campaign Women of Tomorrow Awards.

Ten things you need to know: new Milk Tray Man

Cadbury named a new Milk Tray Man, plus more advertising and media highlights this week

Wix.com's Super Bowl ad parodies Budweiser and Old Spice classics

Wix.com's 30-second TV spot, which will air during Sunday's Super Bowl, features Kung Fu Panda recreating some well-known ads of yesteryear.

My Media Week: Karl Weaver

From tapas overload with Carat’s new global chief to an acquisition opportunity, we join Karl Weaver, the chief executive of Dentsu Aegis Network’s marketing effectiveness arm, Data2Decisions.

My Media Week: Piers North

A week in the life of Piers North, strategy director at Trinity Mirror Solutions, where the acquisition of Local World last year has instilled a new sense of energy around regional sales.

My Media Week: Anna Hickey

It’s a people-focused start to the year for Anna Hickey, managing director at Maxus, as she kicks off a new people and culture programme and a shared parental leave policy.