Microsoft acquires messaging start-up, BT kicks off media review, HouseSimple picks ad agency

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Campaign Breakfast Briefing June 17, 2016

Latest Microsoft will 'tear down app walls' with Wand Labs acquisition Shona Ghosh Microsoft has acquired Wand Labs, a California-based messaging start-up, to boost its Siri rival Cortana. BT kicks off £160m media-buying review after EE takeover Gideon Spanier BT is reviewing its media-buying arrangements for BT and EE as it considers an estimated £160m consolidation for the two brands. HouseSimple picks Brave as ad agency after Dunstone's £13m cash injection Online estate agent HouseSimple has appointed Brave as its ad agency a week after announcing a £13m investment from Carphone Warehouse founder Sir Charles Dunstone and business partner Roger Taylor. ITV switches off channels to promote National Lottery 'sports day' Gideon Spanier ITV will switch off all seven of its TV channels for an hour in a partnership with the National Lottery to inspire Britons to take part in "the UK's biggest ever sports day". Twitter's Dara Nasr reveals his secret work weapon Dara Nasr Dara Nasr explains why the 4.30pm session every Friday at Twitter HQ remains a time-honoured tradition. Promoted Day 27: 7 of the most memorable talks at Cannes Since 1991, the Cannes Lions stage has played host to celebrities, thinkers and even presidents. We've rounded up the most thought-provoking talks Promoted 3 great ads I had nothing to do with: Nina Bibby on Evian, John Lewis and Guinness Thinkbox Nina Bibby, marketing and consumer director at O2, reveals three great ads she admires but had nothing to do with. Campaign Jobs Media Account Director - INDEPENDENT AGENCY! £55k Dot-Gap, London (Central) Managing Director - Integrated Agency £80-100k plus benefits depending on experience JEFFERSON, Hampshire / Berkshire borders Business Development UK Lead £4000.00 - £55000 per annum + Benefits Ultimate Asset, London Managing Partner - Media Division £95000 - £115000 per annum + Great Agency Benefits Ultimate Asset, London Senior Planner £60000 - £70000 per annum The Great & The Good, London Business Reinvention Manager / Director £70 - £90K + benefits Rare Selection, London (Central), London (Greater) Global Design Manager- 9 month fixed- term contract Competitive rb ( Reckitt Benckiser ), Slough, Berkshire Marketing Data Analyst (Maternity Cover) £30,000 Parker Hannifin Ltd, Warwick, Warwickshire Creative Design Manager Competitive eFinancialCareers Ltd, London (Central), London (Greater) Media Sales Account Manager up to 35k + commission Clear Channel UK, London (Central), London (Greater)

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