Saturday, 29 November 2014

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John Hegarty launches incubator
by Staff,
27 November 2014, 08:00AM
John Hegarty launches incubator
Sir John Hegarty and the investment specialist Tom Teichman are launching an incubator business called The Garage and have bought a townhouse in Soho to hothouse start-ups at seed stage.
Williams promoted at ITV as Hazlitt departs
by Maisie McCabe,
27 November 2014, 12:10PM
Williams promoted at ITV as Hazlitt departs
ITV has promoted Kelly Williams, the group commercial sales director, to managing director of commercial, as Fru Hazlitt steps down.
Sainsbury's Christmas ad escapes investigation despite 727 complaints
by Maisie McCabe,
27 November 2014, 11:58AM
Sainsbury's Christmas ad escapes investigation despite 727 complaints
The Advertising Standards Authority has decided not to investigate the Sainsbury's Christmas ad despite 727 complaints that its depiction of the First World War was distasteful.
General Mills consolidates ad roster
by Gurjit Degun,
27 November 2014, 08:00AM
General Mills consolidates ad roster
General Mills, the food company, is to consolidate the UK agency roster on its estimated £11 million account.
Agencies line up for Barbie creative brief
by James Swift,
27 November 2014, 08:00AM
Agencies line up for Barbie creative brief
Mattel, the toy-maker, is looking for a creative agency to handle its Barbie brand.
Paul Hammersley leaves EDC
by Maisie McCabe,
25 November 2014, 04:30PM
Paul Hammersley leaves EDC
Paul Hammersley, the chief executive of EDC UK, is leaving the agency group, following its operational separation from its sister agencies in North America.
Dorchester Collection kicks off global review
by James Swift,
27 November 2014, 08:00AM
Dorchester Collection kicks off global review
Dorchester Collection, which manages ten luxury hotels around the world, is looking for a creative agency.
Maille "memorable guest" by Adam & Eve/DDB
27 November 2014, 08:00AM
Maille
Katie Lee lands MD role at Gravity Road
by Maisie McCabe,
27 November 2014, 08:00AM
Katie Lee lands MD role at Gravity Road
Gravity Road, the agency founded by Mark Boyd and Mark Eaves, has hired Katie Lee, the managing director of Leo Burnett London, as its first managing director.
Unilever shifts global Maille account to Adam & Eve/DDB
by Jeremy Lee,
07 November 2014, 10:23AM
Unilever shifts global Maille account to Adam & Eve/DDB
Adam & Eve/DDB has been appointed by Unilever to lead the global advertising for its premium French food brand Maille.
Cheil Worldwide buys Iris stake
by James Swift,
25 November 2014, 12:15AM
Cheil Worldwide buys Iris stake
Cheil Worldwide is buying a stake in Iris as part of a deal giving the South Korean agency group the option to later acquire 100 per cent of the business.
Growth in female leaders, IPA finds
by Gurjit Degun,
27 November 2014, 08:00AM
Growth in female leaders, IPA finds
The advertising industry has seen a steady increase in the number of women in senior positions and people of ethnic minorities, according to the latest IPA Agency Census.
Private View: Gerry Human and Steve Paskin
27 November 2014, 08:00AM
Private View: Gerry Human and Steve Paskin
Marks & Spencer wins online battle of the Christmas ads
by Sara Kimberley,
26 November 2014, 10:19AM
Marks & Spencer wins online battle of the Christmas ads
Marks & Spencer has won Campaign's hotly contested battle of the Christmas ads, with over 30 per cent of the online votes.
Durex "explore" by Havas Worldwide London
27 November 2014, 07:00AM
Durex
Cheil deal values Iris Worldwide at £80m
by Sara Kimberley,
27 November 2014, 08:00AM
Cheil deal values Iris Worldwide at £80m
Cheil Worldwide has acquired a stake in Iris Worldwide in a deal that could value the agency at £80 million.
Havas board approves Bolloré takeover
by Maisie McCabe,
25 November 2014, 09:09AM
Havas board approves Bolloré takeover
The Havas board has approved the Bolloré Group's attempt to buy a controlling stake in the company.
7-Up Free "feels good to be you" by Mssng Peces
26 November 2014, 08:32AM
7-Up Free
Sainsbury's calls £60 million media review
by Arif Durrani,
24 November 2014, 12:39PM
Sainsbury's calls £60 million media review
Sainsbury's has started a review of its £60 million media planning and buying business, handled by PHD for 19 years.
The & Partnership hires Conor McNicholas for content arm
27 November 2014, 08:00AM
The & Partnership hires Conor McNicholas for content arm
The & Partnership is launching a content agency and has hired Conor McNicholas, the executive content director at Redwood BBDO and a former editor of NME and Top Gear, to run the new company.
Freeview "left behinds" by Leo Burnett London
24 November 2014, 08:51AM
Freeview
Media agency pioneer Ray Morgan dies, aged 82
by John Tylee,
27 November 2014, 08:00AM
Media agency pioneer Ray Morgan dies, aged 82
Ray Morgan, who has died aged 82, may have been credited with killing off the full-service agency. But he was a most unlikely assassin.
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Friday, 28 November 2014

The Wall > The Steve Jobs dilemma: digital advocacy vs low-tech parenting

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The Steve Jobs dilemma: digital advocacy vs low-tech parenting
Abhay Kumar
28 November 2014, 10:56AM

Steve Jobs techAs one of the architects of our technological present, Steve Jobs was undeniably a champion of new media, but like many of us in the industry he was also mindful of the effects that the digital world would have on his children and sought to be a lo-fi parent.

Video content will be dominated by 'real people with passion' in 2015
Clare Hill
28 November 2014, 10:07AM

Clare HillThis week's International Content Marketing Summit demonstrated the richness and diversity of the content marketing industry.

And in 2015, the industry is set to build on the 30% growth it witnessed this year. So what are the key trends we can expect to see next year?

Marketing needs to switch from macro to multi-micro
The Wall
28 November 2014, 9:05AM

Orange segmentsUnilever has recently gotten into a rather bad habit. At the end of every commercial from Dove, Bertolli and Lipton, as well as all of its other hundreds of brands, sits the Unilever logo. Brand authenticity is replaced by a distinctly corporate feel, writes Jan Rijkenberg, founder BSUR Group.

Standing out in today's content meritocracy
David Foggin
27 November 2014, 9:21AM

Pineapple AirbnbWhat's pineapple got to do with content marketing in November? Ask Airbnb.

It has just boosted its content marketing assets with Pineapple - a high-end 128-page travel magazine, rich in content without advertising support. Has it done the right thing? It all depends on the quality of the offering.

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7Up kicks off global campaign with urban knitting ad
7Up kicks off global campaign with urban knitting ad
7Up Free, the sugar free lemon and lime fizzy drink owned by PepsiCo, is launching a global campaign featuring people with quirky interests, like urban knitting.
Sainsbury's calls £60 million media review
Sainsbury's calls £60 million media review
Sainsbury's has started a review of its £60 million media planning and buying business, handled by PHD for 19 years.
Williams promoted at ITV as Hazlitt departs
Williams promoted at ITV as Hazlitt departs
ITV has promoted Kelly Williams, the group commercial sales director, to managing director of commercial, as Fru Hazlitt steps down.
Havas board approves Bolloré takeover
Havas board approves Bolloré takeover
The Havas board has approved the Bolloré Group's attempt to buy a controlling stake in the company.
Zurich launches snowmen cinema campaign across Europe
Zurich launches snowmen cinema campaign across Europe
Zurich is today launching a Europe-wide cinema and online campaign showing the insurer's employees going to great lengths to protect some snowmen.
Vizeum wins £60m Burger King European media business
Vizeum wins £60m Burger King European media business
Burger King, the fast-food chain, has appointed Vizeum to handle its consolidated European media planning and buying account, estimated to be worth €74 million (£58.7 million).
Why Lewis Hamilton is  prepared for agency life
Why Lewis Hamilton is prepared for agency life
It's awkward question time: What do Lewis Hamilton, President Obama and 1.3 per cent of the UK's advertising and media agency workforce have in common?
Which party will use outdoor effectively to lead the 2015 election agenda?
Which party will use outdoor effectively to lead the 2015 election agenda?
Will fear or cheer carry the most impact on voters and the wider media next year? asks Naren Patel, chief executive of Primesight.
Hearst promotes Ella Dolphin to group commercial director
Hearst promotes Ella Dolphin to group commercial director
Hearst Magazines UK has appointed Ella Dolphin to the newly created role of group commercial director.
BBC plots £18m media consolidation
BBC plots £18m media consolidation
The BBC has expanded plans to review its £5 million media account to include the planning and buying business for BBC Orchestras, BBC Worldwide, World Service and Global News.
YouTube generation: brand with care
YouTube generation: brand with care
2014 was the year that YouTube creators invaded the public consciousness. Over the next three pages, we see how brands are utilising these stars.
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Mindshare's huddle: next generation technology and powering dreams
Mindshare's huddle: next generation technology and powering dreams
It's hard not to get caught up in the sheer 'wow' factor of Mindshare's annual huddle day, says Immediate Media's Toby Hicks.
Why Channel 4's programmatic announcement is good news for us all
Why Channel 4's programmatic announcement is good news for us all
Channel 4's move to create a programmatic marketplace for their Video on Demand (VoD) inventory is excellent news all around, says Marco Bertozzi, president of Audience on Demand, EMEA and North America client services.
How the UK is leading the way in brand safety online
How the UK is leading the way in brand safety online
The news last month that Yahoo, AOL and Google's DoubleClick have joined Microsoft in the fight against online ad misplacement by having their ad serving processes certified by JICWEBS, further underlines how the UK leads the way in safety online, says ABC's Richard Foan.
Radio influence grows for UK advertisers
Radio influence grows for UK advertisers
The latest Rajar results show the UK radio industry to be in great shape and should serve as a great wake-up call to advertisers, says Simon Kilby, head of marketplace at Bauer Media.
Why international news still matters
Why international news still matters
The business of traditional television news has never been stronger, says Liz Nunn, UK sales director at CNN International.
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