Advertising News
Havas UK organic growth falls 14.3%
LONDON - Havas suffered a 14.3% year-on-year decline in organic growth in the UK in the fourth quarter of 2009, as the French marketing group said its operations were still taking a hit from the "steep reduction in advertising spend in the UK".
Nissan launches social media iPhone app for skiers
LONDON - Nissan Europe has launched a branded iPhone app for skiers to help improve their experiences on the slopes.
Sun launches World Cup tickets competition campaign
LONDON - Rupert Murdoch's The Sun newspaper is launching a campaign to promote a competition to win 11 pairs of tickets for the World Cup in South Africa.
GMG offloads regional operations in £44.8m deal with Trinity Mirror
LONDON - Trinity Mirror has agreed to buy GMG Regional Media, which includes the Manchester Evening News, from Guardian Media Group for £44.8 million.
Sky takes £350m hit on disposal of ITV stake
LONDON - Sky has lost £349.5m on its ITV investment after reducing its 17.9% stake to 7.5%, following a ruling by the Competition Commission.
Commercial channels chart a rise in viewing during quarter four
LONDON - Commercial TV channels increased their share of TV viewing during the fourth quarter of 2009 to 62.7% of all TV viewing, up from 62.4% a year earlier.
Ad industry predicted to emerge from recession in Q3
LONDON - The advertising recession is expected to end in the third quarter of 2010, according to new figures released today by the Advertising Association and research specialists Warc.
Mindshare retains Unilever's £700m media business in Western Europe
LONDON - Unilever has retained WPP's Mindshare to handle its £700m media planning and buying business in Western Europe, ending a seven month review process.
Sky to sell 10.4% of ITV after giving up on appeal process
LONDON - Sky has moved to sell 10.4% of ITV after giving the Government a formal undertaking to comply with the Competition Commission's ruling it must dispose of the bulk...
Unilever to break Dove Men+Care ad in March
LONDON - Unilever is to support its new Dove Men+Care range with a TV campaign by Ogilvy starting in March - watch it now.
Birds Eye launches £5m Field Fresh ad campaign
LONDON - Birds Eye is launching a £5.5m advertising campaign, starring Lisa Tarbuck, to promote its recently launched Field Fresh range of vegetables.
BBDO and Snickers claim favourite Super Bowl ad
NEW YORK - A BBDO-created Snickers spot topped a poll of America's favourite commercials from this year's Super Bowl, which included a rare sortie from Google into TV advertising.
- MediaCom bares all for charity calendar 21 January 2010
- COI to appoint GroupM's M4C to £250m media business04 February 2010
- London Weekly freesheet launches in the capital05 February 2010
- Models get naked for Love covers08 February 2010
- BMB poaches Wieden's star creatives Ben Walker and Matt Gooden 15 January 2010
- ITV appoints Royal Mail's Adam Crozier as chief executive28 January 2010
- ZenithOptimedia wins Aviva's £150m global media business25 January 2010
Models get naked for Love covers
LONDON - Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Lara Stone are among the eight different naked cover stars in the latest issue of Love magazine, out today (8 February).
London Weekly freesheet launches in the capital
LONDON - The London Weekly, Global Publishing Group's city-centric newspaper, has launched in the capital today amid a barrage of criticism from the media industry.
EHS Brann changes name to EHS 4D
LONDON - EHS Brann Group, Havas's full service direct, digital and data marketing group, has changed its name to EHS 4D Group.
BBH New York reshuffles its management line-up
LONDON - Bartle Bogle Hegarty New York has promoted its managing director Greg Andersen to chief executive as part of a restructure of its management lineup.
Toyota addresses accelerator scare with first UK ad campaign
LONDON - Toyota GB has launched its first piece of advertising activity to help reassure consumers, after its parent company recalled millions of defective vehicles suffering from a faulty accelerator...
CST and MediaVest Manchester win £11m National Accident Helpline account
LONDON - The National Accident Helpline has appointed Chick Smith Trott and MediaVest Manchester to handle its £11 million creative and media accounts.
Zoopla.co.uk appoints Albion to integrated ad account
LONDON - Albion has picked up the integrated advertising business for Zoopla.co.uk, the UK's most comprehensive property website.
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Alcohol
- Agencies line up for Glenmorangie
- Saint@RKCR/Y&R lands Kopparberg
- Health Select Committee is using alcohol advertising as 'a scapegoat'
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Autos
- Nissan launches social media iPhone app for skiers
- Toyota addresses accelerator scare with first UK ad campaign
- BMW to review £16 million media account
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Confectionery
- CHI joins Nestlé ad roster with Polo win
- Walker Media wins Haribo UK account
- Fisherman's Friend resurrects classic character for TV ads
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Consumer Goods
- Mindshare retains Unilever's £700m media business in Western Europe
- VCCP picks up £3m Omega Pharma account
- ASA bans 'anti-German' radio ad
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Cosmetics / Toiletries
- Mindshare retains Unilever's £700m media business in Western Europe
- Unilever to break Dove Men+Care ad in March
- Alberto Culver, owner of Simple and Alberto VO5, launches global review
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Fashion / Clothing
- Fallon appointed to French Connection
- Iris wins European advertising brief for Speedo
- Torres and Rooney star in Nike film
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Fast Food
- Viral View - Tips for success
- KFC 'daily chicken' ad escapes ban
- Public View - McDonald's 'favourites' by Leo Burnett London
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Food & Drink
- Birds Eye launches £5m Field Fresh ad campaign
- BBDO and Snickers claim favourite Super Bowl ad
- Quiet Storm launches new TV spot for Butcher's Pet Care
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Government / Non-Profit
- Ad industry predicted to emerge from recession in Q3
- Zoe Osmond named Nabs chief executive
- Save The Children kicks off £4m UK ad review
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Tech Products
- OMD UK lands Sony digital media account
- Work Club beats three to £4m Sharp ad account
- HTC calls pitch for European integrated advertising brief
- Channel Marketing Manager, Navico
- £30k +bonus, South East England
- Global Marketing Executive, Virgin Atlantic
- £29,000 + superb benefits, South East England
- Marketing Manager, Reed Exhibitions
- £Competitive Salary, South East England
- Vice President of Marketing, Getty Images
- A six figure executive salary, Central London
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