ECB investigates claims Bloomberg spied on officials
The European Central Bank and Germany’s Bundesbank have begun an investigation into claims that Bloomberg journalists used the company’s $20,000 a year data terminals to spy on bank officials. It...
View ArticleTubeMogul appoints Nick Reid as managing director
TubeMogul, the video ad buying platform, has today announced the appointment of Nick Reid as managing director for the UK. Previously managing director of IgnitionOne, Reid will lead business...
View ArticlePropeller appoints Kieran Kent as managing director
Propeller has announced the appointment of Kieran Kent as managing director of the PR firm. Kent joins from Itpr, where he held the role of client services director for nine years. The agency said:...
View ArticlePayPal backs British currency start-up TransferWise
PayPal has announced its backing for TransferWise, a British start-up which aims to transform the way in which consumers and businesses exchange currencies. The London based firm impressed PayPal’s...
View ArticleGrohe appoints Adconnection for media planning and buying
Grohe, the bathroom fittings and kitchen tap specialist has appointed Adconnection to handle its media planning and buying accounts. Adconnection begins in June with campaigns across home interest...
View ArticleSky Sports secures Euro 2016 and 2018 World Cup qualifier rights ahead of...
Sky Sports has secured the broadcast rights for Euro 2016 and 2018 World Cup qualification matches for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, it was announced on...
View ArticleAmazon introduces ‘Coins’ virtual currency
Amazon has introduced its own virtual currency to US Kindle Fire owners with the launch of its ‘Coins’ platform, distributing 500 Coins, valued at $5, to every owner to mark the occasion. Intended for...
View ArticleFirst Choice unveils 'Happiness Included' animated online holiday finder with...
All-inclusive holiday company First Choice is helping customers choose their perfect holiday destination with a new interactive online tool. Devised with the help of Steak Group the illustrated ad...
View Article“Maintain high creative standards when the world wants anything”: Jonathan...
Continuing our series ongreat agency leadership in the marketing services industries, The Drum’s associate editor Richard Draycott catches up with Jonathan Trimble, CEO at 18 Feet & Rising, to...
View ArticleHalf of children say TV advertising influences decisions to buy video games...
Almost half (49 per cent) of parents think advertising and marketing should not target children, while 39 per cent think children need to learn what advertising is, research from YouGov SixthSense has...
View ArticleChannel 4 2012 Financial Report: Spend on original content reaches £434m high
Channel 4's annual financial report for 2012 has revealed that the not-for-profit broadcaster saw a third year of increased investment in innovation under the leadership of chief executive, David...
View ArticleBauer Media appoints Owen Ryan as group programme director
Bauer Media has today announced the appointment of Owen Ryan as group programme director across sixteen Place radio stations in the north of England and Scotland. In his new role, Ryan will lead the...
View ArticleXfm announces eight month sponsorship deal with Ford
Global Radio’s Xfm has announced the launch of an eight-month partnership with Ford, which will see Ford SYNC, its new in-car entertainment system, sponsor the station’s Xfm Presents series of live...
View ArticleRobinsons Fruit Shoot looks to increase the skill base of kids in new...
Robinsons Fruit Shoot is launching a campaign inviting kids to ‘Get Your Skills On’. The campaign will include TV advertising and media partnerships with Nickelodeon and The Sun, an on-pack promotion,...
View ArticleOnline Media Awards announces 2013 nominees including The Times, Sky News and...
The Online Media Awards has announced the nominations for 2013 across 25 categories including website of the year, best use of social media, best Twitter feed and best freelance writer. The awards,...
View ArticleJack Daniel's Tennessee Honey buzzes into 3D in DCM and UM London campaign
An ad for Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey has been converted into 3D by Prime Focus World and is set to be aired from tonight prior to Star Trek Into Darkness 3D. Andrew Watson, brand manager at Jack...
View ArticleEnglish premiership managers' celebration of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement...
The Observer moved away from mournful coverage of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement as manager of Manchester United in its promotion of a 12-page supplement and opted for a more light hearted approach....
View ArticleHavas Worldwide London appoints first head of digital
Havas Worldwide London has announced the appointment of Proximity’s Justin Vir to the newly created role of head of digital. Vir previously held the role of creative services and operations director...
View Article“Red Bull's bravery does have some similar cross-over in the Virgin brand...
As the countdown begins to the first Virgin Galactic flight following the successful test run over the Mojave Desert last month, the project’s former president Will Whitehorn gave us his views on...
View ArticleThe School of Communication Arts launches competition for three scholarships
The School of Communication Arts has announced the launch of a competition, in partnership with Langland, as it looks to award three scholarships to potential students. The basis of the brief is,...
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