Apple ‘we’re cooler’ non-apology to Samsung must be changed within 48 hours,...
Apple’s ‘apology’ to Samsung, which suggested the court ruling that the Galaxy Tablet didn’t copy the iPad was only ruled so because the former is ‘not as cool’ must be changed, UK courts have ruled....
View ArticleWhy the creative sector in Scotland and the north of England is heading south
Scotland may occupy the Northern half of our realm, but there is a real sense that its creative industry has been heading south for quite some time. Now before going any further I should point out...
View ArticleAd of the Day: HP Sauce - Principles
Another helping of the lovely campaign featuring a spokesman for manliness who defends the right of young men to behave as they please provided this includes dousing bacon sandwiches with the...
View ArticleJazz FM and British Airways partner to broadcast 'Jazz Shapers' on board flights
Jazz FM and British Airways have signed a deal to broadcast the station's weekly show, Jazz Shapers, in association with law firm Mishcon de Reya, aboard British Airways flights. From today the...
View ArticleRiver Island appoints Cake to launch Rihanna's high street clothing line
River Island has selected Cake to handle the launch of Rihanna’s collection for the high street retailer which will hit stores in Spring 2013. Following a competitive four-way pitch Cake will now...
View ArticleNational Readership Survey finds 91% of The Times readership is offline,...
The National Readership Survey (NRS) has unveiled research with the UK Online Measurement providers (UKOM) to show how the public consumes different sources of news. The research looks at the...
View ArticleOddbins joins with War Child to promote ‘wine not war’ with special edition...
Oddbins has launched a promotion with charity War Child, with a special edition of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to be sold to raise money. For every limited edition ‘wine not war’ bottle sold, Oddbins will...
View ArticlePaul Evans joins Clear Channel International as marketing director
Global out-of-home advertising group, Clear Channel International (CCI) has announced the appointment of Paul Evans to the role of marketing director, replacing Anthony Xydis. Evans joins CCI from...
View ArticleGuinness World Records' promotes 2013 edition with an interactive augmented...
Guinness World Records has launched an immersive augmented reality experience to promote its latest edition, enabling consumers to come face-to-face with the likes of world’s tallest man, longest...
View ArticleDamart unveils warming the nation campaign
Thermal clothing company Damart has revealed its warming the nation campaign, developed by MCG PR, which has seen statues across the UK, such as the Fenner Brockway statue in Red Lion Square, wrapped...
View ArticleTesco launches Christmas Clubcard Exchange TV ad
Tesco has today launched its Christmas Clubcard Exchange advert, shortly after it launched its first ad by new creative agency Wieden & Kennedy. The exchange will run until 5 November, letting...
View ArticleClock Creative appoints Gavin Holland as digital director
Branding and communication specialist, Clock Creative has brought Gavin Holland on board as the team’s new digital director. Holland’s experience spans both agency and client side having held previous...
View ArticleBBC to scrap broadcasting old Top of the Pops episodes featuring Jimmy Savile
The BBC is to attempt to gloss over its past relating to DJ and presenter Jimmy Savile by no longer broadcasting episodes of Top of the Pops fronted by the late DJ and presenter. Following hundreds of...
View ArticleFacebook offers free WiFi for checked-in business users
Facebook is trialing a free WiFi offer for local businesses who first check-in to the service, allowing anyone with a Facebook account to surf the web for free. The only requirement on those taking...
View ArticleLambrini launches limited edition winter bottle and on-pack offer
Wine brand Lambrini is to launch a limited edition winter bottle and on-pack offer in the run up to the lucrative Christmas market, supported by a PR and social media campaign devised by McCann...
View ArticleFreeview launches festive campaign
Digital television provider Freeview has launched a seasonal campaign, reprising its use of helium balloons, shaped to represent a festive blanket of snow. Devised by Leo Burnett the campaign features...
View Articlefuse fashion network appoint Yellowdoor to handle PR
Hallett Retail owned fuse fashion network has announced the appointment of Yellowdoor to launch its e-commerce offering, create an integrated marketing campaign and handle its PR. The agency will also...
View ArticleNike+ Kinect Training hits UK shelves
Sportswear brand Nike has teamed up with digital giant Microsoft to launch Nike + Kinect Training in the UK; a technology which claims to offer the same training techniques as those provided to elite...
View ArticleTiger Beer appoints We Are Social to develop social media strategy
Tiger Beer has announced the appointment of We Are Social to work on the brand’s social media strategy. The agency will be expected to help integrate all channels on a global basis and increase...
View ArticleRAC launches new brand direction with child patrolman creative
The RAC has launched its winter campaign with a wintry TV ad designed to attract families with a child patrolman creative that will run until Christmas. Timed to coincide with the start of colder...
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