23 Sep 1999
| by BEN ROSIER
Associated New Media, the new media arm of Associated Newspapers,
has given BMP DDB the pounds 3m brief for the autumn launch of its
women-focused community site, CharlotteStreet.com.
23 Sep 1999
| by BEN ROSIER And PAUL WHITFIELD
Mike Lazenby, the high profile marketing chief of Nationwide
Building Society, who contributed to the downfall of former England
football boss Glenn Hoddle, has abruptly departed from his own job.
23 Sep 1999
| by PAUL WHITFIELD
Anne Francke, Procter s marketing chief for beauty care
Europe, has quit to take a newly created role as European marketing
chief across all Mars Pedigree Masterfoods brands.
Rover has ended months of speculation and handed its pounds 40m UK
ad business to M&C Saatchi.
23 Sep 1999
| by PAUL WHITFIELD
Unilever is to slash 1200 brands and focus resources on 400 power
brands .
23 Sep 1999
| by ANNE-MARIE CRAWFORD
The British Brands Group, which represents companies such as
Procter Rip-Off Britain . The report claims higher
UK business costs are the reason why prices are higher than in the
US.
23 Sep 1999
| by ANNE-MARIE CRAWFORD
A revolutionary television set, offering integrated internet access
and Microsoft software, could be available in the UK within the next two
years.
23 Sep 1999
| by HARRIET MARSH
Tesco launched a fierce price war against rival supermarket Asda at
its interim results this week, promising the biggest price cuts ever
seen , with cuts of 10% on core items .
Gala, the UK s largest bingo chain, is striving to attract younger
women to its clubs with a TV and press push through JWT Manchester.
Beenz.com kicks-off a UK campaign for its online currency service,
which can be used to shop online. A consumer campaign, through Lowe
Direct using national press, computer magazines and online media, will
attempt to drive consumers to the Beenz.com site. Another series of ads
will target businesses...