28 Apr 2000
| by ELEANOR TRICKETT
iTouch, Independent News and Media s supplier of news and
information to mobile phones, has begun a search for a UK ad agency to
create its first global branding campaign.
28 Apr 2000
| by GORDON MACMILLAN
WPP and Young & Rubicam are reported to have drawn up an agreement
preventing WPP from attempting a hostile takeover of Y&R while talks
continue. The US-based Y&R is thought to be holding talks with other
companies. WPP released its first-quarter figures this week, revealing
the its revenues rose almost...
28 Apr 2000
| by GORDON MACMILLAN
Turner Broadcasting System is to be the exclusive commercial
television partner for BT s broadband internet service, ADSL, when it
launches in June.
28 Apr 2000
| by ELEANOR TRICKETT
HPT Brand Response has resigned its Virgin Mobile business to take
on the entire consumer direct marketing business for Vodafone after a
three-way pitch.
28 Apr 2000
| by ELEANOR TRICKETT
Sony is launching two extensive direct mail campaigns next week for
its new PlayStation games Medievil 2 and Syphon Filter 2.
27 Apr 2000
| by BEN ROSIER
Warner Village Cinemas has appointed Sarah Kelly as its first
marketing director. Kelly joins from Wendy s International, where she
was regional marketing director for Europe and the Middle East. She
takes up her post in July. Warner, which has a marketing budget of
pounds 7m, is currently expanding...
27 Apr 2000
| by BEN ROSIER
Microsoft has launched an initiative with Age Concern to bring
technology to older people as part of its bid to build the company s
image at grassroots level.
27 Apr 2000
| by ALEXANDRA JARDINE
Centrica is set to unveil the brand name and positioning of its new
telecoms business over the next few weeks, having revealed its key
partners for the venture.
27 Apr 2000
| by IMELDA MICHALCZYK
BT has signed up Turner Broadcasting System s Cartoon Network and
CNN brands to provide content for its new service, which will offer
programmes and movies down the phone line.
27 Apr 2000
| by CORDELIA BRABBS
BT this week launches its first mass-market ad campaign for its
online services alone.