26 Jan 2001
The Government is launching a pounds 3 million national campaign through BMP DDB in a bid to reassure parents that the controversial measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe. The campaign will break this week. - General release.
26 Jan 2001
| by JULIA HOOD
ST LOUIS: Herbicide and seed product firm Monsanto - which has recently come under fire from environmentalists - has hired Fleishman-Hillard PRO Sarah Hull as its first senior vice-president of public affairs.
26 Jan 2001
| by BERNARD INGHAM
There are times when I despair. I particularly despair over the latest health hysteria to dement the media - depleted uranium. Those who cause me most despair in this context are the Government, the Ministry of Defence (which is merely offering soldiers screening), the medical profession, insurance...
25 Jan 2001
Helen Winters and Katy Gallimore join business advisers, Arthur Andersen in the respective roles of marketing manager and marketing assistant. Winters previously worked at solicitors Hammond Suddards on its northern region marketing team, and Gallimore joins from Leeds City Council.
25 Jan 2001
| by Louise Banbury
Guardian Unlimited, the online business of Guardian Newspapers, has revealed a new brand strategy, further new site launches and a 6m marketing push for 2001.
24 Jan 2001
The US Federal Trade Commission has cleared online advertising company DoubleClick of privacy invasion.
23 Jan 2001
| by Louise Banbury
Internet media company Talkcast has laid off 30 staff and is believed to be considering a merger or takeover bid with an undisclosed company to ensure its survival.
22 Jan 2001
| by Claire Billings
UK public service broadcaster Channel 4 could face privatisation if the Conservative Party is elected in the upcoming general election.
19 Jan 2001
The online natural health and beauty retailer Thinknatural has appointed Steve Winetroube to the role of finance director. Winetroube has been working in traditional retailing for the past 20 years, and was previously the finance director at Faith Footwear.
19 Jan 2001
The online natural health and beauty retailer Thinknatural has appointed Steve Winetroube to the role of finance director. Winetroube has been working in traditional retailing for the past 20 years, and was previously the finance director at Faith Footwear.