31 Mar 2003
| by Staff,
LONDON - Despite indications that it was pulling out of the race to buy Interpublic's market research arm NFO WorldGroup, Taylor Nelson Sofres is understood to be close to signing a definite deal to acquire the firm.
28 Mar 2003
| by Jennifer Whitehead,
LONDON - BT has expanded its creative advertising agency roster with the appointment of Fallon and Clemmow Hornby Inge, which join Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO and St Luke's on the telecom's £95m account.
28 Mar 2003
| by Joe Lepper and Holly Williams
Delivery firm DHL Worldwide has hired GPC to handle its public affairs.
25 Mar 2003
| by Staff,
NEW YORK - United Parcel Service is to spend $20m revamping its brand to reflect the diversity of its business, with a new logo and slogan, but the signature chocolate brown that appears on everything from its vans and uniforms to its website will stay.
25 Mar 2003
| by Staff,
NEW YORK - AstraZeneca is conducting a wide-reaching review of its US advertising, which will see it consolidate its business with Publicis Groupe and WPP Group.
24 Mar 2003
| by Claire Billings,
LONDON - Radio station Classic FM is among a number of advertisers taking part in the Postal Preference Service's first reward-based mailing targeting the lucrative grey market.
24 Mar 2003
| by Claire Billings,
LONDON - Royal Mail has accepted the price controls proposed by industry regulator Postcomm, paving the way for a 1p price increase on first- and second-class stamps on May 8.
21 Mar 2003
| by Claire Billings,
LONDON - Media planning and buying network PHD Compass is backing the launch of its new Manchester office with an outdoor bus-side and 48-sheet poster advertising campaign.
21 Mar 2003
| by Claire Billings,
LONDON - Royal Mail could face an investigation into allegations that it has abused its dominant position in the market, after six direct mail firms launched a 'super complaint' through consumer watchdog Postwatch.
19 Mar 2003
| by Staff,
LONDON - Business and consumer magazine group Haymarket Publishing has strengthened its senior board with four new appointments from within the company, including Haymarket Group director Rupert Heseltine.