12 Dec 2008
| by Staff
It has been a big year for sponsorship, with the Olympics leading a host of major sporting events, and music events continuing to grow in popularity. Despite concerns about an economic slowdown, the sector still offers rich pickings for brands looking to make a big splash.
12 Dec 2008
| by Staff
As marketers feel the squeeze, digital agencies are bullish about their prospects, with advertising up 38% year on year to reach £2.8bn in 2007, according to the latest figures from the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB). But the industry is not without its critics, who claim online investment must be...
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