03 Dec 1998
| by HARRIET MARSH
In the US, two Bills look like guaranteeing a good Christmas for
the country s army of lawyers. But while the first, President Bill
Clinton, continues his battle to fend off impeachment, it is the second,
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, who is gaining more media coverage as he
finds his company in the...
03 Dec 1998
| by ROBERT McLUHAN
Silicon chip manufacturer Intel is getting a double dose of
publicity this month, as its successful new TV campaign coincides with
gripes about the prices British PC buyers pay on the high street.
The Post Office is reviewing its corporate advertising account and
has earmarked a pounds 4 million budget for the business amid
speculation that it will launch a public awareness campaign in the wake
of ownership changes being planned by the Government.
26 Nov 1998
| by IAN DARBY
UK consumers are more likely to complain about goods and services
than ever before, according to NOP research carried out exclusively for
Marketing. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of consumers are more likely to
complain about poor service and faulty goods than they were a few years
ago, according to the...
26 Nov 1998
| by IAN DARBY
Sony has embarked on a new marketing strategy which aims to
convince consumers to buy all their home technology products from the
Japanese firm. A new ad campaign out this week pushes the fact that, for
the first time, Sony s camcorders and mobile phones can be connected to
PCs.
26 Nov 1998
| by IAN DARBY
Men s obsession with Lara Croft is the theme of the advertising for
the latest game in the Tomb Raider series. The much-awaited sequel, Tomb
Raider III, launched last week supported by a pounds 1.7m campaign
through Sony PlayStation agency TBWA Simons Palmer GGT. The ad,
entitled, I ve finished with...
26 Nov 1998
| by IAN DARBY
Future Publishing is launching a computer games title for seven- to
12-year-old boys. PlayStation Max launches next month, backed by Sony.
It will be supported by the launch of the UK s first PlayStation fan
club, Club Max.
26 Nov 1998
| by LISA CAMPBELL
The Mirror Group is testing internet research technology which
allows advertisers to target consumers according to the time of day.
20 Nov 1998
- DuPont, the energy and chemicals company, has invited roster and non-roster shops to pitch for an estimated 50 million ( 30 million) plus global corporate image campaign.
20 Nov 1998
- DuPont, the energy and chemicals company, has invited roster and non-roster shops to pitch for an estimated 50 million ( 30 million) plus global corporate image campaign.