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Radio Bill creates deep divisions among industry
by Arif Durrani, mediaweek.co.uk 20-Nov-09, 16:05
LONDON - The commercial radio industry is deeply divided following the publication of the Government's Digital Economy Bill today (20 November), with a breakaway fraction of the industry blasting it for being "out of tune with listeners".
Channel 4's online remit formalised in Digital Economy Bill
by Jennifer Whitehead, Brand Republic, 20-Nov-09, 15:45
LONDON - Channel 4 will be required to produce high-quality digital content as part of its public service remit, under legislation outlined in the Digital Economy Bill, published today.
Film industry runs joint Blu-ray campaign
by Sarah Johnson, marketingmagazine.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 14:00
LONDON - The British Video Association (BVA) is launching a TV ad campaign in partnership with a number of film companies in the run-up to Christmas.
GCHQ launches recruitment campaign on Xbox Live
by Sara Kimberley, mediaweek.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 13:30
LONDON - The Government Communications Headquarters is launching a recruitment ad campaign today (20 November) on the Xbox Live.
O2 launches marketing plans for Giffgaff network
by Fiona Ramsay, marketingmagazine.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 12:24
LONDON - Giffgaff, O2's new online SIM-only mobile network, is promoting its launch with a quirky online marketing campaign.
O2 reviews £10m digital marketing account
by Fiona Ramsay, marketingmagazine.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 12:01
LONDON - O2 is reviewing its digital marketing account, currently held by Agency Republic.
Publicis appoints Olivier Altmann as global creative director
by John Tylee, campaignlive.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 11:20
LONDON - The Publicis network has abandoned its collegiate system of creative quality control and appointed Olivier Altmann as global creative director.
AOL seeks 2,500 job cuts globally
by Sara Kimberley, mediaweek.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 10:55
LONDON - AOL is making up to 2,500 redundancies worldwide, following its spin-off from parent company Time Warner.
Microsoft employees perform embarrassing dance routine in US store
by Jacquie Bowser, Brand Republic, 20-Nov-09, 10:35
LONDON - Employees at a Microsoft store in California have performed a mini flash-mob dance routine which has forced customers to turn away in embarrassment.
Tesco moves into broadband and phone bundles
by Fiona Ramsay, marketingmagazine.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 10:23
LONDON - Tesco is launching its first bundled broadband and home phone services through a new partnership with Cable & Wireless. The move will put Tesco up against Talk Talk, BT and Virgin Media.
Ford Ennals confirmed as chief executive of Digital Radio UK
by Sarah Johnson, marketingmagazine.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 10:20
LONDON - Digital Radio UK has appointed Ford Ennals, the former head of Digital UK, to the position of chief executive officer.
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