UK news

British American Tobacco is looking for an advertising agency to handle a campaign to support the launch of its Vype electronic cigarette next year.

Facebook usage down as marketing concerns grow, claims YouGov

Facebook use is down nine percentage points year on year among UK internet users as people become fed up with marketing on social media sites, claims a YouGov survey.

Fox's Biscuits hires top Dulux marketer Letty Edwards

Letty Edwards, the former lead UK marketer at Dulux, has been appointed marketing director at Fox's Biscuits, as the manufacturer moves its commercial team from Slough to Birmingham.

BT signs up as first partner of Olympic legacy charity Join In

BT is hoping to make "volunteering the next social movement", after signing up as the first commercial partner of the Olympic legacy charity Join in.

Ford uses 'Europe's Super Bowl' to push technology credentials

Ford is using what it claims is Europe's "Super Bowl" moment to kick off a new brand campaign to promote the range of technologies available with its vehicles.

Global's Charlie Rees and Kevin Price win first Aerial

Global Radio creative duo, Charlie Rees and Kevin Price, has won the first Aerial award for radio creativity since the Aerials returned as a monthly competition, with an ad for Kent Fire & Rescue.

Sage by Heston Blumenthal hires MBA

Sage by Heston Blumenthal, a new range of appliances from the celebrity chef, has appointed MBA to handle its UK advertising account.

Comparethemarket reviews CRM account

Comparethemarket.com is holding a pitch for its CRM business, currently held by Havas EHS, in the second review of its creative roster this year.

Govt seeks shop for Think! activity

The Department for Transport is looking for an advertising agency to continue its Think! road-safety campaign, ending a decades-long relationship with Leo Burnett, in the first major brief issued to the Government's new creative framework.