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Vikings launches in UK today exclusive to LoveFilm

'Vikings', the popular cable series in the US, launches exclusively on Lovefilm Instant in the UK today, the first time a major TV series has aired on the service ahead of broadcasting channels.

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3 Great Ads Elizabeth Fagan had nothing to do with

A 1960s classic ad starring Tony Hancock for eggs, Carling's humorous take on male bonding and a recent ad for Thinkbox itself are 3 great TV ads that Elizabeth Fagan, executive marketing director for Boots, admires but had nothing to do with. Her choices are the latest in our series in association with Thinkbox.

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Dove faces backlash over Facebook advertising

Unilever's Dove brand is facing a backlash on Facebook and Twitter over its decision not to pull advertising from Facebook.

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Ketchum Pleon's Stephen Waddington voted CIPR president elect

Ketchum Pleon director Stephen Waddington has been voted president elect of the CIPR.

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'We never expected to be Champions League sponsor for 21 years' says Ford marketer

"We never expected to be a UEFA Champions League sponsors for 21 years", says senior Ford marketer Mark Jones, ahead of this year's final, while other sponsors undertake an array of marketing activity.

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RKCR appoints Fallon's Moon as analytics chief

Chris Moon, Fallon's head of analytics, has been hired by Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R in the same role.

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Thomson gives next generation store a coffee bar twist

A giant video wall projecting videos and imagery of holidays will form the centrepiece of the next generation Thomson store that will include an "Advice Bar" and diner-style booths.

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MediaCo to launch real-time, interactive outdoor network CityLive

MediaCo Outdoor is preparing to launch an interactive network of 20 digital touchscreens with Manchester City Council called CityLive.

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Mondelez shifts global Halls brief from JWT to W&K

Wieden & Kennedy London has picked up the global advertising account for the Mondelez medicated confectionery brand Halls.

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Telegraph reports 'solid' 2012 with 5% profit hike

Pre-tax profit at the Telegraph Media Group (TMG) was up nearly 5% in 2012, according to the company's end-of-year accounts.

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Guardian thinks global with new domain name theguardian.com

The Guardian is set to change its numerous domain names including guardian.co.uk to theguardian.com as part of a shift to a global digital newsbrand and ongoing expansion in the US and Asia-Pacific.

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O2's Ronan Dunne joins GMG board

Guardian Media Group has appointed Ronan Dunne, chief executive of Telefónica UK (O2), as a non-executive director as the publishing group continues to pursue its digital-first strategy, and one that is increasingly focused on the mobile space.

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Liverpool One "where style comes to life" by McCann Manchester

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McCann London picked to run London Live campaign

The London Evening Standard has picked McCann London to promote its upcoming local TV channel, London Live.

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GolinHarris hires James Bickerton as its first 'creative technologist'

GolinHarris London has appointed James Bickerton as its first creative technologist.

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Domino's football supporter sitcom plays for laughs

Social video expert Be On evaluates the latest viral campaign from Domino's.

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Watch the latest must-see viral videos from Sony PlayStation, Louis Vuitton and Old Spice

The latest viral video hits from Sony PlayStation, Louis Vuitton and Old Spice.

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Jo Hagger joins The Lighthouse Company

Jo Hagger, the European vice-president of marketing at SapientNitro, is joining headhunting firm The Lighthouse Company as the head of technology and content search.

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Twitter launches TV ad targeting system

Twitter is targeting TV advertisers with a new system that will identify people who are tweeting about a brand's ads.

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Twitter launches TV ad targeting system

Twitter is targeting TV advertisers with a new system that will identify people who are tweeting about a brand's ads.

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Virgin Media unveils Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games deal

Virgin Media has signed a deal to sponsor the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, with brand ambassadors Usain Bolt and Mo Farah likely to star in the brand's marketing to support the event.

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Virgin Media unveils Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games deal

Virgin Media has signed a deal to sponsor the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, with brand ambassadors Usain Bolt and Mo Farah likely to star in the brand's marketing to support the event.

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P&G CEO Bob McDonald steps down as AG Lafley returns

Procter & Gamble (P&G) chief executive Bob McDonald is to step down from his role, with predecessor AG Lafley set to return to the top job at the FMCG giant.

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Ben Sutherland to head performance at Vizeum UK

Vizeum UK has hired Mindshare managing partner Ben Sutherland as its head of performance, replacing David Beale.

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Appirio calls in 3 Monkeys to boost UK business

Cloud computing company Appirio has called in 3 Monkeys to help grow its business in the UK.

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The Guardian aims for global brand 'consistency' with single URL move

The Guardian is looking to reposition itself as a global brand, with the decision to consolidate its digital presence around a single international URL, TheGuardian.com.

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House PR to promote new festival touting Professor Green and Stooshe

Done + Dusted, the company behind T4's long-running On The Beach festival, has drafted in House PR to promote its latest venture.

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Polly Cziok: Comms lessons from the Olympic Park

I'm using my column this month to tell a story. It's a story of determination, of keeping a dream alive, and ultimately, of success.

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UK football needs brand Beckham

David Beckham transcends all forms of society, from football fans of all teams and nations to mums and dads, royalty, politicians and the serving military.

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