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COMMENT - An inconvenient truth: postal strikes showed brands weren't digitally prepared

by Mark Runacus, marketingdirectmag.co.uk, 20-Nov-09, 13:36

The recent postal strikes didn't just highlight the fragility of Royal Mail's business, HS&P's Mark Runacus argues. They highlighted questions every brand owner should be asking of their customer communications strategies.

I-Level creates new apps and gaming role

by James Quilter, Brand Republic, 20-Nov-09, 11:45

LONDON - I-Level has promoted account director Oliver Newton to the newly created role of head of emerging platforms.

AOL confirms it is to cut 2,500 more jobs

by Staff, Brand Republic, 20-Nov-09, 11:35

NEW YORK - AOL is to cut a third of its workforce with the loss of an additional 2,500 jobs adding to the 100 that were announced last week .

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.

Editor's letter: end of an era for Revolution

by Gareth Jones, revolutionmagazine.com , 20-Nov-09, 11:28

LONDON - Revolution magazine will cease to exist as a monthly publication from the end of this year and the website will be absorbed into Brand Republic.

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Carlson hires OgilvyOne analyst for new head of decision science role

by Noelle McElhatton, marketingdirectmag.co.uk, 20-Nov-09, 11:26

LONDON - Carlson Marketing has recruited Tina Christison from OgilvyOne as its new head of decision science.

Ennals appointed chief executive of Digital Radio UK

by Maisie McCabe, mediaweek.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 11:00

LONDON - Ford Ennals, the former head of TV switchover body Digital UK, has been appointed chief executive of the digital switchover delivery body Digital Radio UK.

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.

Shadow culture secretary Hunt hints at relaxation of CRR rules

by Maisie McCabe, mediaweek.co.uk , 20-Nov-09, 10:40

LONDON - Jeremy Hunt, the shadow secretary for culture, media and sport, has suggested the Conservative party might relax the rules on CRR and questioned why commercial public service broadcasters should be forced to sell all their advertising airtime.

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.