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Mon, 12 May 2008 18:52:00 GMT

Facebook users beware: Credit companies break advertising rules to tout for business on social networking sites

Credit Action, a national charity which aims to educate people about money, has written to the Office of Fair Trading about the adverts. It has also set up a Facebook group named 'Debt can seriously cramp your style!' to encourage the website's users to
Mon, 12 May 2008 18:52:00 GMT

Eli Lilly's Ladies' Drug Campaign: Kind of Strange TV Ad?

Source: lilly.seEvistaSo, I admit I watched a lot of television last night and saw a commercial for a relatively new osteoporosis-breast cancer prevention combo drug from Eli Lilly called Evista. Actually, I saw it three times. And I can't quite put my
Mon, 12 May 2008 18:28:00 GMT

Vodafone targets ad dollars with new GPS

Vodafone New Zealand marketing bosses have eyes on next-generation Global Positioning Satellite software for mobile phones to boost advertising revenue. But they say this latest mobile phone accessory - joining internet access, MP3 mobile players and
Mon, 12 May 2008 18:24:00 GMT

Broadband users will leave ISPs that adopt Phorm advertising system

The majority of broadband users would leave their ISP if it adopted the controversial Phorm targeted advertising system, a study has revealed. A poll of 1,090 readers of the ISPreview.co.uk site revealed that 57% of them would leave their current ISP if
Mon, 12 May 2008 18:13:00 GMT

No formula milk advertising. MIDIRS reinforces milk advertising standards

A distinctive new logo signifies MIDIRS reaffirmation of its commitment to promoting breast milk as the preferred nutritional source for babies up to the age of six months. Since its establishment in 1985, MIDIRS has been proud never to accept
Mon, 12 May 2008 18:01:00 GMT

2 armored Humvees missing from American base in Afghanistan (Honolulu Advertiser)

KABUL, Afghanistan ? Two armored Humvees were missing from a U.S. military base in Afghanistan, a military spokesman said today. Feed: Yahoo News
Mon, 12 May 2008 17:59:00 GMT

Welch's taps new ad agency

Boston Business Journal - by Lisa van der Pool Related News Boston-area ad firms brace for lean year of billings [Boston] Welch's CEO Dillon to retire [Boston] Oracle goes shopping again with purchase of software maker [San Francisco] Welch's has
Mon, 12 May 2008 17:28:00 GMT

What will the end of BPF mean for advertisers?

Believe it or not, there once was a time when Google still had to convince large advertisers that online marketing (and more specifically search engine marketing) was a very cost-effective channel to acquire customers. Initially Google provided discount
Mon, 12 May 2008 17:26:00 GMT

Diary: Turkey of the Week - JWT/Smarties

Turkey of the Week - JWT/Smarties - Brand Republic - Brand Republic May 12, 2008 You are here: BR Login Popular searches: , , Version: UK Our Magazine sites Marketing Marketing Direct Media Week Promotions & Incentives Revolution
Mon, 12 May 2008 17:20:00 GMT

Infant Mobile Advertising Faces Significant Hurdles

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Mon, 12 May 2008 17:17:00 GMT

Former Campaign journalist Gail Amber dies

LONDON - Gail Amber, one of Campaign's best known journalists for a decade from the mid-70s, has died aged 62. Gail Amber...former Campaign journalist
Mon, 12 May 2008 17:05:00 GMT

New S.C. Johnson firm launches national ad campaign

The Business Journal of Milwaukee Related News Minneapolis cleaning product maker to make national sweep [Mpls./St. Paul] S.C. Johnson buys Caldrea [Mpls./St. Paul] Group to invest $1.5 million in R&D plant in Racine [Milwaukee] Cleaning products
Mon, 12 May 2008 17:03:00 GMT

Burma Campaign UK claims charities are 'gagged'

Burma Campaign UK leaders have told PRWeek the military junta is gagging other development agencies from telling the truth about its 'callous handling' of the cyclone crisis. The group is headed up by Mark Farmaner, who has worked at campaign groups like
Mon, 12 May 2008 17:03:00 GMT

FOOD & DRINK CAMPAIGN: Spirit of Havana comes to Leeds city centre

FOOD & DRINK CAMPAIGN: Spirit of Havana comes to Leeds city centre Alex Black - 08-May-08 Havana Club is one of Pernod Ricard UK's 'rising star' spirits brands. A key part of its strategy is to drive consumers to experience the brand first hand
Mon, 12 May 2008 17:02:00 GMT

Campaign: BT's Office Anywhere makes life a beach - Consumer tech

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Mon, 12 May 2008 17:02:00 GMT

Campaign: Pharmacies use hay fever to highlight advice - Healthcare

Community pharmacies are the front door to the NHS, accessible to 99 per cent of the population within 20 minutes of their home.
Mon, 12 May 2008 17:02:00 GMT

Chivas opts for new ad agency

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Mon, 12 May 2008 16:57:00 GMT

M&C Saatchi calls time on Bangkok office

BANGKOK M&C Saatchi has scaled back its presence in Asia-Pacific with the closure of its underperforming Bangkok office, calling time on four years of operations in Thailand.
Mon, 12 May 2008 16:43:00 GMT

Nokia Gives Brands Global Reach With Advertising in WidSets

ESPOO, Finland, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WidSets, a mobile content consumption, creation and sharing service, now offers advertisers the opportunity to reach customers around the globe with a single mobile advertising campaign. WidSets has joined
Mon, 12 May 2008 16:36:00 GMT

Bad news for ad agency

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Mon, 12 May 2008 16:30:00 GMT

NexCen Brands Debuts Waverly Advertisements Featuring Sandra Lee

NEW YORK - (Business Wire) NexCen Brands Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC), owner of the Waverly brand, will kick off its 2008 World of Waverly ad campaign this month in Better Homes & Gardens. The new ad campaign will feature Waverly spokesperson Sandra Lee. Sandra
Mon, 12 May 2008 16:22:00 GMT

Advertising: Holiday Inn Sees New In With Business Travelers

Chain goes after road warriors with $10M campaign Originally posted on May 5th at www.brandweek.com. Taking advantage of an economy that might prompt more business travelers to trade down on accommodations, Holiday Inn is going after road warriors with a
Mon, 12 May 2008 16:19:00 GMT

NexCen Brands Debuts Waverly Advertisements Featuring Sandra Lee

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Mon, 12 May 2008 16:01:00 GMT

LAMAR ADVERTISING CO Consensus Recommendation: HOLD

Company: LAMAR ADVERTISING CO Consensus Recommendation: HOLD (Strong Buy: 2, Buy: 3, Hold: 7, Underperform: 1, Sell: 2) Quarter Consensus Estimate [Q2]: 0.16 FY Consensus Estimate [FY2008]: 0.37 Next FY Consensus Estimate
Mon, 12 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Microsoft reportedly inquiring about Facebook's availability; Microsoft has investment, exclusive display-ad deal with social-networking site

494 words John Fontana In the wake of collapsed talks with Yahoo, Microsoft reportedly is sniffing around social-networking site Facebook asa possible acquisition target, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Neither company would comment on
Mon, 12 May 2008 15:58:00 GMT

Council hands back sponsorship cash after newspaper's BNP ad

A newspaper's sponsorship money for a community awards scheme has been given back after it carried an advert for the British National Party. As one of seven sponsors, the Hampstead and Highgate Express gave 5,000 to the Exceptional People in Camden
Mon, 12 May 2008 15:54:00 GMT

Former Campaign journalist Gail Amber dies

LONDON - Gail Amber, one of Campaign's best known journalists for a decade from the mid-70s, has died aged 62. Her body was found at her flat in Sherbourne, Dorset, on Friday. She was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer although she had been
Mon, 12 May 2008 15:50:00 GMT

NHS Careers appoints VCCP Digital for youth campaign

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Mon, 12 May 2008 15:44:00 GMT

Three agencies shortlisted for NHS Choices

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Mon, 12 May 2008 15:44:00 GMT

AFGE Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign Aimed at Funding the VA

Union Representing VA Workers Urge Elected Officials Not to Privatize Veterans' Health Care 'As the nation's highest profile veteran and a ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator McCain now is in a position to do something that
Mon, 12 May 2008 15:41:00 GMT