Daily Record’s February circulation edges upwards

LONDON – Trinity Mirror’s Daily Record edged its circulation up in the February ABCs, as the only Scottish title to move upwards.

Optimum Releasing appoints Cocktail Marketing

LONDON – Film distributor Optimum Releasing has appointed Cocktail Marketing to create promotional partnerships for new dance film, ‘Make it Happen’.

Standard slips as thelondonpaper goes 100k ahead of rival

LONDON – The Evening Standard’s circulation fell 2.26% from January to 288,157 copies in February, while its London freesheet competitors held steady, according to the latest newspaper ABC figures.

Guardian and Sun feel February chill in national ABCs

LONDON – Nearly all the national paid-for dailies suffered a decline in circulation during February, with The Guardian and The Sun being worst hit with respective 6% and 4% drops, according to the latest newspaper ABCs.

Observer continues to shine in Sunday market

LONDON – The Observer remains a consistent bright spot as it is almost the sole Sunday newspaper to make any significant gains in the February ABC figures as its circulation rose 4.28% for the month.

Archant fires warning over press advertising

LONDON – Regional publisher Archant posted a modest rise in profits last year, although it is warning of a tough press ad market in the coming months.

Monetise chosen to manage Slide.com’s ad sales

LONDON – Top social media application developer Slide, which is behind widgets for sites including Facebook, MySpace and Bebo, has appointed digital media company Monetise to exclusively manage its ad sales.

Modern Furniture Designs – The Rocking Wheel Chair

(TrendHunter.com) The Rocking Wheel Chair is designer Mathias Kohler’s modern interpretation of a rocking chair. I will let the designer explain: “The RW Chair is a concept and a modern interpretation of a rocking chair. The near circular form seen from the side is what makes the design so unique. It allows for the …

I’m getting bored of Facebook… Sing along!

Rebelvirals have created this anti-facebook anthem and since I so utterly hate facebook, I’ll make this my youtube exeption for the day. Sorry all ye who can’t see youtube stuff, quit poking me!

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BBC Magazines in cross-media deal with RSPB

LONDON – The Royal Society of the Protection of Birds has launched an ad campaign through BBC Magazines’ print titles, including CountryFile and Radio Times, as well as its websites and live events.

FT signs Deloitte to back Budget freesheet

LONDON – The Financial Times has signed up accountancy firm Deloitte to sponsor its Budget special report, which will be distributed free within London just hours after the chancellor’s speech next Tuesday.

Sigur Ros to commandeer YouTube homepage

LONDON – Icelandic rock quartet Sigur Ros are to take over video portal YouTube’s global and UK homepage tomorrow, as part of a promotion for the critically acclaimed band’s ‘Heima’ DVD documentary.

O’Brien takes stake in Independent’s owner to over 19%

LONDON – Denis O’Brien, the Irish media owner, has again increased his stake in Independent News & Media, publisher of The Independent and Independent on Sunday, to just over 19%.

CNBC brings on Braben

Business channel CNBC has hired media specialist Braben to build the channel’s profile in the UK.

Sci Fi Channel: Birds

Sci Fi Channel: Birds

The unknown is closer than you think. SciFi. The Unreal TV.

Advertising Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, Milan, Italy
Creative Directors: Guido Cornara, Agostino Toscana
Art Director: Luca Pannese
Copywriter: Luca Lorenzini
Photographer: Tips Images
Published: March 2008

Sci Fi Channel: Beach

Sci Fi Channel: Beach

The unknown is closer than you think. SciFi. The Unreal TV.

Advertising Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, Milan, Italy
Creative Directors: Guido Cornara, Agostino Toscana
Art Director: Luca Pannese
Copywriter: Luca Lorenzini
Photographer: Corbis
Published: March 2008

Google, Google, Google says Ballmer

LAS VEGAS – Microsoft boss chief executive Steve Ballmer has said that if it is the last thing he does the software giant will gain ground against Google in the online advertising and search market.

Mums lured to Iceland online

LONDON – Iceland, the high street food retailer, has created a new interactive website targeting its core audience of mothers.

Sci Fi Channel: Class

Sci Fi Channel: Class

The unknown is closer than you think. SciFi. The Unreal TV.

Advertising Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, Milan, Italy
Creative Directors: Guido Cornara, Agostino Toscana
Art Director: Luca Pannese
Copywriter: Luca Lorenzini
Photographer: Pierpaolo Ferrari
Published: March 2008

Twist: Kitchen

Twist: Kitchen

Play with yourself.

Advertising Agency: Grey, Istanbul, Turkey
Creative Directors: Tugbay Bilbay, Engin Kafadar
Creative Group Head: Ilhami Duman
Art Directors: Tunc Tuncer, İsmail Koç
Copywriter: Selcuk Akyuz
Illustrator: Magic Group NL
Photographer: Erwin Olaf
Published: February 2008