Surf signs TOWIE sponsorship deal

the Unilever-owned washing brand Surf is to sponsor ITV2’s ‘The Only Way is Essex’ throughout 2012 in a seven-figure multimedia deal spanning broadcast, online and mobile.

Surf signs sponsorship deal for ITV 2’s TOWIE

the Unilever-owned washing brand Surf is to sponsor ITV2’s ‘The Only Way is Essex’ throughout 2012 in a seven-figure multimedia deal spanning broadcast, online and mobile.

Samsung invites customers to shoot Tulisa music video

Samsung has teamed up with ‘The X Factor’ judge Tulisa Contostavlos to offer Phones 4u customers the chance to shoot a music video at an exclusive gig with the singer.

More data leaks while Europe cracks down on wrongdoers

The marketing industry is apt to glow over the metaphor that data is the new oil, but two developments this week drew attention to the dangers of spillage.

MPs to quiz beauty marketers on body confidence

Senior industry figures, including Boots marketing director Elizabeth Fagan, will be quizzed by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Body Image on Monday.

Morrisons’ rollout of Kiddicare to be decided by social media vote

Kiddicare, the baby product retailer, will run a social media competition to decide which of the Best Buy megastores it has snapped up today (26 January) is to open first.

Reality check – December 2011

Bartle Bogle Hegarty pulled off a rare feat when its “pit stop” commercial for KFC topped both the recall and most-liked categories among ads aired during December.

Jo Bacon joins MTV in marketing role

Jo Bacon, the former business director at Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R, has joined MTV Networks UK and Ireland as its vice-president of marketing, creative and publicity.

Olympic sponsors score low recognition

Three out of five people are unable to name one Olympic sponsor, while 1% or less are unable to identify Panasonic, Samsung and Proctor & Gamble as London 2012 sponsors despite their high-profile campaigns.

Matt Jagger becomes a partner at Upfront

Matt Jagger, the former creative partner and head of branded content at Naked Communications, has joined the content agency Upfront as a director and equity partner.

24 Panoramic Imaging Innovations – From View-Controlling Technology to Smartphone Video Attachments (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) Thanks to technology and panoramic imaging innovations, today’s consumer no longer has to settle for a flat, 2-dimensional photograph or wrestle with his camera to capture as much as possible around him.…

Govt faces calls to ban cosmetic surgery ads

The Government is to consider calls for a ban on ads for cosmetic surgery, following the scandal over faulty breast implants.

Tourism Ireland calls direct marketing pitch

Tourism Ireland is reviewing its £2 million direct marketing account.

Hamid Habib to head MPG division

MPG Media Contacts has appointed Hamid Habib, the head of strategy at Zenith Media, as a managing partner.

Colorfully Chic Poolside Captures – Guess by Marciano Spring Summer 2012 by Hunter & Gatti (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Photography and production team Hunter & Gatti have captured the Guess by Marciano Spring Summer 2012 collection in a chic campaign comprising a series of beautiful images and a film.

The Guess by Marciano…

Picture Gallery: The ANNAs

There were many winners at the ANNAs annual event at the Mall Galleries in London last night (Wednesday), run by the Newspaper Marketing Agency (NMA).

Giants Fans Dig Hip-Hop; Patriots Fans Dream On Steven Tyler


Like Dunkin' Donuts? You're probably a Patriots fan. Drink Pepsi Max? You'll be rooting for Big Blue in the Super Bowl. Or so finds Colligent, an analytics firm that tracks fan behavior in social media. Note: Don't pass this story to Bruce Springsteen.

Giant Fans Dig Hip-Hop; Patriots Fans Dream On Steven Tyler


Like Dunkin' Donuts? You're probably a Patriots fan. Drink Pepsi Max? You'll be rooting for Big Blue in the Super Bowl. Or so finds Colligent, an analytics firm that tracks fan behavior in social media. Note: Don't pass this story to Bruce Springsteen.

Vodafone kicks off retail advertising review

Vodafone has called a review of its integrated retail advertising account.

Uefa moots ditching Champions League anthem as part of review

European football body Uefa is to review its brand identity, which could include axing its 20-year-old operatic Champions League music.