MediaVest lands Travelodge media

MediaVest has picked up the £3 million media planning and buying account for Travelodge, ending the hotel chain’s relationship with Carat.

Foster’s axes comedy work by Hypernaked

Hypernaked has split with Foster’s, for which the agency resurrected the fictional Norwich DJ Alan Partridge in a series of advertising-funded comedy shorts.

Paul Evans joins Clear Channel from Xbox

Clear Channel International has appointed Paul Evans, the EMEA head of media at Microsoft’s Xbox, as its marketing director.

Postar 2 roll-out set for early 2013

Postar, the body that provides outdoor audience data to advertisers, has announced a launch date for its delayed Postar 2 research.

UM London promotes Nick Heales to head of press

UM London has promoted Nick Heales, deputy head of press, to the position of head of press, replacing Eve Samuel-Camps who has moved to become group business director.

Olympics send Sky’s ad revenue into 10% decline in Q3

BSkyB’s ad revenue declined 10% in the third quarter of 2012 following the impact of the London 2012 Olympic Games, although overall revenues increased 4% after growth in Sky’s wholesale and retail business.

Co-op Food uses Christmas push to launch ‘here for you for life’

The Co-operative Food is introducing a new strapline today to coincide with the launch of its multi-million pound Christmas campaign.

Carpentry Off-Cut Furniture – The Wood-con-fusion Series by Eli Chissick is Made out of Scraps (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) More and more designers are looking to the floor of their studios when searching for new materials to work with, resulting in collections like the Wood-con-fusion Series. Although ‘new’…

Simplify your life

Advertising Agency: JWT Kuwait Creative Director: Maher Awar Agency Producers: Gilbert Nahas, Edgard Jimbashian Production & Animation: ABL Executive Producer: Sandra Petsaridis Executive Director: Tony Srour Animation Director: Rappas Post Producer: Daniel Petsaridis Via [mediaME]

Unilever unveils six-month ‘live social experiment’ to fight food waste

Unilever is launching a novel marketing initiative that will involve families reducing their food bills and household rubbish, with the findings being fed into Unilever’s future marketing plans.

Edgy Outerwear Editorials – Kelsey Van Mook for Elle Canada is Clad in Stylish Coats (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The editorial starring Kelsey Van Mook for Elle Canada showcases a slew of outerwear perfect for those looking to add an edgy element to their fall and winter wardrobe. Whether the coats involve a…

Comet poised to file for administration

Comet is poised to file for administration this morning, putting around 6,000 jobs at the struggling electronics retailer at risk.

Epic Architectural Fashion Photoshoots – Forms by Leandro Enne is Inspired by Sculptural Structures (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The photo series aptly titled Forms by Leandro Enne, a photographer based in Brazil, is rife with the sweeping lines of striking architectural feats. These sculptural structures accentuate the…

Hometown lands ITV Player ad task

ITV has handed the start-up Hometown a place on its advertising roster.

Stuart Flint tipped for top Yahoo! sales role

Yahoo! is understood to be in advanced talks with Stuart Flint, the sales director at Virgin Media Digital Sales, over the role of UK and Ireland sales director.

London Eye starts agency hunt ahead of ad push

The EDF Energy London Eye is looking for an agency to create a 2013 campaign.

Lloyds looks to build digital agency roster

Lloyds Banking Group has called a review of its digital business as it looks to beef up its roster.

Ferrero calls Tic Tac advertising review

Ferrero is looking for an agency to handle UK advertising for its Tic Tac brand.

Frightful Foot Desserts – The Nevie Pie Cakes ‘Fungus Toe Nail Cookies’ Are Haunting (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Nevie Pie Cakes ‘Fungus Toe Nail Cookies’ are being set on display as a part of the 2012 Eat Your Heart Out event. The delicacies are curated by Miss Cakehead and photographed by…

Four-in-One Furniture Designs – Fanny Adam Creates a Single Piece for Small Spaces (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Fanny Adam is a French design student from École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs who has created the ultimate piece of furniture for small spaces. Particularly great for college dorms,…