Omnicom Media Group hands £140m outdoor task to Talon

The outdoor buying sector is set for its first major shake-up since the creation of Kinetic in 2005 after Omnicom Media Group awarded its £140 million outdoor business to Talon Outdoor, led by the former Kinetic chief executive Eric Newnham.

V calls pitch ahead of renewed Euro push

V, the energy drink, has called a review of its pan-European advertising account.

Nabs begins year-long series of events to mark centenary

Nabs has kicked off its centenary celebrations with a 100-day countdown to its Big Birthday Bash, which will be promoted through a campaign by WCRS.

Pick of the week: BBC Radio 6 Music

Jeremy Lee thanks the gods for this spot: “Amazing to think that the axe once hung over 6 Music. This ad beautifully reminds us of the distinctiveness and breadth of output from this brilliant radio station.” It was written by Paul Bailey, art directed by Russell Hendrie, and animated and directed by Yves Geleyn.

R/GA lands Heineken digital platform brief

Heineken International has appointed R/GA London to handle a new digital platform for its flagship beer brand.

Turkey of the Week: Subway

Sara Kimberley bets Louis Smith signed to appear in this before he won Strictly Come Dancing: “The strapline, Where winners eat , is patronising and fighting with Anthony Ogogo over whether chicken or turkey is better is enough to put anyone off their food. I will settle this fight: Louis, you win. It s turkey.”

IPA investigates GPS review flaws

The IPA is investigating the Government Procurement Service after agency pitches were hit by further delays.

Burger King reviews £40m media

Burger King is reviewing its £40 million pan-European media planning and buying account.

Ebay in agency talks over fashion project

EBay is looking for an agency to help create, develop and define a new global platform in the fashion space.

Fairhead steps down from Hypernaked MD role

Brad Fairhead, the managing director of Hypernaked, is the latest senior name to depart Naked Communications.

HMDG relaunches agency as Enter

HMDG, the independent agency with clients including Harveys and Condé Nast, is relaunching as Enter.

Glue Isobar ends ECD search with Nick Bailey appointment

Glue Isobar has ended its long search for an executive creative director with the appointment of Nick Bailey.

Ad bosses call for Govt investment

The British advertising industry is now responsible for generating £100 billion of GDP and urgently needs Government attention to kick-start economic growth, according to a report unveiled today.

30 Darling Dog Photography Finds – From Adorable Canine Compilations to Cute Carnival Canines (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) If there’s one thing the Internet can’t get enough of it’s pet photos and these dog photography finds are just the ticket to tickle your funny bone and overload you on cuteness….

75 West Coast Fashion Finds – From Patterned Colorless Clothing to Backcountry Backpacks (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) Always revered for the regions effortless sense of style, these west coast fashion finds are a exquisitely styled to appear not only dramatic, but laid-back cool. When I say west coast, I’m…

Futuristic Oval Vehicles – The Bugatti Gangloff Concept is Mind-Blowing (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Bugatti Gangloff concept may never actually hit the road, but is one crazy futuristic vehicle.

The oval-shaped car is sleek, sophisticated and is out of this world. The insane concept was…

36 Outrageous Patterned Jumpers – From Burger Sweaters to Sci-Fi Movie Pullovers (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) When its cold outside and you want to make a fashion statement, bust out one of these patterned jumpers and make a scene.

Sweaters are the perfect garments for layering and will keep you cozy as…

Comedic Graphic Art – The David Olenick Posters Play Up on Humour Through Design (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) David Olenick’s collection of posters point fun at life’s lesser moments. The graphic designer has done so by way of adorable inanimate objects and clever puns, advising readers to send…

Chris Moyle’s exit fails to halt fall in Radio 1 listeners

The departure of Radio 1’s self-anointed “saviour”, Chris Moyles, after eight years, failed to halt declines in the BBC’s breakfast show listeners, according to quarterly Rajar figures published today.

25 Posh Pompadour Looks – From Clown Couture Runways to Flashback Hair Editorials (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) These posh pompadour looks speak to a growing love for elevated hairstyles among photographers and designers. Magazines and upscale labels alike have given the go ahead when it comes to these styles,…