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Dixons has shortlisted agencies to compete for its 50 million ad account. Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO and Bartle Bogle Hegarty are among those invited to pitch against the 25-year incumbent, M C Saatchi.
Pitches for Canon have taken place over the past fortnight, with Ogilvy Mather and VCCP squaring up to the incumbent, Mcgarrybowen.
Premier Foods has been conducting chemistry meetings this week for its 20 million media business. Following the food giant s very public parting of ways with Starcom MediaVest Group, the meetings are being viewed as much a chance for the company to explain itself as for the agencies to express an interest. MEC is the only Group M agency involved and is believed to be joined by PHD and Walker Media, among others.
L Or al is expected to have an internal meeting about its UK media review today (Thursday), with the three competing agencies Maxus, PHD and ZenithOptimedia expecting a second stage to take place after last week s pitches.
The Santander showdown between Carat and MediaCom for the bank s UK media account has just a final round of pricing submissions to go, but industry gossip backs MediaCom to win the business.

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Sturdier than common materials like nylon, neoprene is a sturdy and protective alternative that Witu has chosen…

The Open University is looking for an agency to handle its direct and social media marketing overseas for the first time.

TBWA\London has hired Paul Weinberger (pictured), the former chairman of Lowe London and The Red Brick Road, to work on its Lidl account and develop new-business opportunities.

Virgin Active, the chain of fitness clubs part-owned by Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, is speaking to agencies about its UK advertising requirements.

M&C Saatchi London has hired Mark Sinnock, the chief strategy officer at Bates CHI & Partners, to the new position of UK group chief strategy officer.

(TrendHunter.com) Once you’ve gotten over the overwhelming cuteness of the child in the photo, take a look at the Baby Shower Cap and consider its value. The bath time accessory is an unusual one to behold, but…

(TrendHunter.com) The Marie Claire Latin America ‘Vamos a La Calle’ editorial showcases the colorful and sexy style often found on the streets of Los Angeles, California. Often as youthful as it is vibrant,…