Vegemite’s iSnack 2.0 brand meets with widespread derision

LONDON – After a competition that spawned 48,000 entries, food giant Kraft has revealed the name for its new Vegemite-based spread as ‘iSnack 2.0’ — only to be met with a wave of public disappointment and the news that the term iSnack has already been trademarked.

ITV launches Coronation Street branded games and products

LONDON – Top Trumps, limited edition Monopoly game and a range of apparel are all set to roll out this Autumn as part of a new range of ‘Coronation Street’ licensed products.

Meltin’ Pot jeans: Pig, Red Room, Bed, Magician, Cream, Sofa

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Advertising Agency: Armando Testa, Turin, Italy
Exec Creative Director: Michele Mariani
Creative Director: Luca Cortesini
Art director: Daniel Cambò
Photographer: Winkler+Noah

China’s Xinjiang bans ethnic separatism discussions on web

CHINA – Authorities in China’s northwest region of Xinjiang have approved a bill that makes it a criminal offence for internet users in the area to discuss ethnic separatism online.

Head Youtek Radical Interactive Messaging Application

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Head are promoting their latest raquet with a rather nifty application called the „Radical Messenger“ and featuring tennis star and world?s no. 2 Andy Murray in a never beforeseen way just in time for the start of this year?s U.S. Open in New York.
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Labour to hold emergency debate on Royal Mail’s future

LONDON – The future of Royal Mail is to be debated at the Labour Party conference, which starts today, after a motion from the Communication Workers Union was accepted.

Emergency debate on Royal Mail’s future to be held at Labour conference

LONDON – The future of Royal Mail is to be debated at the Labour Party conference, which starts today, after a motion from the Communication Workers Union was accepted.

Doritos set to launch Guitar Hero competition

LONDON – Doritos is planning to offer consumers the chance to win Guitar Hero video games as part of its latest on-pack promotion.

Absolute Radio strikes ad audio deal with EMI Music

LONDON – Absolute Radio has signed an agreement with EMI Music Publishing to allow advertisers to commission songs and audio accompaniments from EMI Music’s writers and composers.

British Airways launches mobile phone service for transatlantic flights

LONDON – British Airways is launching the first in-flight mobile phone service available on transatlantic flights.

IN&M extends stand-still deal with banks and bondholders

LONDON – Independent News 8 Media has extended its financial stand-still deal with its main banks and bondholders over €200m-worth of bonds.

Orange to sell iPhones in the UK

LONDON – Orange UK has signed a deal with Apple to sell the iPhone to its customers for the first time.

Digital TV switchover body Digital UK kicks off advertising review

LONDON – Digital UK has called a review of its £4m advertising account, currently held by Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO.

Flash On The Beach Titles 2009

Les studios Garth+Ginny et Artillery se sont unis pour travailler sur cette séquence d’introduction de 2 minutes pour le festival Flash on the Beach qui vient de s’achever. Une vidéo colorée, peuplée de créatures étranges sous forme d’ombres, sur une bande-son réalisée par Meducktions.



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US DMA faces open criticism from board member

NEW YORK – A member of the US Direct Marketing Association’s board has launched a web site questioning the group’s governance, as the body faces its most challenging year yet, Marketing Direct sister title DM News reports.

Bauer Media to promote COI diploma scheme

LONDON – Bauer Media has secured a multi-platform campaign with the COI to promote the Department for Children, Schools and Families’ diplomas.

Denis O’Brien proposes INM rescue deal tie-up with Anthony O’Reilly

LONDON – The rebel shareholder Denis O’Brien has offered his bitter business rival Anthony O’Reilly, the main shareholder at Independent News 8 Media, the chance to join in with his audacious last-minute rescue plan for the indebted business.

ITV enters new talks to find a chairman

LONDON – ITV will begin discussions this week to find a chairman, following its failure to replace Michael Grade with a chairman or chief executive.

Google Maps to show where to get coffee on the go

LONDON – Google is seeking to cash in on Google Maps, one of its most popular products beyond search, with a range of new advertising opportunities for brands.

Warburtons appoints Rainey Kelly to its advertising account

LONDON – Bread company Warburtons has appointed Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R to its £4m advertising account after a final two-way pitch against Delaney Lund Knox Warren.