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Global advertising network, Interpublic Group, has reported a third quarter loss of $327.1 million, as it moves into the early stages of its ‘turnaround programme’. The loss on continuing operations was even higher at, $416.2 million. The difference comes from the $89.1 million made on the sale of NFO WorldGroup to TNS in May this… Continue reading Interpublic Losses Continue In Restructure

Capital Radio has confirmed that Emma Forbes is to quit its flagship London station just weeks after the launch of her new breakfast show.Forbes, who joined Capital 95.8 FM just seven months ago from rival London station Heart 106.2, has asked to be released from her contract after reportedly being told she was not guaranteed… Continue reading Capital Confirms Forbes To Quit Flagship London Station

Vehicle advertising specialist, Hub Ads, is expanding its operations with the launch of a new office in Brighton.The group, which promotes a range of products including non-rotating hubcaps, is opening the new office in response to a growth in demand for its range of products. It will be headed up by Andrew Morris and will… Continue reading HubAds Expands Operations With New Brighton Office

Virgin Radio has promoted Brian Commins to the role of sponsorship and promotions director with immediate effect.The new role will see Commins lead a team of eight with responsibility for all non-spot activity for the station including the high profile Pete and Geoff Breakfast show.The promotion is the second in less than a year for… Continue reading Virgin Radio Promotes Commins To Oversee S&P Activity

Cross-media group Emap this morning released a confident set of first half financial results, reporting pre-tax profits up by 9% to £94 million on turnover up by 7% to £509 million.Chief executive Tom Moloney is confident that the company will meet its full-year targets and says that new product developments and recent acquisitions are well… Continue reading Emap Profits Jump 9%, Aided By Strong Consumer Mags

US radio advertising revenue rose by 4% year on year during September, boosted by a strong national expenditure, according to the latest figures from the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB). National spend jumped by 13% during the month, whilst local was up by just 2%. Across the whole of the third quarter, total revenues were up… Continue reading US Radio Revenues Rise 4% During September

Ask Jeeves has launched a major integrated broadcast, print, outdoor and internet advertising campaign to strengthen its position against rival online search engines.The campaign builds on the existing ‘Should’ve asked Jeeves’ strapline in an attempt to position the site as the first search engine of choice for internet users seeking information on travel, entertainment, shopping… Continue reading Ask Jeeves Rolls Out New Integrated Ad Campaign

The Independent Television Commission has refused to censure a television campaign for Burger King which featured a woman covered in bite marks, despite complaints from dozens of viewers that it condoned domestic violence.The television watchdog launched an investigation into the commercial after receiving complaints from 83 viewers across the UK. One of the complainants was… Continue reading ITC Refuses To Clamp Down On Burger King Commercial

The latest NRS figures for national newspaper readership revealed continued weakness at prestige pink paper the Financial Times. In spite of its recent £2 million ad campaign, the paper experienced a massive 33% year on year decline in readership to 391,000.In fact September’s NRS figures brought bad news for almost all titles, with both broadsheets… Continue reading NRS National Newspaper Round-Up – September 2003

Flytxt has secured Ford to launch an extensive digital and direct marketing campaign to promote awareness of its new Ka.The campaign, which has been developed by digital agency Wunderman, will target young female drivers looking to purchase their first car. The promotion will offer consumers the chance to win a shopping spree to New York.The… Continue reading Flytxt Secures Ford For Mobile Marketing Campaign