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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

Emap was seen in focus, up 1.19% after reporting a confident set of first half financial results, which showed pre-tax profits up by 9% to £94 million and turnover up by 7% to £509 million (see Emap Profits Jump 9%, Aided By Strong Consumer Mags).Elsewhere, Reuters was in the spotlight, down 3.2% on profit taking… Continue reading Sharewatch: Emap Rises On Strong Results

Aegis Group has appointed Carat International chief executive, Jerry Buhlmann, to head up its European media operations.Buhlmann will take up the new position with immediate effect and will oversee the group’s media communications, marketing consultancy and research operations across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.Buhlmann has worked with Aegis for thirteen years and was… Continue reading Aegis Appoints Carat Chief To Head Up European Operations

The difficult economic conditions are still putting the squeeze on marketing budgets and with an increasing number of advertisers shopping around to get more for their money, Rick Weir, marketing director of Hi-Tech Solutions, explains why the bar media industry is in high spirits…‘You must be crazy!’ was the initial reaction to advertising in pub… Continue reading NewsLine Column: High Spirits In The Bar Media Industry

Regional newspaper publisher, Northcliffe Newspapers, is sizing up a bid for 27 newspapers in the Greater London area and has applied for consent from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).The titles are owned by Independent News & Media (INM), publisher of the Independent national newspaper. INM has already agreed to sell the titles to… Continue reading Northcliffe Looks At Independent London Papers Bid

Media Audits Group is continuing its aggressive expansion with the promotion of Nick Sparey to the role of managing director of global consulting.The group, which has been providing advertisers with global media consultancy for over 10 years, has enjoyed significant growth recently. In the last few months it has launched services to clients in Poland,… Continue reading Sparey To Lead Global Consulting At Media Audits Group

The majority of 18 to 34 year olds value free time above commercial commodities such as cars and jewellery, according to new research from British Telecom.The study, commissioned by BT’s 118 500 directory enquiry service, claims that a new social grouping, labelled the ‘now’ generation has less than an hour of free time each day.… Continue reading Research Identifies New Generation Of Consumers

Viacom Brand Solutions is launching a campaign on behalf of the Electoral Commission to promote political awareness across its flagship MTV channel.The national campaign will launch on 15 November with the stapline ‘Turn opinion into action’. It will feature a number of creative executions specially designed by the Viacom Brand Solutions team.The initiative includes a… Continue reading VBS Launches Youth Awareness Drive To Boost Voting

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