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Promising signs for the tiny Times

Marketing Week

By common consent, Robert Thomson, editor of The Times these past two-and-a-half years, is an enigmatic fellow. Decided, cerebral, yes; but not one to let his intentions see the light of day too early. Sometimes, this can have unfortunate repercussions: one such was the precipitate launch of the ‘full monty’ compact this week. Even the […]

Metropolitan Police launches ad campaign against drug dealers

Marketing Week

The Metropolitan Police is launching a London-wide advertising campaign to support its fight against drug dealers. A series of 48-sheet poster and press ads will encourage people to contact Crimestoppers with information about drug dealers in their neighbourhood. Miles Calcraft Briginshaw Duffy created the campaign.

ISBA warns of EC text-to-win ban

Marketing Week

The Incorporated Society of British Advertisers (ISBA) is warning that “text-to-win” competitions in the UK are threatened by the European Commission’s proposals on sales promotion. Under the proposed regulations, the European Commission plans to clamp down on all premium-rate sales promotions, including text-messaging. ISBA director of public affairs Ian Twinn says: “The proposals could mean […]