Facebook worth £32bn after Goldman Sachs investment
Lara O'ReillyFacebook has received investment from Goldman Sachs which now values the company at $50bn (£32bn).
Real Radio goes national
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Innocent readies “biggest ever” marketing campaign
Lara O'ReillyInnocent has launched its biggest ever multi-platform marketing campaign to position its smoothies as a healthy alternative to snacking.
Thomas Cook readies new Redknapp ad
Lara O'ReillyTravel company Thomas Cook launches a new TV ad campaign today (26 December), with Jamie and Louise Redknapp returning as brand ambassadors.
Virgin Media first sponsor of nationwide Capital FM
Lara O'ReillyVirgin Media is to be the first sponsor of Capital FM as the station prepares to launch as a national network next month.
Tesco beefs up central Europe presence with new Czech stores
Lara O'ReillyTesco has bought 128 retail stores in the Czech Republic, further boosting its presence in the central European market.
Nikon to renew Hollyoaks sponsorship
Lara O'ReillyCamera manufacturer Nikon will renew its sponsorship of Channel 4 teen drama Hollyoaks following the success of last year’s campaign.
Ford readies first ever in-car digital radio campaign
Lara O'ReillyCar manufacturer Ford is to run the first ever radio campaign about in-car digital radio, promoting the format’s benefits to drivers.
McCain extends Film4 sponsorship with comedy duo sketches
Lara O'ReillyMcCain Wedges is partnering with Film4 to launch a five month campaign of comedy sketches starring Armstrong and Miller.
Genes Reunited launches TV campaign as owner posts poor results
Lara O'ReillyFamily history website Genes Reunited launches a multi-channel TV ad campaign today (23 December), just as owner DC Thomson says company profits are down £5m.
Sky+ readies iPad App launch
Lara O'ReillyBSkyB has bolstered it’s mobile offering with the launch of an iPad app that allows customers to search and record their favourite programmes on the move.
Jeremy Hunt to oversee NewCorp’s BSkyB bid after Cable gaffe
Lara O'ReillyBusiness secretary Vince Cable has been stripped of his powers to oversee NewsCorp’s takeover of BSkyB after claiming to undercover journalists he had “declared war” on Rupert Murdoch’s “empire”.
Game over for Sony Playstation Move ad
Lara O'ReillyA Sony poster ad for the Playstation Move that shows one man inflicting “graphic violence” on another has been banned for condoning violence.
Product placement is coming soon…but not as soon as you think
Lara O'ReillyCommercial TV revenues will ultimately be bolstered by brands exploring product placement following Ofcom’s announcement to allow paid-for-references on UK TV programmes next year, but take up will be slow. The UK market looks unlikely to be as lucrative as the initial forecast of £150m reported by product placement company MirriAd – Ofcom estimates the […]
NewsCorp wins EU approval for BSkyB takeover
Lara O'ReillyThe European Commission has unconditionally cleared NewsCorp’s £7.8bn takeover of BSkyB.