Absolut reveals Spike Jonze film
Rosie BakerVodka brand Absolut is premiering the promotional film created by Spike Jonze, director of “Where the Wild Things Are”, at the Sundance Film Festival tonight (21 January).
Morrisons Christmas trading beats rivals
Rosie BakerMorrisons has reported “strong” Christmas trading, with sales up 11.2% in the six weeks to 3 January.
EDF reappoints MPG
Rosie BakerEDF Energy has reappointed Media Planning Group to handle its media planning and buying account in the UK and France.
Rihanna and Timberlake to perform at global benefit for Haiti
Rosie BakerWyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake and Rihanna are among stars to perform at a global benefit for victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
Corsodyl launches TV and press campaign
Rosie BakerCorsodyl, The GlaxoSmithKline owned oral hygiene brand, is launching a £1.95m TV and press campaign.
Tesco launches BOGOF-Later trial
Rosie BakerTesco has launched a trial of its buy-one-get-one-free – Later offer that aims to help customers cut down on food waste.
BSM celebrates 100 years
Rosie BakerBSM, the driving school, is launching an integrated campaign to celebrate its 100th birthday.
Newspaper retail round up
Rosie BakerAn overview of the retail stories from the past week… Pets at Home, Starbucks, Primark, Burberry, Virgin Money, Asos, Debenhams.
Strong Christmas for retail just a temporary blip
Rosie BakerThe relatively strong retail performance over Christmas might not be a sign of better things to come.
The Beckhams join forces with Sport Relief
Rosie BakerSainsbury’s and TK Maxx are joining forces with Sport Relief, the sport focused charity offshoot of Comic Relief with the launch of official charity t-shirts designed by the Beckhams.
The Co-op restructures marketing department
Rosie BakerThe Co-operative Group is to merge its existing buying and marketing teams in its food business under a single leadership and axe the role of director of food marketing.
Shreddies signs up Leslie Philips for new ad
Rosie BakerShreddies, the Nestle owned cereal brand, is continuing its Knitting Nanas television campaign with an ad featuring Carry On actor Leslie Philips.
JCDecaux buys rival Titan Outdoor
Rosie BakerJCDecaux, Europe’s largest outdoor advertising company has bought rival outdoor company Titan Outdoor out of administration.
Asos appoints marketing director
Rosie BakerASOS.com has appointed former Nike marketer Clare Dobbie as marketing director.
Burberry results beat expectations
Rosie BakerLuxury British brand Burberry has exceeded analysts’ expectations for third quarter results thanks to strong sales of outerwear and accessories.