HMV Group trading suffers as Waterstone’s sales plunge
Rosie BakerThe HMV Group’s revenue was down 1.2% like-for-like over Christmas as Waterstone’s plunging results offset HMV’s positive results.
Think tank calls for radical reforms of public service broadcasting
Rosie BakerThe BBC must be radically reformed if public service broadcasting (PSB) is to survive in the digital age, according to a new independent report.
Silentnight to sponsor American Idol
Rosie BakerSilentnight, the bed and mattress brand, is to sponsor American Idol on ITV2.
Oxfam to distribute Arctic Monkeys single
Rosie BakerOxfam is teaming up with indie rockers the Arctic Monkeys for the release of their next single, ‘Crying Lightning’ as part of a drive to raise funds from music sales.
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Video Viewpoint: 2011 Retail Summary
Rosie BakerAs the year draws to a close and there are only a few shopping days left for consumers and retailers before Christmas, I thought I’d take the opportunity to look back at a few things that happened in retail in 2011 and a brief look forward to the ones to watch in 2012. Take a […]
Disney partners with Ancestry.co.uk for Warhorse release
Rosie BakerDisney is partnering with history website Ancestry.co.uk for the launch of Stephen Spielberg’s upcoming Dreamworks film production of War Horse, the latest brand partnership to come from its recently launched Disneymedia+ venture.
Barclaycard offers chance to win an easier Christmas
Rosie BakerBarclaycard is running a digital advent calendar campaign offering customers the chance to win exclusive prizes in the run up to Christmas.
Ann Summers launches first TV ad
Rosie BakerAnn Summers is launching its first ever TV ad as part of its multichannel campaign to find the “UK’s sexiest face” to star in future ads. The lingerie retailer launched the competition in September inviting women to apply to appear in its advertising. Ten finalists were chosen, and all appear in the two-minute ad, which […]
Burton’s Foods launches Cadbury Fabulous Fingers
Rosie BakerThe TV ad is part of a £2m campaign to promote the launch of the new biscuits.
CEO calls Everything Everywhere brand name “silly” as group loses customers
Rosie BakerEverything Everywhere has reported a fall in customer numbers and revenue in the third quarter, as new CEO Olaf Swantee says the brand name is “silly”.
Gap in global brand push
Rosie BakerGap is preparing to launch its first global brand campaign since overhauling its senior brand team in February.
ArgosCompare rewards switches with gift cards to differentiate
Rosie BakerArgos is hoping to encourage consumers to use its comparison site ArgosCompare.co.uk by offering gift cards as a reward to consumers that use the site to switch services.
Everything Everywhere to double store numbers
Rosie BakerEverything Everywhere, the telecoms brand formed when T-Mobile and Orange merged last year, is to open more than 100 stores under the parent brand, according to reports.
Clintons launches celebrity video cards
Rosie BakerClinton Cards is launching a celebrity video cards service, as part of its strategy to grow the business through digital innovations and take on online rivals such as Moonpig.com.