Procter & Gamble promotes Gary Coombe

News International, publisher of The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun and the News of the World, has shortlisted incumbent Carat, MindShare and OMD for the pitch to handle its media buying.

Sharp Electronics has appointed digital agency swamp to completely redesign its website, after a competitive pitch against agencies from the UK and Japan.

The Worshipful Company of Marketors is sending a group of 26 members to Malta this month to advise the Mediterranean island on marketing issues. The team, led by current Master, Sir Paul Judge, aims to come up with marketing solutions to help develop Malta’s economy.