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The Times to charge for online content

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

The Times to charge for online content

National newspaper The Times has announced it intends to start charging users for its online content from June 2010.


Ogilvy's search for sales savvy brick-seller

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

Ogilvy's search for sales savvy brick-seller

In the hunt for the 'world's greatest salesman', OgilvyOne have launched a YouTube competition where contestants have to flog a single red brick.


PR Award Prompts Police Apology

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

PR Award Prompts Police Apology

Northumbria Police have apologised to the family of teenager Hayley Adamson, who was tragically killed during a high-speed pursuit, after they won a public relations award for their handling of the crisis.


Are Ad agencies ready for 3D?

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

Are Ad agencies ready for 3D?

With the recent box-office success of stereoscopic cinema it is not surprising that the advertising industry also want a piece of the 3D pie.


TV Ad sale rules reviewed under Ofcom

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

TV Ad sale rules reviewed under Ofcom

Regulatory body Ofcom look set to scrap rules that force analogue broadcasters to sell all of their airtime.


Commercial criticised for scaring children

Monday, 29 March 2010

Commercial criticised for scaring children

A horror film reference used in the Premier Inn’s TV advert has been banned during children’s programming due to its scary nature.


Scottish Advertising Declines

Monday, 29 March 2010

Scottish Advertising Declines

The advertising industry in Scotland faces an uncertain future according to a Sunday Herald report which found the industry was worth around 22% less than figures suggested in 2008.


EVENT: Get in, get on, get out

Monday, 29 March 2010

EVENT: Get in, get on, get out

Some of the region’s leading business people are coming together for a social event to discussing the ins and outs of business.


Keynote speaker announced for DIBI

Monday, 29 March 2010

Keynote speaker announced for DIBI

Organisers of the North East web conference DIBI have confirmed Jon McLoone as their keynote speaker for the event.


Games industry sceptical over tax concessions

Monday, 29 March 2010

Games industry sceptical over tax concessions

The eagerly anticipated tax-break announced in the Budget has led to concern over the Government’s agenda for the British video games industry.


Agency Reputation Survey Re-launched

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Agency Reputation Survey Re-launched

Marketing Week released the results of their new reputation survey this week as part of the launch of their social networking site ‘Pitch’.


Google’s China Gamble

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Google’s China Gamble

Internet giant Google are threatening to pull out of the Chinese market after arguments over their search engine censorship.


Edinburgh International Marketing Festival

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Edinburgh International Marketing Festival

A showcase of marketing talent will be on display at the Edinburgh International Marketing Festival (EIMF) this August as part of the city’s famous annual arts festival line-up.


Free advertising for willing footy players

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Free advertising for willing footy players

The NEPA five-a -side football league are looking for design companies to get involved and sign up for matches against other teams at the Centre for Sport every Wednesday.


Golf club shortlists design agencies

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Golf club shortlists design agencies

Four Scottish design agencies have been shortlisted by Loch Lomond Golf Club in the search for a successful pitch to redesign the club’s brochure.


Design in the Gaming Industry

Monday, 22 March 2010

Design in the Gaming Industry

Talented professionals from the gaming industry are teaming up to present a talk at the Centre for Life in Newcastle upon Tyne this week.


Whitespace wins design award

Monday, 22 March 2010

Whitespace wins design award

Edinburgh based design consultancy, Whitespace, was named Scottish Design Consultancy 2010 for their outstanding standard of work over the past year.


Edinburgh chosen as creative capital

Monday, 22 March 2010

Edinburgh chosen as creative capital

Scotland’s new cultural agency has picked Edinburgh as the base for the country’s emerging creative community.


Skills gap ''challenges'' creative industry

Monday, 22 March 2010

Skills gap ''challenges'' creative industry

A lack of skilled professionals is threatening the recovery of the creative industry according to a new report.


Design agencies challenged to reinvent Whitley Bay

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Design agencies challenged to reinvent Whitley Bay

One-day Baltic event challenges design agencies to recreate Whitley Bay...


English Heritage hires Newcastle Agency for PR

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

English Heritage hires Newcastle Agency for PR

English Heritage has appointed marketing agency Gardiner Richardson to handle the organisation’s PR activities both regionally and nationally.


Food junkie wanted for 24K study into diet pills

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Food junkie wanted for 24K study into diet pills

A company is advertising for an employee willing to pig-out for their pay.


Ringtons Revamped

Monday, 15 March 2010

Ringtons Revamped

Gosforth based design consultancy, The Design Group, have reinvented the classic Ringtons tea packaging...


Chip Shop Awards Entry Deadline Extended

Monday, 15 March 2010

Chip Shop Awards Entry Deadline Extended

Cunning creatives submitting work for the prestigious Chip Shop Awards 2010 have forced the hands of judges in successfully extending the entry deadline.


Glasgow design agency launches commonwealth logo

Monday, 15 March 2010

Glasgow design agency launches commonwealth logo

Rebranding of the Commonwealth Games logo is finally complete after Glasgow design agency Marque’s winning proposal was chosen by a panel of judges.


End of an era for Robson Brown.

Friday, 05 March 2010

U.S buy out confirmed for one of The North East's most successful full service agencies...


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