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Bing exec to lead YouTube marketing 23 February 2012 - Google has appointed Microsoft’s Bing general manager Danielle Tiedt as vice-president of marketing for YouTube. Microsoft lodges EU complaint over Motorola patents 23 February 2012 - Microsoft is stepping up its battle against Google after filing a formal complaint with the EU Commission over a patent dispute with Motorola Mobility and its soon-to-be owner Google. Pearson snaps up Minick-Scokalo in top role 23 February 2012 - Pearson, owner of the Financial Times and Penguin, has appointed former Cadbury marketer Tamara Minick-Scokalo as president of its education business across EMEA and the Caribbean. France’s Sofitel debuts first luxury hotel in India 23 February 2012 - French luxury brand Sofitel Luxury Hotels is expanding its presence across the globe with the opening of its first hotel in India, Sofitel Mumbai BKC. L’Oréal VP joins Edições Globo Condé Nast 22 February 2012 - Alexandre Frota has been named managing director of Edições Globo Condé Nast, taking up the position on March 12. Gen Y speeds up luxury goods spending 22 February 2012 - Spending on full priced luxury goods by 18 to 34 year olds in the US increased 31% in 2011 over 2010, according to a survey by American Express Business Insights. NY Times launches science mag in China 22 February 2012 - The New York Times has reached a license agreement with Chinese publisher Shanghai Zhenwen Advertising to launch monthly science magazine Science Times China. Condé Nast to mobilise UK portfolio 22 February 2012 - Condé Nast has outlined plans to heavily invest in mobile websites this year. Microsoft slams Google Apps in new video 22 February 2012 - Microsoft has launched another attack on fellow internet giant Google by posting an online video, entitled ‘Goolighting’, on YouTube that slams Google’s Apps product. Johnson & Johnson chief to step down in April 22 February 2012 - Johnson & Johnson’s long-time chief executive William Weldon is to retire from his post in April, following a string of recalls questioning the quality of the healthcare giant’s products.