Latest Media and Marketing News from Europe http://www.mandmglobal.com Some 56% of people say their online spending will not be affected in view of the deteriorating economic climate, according to research conducted by E-consultancy, Logan Tod and Immediate Future. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=190789856 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=190789856 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:27:08 UTC Mobile web use in the US is on track to surpass the UK, according to mobile web data released by Bango. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189323205 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189323205 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:54:00 UTC Jetix Europe is broadening its programme distribution, making its classic kids programming available on the iTunes store in the UK. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189294869 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189294869 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:20:33 UTC Carat has downgraded its forecasts for global advertising expenditures in 2008 and 2009. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189292406 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189292406 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:14:54 UTC Havas' Arena BLM has announced that it will be launching a new division dedicated to the travel and leisure sector. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189286078 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189286078 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:08:13 UTC The Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) and GfK merger is officially off after an announcement by the GfK management board that they have 'terminated all discussion in relation to financing for a possible offer'. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189279678 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189279678 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:56:20 UTC The credit crunch is doing very little to curb the spending of UK women on 'life's little luxuries', according to Money Matters research from IPC Media's Origin Panel. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189008613 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189008613 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:49:12 UTC The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) has released its European Bluetooth Marketing Guidelines for public consultation. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189007260 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189007260 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:46:11 UTC The Kenya Tourist Board has announced that they will be launching their first multimedia advertising campaign, in conjunction with CNN International. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189002674 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=189002674 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:42:12 UTC Draftfcb has appointed Alexei Orlov to the role of regional president for Europe/Middle East. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=188998039 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=188998039 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:38:56 UTC Christian Murphy has been appointed vice president of international and Will Harrison, VP, international business development & branded distribution at AETN International. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=188992223 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=188992223 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:33:55 UTC MindShare has appointed Andrew Quin as business planning director on the agency's Nike and Diesel accounts across EMEA. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=181400965 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=181400965 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:29:30 UTC Like-for-like advertising revenue at European newspaper group Mecom fell 2% in the first half of 2008, while operating profit fell 3%. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=181322726 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=181322726 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:42:03 UTC Jetix Europe is set to relaunch its nineteen websites across Europe. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=181252145 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=181252145 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:58:58 UTC Net advertising revenues on digital out-of-home in Western Europe will quadruple over the next five years, according to a Screen Digest forecast. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=181212958 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=181212958 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:47 UTC Stephen Allan, previously chief executive of GroupM UK, has finally been confirmed as chairman and chief executive of MediaCom Worldwide. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=180010534 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=180010534 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:10:12 UTC Independent Media Sanoma Magazines is set to launch the sixth edition of men's lifestyle title, Best Life, in Russia. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=179828179 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=179828179 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:41:12 UTC Starcom MediaVest Group has appointed Andrew Swinand as the media agency network's new president of global operations. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=178509522 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=178509522 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:25:57 UTC Mobile outdoor advertising contractor Look Media has licensed three European franchises to use its Scootermedia display trailers and Look Walker mobile ad billboards. http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=179713117 http://www.mandmglobal.com/archive/2008/august?1=1&BlockID=179713117 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:29:32 UTC Right Media has appointed Helen Foot and Roli Okoro as account managers to the international team based in London. 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