Rapid growth for smartphones in Brazil

(02 September 2010)

Smartphone sales in Brazil have risen by 128% in the first half of 2010 year-on-year, according to new research.

Domestic push for SA campaign

(02 September 2010)

South Africa Tourism (SAT) has launched its annual 'Tourism Month’, as part of its 'Sho’t Left’ campaign targeting the domestic tourism market.

UM wins Ecco account

(02 September 2010)

Footwear brand Ecco has selected UM to handle its $42.6m global media planning and buying business.

TV growth continues in US

(02 September 2010)

The number of TV households in the US is set to grow to 115.9 million during the 2010-2011 season, according to Nielsen Company figures.

TLC expands into Asia-Pacific

(02 September 2010)

Discovery Networks International has increased the reach of its lifestyle channel TLC with roll-out across 20 markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

Saudi tourism halted

(02 September 2010)

A ban on issuing tourist visas in Saudi Arabia has caused anger throughout the country’s tourism sector.

EU deals stops of the flow of Oz champagne

(01 September 2010)

A new deal has been agreed between the EU and Australia over wine labelling.

Alterian acquires analytics firm

(01 September 2010)

Alterian has acquired Intrepid, the international market research and social media analytics consultancy.

Digital ad spend surges

(01 September 2010)

Digital ad spend has grown 47% according to the Rubicon Project’s online advertising report.

ASA extends remit in the UK

(01 September 2010)

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has announced it will extend its digital remit to cover all marketing communications online.