French dailies unite to pull in ads

(06 January 2009)

Thirteen French dailies have joined forces to offer a January ad deal, the equivalent of an 80% discount, in an attempt to get a slice of the adspend freed up by the new prime-time TV ad ban.

Quentin George steps up

(06 January 2009)

Mediabrands has appointed Quentin George as chief digital officer.

New CEO for Lonely Planet

(06 January 2009)

Matthew Goldberg has taken the role of chief executive at Lonely Planet.

Samsung partners Yahoo for TV widgets

(06 January 2009)

Samsung is to offer TV widgets in its new range of internet-connected HDTVs after signing a partnership with Yahoo!.

NYTimes offers front-page ads

(06 January 2009)

The New York Times has kicked off the New Year by offering ad placements on its front page for the first time.

Bahrain hands business to ZenithOptimedia

(06 January 2009)

Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has reappointed ZenithOptimedia to handle its account across Europe and the Gulf region.

France bans prime-time TV ads

(06 January 2009)

Broadcasting reforms in France have moved forward with a ban on prime-time TV ads coming into effect on public TV channels on 5 January.

Metro in Moscow JV

(05 January 2009)

Metro International has acquired a stake in Gazeta Moscow.

Star launches Farsi channel

(05 January 2009)

The Asian media and entertainment company Star has announced plans to launch a free-to-air Farsi language entertainment channel.

WPP denies swathing job cuts

(05 January 2009)

WPP is denying rumours that it is to cut several thousands of jobs worldwide.