Brands lead the charge

Products are getting more global, media is hugely fragmented, but Unilever’s chief marketing officer tells Greg Brooks that it is sustainability that’s the big issue of the day

Advertiser interview - Jim Little

Expedia restructures to find competitive edge

David Ferrabee, managing director, Able and How

'It is remarkable that businesses don’t invest a little more time in making sure that their people know what they are trying to do. And when the global economy is in a poor state, it seems even more shocking that they don’t make even minimal investment.'

Al Moffatt, president/chief executive, Worldwide Partners

Mick Brown, creative director, Coast

Tess Alps

Russell Buckley, managing director, AdMob

Vincent Bolloré declares his faith in Havas

McCall to join easyJet

Carolyn McCall is to leave the Guardian Media Group (GMG) after 24 years to take the top spot at budget airline easyJet

Clear Channel creates new global role

Anthony Xydis has been appointed to the newly created role of brand director at Clear Channel International.

Forbes Media makes senior appointments

Forbes Media is strengthening its offering with key promotions in the digital and print side of its business.

Kinetic appoints CEO

Kinetic Worldwide has promoted Steve Ridley to global chief executive.

Adconion appoints UK MD

Adconion Media Group has promoted Matthew Hunt to managing director of its UK office.

Publicis appoints CEO for South Africa

Kevin Tromp has been made chief executive at Publicis South Africa replacing the retiring Francis Blitz.

Gerth joins Bloomberg BusinessWeek

Christoph Gerth has joined Bloomberg BusinessWeek as regional director.

MTVNI promotes O’Ferrall

MTV Networks International (MTVNI) has promoted Philip Bourchier O’Ferrall to the role of senior vice president, digital media.