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Zeebox rolls out click-to-buy function

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:42:00 GMT

Zeebox, the social TV app, has rolled out a new feature that allows viewers to buy products they see advertised on TV, with just a few clicks.

Hi-Media picks up Thomas Cook online ad sales

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Thomas Cook has appointed Hi-Media to sell advertising on its UK websites.

David Rickard takes control of Rickards Media

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:04:00 GMT

David Rickard has become the majority shareholder of media auditors Rickards Media, following the departure of long-time partner Andy Burn.

Apps help Rashbass prepare for The Economist's first fall

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:40:00 GMT

The Economist is the magazine industry's undisputed star performer, achieving 61 consecutive circulation rises over the last 31 years, but group chief executive Andrew Rashbass expects global print sales to fall for the first time in 2012, so why is he "delighted"?

My Media Week: Alun Williams

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:26:00 GMT

This week, Alun Williams, group publishing director at Hearst-Rodale, anticipates the first edition of Women's Health to hit the newsstands, goes for a posh curry at The Red Fort, and admires David Beckham's (circulation) pulling power.

Mirror Online relaunch offers closer integration with Facebook

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:20:00 GMT

Mirror Group Digital has revamped Mirror Online with a raft of additional editorial features and advertising opportunities including closer integration with Facebook, although the site has suffered early teething problems.

Yahoo's chairman and three directors quit the board in overhaul

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:39:00 GMT

Yahoo's chairman Roy Bostock and three other directors have announced they will step down as the digital media company continues its major internal overhaul.

Facebook 'likely to roll out mobile ads in weeks'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:11:00 GMT

Facebook is poised to start monetising its mobile offering, with ads expected to appear on its app within weeks, according to a report in the Financial Times.

Vevo promotes Labrinth with 'Lift' promotion

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:03:00 GMT

Vevo, the online music video platform, is introducing its 'Lift' promotion for emerging artists to the UK, starting with Sony Music artist Labrinth.

Out and About 3 February

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:21:00 GMT

This week Out and About has pictures from the Newspaper Marketing Agency ANNAs, drops in on the celebs at IPC Media's InStyle Bafta Best of British Talent party at Shoreditch House and attends the MSN refresh party.

Facebook's UK commercial leader Haines to be among new millionaires

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:14:00 GMT

Facebook's IPO stands to make millionaires of some of the stalwarts who have worked in its UK commercial operation, including Blake Chandlee who set up the operation and current leader Stephen Haines.

Google rejigs sales after Daisley departure

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:09:00 GMT

Google's UK advertising sales team has been reshuffled in the wake of Bruce Daisley, director of YouTube and display, leaving last year to join Twitter.