News International signs seven-figure deal with Global Radio

News International, publisher of The Sun and The Times, has signed a seven-figure partnership deal with Global Radio, which will include at least six months of activity across a variety of stations such as Capital FM and Classic FM.

MEC appoints Jide Sobo to head of mobile role

MEC has hired former Media Brands mobile strategist Jide Sobo as its head of mobile.

Facebook 'likely to roll out mobile ads in weeks'

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

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

Hearst-Rodale harnesses Apple Newsstand to sample print launch

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Hearst-Rodale is using Apple's Newsstand for a digital sampling drive for its new UK print launch, Women's Health, which will feature 30 ad pages.

Out and About 3 February

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.

Sky Atlantic celebrates first birthday

Sky Atlantic, the British and American drama channel, celebrated its first birthday this week, revealing that HBO's 'Game of Thrones' was the highest-rated show over the year.

Lavazza awards €50m pan-European account to MEC

Lavazza, the Italian coffee brand, has appointed MEC, the WPP media agency, to its estimated €50m (£42m) pan-European media planning and buying account after a competitive pitch.

London Evening Standard to e-auction ad slots and up distribution by 150,000

The London Evening Standard is planning an Olympic bonanza, including e-auctioning off premium advertising slots and planning to up its print run by 150,000 to 850,000 copies.