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My Media Week: Laura Whitmore

Mark Banham — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

This week, MTV and ITV2 presenter Laura Whitmore takes us through her week in the lead-up to 'MTV Presents Titanic Sounds in Belfast', with bed deliveries, show business interviews and a bit of Keith Lemon.

Adap.tv hires Lewis Sherlock from Xaxis

Daniel Farey-Jones — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:44:00 GMT

Adap.tv, the video ad exchange, has hired Lewis Sherlock from WPP trading desk Xaxis as director of strategic planning for EMEA.

Media Bitch's Diary 19 April

Media Bitch — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

This week, Bitch hears all the gossip from 'MTV Presents Titanic Sounds', finds out one of the reasons UM London rubber-stamped the Royal Mail media account and says "ahah" to Steve Coogan.

Out and About: MTV Presents Titanic Sounds

Mark Banham — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:38:00 GMT

This weekend, MTV put on a gig presented by Laura Whitmore to celebrate the launch of the new Titanic Belfast exhibition, with performances from Pixie Lott, Rizzle Kicks, Katy B, Sean Paul and Olly Murs. Media Week was there to catch the action.

Media Bitch's Diary 29 March

Media Bitch — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:33:00 GMT

This week, Bitch gets the hots for Patrick Duffy at the Channel 5 presentation, finds MEC's Stuart Bowden engaging, does Dad dancing with Carat, and gets the Rocket.

ITV signs up Bloo to sponsor 60-Minute Makeover

Maisie McCabe — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:51:00 GMT

Bloo, the Jeyes-owned toilet freshener brand, has signed a deal to sponsor ITV's daytime DIY programme '60-Minute Makeover' when the series starts on Monday (26 March).

Hearst hires Lee Wilkinson as digital product director

Nick Batten — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Hearst Magazines UK has appointed News International's Lee Wilkinson to the newly created role of product director for its digital division.

Rajar Q4 2011: Capital network cuts through

Maisie McCabe — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Global Radio's Capital network has performed well in its first year, adding listeners and increasing total listening hours, while Bauer Media's Passion portfolio performed strongly in the final quarter, according to the latest Rajar figures.

ITV rapped over Tulisa Contostavlos perfume promotion

Maisie McCabe — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:22:00 GMT

ITV1 has been rapped by broadcasting regulator Ofcom for promoting Tulisa Contostavlos' perfume during an episode of 'The Xtra Factor', although 'The X Factor' judge's "signature greeting" escaped censure.

TMG creates new client sales team

John Reynolds — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:36:00 GMT

Telegraph Media Group (TMG), publisher of The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph, has restructured its commercial department, creating a new category client sales team, headed up by client director Melanie Danks.