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My Media Week: Charles Courtier

Mike Fletcher — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:54:00 GMT

This week, Charles Courtier, worldwide chief executive for MEC, works on the agency's 10th anniversary celebrations, while also traveling to its Amsterdam office for a quarterly meeting and taking conference calls with both Colgate and AT&T.

Gavin Brice appointed to key role at CBS Outdoor

Nick Batten — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

CBS Outdoor UK has appointed Gavin Brice to a top executive role that involves him overseeing the company's relationship with key stakeholders such as Westfield and Transport for London (TfL).

My Media Week: Zach Leonard

Hayley Pinkerfield — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:14:00 GMT

This week Zach Leonard, digital MD at the Independent and Evening Standard, gives an interesting insight into the world of digital for both of his brands, and reveals how he likes to unwind by watching the latest developments in the Six Nations Rugby.

Time Out prepares to launch online social TV guide

Arif Durrani — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:30:00 GMT

It's been almost 30 years since Time Out magazine sparked a revolution in a once closed TV listings market, and now the publisher is preparing to launch what it hopes will be the next generation of TV listings, by harnessing the power of social networks, Facebook and Twitter.

Vizeum tops off year with £15m William Hill media account win

Mark Banham — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:04:00 GMT

Vizeum has earned itself an early Christmas present, scooping the £15m media planning and buying account for high street and online betting company William Hill.

BT hires former Virgin Media exec to lead TV development

Maisie McCabe — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:16:00 GMT

BT has appointed Virgin Media's former executive director Alex Green as TV commercial and product director, while BT Vision commercial director Andy Baker takes the role of chief executive of BT Wi-Fi.

Facebook finally launches iPad app

Daniel Farey-Jones — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:17:00 GMT

Facebook has taken the wraps off its long-awaited app for the iPad, extending its presence in mobile devices.

William Hill to sponsor European football on ESPN

Mark Banham — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:56:00 GMT

Betting company William Hill has signed up to sponsor the UK coverage of the Italian, Russian and Dutch premier leagues on sports broadcaster ESPN.

AOL chief Kate Burns steps down

Daniel Farey-Jones — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:32:00 GMT

AOL Europe chief Kate Burns is to leave the company next month and will be replaced by Rene Rechtman, as head of Europe for Advertising.com, and Jimmy Maymann, as head of media outside North America.

Media Bitch's Diary 24 June

Media Bitch — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:10:00 GMT

This week Bitch follows the latest offer for MediaCom's Claudine Collins, runs away with MPG Media Contacts and brings Cannes to book.