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Absolute Radio nets Currys and PC World football deal

Daniel Farey-Jones — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:16:00 GMT

Currys and PC World are to sponsor a daily edition of Absolute Radio's 'Rock 'N' Roll Football' during the Euro 2012 tournament, as part of a deal also pushing the retailers' 'Cash For Goals' promotion.

Arena Media nets global City Index account

Nick Batten — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:30:00 GMT

City Index, the financial spread betting provider, has appointed Arena Media to handle its global planning and buying account, estimated to be worth a seven-figure sum.

Hubert Burda sells Love it! And Full House! magazines

Nick Batten — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT

13.15 UPDATE: Hubert Burda Media UK has sold real-life titles, Love it! and Full House!, to a start-up called Pep Publishing Ltd that is majority-owned by Hubert Burda Media UK chief executive Luke Patten.

Brooks charged with perverting the course of justice

John Reynolds — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:12:00 GMT

Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of News International, has today (Tuesday) been charged with perverting the course of justice.

The Sun on Sunday claims "success" despite tumbling sales

Arif Durrani — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

News International's commercial chief has hailed the first 10 weeks of The Sun on Sunday as a "success story with both readers and advertisers", despite continued falls in copy sales.

PPA Conference: Stylist editor reveals how free title competes in challenging market

John Reynolds — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:45:00 GMT

It would be a big surprise if one of the major publishers were to follow Stylist magazine and launch a mainstream free women's title, according to Lisa Smosarski, editor of Stylist, who believes such a move would be a "big step".

PPA Conference: Create exclusive content for social media, says Elle chief

John Reynolds — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:53:00 GMT

Tweeting from cover shoots featuring celebrities with huge social media followings could be the future for women's magazines, according to Lorraine Candy, editor-in-chief of Elle magazine.

Lexus to sponsor City AM awards

Daniel Farey-Jones — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:03:00 GMT

City AM, the free financial newspaper, has secured Lexus as the headline sponsor of its annual awards for the next two years.

Bauer launches knowledge-led mag Wonderpedia

Nick Batten — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:08:00 GMT

Bauer Media is preparing to launch Wonderpedia, a monthly knowledge-based magazine offering a mixture of content covering world events, historical events and the natural world.

Neil Jones to take commercial VP role at AOL Advertising Group

Arif Durrani — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:10:00 GMT

Neil Jones, the former Carat managing director, is poised to take a full-time role as vice president of commercial at AOL Advertising Group, following a consultancy stint.