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RAB launches planning and creativity tools

Daniel Farey-Jones — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

The Radio Advertising Bureau has launched two new tools aimed at helping advertisers, media agencies and creative agencies get more from the medium.

Britney Spears joins US X-Factor judging panel

Mark Banham — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:59:00 GMT

Britney Spears is to join the US version of The X-Factor as one of two new judges, joining first series judge LA Reid and the show's creator Simon Cowell.

Bauer Media, Keys and Gray and Classic FM wins at Sonys

Maisie McCabe — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:13:00 GMT

Bauer Media won three gold awards at the Sony Radio Academy Awards last night, while TalkSport's rehabilitated duo Richard Keys and Andy Gray went home with Best Sports Programme and Global Radio's Classic FM won the Special Award.

My Media Week: Henry Daglish

Mike Fletcher — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:44:00 GMT

This week, Henry Daglish, deputy managing director of Arena Media, gets into a bit of a negotiation, goes to both ends of the spectrum at Pret and the Ivy Club, and is shocked that he's not as down with the agency kids as he used to be.

Tatler partners with Zappar for Diamond Jubilee augmented reality issue

Nick Batten — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:22:00 GMT

Condé Nast is celebrating The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a special augmented reality issue that brings its front cover to life.

Ridley Scott's Prometheus to air first synchronised ad on Zeebox

Maisie McCabe — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:27:00 GMT

Twentieth Century Fox has signed a deal with Sky Media to run a social media ad on Zeebox for Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' at the same time as the film's trailer airs on Channel 4.

Amscreen hires Jamie Lindsay as managing director

Nick Batten — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT

Amscreen, the digital media owner, has appointed Jamie Lindsay as its managing director.

My Media Week: Gary Davies

Mark Banham — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:45:00 GMT

Former Radio One DJ Gary Davies has recently branched out to form Upfront, a music-based branded content company. He takes us through his week, via Nestlé headquarters in Switzerland, recruiting mobile talent and his training regime.

Trend report: Outdoor targets the business traveller

Ben Bold — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:35:00 GMT

The commuter and business traveller has become increasingly technologically advanced and the outdoor industry is having to find new ways to tap into this early adopter market, especially with the Olympics fast approaching. Ben Bold reports.

ITV seeks new Coronation Street sponsor

Matthew Chapman — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:36:00 GMT

ITV is seeking a new sponsor for flagship soap opera 'Coronation Street' from next year, as furniture retailer Harveys has opted to end its deal after five years.