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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.

Starcom appoints Benoit to head Procter & Gamble account

Mark Banham — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:20:00 GMT

Starcom MediaVest (SMG) has appointed Geraud Benoit as operations director on the agency's Procter & Gamble account.

My Media Week: Jason Dormieux

Hayley Pinkerfield — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:24:00 GMT

In and out of meetings and fuelled by coffee, Jason Dormieux, managing partner at MEC Interaction, still finds the time to look after the twin challenges of attending parent's evening and pitching for new business...cappuccino anyone?

Omnicom strengthens Google ties with global partnership

Mark Banham — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:25:00 GMT

Omnicom Media Group is set to reveal a two-year global partnership agreement with internet search giant Google today (15 July).

Clients do not see growth potential in Western Europe, admits Sorrell

Mark Banham — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Sir Martin Sorrell has stated that clients in Western Europe are "focused on cost containment for long periods of time" because they don't see the "growth potential in the region."

MediaCom expands presence in Middle East

Mark Banham — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:42:00 GMT

WPP is to consolidate its brand presence in the Middle East by renaming Media Insights as MediaCom.

Initiative hires Bentall to boost direct offering

Mark Banham — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:05:00 GMT

LONDON - Initiative has appointed Tristan Bentall as response director in charge of its direct offering.

Ofcom freezes pay and bonuses

Tristan O'Carroll — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:15:00 GMT

LONDON - Media regulator Ofcom is freezing staff pay and senior executives' bonuses this year, citing "pressure on public finances".

Kinetic's Alex Thompson loves Singapore

Staff — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:50:00 GMT

Alex Thompson is chief executive at Kinetic Asia Pacific

FT promotion highlights high-value audience appeal

Sara Kimberley — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:10:00 GMT

LONDON - The Financial Times has turned to bird spotting to target media planners and buyers in the EMEA regions, with a campaign promoting itself as the media owner that attracts an "elusive high-value audience".