OFF THE VINE: It's finally time to get that chequebook out for the boys, Olly

<p>The Economist sales team has been clattering and clamouring for a </p><p>pay rise since they won the Sales Team of the Year prize at the Agency </p><p>of the Year Awards last month. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>But advertising boss Olly Comyn is steadfastly refusing to authorise a </p><p>hike unless MEDIA gives The Economist public recognition of the win. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Poor Olly, however, is at his wit's end because the din from all that </p><p>clattering and clamouring is beginning to be too much. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>So to help him out and get the sales guys a pay hike, Vine graciously </p><p>applauds The Economist for winning the Sales Team of the Year accolade </p><p>at the Agency of the Year Funny Awards. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>However, Vine now expects something in return: for Rupert Harrow's </p><p>personal underpants, which will be put up in a prominent position at </p><p>this year's Asian Advertising Awards in March, before being auctioned </p><p>off to the highest bidder. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Other winners at the Funny Awards: Saatchi & Saatchi for most creative </p><p>agency in Asia; Leo Burnett for "agency we'd most like to work for" and </p><p>Star TV's Susan McAteer for best regional salesperson. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>