Staff Brand Republic

Jun 20, 2011

JWT loses US$113m global Rimmel business to Laird + ...

Rimmel London has shifted its estimated US$113 million global advertising account out of JWT London, its incumbent of 14 years. The cosmetics giant has instead chosen the New York-based specialist fashion and luxury agency Laird and Partners.

Jun 9, 2011

Aussie ad banned for sexualising 'tweens'

SYDNEY - The sexualisation of young people debate is making waves around the world, as Australian fashion clothing brand Supre has found after its ad featuring a topless teenager was banned.

Mar 7, 2011

WPP consolidates top spot with US$15bn in 2010 revenue

GLOBAL - Holding companies WPP, Publicis, Omnicom and Interpublic firmly put the recession behind them in 2010, all returning positive growth in annual revenue of up to 19.8 per cent.

Feb 23, 2011

Eight things you need to know about Mobile World ...

Marketers can't ignore last week's pivotal Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - the biggest to date.

Feb 16, 2011

Nokia-Microsoft backlash begins

GLOBAL - A grassroots challenge to Nokia's proposed strategic alliance with Microsoft has begun, and an open letter has been sent to the telecom giant's shareholders proposing a rebellion at May's annual general meeting.

Feb 14, 2011

Nokia forges alliance with Microsoft

GLOBAL - Nokia is turning to a strategic alliance with Microsoft to compete against rival smartphone manufacturers and is splitting its operations into two divisions.