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The Works boosts strategy and planning

The Works' Jon Holloway.

Independent agency The Works has shored up its planning and strategy team with the promotion of Jon Holloway to head of strategy and the addition of two newcomers. more »

Howcroft floated for Ten gig

Y&R Brands chief executive Russel Howcroft.

Speculation is mounting that Y&R's Russel Howcroft is in talks with Network Ten about a senior role in Melbourne, but questions remain over his binding Y&R contract. more »

Ice, ice magic

Does everyone remember drawing pictures on their ice cream when they were little with Ice Magic, creating all sorts of weird and wonderous pictures? Well, Cottee's has done it on a mass scale. more »

Online ad revenue surges 19%

Online advertising continued its upward trajectory as the first quarter of 2012 grew 19% year-on-year to $713 million, with the industry on track to reach $3 billion this calendar year. more »

Leo Burnett cleans up at Clios

Slurpee 'BYO Cup Day' campaign by Leo Burnett Melbourne.

The Leo Burnett network in Australia has walked away with a combined total of 11 Clio Awards including a Gold for the Melbourne office for Slurpee. more »

Retail industry is 'vanilla' and 'lazy' says brand expert

Mark Ritson.

The Australian retail industry is “vanilla” and lacks an innovative approach, according to branding consultant Mark Ritson. more »

Nando's dines with Match Media

Nando's has appointed Match Media to handle its media account, marking the first time the brand has appointed a media agency. more »

ConsMedia responds to Packer speculation

James Packer.

Consolidated Media has responded to media speculation about James Packer's intentions to sell his controlling stake in the company, saying preliminary discussions have taken place. more »

NEWS IN BRIEF: 4 May 2012

News Limited appoints director of retail circulation l South Australia's Sunday Mail celebrates 100 years l Girlfriend magazine releases boy band tour special l DMG Radio launch new Sydney and Melbourne stations l SCA makes senior sales appointment more »

Intel elevates Torres to marketing boss

Intel national marketing manager Anna Torres.

Technology company Intel has promoted PR manager Anna Torres to national marketing manager. more »

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