David Beckham signed by Yahoo
Former England captain to be web firm's 'global sports ambassador', fronting ads and providing exclusive content for World Cup. By Mark Sweney
World Cup 2010: May the sponsors be with you as Beckham lands in Star Wars
Adidas fills the Star Wars Cantina scene with David Beckham, Snoop Dogg and Noel Gallagher for its big World Cup campaign. By Mark Sweney
Blur goes to court
There is no better way to advertise a new car game than slapping a mural on the side of a court building...
Sienna Miller and Richard Curtis to judge Robin Hood Tax film contest
Competition seeks 'bankbuster' videos on issues highlighted by campaign for bank levy to tackle poverty and climate change. By Jason Deans
Facebook reveals new privacy controls following intense criticism from users
Mark Zuckerberg admits settings had become too complicated but denies company is trying to force people to share their data
OFT allows self-regulation of behavioural advertising
The Office of Fair Trading said it will crack down, however, if this proves ineffective. By Mark Sweney
Do not adjust your set, Sony ad tells viewers – buy a new 3D one
'Maybe it's time to buy a 3D TV' advert uses montage of 'fake 3D' images in World Cup push to make viewers upgrade. By Mark Sweney
iHobo: No 1 on the street
The iPhone app featuring your own homeless person shot to the top of the iTunes download chart – but it is far from a sick joke. By Meg Carter
Google’s $750m purchase of AdMob approved – because of Apple
US FTC clears acquisition of mobile advertising company, citing competition from Apple - which bought rival Quattro two months after Google swooped on AdMob
SeeSaw to launch major TV ad campaign
Video-on-demand website enlists Armando Iannucci, Smack the Pony's Sally Phillips and ad agency Fallon for campaign. By Mark Sweney
Guardian announces commercial launch of Open Platform
The Guardian today announced the commercial launch of its Open Platform initiative, expanding the content-sharing service to advertising partners. By Jemima Kiss
No dodging Ben Stiller at Cannes (ad) festival
Media Monkey: Star of Dodgeball and Zoolander to appear in panel at advertising event
Lee Stork obituary
Film producer behind popular TV cartoon commercials of the late 20th century
We love Apple, say Adobe ads, as companies’ battle enters new phase
Owner of Flash web technology opens new front in bitter dispute with Apple with ad in financial papers and on tech websites
Get your dream job – through Google Ads
Alec Brownstein bought Google Adwords spots next to the names of six ad executives he wanted to work with, and waited for the job offers to come in. By Jemima Kiss