Cannes Lions: Microsoft and Publicis strike deal for targeted TV ads
Cannes Lions: Deal will see computer giant and Saatchi & Saatchi owner join forces to tap into data from TV set-top boxes. By Mark Sweney
Barack Obama won using ‘old school’ technology, says his campaign manager
David Plouffe, mastermind of Obama's 'web 2.0 campaign', downplays role of Facebook and Twitter in US election victory. By Mark Sweney
Thank you and goodbye Pink Paper
Peter Tatchell: The axing of the print edition of the Pink Paper is a blow against press diversity – we still need minority media
‘Best job in the world’ campaign wins third top award
Island caretaker campaign wins digital category at Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. By Mark Sweney
Touching up the grassroots
Elaine Glaser: Belief in ordinary voices is exploited by PRs and politicians skilled in the dark art of astroturfing
Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer: Traditional media will not bounce back
Global advertising economy has been permanently 'reset' at a lower level, says Microsoft chief executive. By Mark Sweney
Clip joint: product placement
Phil Hoad: This week we're exposing the best – and the worst – film clips of branded goods being smuggled into the frame. Subliminal soft drink, anyone?
ASA takes dim view of 3D film ads
Campaign depicting 3D version of My Bloody Valentine ruled misleading, as most UK cinemas only showing 2D version. By Mark Sweney
Habitat ticks off Twitter with spam
Upscale furniture company Habitat incurs the wrath of Twitter users for piggy-backing on popular topics to send spam.
Bruno and Branagh: spot the difference
Media Monkey: Was BBC's Swedish detective the inspiration for Sacha Baron Cohen film poster
New York ‘carbon counter’ sign shows greenhouse gases in real time
New Yorkers confronted with huge billboard sign showing greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere
Phorm pre-tax loss hits $48m
Controversial targeted online advertising company Phorm says it has enough funds to continue operating despite pre-tax loss. By Mark Sweney
Earnings: Phorm burning through £1.1m a month
Phorm is reducing its cash burn to a hefty £1.1m a month, after clocking up 51% higher annual operating losses of $49.8m in 2008 - all without yet having any income from anything but interest. By Robert Andrews
Secrets of a nimble giant
Technology companies usually get slower as they get bigger - so why is Google as fast as ever? Co-founder Sergey Brin tells Jemima Kiss how size can make for innovation
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