Lionel Messi dons LED suit for Adidas

has launched an online film starring Lionel Messi wearing an LED suit to promote the Adizero F50 Messi boot. The film highlights the award-winning techniques of Messi, who won the Fifa Ballon d’Or for the best footballer in the world for a record fourth time in January, as well as the design of his new […]

Publicis merger a bad deal for Omnicom shareholders, says Sorrell

Publicis merger a bad deal for Omnicom shareholders, says Sorrell

Sir Martin Sorrell has poured cold water on the so-called “merger of equals” between rival agencies Omnicom and Publicis Groupe, which was announced on July 28, questioning the value to the former’s shareholders. Speaking on the ‘Today’ programme on BBC Radio 4, Sorrell questioned the value to Omnicom shareholders, who will receive 50 per cent […]

Omnicom & Publicis Merger Creates Biggest Ad Firm

Omnicom & Publicis Merger Creates Biggest Ad Firm

Omnicom Group and Publicis Groupe have announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for a merger of equals, creating the world’s leading company in communications, advertising, marketing and digital services, with combined 2012 revenue of $22.7 billion (€17.7 billion). Based on closing prices on July 26, 2013, Publicis Omnicom Group will have a combined […]

Royal baby souvenir market ‘worth £56 million’

Royal baby souvenir market ‘worth £56 million’

Around £56 million will be spent on specially designed royal baby memorabilia, as part of a retail boost worth nearly £250 million, according to analysts. The Centre for Retail Research says the increased spending will go on souvenirs, alcohol, toys books and DVDs, while brands are also releasing new lines in a bid to cash […]

Ana Botín Elected To The Coca-Cola Company Board Of Directors

Ana Botín Elected To The Coca-Cola Company Board Of Directors

The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company elected Ana Botín as a Director of the Company, effective immediately. Botín, 52, is CEO of Santander UK plc, one of Britain’s leading personal financial services companies and a subsidiary of the Santander Group, the largest bank in the Eurozone. An internationally recognized leader in the banking […]