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Samsung to give diamonds away with new handset

Ed Owen — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:52:00 GMT

Diamond necklaces will be given away with Samsung's Diva Diamond phones in the New Year, developed as part of a double-pitch win by Big Communications for both Diva Diamond and Solid Immerse handsets in O2 stores.

O2 plans Near Field Communication launches in 2011

Ed Owen — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:50:00 GMT

Mobile operator O2 will launch a series of products in the New Year based around Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, embedded into new smartphones.

Lexus to re-position around 'progressive luxury'

Alex Brownsell — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:20:00 GMT

Toyota-owned premium car marque Lexus is to planning to unify its global marketing around the theme of "progressive luxury".

VisitBritain to roll out global marketing campaign in 2011

Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:16:00 GMT

VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has announced plans to roll out a global marketing campaign in preparation for "a period of exceptional opportunity for tourism marketing" in the UK.

Tesco begins Boxing Day sales days early

Ed Owen — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:10:00 GMT

Tesco has kicked off its "Boxing Day" sales four days early, joining a large number of high street retailers that have also started their sales.

Butlin's launches campaign to target busy mums

Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:30:00 GMT

Butlin's is launching a campaign on Christmas Eve that targets busy mums looking for a relaxing family break, a month before the brand turns 75.

Londis owner appoints Burleigh as marketing director

Ed Owen — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:41:00 GMT

Former Dixons marketing director Anna Burleigh has been appointed marketing director at Musgrave Retail Partners GB, owner of the Londis and Budgens brands.

Hoseasons returns to TV with Denise Van Outen

Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:11:00 GMT

Hoseasons, the UK holiday company, is launching its first TV ad in three years with a campaign featuring Denise Van Outen.

Christmas Day online sales tipped to be a record at £153m

Sarah Shearman — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:05:00 GMT

Christmas Day, a day traditionally absolved from the excessive seasonal spending, could see consumers parting with up to £153m, according to analysis from the Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG).

Weight Watchers launches record New Year campaign

Rachel Barnes — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:43:00 GMT

Weight Watchers is kicking off a £28m ad campaign on Boxing Day to promote its new points plan, which it describes as the biggest change to the global business in 15 years.