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Saatchi says no thanks to Vodafone

Updated 25 July 2008

SYDNEY: Saatchi & Saatchi has pulled out of the Vodafone creative pitch, withdrawing before it was due to present credentials this week. more »

Smith's caught in porn hijack

Updated 25 July 2008

SYDNEY: Smith's Snackfood Company has been inadvertently caught up in an internet porn scandal. more »

ACCC: mobile sites not free

Updated 25 July 2008

SYDNEY: The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has warned operators of mobile websites to avoid using the word "free" when advertising their services. more »

Millionaire blogger to visit Oz

Updated 25 July 2008

SYDNEY: Adobe, Triple J and Getty Images have stepped up as sponsors for this year's Portable Film Festival, featuring special guest Andrew Baron, creator of one of the world's most successful videoblogs. more »

The Brand Shop hires Martin

Updated 25 July 2008

SYDNEY: The Brand Shop has boosted its creative firepower with the appointment of Rodd Martin. more »

DAILY ROUND-UP: 25 JULY 2008

Updated 25 July 2008

Latest news in brief: Fairfax adds custom publishing | Sultry Sally wins award more »

Stokes ups WAN stake

Updated 25 July 2008

PERTH: Kerry Stokes' Seven Network has increased its stake in West Australian Newspapers today, now owning 22.4% of the company. more »

News gets glamorous

Updated 24 July 2008

SYDNEY: Two big budget fashion magazines launching into the Australian market will go head to head in a grab for advertising dollars. more »

Gruen rises again

Updated 24 July 2008

SYDNEY: The ratings of The Gruen Transfer just keep getting better, with the ABC program scoring its highest audience ever last night. more »

DDB adds extra touch

Updated 25 July 2008

SYDNEY: Fresh from winning Tourism Australia, DDB is going on a recruitment drive and has launched a new division. more »

303 builds on wins

Updated 24 July 2008

PERTH: 303 Group has won three new accounts in the areas of finance, insurance and charity, adding to its recent Gloria Jean's Coffee and VisitBritain wins. more »

Growth spikes in mobile

Updated 24 July 2008

SYDNEY: Sydney-based mobile specialist Tigerspike has boosted its account, sales and developer teams, following strong growth across the UK, US and Australia. more »

News Digital gets insightful

Updated 24 July 2008

SYDNEY: News Digital Media CEO Richard Freudenstein took a pot shot at competitors last night as he released results of the publisher's biggest ever audience survey. more »

DAILY ROUND-UP: 24 JULY 2008

Updated 24 July 2008

Latest news in brief: Patts Sydney wins NSW Health projects | ABC debuts iView | MADC nominations now open | Yellow's search begins | HerCar buys SheBuys more »

Singo, Varasdi name agency

Updated 23 July 2008

SYDNEY: An advertising legend has joined Singo and Andrew Varasdi in their new agency start-up, which is sporting an Aussie-flavoured moniker. more »

Nine throws down the gauntlet

Updated 23 July 2008

SYDNEY: The Nine Network will continue to heap pressure on its arch rival Seven for the rest of the year, last night revealing some of its plans for 2009. more »

Falloon's Ten power halved

Updated 23 July 2008

SYDNEY: Nick Falloon, executive chairman of Ten Network Holdings, has renewed his contract with the company but in a part-time role. more »

Govt ads miss the mark, says Nelson

Updated 23 July 2008

SYDNEY: The federal government's latest round of television advertising has come under fire for not getting to the heart of the matter. more »

Seven stuck in footy fracas

Updated 23 July 2008

SYDNEY: The Seven Network has become embroiled in a nasty dispute with Australian football fans over its potential coverage of the Olyroos in Beijing. more »

oOh!media makes $40m buy

Updated 23 July 2008

SYDNEY: oOh!media has snapped up a leading Australian regional outdoor advertising company in a $40 million deal. more »

DAILY ROUND-UP: 23 JULY 2008

Updated 23 July 2008

Latest news in brief: Fairfax Digital aims for Olympic glory | Quest elevates Flaherty | Clems switches on | Radio finalists announced | Carsales launches bike site | 303 expands digital more »

Seven's still the one

Updated 22 July 2008

SYDNEY: The Nine Network may be snapping at Seven's heels on the ratings front, but Kerry Stokes' network is still the top dog when it comes to advertising revenue. more »

Coke chooses agency

Updated 22 July 2008

SYDNEY: Coca-Cola has picked an agency to create a major new ad campaign for the Asia Pacific region. more »

Betting on right to advertise

Updated 22 July 2008

SYDNEY: Two of Australia's largest online bookmakers have taken their fight for the right to advertise in NSW to the Federal Court. more »

Mobile internet attracts Gen Y crowd

Updated 22 July 2008

BRISBANE: Internet mobile usage among Gen Y is only going to increase, with the iPhone propelling its popularity, a new study has found. more »

Stahle steps up in Aegis global reshuffle

Updated 22 July 2008

SINGAPORE: Aegis Media has beefed up its global senior management team and created a new Aegis Media Service Solutions board. more »

DAILY ROUND-UP: 22 JULY 2008

Updated 22 July 2008

Latest news in brief: Big Brother shuffles off mortal coil | Cadbury Schweppes cuts ties with Red Bull | Loop Mobile appoints new CEO | carsguide sponsors radio show more »

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As The Gruen Transfer approaches its final episode for season one, would you say the show has been:
Good for the profile of the industry
Damaging to the industry
Great entertainment
A ratings hit for the ABC
Has turned industry players into rock stars
None of the above
All of the above

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