Business News - October 2013

    • Friday, 25 October 2013

      Chime Communications Plc acquires world's largest motorsports agency JMI

      London, Indianapolis: Chime Communications PLC today announced the strategic acquisition of JMI, a global marketing firm focused on motorsports. JMI will become part of its sports marketing division, CSM Sport & Entertainment.In a deal announced by CSM Sport & Entertainment Executive Chairman, Lord Coe, and JMI Founder & CEO Zak...

    • Thursday, 24 October 2013

      Leading global sports marketing agency launches Fast Track Content

      International sports marketing agency, Fast Track, today announces the launch of Fast Track Content.Fast Track Content is a new partnership between Fast Track, and sister agency within the Chime Communications Group, VCCP Content.Fast Track Content offers brands, sponsors and governing bodies the unique combination of unrivalled expertise in sports activation,...

    • Wednesday, 23 October 2013

      Good Relations Brand Communications selected by Twitter as a global success story

      GRBC’s social media work in launching the first flight of Airbus’ new A350 XWB aircraft has been profiled by Twitter as a leading case study.GRBC becomes the only PR agency with a case study on Twitter’s global business site. The activity now sits alongside case studies featuring brands such as...

    • Thursday, 17 October 2013

      VCCP picks up sixth IAB Creative Showcase Award in 2013

      VCCP has collected its sixth IAB Creative Showcase Award this year, out of nine possible Showcase Awards for 2013, for its work for O2’s youth employment initiative GoThinkBig.O2 wanted to create the world’s first official music video created entirely by interns, offering up to 100 young people the work experience...

    • Tuesday, 15 October 2013

      Glasgow 2014 bring in ICON to dress and impress cities and venues at Games Time

      Glasgow 2014 today (Tuesday October 15) unveiled ICON as the official Provider of Look, Wayfinding and Signage Services for next summer’s Commonwealth Games. ICON, who become a sponsor of the Games, will be responsible for dressing all Games venues, the Host City and venues outside of Glasgow and beyond that...

    • Monday, 14 October 2013

      Fast Track Appointed by Wooden Spoon as they partner with Rugby League World Cup 2013

       London, 14th October 2013: International sports marketing agency Fast Track has been appointed by Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby, to manage their Official Charity Partnership with Rugby League World Cup 2013 (RLWC2013).Fast Track, part of the CSM Sport & Entertainment group, will be advising, developing, and creating experiential...

    • Friday, 11 October 2013

      Good Relations Group has new wireless electric vehicle charging brief

      Qualcomm Europe Inc. has selected the Good Relations Group to promote its revolutionary technology for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EVs).Qualcomm Halo™ technology charges the EV battery wirelessly, without the need to plug-in. This makes EVs a more practical and more convenient option for drivers and ultimately could lead to...

    • Thursday, 10 October 2013

      O2 goes native with new International SIM campaign by VCCP

      • New marketing campaign features original art from local artists • Art created to reflect the artistic styles of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Poland and Romania• Created to support O2 International SIM which allows calls to range of countries from 1p per minuteO2 today unveils its latest International SIM marketing campaign, which brings togetherspecially...

    • Wednesday, 09 October 2013

      Burton's Biscuit Company invests heavily in Wagon Wheels Wheelies with new outdoor campaign

      - Campaign to promote highly successful Wagon Wheels sub-brand -Burton’s Biscuit Company continues its significant investment in its Power Brands with a major national outdoor advertising campaign for Wagon Wheels Wheelies, bringing together the epic heritage of the brand and the unique product experience for mums and a new generation...

    • Thursday, 03 October 2013

      Ian Priest joins CSM Sport & Entertainment as Chief Operations Officer

      CSM Sport & Entertainment is delighted to announce that Ian Priest, one of the founders of sister advertising agency VCCP will be joining the CSM core team as Group Chief Operating Officer, with immediate effect.Ian will be making the move from CSM's parent company - Chime Communications, where over the...

    • Thursday, 03 October 2013

      Corporate Responsibility – the new competitive advantage

       Corporate Citizenship, UK-based consultancy supporting global award winners in sustainability such as Unilever and Jaguar Land Rover - releases paper on Corporate Responsibility in SingaporeCorporate responsibility in South-East Asia is undergoing a period of dynamic evolution yet only 45% of large Singapore companies have produced a separate corporate responsibility (CR)...