NEWS IN BRIEF: 18 January 2012

OGILVYONE    CARLSBERG   FT   GROUP BUYING

OgilvyOne’s Jakubowski exits

OgilvyOne regional executive director John Jakubowski (pictured) has left the agency after a year. Ogilvy confirmed the departure saying there is no replacement as of now. His last day with the agency is this Friday (20 January). Jakubowski has had stints at agencies including Digitas, Modem Media and Paramount.

FT's new scent

The Financial Times launched an integrated B2B campaign to attract advertising decision makers and media buyers. The global initiative aims to highlight its integrated print, online and mobile mediums. DDB launched the campaign with a specially made gift box designed for media buyers in Hong Kong and Singapore, which contains Jo Malone perfumes.

Fortune flows for Carlsberg

Carlsberg has launched its CNY campaign under the theme of ‘Fortune Flows'. The campaign spans TV, radio, print advertisements, digital and OOH media.

A new Deal

Group buying site Dealmates has revamped its website in line with a strategy to offer more exclusive and premium deals. The updated design offers a cleaner look and a more user friendly interface. Dealmate’s CEO Erman Akinci said the company was accelerating its effort to be a premium group buying site.

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