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OPINION: Are you being served?

Ogilvy executive chairman, Tom Moult.

Tom Moult looks at the impact of online shopping but remains surprisingly optimistic about the future of traditional retailing. more »

Facebook launches IPO, with $3.7b revenue in 2011

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Facebook's IPO papers have revealed the company's financial records for the first time, with the its 2011 revenue sitting at $US3.7 billion. more »

Mortein ends Louie campaign in face of PR storm

Mortein has put an early end to its “Who will save Louie the Fly?”, following a negative PR storm on the brand's Facebook page. more »

Dentsu appoints creative director

Dentsu has made its first major creative appointment, hiring former McCann Erickson executive creative director Mike Thomas as creative director. more »

OPINION: The year search comes of age

Atomic Search general manager James Dixon.

In 2012, there are going to be some defining moments that will fundamentally alter the current landscape. more »

AdNews Agency of the Year Awards finalists revealed

Clemenger agencies have racked up the most finalists at this year's AdNews Agency of the Year Awards, which attracted an all time record number of entries. more »

The Super Bowl ads we've all been waiting for

AdNews samples some of the best Super Bowl ads that have leaked online, complete with time-traveling babies, the Soup Nazi and night-clubbing monkeys. more »

Prime Media's TV chief made redundant

Doug Edwards.

Prime Media Group's chief executive of television Doug Edwards has been made redundant, following a restructure of the company's executive ranks. more »

Reaction to Rinehart's Fairfax bid is "hysterical"

Analysts have said the response to Gina Rinehart's bid for a 15% stake in Fairfax is "hysterical", while her buyout may increase the share price another 15% to at least $1. more »

Micah Walker joins The Monkeys as creative partner

Micah Walker.

Former Publicis Mojo executive creative director Micah Walker has joined The Monkeys as creative partner. more »

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