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Alpha Salmon launches mobile shop AppCast

AppCast managing director, Mike Boyd.

SYDNEY: STW-owned digital agency Alpha Salmon has launched a mobile content offering called AppCast to offer clients mobile apps and web services. more »

NEWS IN BRIEF: 20 AUGUST

Carr's Crackers in $5,000 giveaway l IAB Australia appoints programs manager l The Starlight Foundation and Optus launch Connectember l Red Ark to launch Prime in domestic market l more »

Google boss departs for mobile role

Karim Temsamani.

SYDNEY: Google managing director of Australia and New Zealand Karim Temsamani is leaving his role to head up the search giant's global mobile sales team, AdNews can reveal. more »

Newspapers battleground for 11th hour electioneering

SYDNEY: Newspapers have become the last ditch battleground for political parties and lobby groups looking to circumvent the blackout on broadcast electioneering. more »

Facebook unveils geo-location Places

CALIFORNIA: Facebook has unveiled a location-based feature called Places that enables users to check in and tell friends where they are. more »

Russian Standard Vodka to spend $1m

SYDNEY: Russian Standard Vodka is to spend $1 million in the fourth quarter of this year backing its new citrus flavoured ready-to-drink brand. more »

Whybin TBWA parts company with Rheem on $3m account

SYDNEY: Whybin TBWA has parted company with hot water provider Rheem ending its five year stint as the brand's advertising agency. more »

Realestate website in Spring push

MELBOURNE: Realestate.com.au is launching a campaign touting the property website as the number one choice for consumers preparing to buy and sell during the Spring season. more »

Climate change dominates online election debate

SYDNEY: Climate change is the most popular search engine query election issue, followed by education then immigration, according to Experian Hitwise. more »

MAYDAY raises record $1.1m

MAYDAY beneficiaries 2008 & 2009, Justice Crew.

SYDNEY: Media industry charity MAYDAY (Media Assisting Youth) has raised a record $1.1 million for selected youth charities. more »

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