Media roundup: Thomas Cook, The Sun, R&R Ice Cream, Change4Life, Department of Health

We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: Thomas Cook launches new "destination focused" ads; The Sun unveils Olympic-themed campaign; R&R Ice Cream awards 2m account to the7stars; Change4Life unveils New Year Supermeals campaign; Department of Health launches anti-smoking drive.

 

Thomas Cook replaces Redknapps with "destination focused" ads
Thomas Cook, the embattled travel operator, is replacing its ads featuring Jamie and Louise Redknapp with "destination focused" activity, which offers up to £400 off its summer holidays.

The Sun battles rivals for London 2012 readers
The Sun has unveiled its Olympic-themed campaign while rival national newspapers have ramped up their Olympic coverage, as the countdown to London 2012 begins in earnest.

Fab lollies producer R&R Ice Cream hands the7stars £2m account
Independent media agency the7stars has been awarded the £2m media planning and buying account for Fab lollies producer R&R Ice Cream, taking the business from Mindshare who declined to pitch for the brief.

Change4Life launches Supermeals drive amid criticism of brand links
Change4Life, the Government's anti-obesity campaign, has unveiled its traditional New Year marketing campaign, which this year is themed around cooking healthy food on budget.

Government unveils marketing campaign to help smokers quit
The Department of Health has launched a national New Year campaign to equip people with the tools to quit smoking.