Northern Rock sold to Virgin Money
Virgin Money is to rebrand Northern Rock's retail branches as Virgin Money and is expected to carry out a major advertising campaign early next year, following today's sale of the government-owned bank.
Clear Channel Outdoor launches Play digital division
Clear Channel Outdoor has launched Play, a new division for its digital portfolio, after paving the way to grow its shopping centre-based digital portfolio by 60% by winning the Westfield regional malls contract.
Freeview unveils £18m campaign
Freeview has unveiled a £18m ad campaign that informs viewers about the channels and programmes available with the free-TV service.
Shoppers to meet eBay for real in pop-up Christmas store
The public will get their first encounter with eBay sales assistants in December when the brand opens a temporary London store to showcase the range of products that can be bought through its smartphone app.
Clear Channel wins Westfield regional
Clear Channel Outdoor has won the outdoor advertising contract for the Westfield regional shopping centres and will convert the entire estate to digital screens.
Media roundup - Virgin, Clear Channel, Freeview, eBay, Westfield
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: Virgin Money to rebrand Northern Rock; Clear Channel to launch digital division; Freeview's 18m campaign; eBay builds pop-up Xmas store; Clear Channel wins Westfield deal.
