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• BA boss says he won't resign over IT meltdown

  29-05-2017 16:13
  
  British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz has publically stated he will not resign and has refuted suggestions that the mass flight disruptions are a result of cutting costs.
  Cruz released a video statement yesterday (28 May) on Twitter where he apologised for the IT failure which grounded planes from Heathrow and Gatwick and left thousands of passengers stranded.
  The statement failed to appease many customers though and BA was widely criticised on social media for its handling of the situation.
  
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• Irish International BBDO appoints Effie Worldwide president Neal Davies as chief executive

  29-05-2017 15:48
  
  Irish International BBDO has appointed Effie Worldwide president Neal Davies as its new chief executive.
  Davies will replace Ian Young, who will become executive chairman following his 23 years at the helm of the ad agency.
  Davies is due to begin the new role in August, having served as president and chief executive of Effie Worldwide for three years.
  “In an ever-evolving world, I believe that Neal will make a significant contribution to every facet of our capability and in turn to our cli
  
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• Monsoon forecast buoys equity markets; FMCG stocks rise (Roundup) - Business Standard

  29-05-2017 15:01
  
  International Business Times, India Edition
  Monsoon forecast buoys equity markets; FMCG stocks rise (Roundup)
  Business Standard
  Despite massive volatility, the Indian equity markets on Monday closed on a flat-to-positive note after scaling fresh highs on the back of the government's ...
  With FMCG stocks fillip, equity markets close at new highs - DaijiworldDaijiworld.comall 4 news articles »
  
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• Google launches the Grand Tour of Italy as part of arts and culture platform

  29-05-2017 14:54
  
  Google has partnered with an array of Italian cultural institutions to create the Grand Tour of Italy, a virtual reality experience which takes viewers on an immersive journey through Italy's history and culture.
  The programme is available through the Google Arts and Culture platform- an online portal where the public can access high-resolution images of artworks housed in the initiative's partner museums and is designed to showcase the impact of Italian culture on the rest of the world.
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• Nike continues equality drive with latest 'BeTrue' collection for LGBT causes

  29-05-2017 13:29
  
  Nike will see the return of its campaign for LGBTQ causes after announcing a new 'Be True' collection would launch on 1 June.
  The initiative started six years ago as a an employee-led grassroots program inspired by the benefits diversity can bring to communities and workplaces. It has since grown into an annual campaign centred around new rainbow themed collections which have helped raised around $2.5m in the US for LGBT causes.
  This year's line will include both footwear and apparel a
  
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• Carrefour begins development of massive Dubai FMCG hub ... - Arabian Supply Chain

  29-05-2017 11:21
  Arabian Supply Chain
  Carrefour begins development of massive Dubai FMCG hub ...
  Arabian Supply Chain
  Carrefour lays foundation stone for the largest regional distribution centre in National Industries Park.and more »
  
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• Burger King angers Belgian royals with choose your king stunt to promote first outlet in the country

  29-05-2017 11:18
  
  Burger King's attempts to lay claim to the throne has angered the Belgian royal family after the brand's latest marketing stunt asked consumers to choose between its mascot and the country's King Philippe.
  The ad, hosted on whoistheking.be, asks 'who is the king' and offers viewers a choice between the two kings. Those who select Philippe are met with the message: "Are you sure? He won't be the one to cook your fries." 
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  The Belgian royal family said Burger King had not appro
  
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• Junior-Mid Data Analyst - FMCG job, Pietermaritzburg - Bizcommunity - Bizcommunity.com

  29-05-2017 09:23
  
  Junior-Mid Data Analyst - FMCG job, Pietermaritzburg - Bizcommunity
  Bizcommunity.com
  A great opportunity exists for a data analyst (FMCG). The position is available in the Pietermaritzburg head office with a well-established FMCG business, who is ...and more »
  
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• Taxi Fabric: creatives are changing the Indian travelling landscape through art

  29-05-2017 09:00
  
   Taxis are a way of life for many in India and sometimes the most interesting conversations can take place in these taxis.
  Taxi Fabric has captured that essence and combined it with art to create fabrics for taxis, thus creating an outlet for designers to channel their talent and enhance the everyday travel experience of thousands of locals.
  This platform has made contemporary design available to everyone. The work of Taxi Fabric has been featured in Coldplay's music videos and recentl
  
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• Adobe CMO: ‘We’re the only company that understands the value of content’

  29-05-2017 09:00
  
  As the top marketer at one of the world’s biggest marketing companies, Ann Lewnes has a view of the industry that few in her position can boast at a time when the risks and rewards of managing a brand have never been more pronounced.
  Lewnes believes her business is in a “pretty good spot” to fulfill the needs of marketers, many of whom are adapting to having greater prominence in boardrooms worldwide. But earning a spot at the top table comes down to being able to demonstrate h
  
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• Outbrain expands programmatic to AppNexus Marketplace

  29-05-2017 08:48
  
  Outbrain has launched Outbrain Programmatic Access (OPA), which is now available on AppNexus Marketplace.
  The service will allow AppNexus Marketplace customers to bid on Outbrain’s inventory. This move follows Outbrain’s launch of their partner network and Axel Springer signing a deal with AppNexus.
  Outbrain has always operated a closed marketplace till now, with OPA allowing select partners to participate in the marketplace with their own data and technology.
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• Sensex, Nifty Hit New Highs, FMCG, Metal Stocks Soar - Outlook India

  29-05-2017 07:43
  
  Outlook India
  Sensex, Nifty Hit New Highs, FMCG, Metal Stocks Soar
  Outlook India
  The BSE Sensex, after opening weak, scaled a new peak of 31,155.40 in late morning trade today on sustained buying by domestic institutional investors and retailers. The NSE Nifty too soared to an all-time high of 9,622.30 after touching a low of 9,547 ...
  Sensex ends at record high of 31109; FMCG stocks spurtHindu Business Line
  Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end at record high; midcaps fall, FMCG stocks gainMoneycont
  
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• Sensex, Nifty hit new highs after weak opening; FMCG, metal stocks soar - The New Indian Express

  29-05-2017 07:43
  
  The New Indian Express
  Sensex, Nifty hit new highs after weak opening; FMCG, metal stocks soar
  The New Indian Express
  MUMBAI: The BSE Sensex, after opening weak, scaled a new peak of 31,155.40 in late morning trade today on sustained buying by domestic institutional investors and retailers. The NSE Nifty too soared to an all-time high of 9,622.30 after touching a low ...
  Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end at record high; midcaps fall, FMCG stocks gainMoneycontrol.com
  Sensex ends at record high of
  
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• Greenpeace Australia drums up support with an installation that defies gravity

  29-05-2017 07:12
  
  Ogilvy & Mather, together with Greenpeace Australia, has created an interactive installation in Sydney to raise awareness and drum up public support to fight climate change.
  The installation shows a polar bear perched on top of a slowly melting iceberg with a message inviting viewers to commit to supporting the fight against climate change via a donation or signing a petition as part of Greenpeace’s Save The Arctic imitative.
  The drips of the iceberg will slowly erode the polar bear&rs
  
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• Chinese court sentences two brothers to prison for extorting Taobao vendors

  29-05-2017 06:23
  
  The Guangdong Nanhai District People’s Court has sentenced two brothers to jail for extorting money from Taobao Vendors.
  Liang Tiejun and Liang Tiemin set up a fake domain and filed fraudulent intellectual property complaints against Taobao vendors with falsified proof and asked for takedowns from May to July 2016. The brothers would then approach the vendors and offer to withdraw the complaints for a “license fee.”
  This follows Alibaba calling for stronger action against count
  
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• Cigarette growth halves, FMCG key for ITC | Latest News & Updates ... - Daily News & Analysis

  29-05-2017 03:41
  
  Daily News & Analysis
  Cigarette growth halves, FMCG key for ITC | Latest News & Updates ...
  Daily News & Analysis
  Cigarette growth halves, FMCG key for ITC - The cigarette revenue growth of the tobacco-to-hotels conglomerate halved to 4.8% at Rs 8955 crore in the March ...and more »
  
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• How GST impacts FMCG firms - Economic Times

  29-05-2017 03:01
  
  Economic Times
  How GST impacts FMCG firms
  Economic Times
  The new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime will bring several benefits for the economy, and could particularly vitalise the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. Apart from driving supply chain efficiencies, bringing untaxed players into the tax ...and more »
  
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• GST: How GST impacts FMCG firms - The Economic Times - Economic Times

  29-05-2017 03:01
  
  Economic Times
  GST: How GST impacts FMCG firms - The Economic Times
  Economic Times
  The FMCG companies, whose tax incidence has come down under the GST regime, are likely to pass it on to the consumers in the form of lower prices.and more »
  
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