Initiative picks up media buying for NFPC, owner of Lacnor, Oasis, Arla and Milco, from 2009.

Victoria Bitter ad showcases Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Victoria playing VB’s theme on beer bottles.

Renowned French photographer Romain Laurent conveys a surreal sense of humour in all of his images.

Former UN top bod to join world’s admen in climate change discussion at Cannes Lions this summer.

One might imagine that being on the staff of a paper suspended for defamation might be something of a miserable situation, accompanied by much angst and hand-wringing.

DMI’s sales with Choueiri-owned firm deal extended to cover ex-AMG properties.

UK carrier T-Mobile wants you to know “You won’t find more minutes for £30. Guaranteed.” Even if you look up a cow’s bum.

Auction house signs agency to beat the drums for its regional operations.

Middle East advertisers moving away from “big media” with up to 40% of some budgets going to digital, says Daniel Verpeaux.

Astonishing winner of Burj Dubai fountain revealed

Emaar reveals controversial winner of competition to name the Burj Dubai fountain: The Dubai Fountain. No, seriously.

UAE advertising revenue growth will be flat in 2009, but will pick up in 2010, claims yet another report into the regional market.

Canadian boss of pan-Arab satellite TV broadcaster takes Arabic daily to court over lawyer-molesting claims.