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   Oral sex anyone? New Kraft name runs into tongue twister in Russia

   What's in a name? More than you might think. The name that Kraft Foods has chosen for its global snack spinoff -- Mondelez International -- may be less appealing in Russia. ... Read more

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   International - 22/03/2012

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   Russia and China to win lion’s share of 2012 ad spend growth

   Market intelligence service Warc has released their prognosis for global ad spend in 2012 – and it makes happy reading for Russia, India and China. ... Read more

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   UK - 06/02/2012

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   My Rich List: Steve Ovett, the BBC, George Osborne, Sir John Ritblat, Pippa Middleton, Roman Abramovich and Manchester United

   Just who does Steve Ovett think he is? ... Read more

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   UK - 15/04/2012

   Media
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   Putin backed United Russia in hot water over steamy ad

   A suggestive political ad designed to bolster dwindling public support for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has backfired after the country’s election commission were asked to investigate the ad for potential breaches of the constitution. ... Read more

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   International - 10/11/2011

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   Russia concedes beer is alcoholic in bid to counter drink culture

   Russian President Dimitry Medvedev has resolved a discrepancy in his country's law by reclassifying beer from a ‘foodstuff’ to an alcoholic beverage.The anomaly arose out of a rule which stated anything containing less than 10% alcohol... Read more

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   UK - 22/07/2011

   Advertising
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   Richard Proctor promoted to international sales manager of CLIP Displays

   CLIP Displays, an exhibition display business, has announced the promotion of Richard Proctor to the role of international sales manager. ... Read more

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   Scotland - 11/05/2012

   Marketing
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   Giant deal led by Russia's DST Global values Twitter at $8 billion

   Some people have doubted the high value put on Twitter by enthusiasts in Silicon Valley. They got their answer yesterday when Russian investors led the largest venture capital investment in history.The round was led by Russian venture firm DST... Read more

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   UK - 02/08/2011

   Social Media
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   News Corp sells stake in News Outdoor Russia and News Outdoor Romania

   News Corp has today announced that it has completed the sale of its 79% stake in News Outdoor Russia and News Outdoor Romania to a group of investors.News Outdoor Russia is the largest outdoor advertising company in the country with billboards in... Read more

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   UK - 22/07/2011

   Advertising
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   MediaCom strengthens Russia operation

   MediaCom Russia has hired Sergey Khokhlov, currently CEO of Made, as CEO designate for Russia, Ukraine and CIS.Khokhlov, who started his career at ADV group in Russia, has worked in media and creative businesses for 16 years and founded Made in... Read more

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   UK - 24/05/2011

   Media
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    Russia launches patriotic smartphone contender

    Russia has launched the world’s first ever smartphone which can pick up both GPS and its rival Russian satellite positioning system, Gionass.The MTS Gionass 945 Android device is being seen as an attempt to demonstrate Russia’s... Read more

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    UK - 21/04/2011

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