Links
We’ve put together some useful links which will help you further explore the world of media and advertising:
ITV Press Centre – www.itv.com/presscentre
The site includes programme news for the next few weeks, as well as press releases and press packs on major shows.
Thinkbox – www.thinkbox.tv
Thinkbox is the television marketing body for the main UK commercial broadcasters, and works with the marketing community to help customers get more out of TV.
BARB – www.barb.co.uk
You’ll find weekly and monthly viewing summaries here, as well as a range of TV-related facts and statistics.
Ofcom – www.ofcom.org.uk
Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries.
IPA – www.ipa.co.uk
The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising is the trade body for 250 leading agencies in advertising, media and marketing communications.
CIM – www.cim.co.uk
The Chartered Institute of Marketing site has lots of information for marketing professionals.
Commercial Breaks – www.commercialbreaks.co.uk
One of the largest commercials production houses outside London, Commercial Breaks (part of ITV Commercial) produces more than 500 commercials a year, working with both agencies and direct to clients.
The Marketing Society – www.marketing-society.org.uk
The Marketing Society champions marketing excellence by providing a network for senior marketers to exchange ideas and share best practice, and its website contains plenty of practical information.
Media Week – www.mediaweek.co.uk
The online version of the trade magazine, with up-to-the-minute news on marketing, advertising and the media.
Brand Republic – www.brandrepublic.com
The online home of Campaign and Marketing magazines and a comprehensive source of advertising, marketing, media and PR news.
Mad.co.uk – www.mad.co.uk
This site, from the company behind Marketing Week, Design Week and a host of other magazines, specialises in news, features and analysis aimed at professionals in marketing, media, new media, advertising and design.
Get Me Media – www.getmemedia.com
A smart directory for agency planners and marketers to search and view hundreds of targeted marketing, media and sponsorship ideas.