LONDON - The government has rejected the health select committee’s recommendations on curbing alcohol promotion, but has launched a cross-departmental review on the potential harm of drinks marketing on children and young people.

LONDON - Adidas is to launch its new starred-studded ad featuring David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, Noel Gallagher and Agyness Deyn on Channel 4 this evening.

LONDON - ITV, the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster, is exploring possibilities surrounding pay-TV models, its managing director of brand and commercial Rupert Howell confirmed today.

LONDON - Adam Crozier, the new chief executive of ITV, will receive at least £3.2m over the next three years, while former executive chairman Michael Grade earned more than £2.1m last year.

LONDON - Clinique is looking for a digital agency to handle a global campaign for its Skin Supplies for Men product division.

LONDON - Michelle McEttrick has been appointed as chief marketing officer for Global Retail Banking (GRB) at Barclays, Marketing can reveal.

LONDON - Google is working with Sony and Intel to develop an internet-connected TV platform called Google TV, according to reports.

LONDON - Unilever has appointed marketing executive Amanda Sourry as executive vice president of Unilever, UK & Ireland, as part of a top-level reshuffle including the departure of global foods, home and personal care chief Vindi Banga.

LONDON - Hugh Salmon, former managing director of Interpublic agency CM Lintas, is to run as an independent MP for the London constituency of Battersea in the upcoming election.

LONDON - The Island of Inishturkbeg, located in the Atlantic off the west coast of Ireland, is looking for a digital agency to handle the launch of its brand.