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• Mobile phones are the glue that binds diverse advertising channels and drive sales, according to new research from Microsoft Advertising, in conjunction with ROI Research.

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In other news:

• Say Media, the social media company, is expanding its digital capabilities with the acquisition of digital agency Sideshow.
• ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has secured live and exclusive rights to broadcast the Spanish La Liga in 18 markets across Asia.
• Global market research agency Millward Brown has appointed Patty Currie as global brand director for tracking.
• Vodafone Portugal has signed a three-year partnership agreement with mobile marketing provider Velti to launch a permission based advertising programme.