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NEWS Multitude of brands jump on iPad launch bandwagon By Ben Bold, 28-May-10, 09:30 Today's launch of the iPad is not only an important day for computing giant Apple, it's a massive opportunity for publishers and brands to ride the wave of hype created by the latest must-have gadget. Free specialist ShortList Media revenues almost double By John Reynolds, 28-May-10, 09:20 Shortist Media, the publisher of ShortList and Stylist free weekly magazines, has reported revenues of £5.6m and has substantially reduced losses in its second year of trading, according to accounts filed at Companies House. British Amateur Boxing Association opens up to commercial sponsorship By Joe Thomas, 28-May-10, 08:55 The British Amateur Boxing Association (BABA) is overhauling its commercial set-up in a bid to modernise the sport and capitalise on the London 2012 Olympic Games. Trading Places (28 May): This week's people moves in advertising, marketing and media By Staff, 28-May-10, 08:18 ITV's Rupert Howell's and Rapier's John Townshend were the highest profile departures this week, as Brand Republic rounds up the moves in advertising, digital, marketing and media. BSkyB and UTV criticise BBC strategy review By Maisie Mccabe, 27-May-10, 17:50 Pay-TV operator BSkyB and UTV, the owner of Talk Sport, have criticised the BBC executive's strategy review, 'Putting Quality First', for ignoring the BBC's strategic direction in responses to a consultation by the BBC Trust. ALSO IN THE NEWS Simple Spotless Skin in music TV sponsorship By Ben Bold, 28-May-10, 08:30 Eurostar joins England World Cup bid By Ben Bold, 27-May-10, 17:10 Directgov's Mike Hoban to join Confused.com as CMO By Alex Brownsell, 27-May-10, 15:45 Agencies react to Howell's imminent departure from ITV By Maisie Mccabe And Mark Banham, 27-May-10, 14:50 Eurosport to relaunch online player By Maisie Mccabe, 28-May-10, 09:05 LATEST BLOG ENTRIES Facts about Advertising Using Games By Jack Wallington / Brand Republic Last night we held an interactive showcase for advertising using games platforms like consoles, mobiles, iPads and online social games. Plus... Branded content, a lifestyle By Julia Hutchison / Brand Republic In April 2010, the IPA Bellwether survey revealed that in the past three months UK companies increased marketing spend for the first time in two and... 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