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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news WPP Group upbeat following revenue rises by Mark Banham 30 June 2010, 09:00AM Sir Martin Sorrell's WPP Group has recorded a revenue rise of 1.8% in the first five months of the year, according to a trading update at the advertising network's annual general meeting. Diesel's lauded 'Stupid' ads banned by ASA by Joe Thomas 30 June 2010, 12:01AM Diesel has had two award winning poster ads banned, including one of a women taking a photograph of her genitalia, after the ASA judged them unsuitable to be seen by children. Rise in over 50s surfers fuels online growth by Sara Kimberley 30 June 2010, 09:00AM Online audiences in the UK have grown by 5% over the past year, fuelled by increasing take-up by the over 50s, according to new research. Barb to trial online TV measurement system by Maisie McCabe 30 June 2010, 09:10AM TV audience-measurement organisation Barb has launched a six-month trial to test the possible integration of TV viewing through PCs and laptops, into the main Barb panel for TV viewing. Orange ad banned after complaints from rival by Sara Kimberley 30 June 2010, 09:00AM Orange has been lambasted by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after rival Three argued it could not substantiate its marketing claim that its network covers more people in the UK than any other. Tesco handed second ASA ban after Asda complaint by Joe Thomas 30 June 2010, 08:48AM Tesco has had national TV and press ads banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for the second time in less than a year, following a complaint from rival supermarket Asda. Murray 'street tennis' viral tops 600k views by Jacob Mathias 30 June 2010, 08:40AM A viral campaign for tennis brand Head, featuring British number one Andy Murray showcasing some of his skills, has topped 600,000 views in the past two weeks. Intelligence Agency and brand leagues, pitch activity, company results, market forecast and more Vist intelligence   Also in the news Myleene Klass to front Casio schools' initiative by John Reynolds, 29 June 2010, 03:51PM Top Gear editor departs by John Reynolds, 29 June 2010, 04:15PM Barclaycard's Waterslide follow up tops BR app chart by Sara Kimberley, 29 June 2010, 02:32PM 50 jobs on the line as Smooth Radio goes national by Maisie McCabe, 29 June 2010, 11:30AM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs Cabin Fever And How to Manage It Rachel Brushfield Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:26:00 GMT BP mops up its PR mess, while new Shell ads say, "Let's go!" But where? Chris Arnold Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:13:00 GMT The Nike curse: When does positive brand association become negative brand association? Chris Reed Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:02:00 GMT The difference between and insight and an idea Dave Trott Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:52:00 GMT Things Cannes only get better Lolly and Nat Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:34:00 GMT Latest jobs Account Manager, Scientia Data Recruiter Scientia Data Salary Up to £30K Location Central London Merchandising Manager, L'Oreal UK Recruiter L'Oreal UK Salary £Generous Location Central London Project Manager, Propel Recruiter Propel Salary £30000-£40000 Location Central London Integrated/Digital and Brand Planner, Dynamic New Alliances Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary £60K Location West London Digital Marketing Manager - Gaming , Handle Recruitment Recruiter Handle Recruitment Salary £40000-£50000 Location Central London Digital Marketing Manager - Gaming , Handle Recruitment Recruiter Handle Recruitment Salary £40000-£50000 Location Central London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders