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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Reckitt adds Durex and Scholl to stable for £2.54bn by John Reynolds 21 July 2010, 09:35AM Reckitt Benckiser, the maker of Nurofen and Clearasil, is to buy Durex condoms maker SSL for £2.54bn. Apple profits up 77% following new launches by Joe Thomas 21 July 2010, 09:16AM Apple has reported record revenue of $15.7bn for its fiscal 2010 third quarter, ending 26 June, with Mac, iPhone and iPad sales helping to drive the company's profits up 77%. Tesco in-store bakery ad falls foul of food campaign complaint by Joe Thomas 21 July 2010, 12:01AM Tesco has had a print ad promoting its bread banned by the Advertising Standards Authority after a complaint from the Real Bread Campaign group. Jennifer Aniston joins celebrity scent brigade by Sarah Shearman 21 July 2010, 08:55AM Jennifer Aniston will launch her new eponymous perfume brand exclusively at Harrods today. Burger King ad banned for overstating burger size by Sarah Shearman 21 July 2010, 12:01AM A TV ad for Burger King's Tendercrisp chicken burger has been banned by the ASA following two complaints that the burger sold in stores was significantly smaller than the one featured in the ad. OFT to look at VMtv sale by Maisie McCabe 20 July 2010, 04:57PM The Office of Fair Trading is to investigate if the sale of Virgin Media Television to rival broadcaster BSkyB requires further regulatory action under the Enterprise Act 2002, and has asked interested parties to comment. ASA turns blind eye to Paddy Power ad complaints by John Reynolds and Daniel Farey-Jones 21 July 2010, 12:01AM A Paddy Power TV ad depicting a blind football player kicking a cat by mistake has escaped a ban from the advertising watchdog despite attracting more complaints than any other ad this year. Shortlist for Media Week Awards 2010 announced by Arif Durrani 20 July 2010, 04:30PM Carat, Mediaedge:cia, PHD and ZenithOptimedia are vying for the title of Agency of the Year in this year's Media Week Awards. BR Video: Nationwide right to drop England sponsorship by Daniel Farey-Jones 21 July 2010, 09:50AM Members of the public back Nationwide's decision to drop its 11-year sponsorship of the England team in the latest BR Video. Intelligence Agency and brand leagues, pitch activity, company results, market forecast and more Visit intelligence   Also in the news Moneysupermarket.com debuts in BR app chart by Daniel Farey-Jones, 20 July 2010, 04:00PM App downloads predicted to increase tenfold in six years by Sarah Shearman, 20 July 2010, 02:50PM David & Goliath in creative overhaul by Daniel Farey-Jones, 20 July 2010, 11:05AM Haymarket relaunches What Car? magazine by Katherine Levy, 20 July 2010, 03:30PM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs A Good CV Is Like Squeezing Oranges Because.. Rachel Brushfield Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:25:00 GMT Where advertising meets digital signage Ivan Clark Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:58:00 GMT Omnicom's revenue growth in June quarter offset by currency movements Bob Willott Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:10:00 GMT How to beat Simon Cowell Geoff Gower, archibald ingall stretton... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT WE'VE NEVER SEEN SUCH CHANGES BEFORE Dave Trott Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:53:00 GMT Latest jobs Marketing Manager, Jemca Car Group Recruiter Jemca Car Group Salary c. £45,000 + bonus Location South London Senior Project Manager, The Blueprint Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £50000-£55000 Location Central London Marketing Manager (Tourism and Leisure), GIM Recruitment Recruiter GIM Recruitment Salary £40 - £45k Location North London Social Media Manager / Director, Propel Recruiter Propel Salary £50000-£50000 Location Central London Business Development Director, Dynamic New Alliances Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary £70K - £120K + Commission Location Central London Senior Account Manager, Source Recruiter Source Salary £33000-£38000 Location Central London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders