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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Barclays defends branding of London cycle hire scheme by Jennifer Whitehead 30 July 2010, 09:30AM Barclays Cycle Hire launches in London today (30 July), with the bank defending the strategy behind its £25m, five-year sponsorship of the scheme. Lego to run 3D cinema ad around Toy Story by Sara Kimberley 30 July 2010, 09:18AM Lego is launching its first 3D ad on Monday to promote its exclusive Toy Story range. Daily Star delisted by 500 independent retailers by John Reynolds 30 July 2010, 09:10AM The Daily Star has been delisted by around 500 independent retailers following its decision to cut retailers' margins on copies of the newspaper sold, according to estimated figures. World Cup boosts beer sales despite England early exit by Mark Banham 30 July 2010, 09:00AM The World Cup helped boost sales of beer by 2.9% despite the woeful England team's early return home from South Africa, according to the UK's Quarterly Beer Barometer released by The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). Covent Garden site to be Apple's biggest store by Jennifer Whitehead 30 July 2010, 09:50AM Devotees of Apple's sleek gadgetry will now have a new location at which to camp overnight for product launches, with its biggest store opening in London next weekend. MRM wins Philadelphia CRM account by Sara Kimberley 30 July 2010, 09:03AM Kraft Foods has appointed MRM Worldwide to handle its CRM business for its Philadelphia account, after a pitch involving three other agencies. The Olympic Countdown: global sponsors line up to do battle by Charlie Dundas 30 July 2010, 09:51AM Think BR: With two years to go before the opening ceremony at London 2012, competition for a podium place at the Sponsorship Olympics is already intense. Charlie Dundas, global head of partnerships at MediaCom, reviews the action so far. Intelligence Agency and brand leagues, pitch activity, company results, market forecast and more Visit intelligence   Also in the news TalkTalk to offer mobile phone service by Sarah Shearman, 30 July 2010, 09:25AM Yahoo UK appoints Mandate Communications for two briefs worth over £200,000 by Kate Magee, 30 July 2010, 06:00AM Think BR The latest comment from our columnists and leading industry figures Visit Think BR From the blogs MDC "very pleased" with $16m half year loss Bob Willott Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:49:00 GMT Is the Internet KILLING Creativity? Rajnish Razdan Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:38:00 GMT Interpublic and Publicis enjoy much improved second quarter Bob Willott Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:55:00 GMT Creditors and former shareholders lost over £45 million in Latitude collapse Bob Willott Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:50:00 GMT Keeping Retention Rates High Maia Honan, Board Acc Director, Positive Thinking Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:29:00 GMT Latest jobs Website Category Manager Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £30,500 - £37,5000 + exc bens Location London Planning Director Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary £80K - £130K depending on exp. Location Senior Display Executive - Fantastic Digital Agency! Recruiter Propel Salary £22000-£22000 Location North West London Sponsorship Manager Recruiter The English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Salary Circa £35K plus benefits Location Central London Senior Marketing Communication Executive UK & Ireland Recruiter Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. Salary GBP25,000-GBP30,000 Location Senior Project Manager Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £50000-£55000 Location London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders