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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news John Lewis expects brisk Christmas by Ed Owen 15 November 2010, 09:20AM Retailer John Lewis has posted strong trading figures for the first week of Christmas shopping, but said the results did not reflect wider consumer confidence. ITV launches social gaming app Corrie Nation by Arif Durrani 15 November 2010, 09:09AM ITV has launched a social gaming app called Corrie Nation, based on the country's oldest British TV soap. Sun and Star go head-to-head with weekend price cut by John Reynolds 15 November 2010, 08:00AM News International has further slashed the cover price of the Saturday issue of The Sun, halving it to 30p across three key regions in the north, a move matched by Richard Desmond's Star. John Lewis and Facebook named influential businesses by Daniel Farey-Jones 15 November 2010, 09:30AM The John Lewis Partnership, Facebook and Innocent are climbing the ranks of thought leadership, while Marks & Spencer and Virgin Atlantic are fading, according to a new survey of opinion leaders. Adland The UK's biggest advertising, media and digital agencies, mapped. Updated 10 new creative agencies added. View the map Intelligence The influence of celebrities on consumer decision making by James Powell 15 November 2010, 08:00AM While celebrities do wield influence over consumer decision making, marketers should remember that not all celebrity association is positive, data from Kantar Media's TGI survey reveals. Understanding why consumers read print media by Richard Morris 09 November 2010, 11:50AM Whether they're looking for the latest celebrity gossip or want to find out more about the world, data from Carat's CCS study reveals why people read magazines and newspapers. Think BR Anit-social media: Dave Bedwood on how Froggy's ruined career explains why social isn't always the best option Read the article Also in the news Gaydar launches geo-location features app by Sarah Shearman, 12 November 2010, 04:05PM Sky Sports launches Ashes campaign by Maisie McCabe, 12 November 2010, 12:08PM Innocent launches limited edition smoothie for Great Recipe campaign by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 12 November 2010, 11:32AM Coca-Cola announces sponsorship of London 2012 Paralympic Games by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 12 November 2010, 11:06AM Latest Blog Entries Y Are We Waiting?. Neville Upton, 15 November 2010 Digital, all wrapped up Steve Henry, 15 November 2010 Iran - misunderstood and a missed opportunity for UK advertising Chris Arnold, 15 November 2010 The advertising playground Giles Fitzgerald, 12 November 2010 Post-media marketing Alan Mitchell, 12 November 2010 Customizing Converse Greg Taylor, 12 November 2010 Latest jobs Online Marketing Manager Recruiter Propel Salary £30000 per annum Location London Research & Insight Executive Recruiter Michael Page Marketing Salary £25000 per annum Location Birmingham Senior Social Media Analyst Recruiter The Blueprint Salary £35000 - £45000 per annum + OTE (basic circa 25k) Location London Senior Project Manager Recruiter Direct Recruitment Salary £40 - 45k Location London Digital Group Account Director Recruiter Dynamic New Alliances Salary Up to £60K Location Digital Executive Recruiter The O2 Salary £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Location London Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders