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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Energy industry to increase transparency over best deals for customers by Matthew Chapman 11 April 2012, 09:41AM The "big six" energy companies will be forced to write to customers at least once a year to explain the best tariffs and how to get them, according to proposals to be unveiled by Nick Clegg today (11 April). Plusnet drops Yorkshire from strapline by Daniel Farey-Jones 11 April 2012, 07:30AM Broadband provider Plusnet is changing its strapline from "good honest broadband from Yorkshire" to "we'll do you proud". ASA bans Budweiser radio ad for linking alcohol to sexual success by John Reynolds 11 April 2012, 09:14AM A radio ad for Budweiser has been banned after the advertising watchdog ruled it linked alcohol to sexual success. Innocent introduces smaller smoothie bottles by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith 11 April 2012, 09:05AM Innocent smoothies is introducing a 160ml bottle in a bid to give consumers a "daily portion" of fruit and fit into Sainsbury's and Tesco's lunchtime meal deals. '100% Original' Ugg ad banned by Daniel Farey-Jones 11 April 2012, 09:29AM The advertising watchdog has banned a Facebook ad for uggbootsstore-uk.com that claimed to offer "100% Original" Uggs, for failing to provide evidence that it was offering genuine products. Elle to make David Beckham first solo male cover star by Nick Batten 10 April 2012, 02:10PM Elle, the UK fashion and beauty magazine published by Hearst Magazines UK, has revealed that footballer David Beckham will feature as its first solo male cover star. Campaign School Reports 2012: Agency league tables and analysis The A-Z guide to Campaign's full 'School Reports' league tables and analysis for 2012, including an introduction from editor Claire Beale as well as individual reports for each agency featured and full league tables for creative, media and regional agencies. Opinion Think BR: Time for the ad industry to flex its muscle? by Callum Galbraith 11 April 2012, 08:30AM A parliamentary committee has recommended that advertisers use their clout to help regulate the media, but there could be opposition to the proposals, writes Callum Galbraith, media lawyer, Hamlins LLP. Think BR: What does the new experiential marketing code mean for marketers? by Jo Farmer 10 April 2012, 08:30AM How will the new experiential marketing code be enforced and what happens if marketers don't comply, asks Jo Farmer, partner, Lewis Silkin LLP Intelligence Marketing the Queen: brands face a Diamond Jubilee balancing act by Rachel Barnes and Matt Chapman 05 April 2012, 10:00AM The marketers seeking brand sponsors and partners for events to market the Queen's Diamond Jubilee have much to consider, write Rachel Barnes and Matt Chapman. Honda UK chief Martin Moll on boosting lacklustre sales by Alex Brownsell 05 April 2012, 10:00AM Honda UK's marketing manager has come through a tsunami-affected year and is focused on revitalising the brand on these shores Also in the news C4's Undateables campaign attracts 20 complaints by Maisie McCabe, 10 April 2012, 12:20PM John Lewis to open dedicated Olympic shops by John Reynolds, 10 April 2012, 12:56PM Reebok partners with PeerIndex for social giveaway by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, 10 April 2012, 11:53AM Bob Marley's son to launch coffee in the UK by John Reynolds, 10 April 2012, 11:09AM Smirnoff launches Madonna MDNA Nightlife UK campaign by Sarah Shearman, 10 April 2012, 10:50AM Latest Blog Entries Could rising sugar prices be good for our health? Chris Arnold, 11 April 2012 Has "sports marketing" become the new "digital"? Bob Willott, 10 April 2012 Sky should stick to sport instead of Mad Men John Reynolds, 10 April 2012 Feeling Stuck? 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