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View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Latest news Apple gets ready to take on Google with smart home tech by Alex Brownsell 27 May 2014, 08:30AM Apple is set to announce its move into the 'internet of things', with its iPhone and iPad devices becoming remote controls for lights and household appliances. Adidas promises to exclude consumers unless they opt '#Allin' to World Cup campaign by Alex Brownsell 27 May 2014, 08:55AM Adidas is demanding viewers opt "All in" with its World Cup marketing campaign, the largest in its history, or else it will cease communications to those consumers for the duration of the tournament. WPP's AKQA takes 20% stake in Tunepics by Maisie McCabe 27 May 2014, 09:39AM WPP's AKQA has a near 20 per cent stake in Tunepics, the social network launched last week by the former Topshop chief marketing officer Justin Cooke. Vine booth announced for BR Digital Awards by Rachel Bull 27 May 2014, 09:56AM Guests at this year's Brand Republic Digital Awards on 3 June will have the chance to record eight-second video memories of their night in our industry-first Vine booth. John Lewis to incubate iBeacon and smart home technology in JLAB unit by Matthew Chapman 27 May 2014, 08:35AM John Lewis has revealed the five finalists of its JLAB technology incubator, with ideas including 3D room planners, an in-store entertainment system using iBeacons, and in-store tracking sensors. Post Office kicks off marketing hiring spree to boost commercial ambitions by Alex Brownsell 27 May 2014, 08:42AM The Post Office is recruiting a trio of senior marketers, as the business seeks to meet its ambitions of becoming a "commercially viable" multichannel retailer. What Facebook's ask button means for advertising by Owen Farrington 27 May 2014, 08:00AM This week Facebook unveiled a new feature that allows people to ask their friends about their relationship status. Owen Farrington, the head of social media at BMB, explains what the tool means for advertising. Latest jobs Experienced Media Planner! Recruiter GoodEgg Digital Salary Cirac £26k + Benefits Location Cheshire / Greater Manchester / Lancashire / West Yorkshire Account Manager Recruiter Purple Consultancy Salary £25000 - £32000 per annum Location London (Central), London (Greater) USER EXPERIENCE VISUAL DESIGNER Recruiter Success Digital Salary £30000 - £45000 per annum Location London (Central), London (Greater) PPC Manager Recruiter GoodEgg Digital Salary £Neg + Great Benefits & Bonus Location Italy / London (Central), London (Greater) Account Director (Fluent French speaker) Recruiter Purple Consultancy Salary £50000 - £55000 per annum Location London (Central), London (Greater) Account Manager Recruiter Purple Consultancy Salary £25000 - £30000 per annum Location London (Central), London (Greater) From the blogs Do French Connection and Adam Lallana have something in common? Matt Bennett 27 May 2014, 9:20AM Gmail vs Pinterest? This time, it's visual Dela Quist 27 May 2014, 9:05AM The winners and losers with Beacon technology Viv Craske 23 May 2014, 9:30AM Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2014 All rights reserved Haymarket Business Information, Teddington Studios, Broom Road, Teddington TW11 9BE, UK News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders