NHS U-turn: gaming can be good for you
27 Oct 2009 | by Andrew McCormick
LONDON - Nintendo's Wii Fit Plus has won the backing of the NHS, months after the government ran campaigns implying playing video games can make people fat.
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Jobs | Agency Showcase | Ad creativeLONDON - US retailer OfficeMax is reviving its much-loved Elf Yourself Christmas viral marketing game, this time with added social networking functions letting users share their creations on Twitter and Facebook.
LONDON - Nintendo's Wii Fit Plus has won the backing of the NHS, months after the government ran campaigns implying playing video games can make people fat.
LONDON - ITV has launched an online store for Coronation Street fans, with plans to have 35 products relating to the long-running soap on sale by Christmas this year.
LONDON - Ask.com has launched a coupon initiative in a bid to appeal to savvy shoppers and boost its performance.
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