Every year we compile our It List, a run-down of the companies, people, gadgets and trends that entertained, enlightened and impressed us over the preceding 12 months for our big double issue in June/July.

Before we finalize this year's list, we'd like to ask our readers for input. What companies were tops this year? Who were the creatives, directors, editors, VFX artists and musicians behind the year's best about campaigns? What technology and gadgets will we be reading (and writing) about in the year to come? Email suggestions to associate editor Ed White or senior writer Kevin Ritchie by Friday, May 15.

One gadget we're interested in covering is Apple's iPad, but just how useful it will be to ad producers? Send us a short iPad review via email or via Twitter summing up why you love it or hate it and we'll publish the best responses in the magazine.