brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on May 15, 2013 09:20 AM

Google CEO Larry Page discloses vocal-cord condition as company plans music-streaming service.
Apple is being investigated for its role in e-book pricing.
Burger King rolls out BK Rib to bust McRib by McDonald's.
ABC tests expanding Nielsen ratings to mobile and plans to consolidate Dancing with the Stars to Monday evenings.
Amy's Baking Company goes rogue after Kitchen Nightmares rejection, shows what brands shouldn't do on social.
Bloomberg terminal-use issue highlights stress in corporate culture as Wall Street firms begin to regard it as competitor.
Dell will miss profit estimates.
Dollar General looks to hire 10,000 new employees this month.Continue reading...
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London 2012
Posted by Mark J. Miller on June 25, 2012 01:26 PM

With 32 days before the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games kick off in London....
Official sponsor McDonald's UK offers sneak peek at designer Wayne Hemingway's sustainable, Mad Men-inspired uniforms that will debut at its biggest restaurant (if for only six weeks), which is now under construction at the London Olympics Park:Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on April 30, 2012 08:59 AM

AB InBev goes upbeat as profits and sales rise.
Adidas raises forecast after profit beats estimates.
Air Lease nears $5.5 billion purchase of 737 Max jetliners from Boeing as aircraft maker produces first 787 Dreamliner.
Amazon and Texas reach sales tax deal.
Apple sidesteps billions of dollars in taxes worldwide.
Cadbury shows the way on Google+.
Chrysler overruns magazine covers with new Viper.
Disney's Marvel's The Avengers aims to kick off summer box office bonanza.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on April 12, 2012 09:04 AM
AB InBev is warned by U.K. regulators about ad linking Budweiser to "sexual success"; emerges as main suitor for maker of Presidente beer.
Apple and five book publishers are sued by Justice Department over e-book pricing, elevating role of Amazon in setting prices.
BrightSource Energy withdraws IPO in a blow to green power.
Conde Nast furthers its push into Hollywood.
Dish Network names P&G vet as new CMO.
Dollar General expands presence nationwide.
Dollar Shave Club puts men in a lather.
Dos Equis stalls marketing push because of recall of amber bottles. Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on January 18, 2012 09:04 AM

Airbus raises prices of A320neo plane amid strong demand, as Boeing threatens to compete better in 2012 .
AirTran must reinstate whistleblower pilot.
American Express invests $125 million in China mobile payments startup.
Apple eases into corporate market with Macs, while textbook push draws interest.
BankUnited draws bids from TD Bank and others.
Beyonce and Jay-Z challenged by Blue Ivy trademark applicant.
Burberry sales surge on international demand.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on January 4, 2012 09:07 AM

Yahoo close to naming new CEO. Update: it's confirmed — PayPal president Scott Thompson has been hired.
Microsoft sues UK retailer for selling fake Windows CDs.
Sears tries to overcome struggles with new marketing talent.
Apple challenged by iPhone clones in China ahead of iPhone 4S arrival next week.
Dollar General announces major expansion plans for 2012.
FedEx and UPS are benefiting from online sales practices.
Florida citrus growers brace for freeze.
Ford plans to unveil SUV in India.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on December 7, 2011 09:07 AM

AMC considers reality shows to complement Mad Men and Breaking Bad.
BP and Shell plan to resume oil exploration in Libya.
Boeing hopes rise for union accord that would end labor struggle.
CBS is upbeat about TV business in 2012.
Citigroup announces cuts of additional 4,500 jobs.
Daimler loses value with investors relative to BMW as the two companies race to finish in U.S. luxury-car sales for 2011 and as Daimler's Mercedes-Benz brand plans big boost in U.S. output.
Darden cuts forecast due to Olive Garden woes.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on August 31, 2011 08:50 AM

Adidas takes a nuanced approach to differentiate among national markets.
Air Koryo wants you to "friend" the North Korean state-run airline.
AOL is reportedly in talks with bankers to take the company private.
AT&T plans to bring back 5,000 U.S. jobs sent overseas.
Barnes & Noble gets lift from Nook reader.
BMW vows no power loss with four-cylinder sedan revival.
Boeing sets 2017 for debut of new version of 737.Continue reading...
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