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Posted by Dale Buss on April 9, 2013 09:03 AM

Aereo TV streaming service from Barry Diller faces showdown with News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch, who threatens to take FOX cable-only, as Intel cooks up its vision of future of TV.
Apple, which can now trademark iPad mini in U.S. and captured 74% of mobile app revenue in Q1, reportedly will release new iPhone 5S in "at least" two screen sizes.
Billabong in talks to sell out for $300 million.
Airbus juggles order book to meet record demand for A320neo Jet.
AT&T joins Boeing in backing U.S. cyber bill facing privacy fight.
Audi promotes in-vehicle Wi-Fi in new TV campaign.Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on March 28, 2013 09:22 AM

BlackBerry reports surprise profit after cutting expenses.
Twitter ad revenue projected to approach $1 billion next year as report says it agreed to allow censorship in Russia.
Chevron cuts executive compensation after string of accidents.
Belgium looks to EU for copyright protection of Belgian chocolate brand.
Best Western opens luxury hotel in Haiti, the first U.S. brand to break ground there.
CBS could make TV Guide Network an "ESPN of celebrity gossip."
Comcast scores court victory in Philadelphia.
New Dentyne Ice campaign gets its message across with icy alphabet.
EADS gets backing of makeover plan by shareholders.Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on December 6, 2012 09:01 AM

Apple plans limited US manufacturing as it lands back in court with Samsung and baffles Eric Schmidt.
Starbucks agrees to pay more UK tax, capitulating to criticism.
Rolls-Royce is caught in bribery probe in UK.
AmEx works on social engagement that closes the loop with consumers.
AT&T is on track for record smartphone sales.
Barclays Africa is sold to Absa in $2.1 billion transaction.
Bob Marley trademark spat settled as 'relaxation drink' comes under fire.
Deutsche Bank is probed by SEC.
Dish will start selling mobile phones at its Blockbuster movie rental stores.Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on November 8, 2012 08:59 AM

AT&T sees end of copper-wire era, and agrees to pay fee to settle overcharging dispute.
McDonald's monthly sales drop for first time in nearly a decade.
Coca-Cola plans to boost corporate social responsibilty as growth key.
Burberry rethinks small-cities push.
CNN edges Fox News in overall election-night cable ratings.
Carlsberg says SAB Miller faces organizational "challenges" in Russia.
Dunkin' Donuts partners with Universal to tap into Latin music.Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on October 24, 2012 09:00 AM

Dow Chemical to slash 2,400 jobs and close 20 plants.
Zynga cuts staff and kills some games.
BBC investigating staff members in Jimmy Savile sex scandal as New York Times public editor calls for scrutiny of incoming CEO, ex-BBC exec Mark Thompson.
AT&T reports slower growth in new customers.
American Airlines expands route network.
Apple finally unveils its new smaller iPad as advertisers and publishers contemplate utility of new model.
BAE faces pressure after collapse of EADS deal.Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on October 11, 2012 09:04 AM

Activision goes bigger with Skylanders line extension and marketing effort.
AIG pays $1.7 billion for ING Malaysia.
ANA conference poised to set attendance record.
Android robot is a hit with 3-D printers.
Audi and BMW starting to leave behind Mercedes-Benz in global premium-auto race.
BAE in play for U.S. buyers as report says EADS merger failed because of discord among participating European governments.
BP moves closer to overall settlement of Gulf spill as Louisiana blames company for perma-sheen.Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on October 10, 2012 09:02 AM

7-Eleven, JetBlue and Bliss go presidential with "poll" promotions as Pizza Hut comes up with a controversial dare ahead of next week's debate.
Toyota recalls 7.4 million vehicles globally for power-window glitch and 2.5 million Lexus vehicles, as it plugs Prius on the Home Shopping Network.
Samsung signs TV deal with Spotify.
BAE and EADS terminate merger talks.
Bain Capital buys maker of Craftsman Tools.
Ballmer touts new era at Microsoft as bonus trimmed.
Cadbury tells bishop it's not precious about purple.
Chevron is rejected by Supreme Court in Ecuadorian case.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on October 8, 2012 09:02 AM

Avon's Jung to leave board early, shifting focus to new CEO.
Mondelez creates Oreo and Cadbury Dairy Milk hybrid chocolate bar, acquires Italian biscuit maker from Danone.
Foxconn faces more unrest at iPhone factory as new battle brews between Apple and Samsung.
BAE deal with EADS is questioned by major shareholder.
Baxter looks to its medical-product pipeline to sustain growth.
Budweiser donates to military families via tie-in with Major League Baseball.
BuzzFeed bets on online sharing of sponsored content.
Coca-Cola India signs Bollywood star Salman Khan as brand ambassador.Continue reading...
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