brand news
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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brand news
Posted by Shirley Brady on April 1, 2013 08:59 AM

Apple loses iPad Mini trademark, and finds a fan in Kim Jong-un as North Korea rattles saber and tensions rise with U.S., while increased China headaches include hacking threat and iPad regulation.
Discovery Communications expands global channel reach and launches scripted programming.
Novartis loses cancer drug patent battle in India.
Amazon buys Goodreads community-driven user reviews website.
AMC reveals new tagline and logo.
Armani hires Cate Blanchett for $10M campaign.
AT&T scores with March Madness Twitter campaign.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on March 15, 2013 09:14 AM

Reuters editor faces charges of helping "Anonymous" hack site when he was with Tribune.
McKee Foods picks up Drakes brand from Hostess.
Chevy chooses McCann for global advertising account.
Boeing strongly defends Dreamliner.
Center for Science in the Public Interest blasts Nickelodeon for airing junk food ads.
Coke seeks world peace via vending machines.
Disney develops unique approach to India.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on February 27, 2013 09:09 AM

AB InBev fiercely denies allegations that it waters down Budweiser, as its earnings are boosted by U.S.
Twitter sees potential valuation soar as it mulls IPO.
Cablevision sues Viacom for making it run second-tier channels.
AMC is propelled by "The Walking Dead."
Apple is expected to address cash horde at annual meeting as it tries to crack India market with iPhone.
Asus plans aggressive push in U.S. PC market.
Boeing encounters lack of battery expertise as probe of Dreamliner drags on.
Facebook opens up its ad exchange to sell everything but Google.
GM CEO Dan Akerson requests no pay raise for second year in a row.
Huawei kicks off branding campaign at Mobile World Congress.
In-N-Out Burger is kept on track by heiress.
Kraft debuts theme of Velveeta as "liquid gold."
Macy's plans to intensify digital efforts and issues upbeat outlook.
Milwaukee Brewers renew deal with long-time sponsor Miller Lite. Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on February 20, 2013 08:55 AM

Apple is hit by hackers who struck Facebook.
BMW issues biggest-ever recall.
Boeing union divided on contracts as company seeks parking spaces for its grounded Dreamliners.
Burger King apologizes for Twitter hack.
Dell sales top estimates as company prepares for buyout.
Grey Poupon revives classic "Pardon Me" spot for Oscars telecast.
Heinz pre-merger-announcement trading draws FBI probe.
Martha Stewart may take stand in lawsuit pitting Macy's versus J.C. Penney. Continue reading...
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games people play
Posted by Mark J. Miller on February 11, 2013 05:13 PM
The 110th American International Toy Fair has kicked off in New York, which means that it is time for toy freaks to opine on everything from Superman’s underwear to the merits of creating toys based on "Breaking Bad" — a TV show about a dying chemistry teacher who turns to cooking up methamphetamines in a desperate cash-raising scheme for his family.
Warm and cuddly? Not exactly. But the fair has that elsewhere in droves, including a new line of Fisher-Price plush toys (and other items) relating to the launch of Saban's forthcoming "Julius Jr." show for preschoolers on Nickolodeon's sister network, Nick Jr. — a spinoff of Paul Frank's omnipresent monkey character. ("Julius Jr. is a funky monkey with a penchant for invention," according to a press release.)
Saban, which also owns the Power Rangers brand, is also debuting a bevvy of new action figures, plush toys, board games, consumer electronics and more as the Rangers celebrate their 20th anniversary. The brand has a new show on Nickelodeon as well — "Power Rangers Megaforce" — which has some new products attached to it.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on December 5, 2012 09:05 AM

Disney and Netflix sign landmark agreement for the web streaming service.
GlaxoSmithKline begins assembling new global branding effort on its impact around the world.
Tesco bails out of Fresh & Easy venture in U.S.
AOL's Advertising.com group acquires Buysight.
Apple upgrades iTunes, secures USPTO patent for "retina."
Beer tax dispute heats up in Europe.
Blu Dot tests Twitter game of musical chairs.
BMW has US luxury auto sales crown in its sights.
Campbell Soup Company donates $500K to Salvation Army.
Citigroup announces 11,000 job cuts and $1B charge.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on September 11, 2012 09:02 AM

American Airlines and United 9/11 lawsuits may finally get resolved.
Andy Murray is poised for endorsement deals after historic U.S. Open win.
Apple will boost carriers and U.S. economy with release of iPhone 5 as Samsung is ready to sue and iPad Mini pictures leak.
Burberry rocks luxury sector with warning of lower sales and profits.
Chevrolet disputes Reuters' Volt report.
Chrysler unveils new models to dealers, prices new Viper around $100,000.
Dallas Morning News launches social-content marketing company.
FedEx and UPS gain ground in China.
GM stops deliveries of several popular 2013 vehicles to fix OnStar glitch.Continue reading...
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