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Posted by Dale Buss on March 13, 2013 09:39 AM

FTC clarifies rules for social and mobile advertising.
Reader's Digest reports big gains among advertisers and readers.
Samsung deals with high expectations for Galaxy S IV as it outspends Apple on marketing.
BBC World News launches global marketing campaign.
Boeing gets FAA initial approval of battery fix for Dreamliner and wins $15 billion order from Ryanair for current 737 plane, report says.
Cadbury's Silk undergoing brand "renovation."
Chevrolet accelerates dealer infotainment training.Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on March 12, 2013 09:09 AM

Alibaba names next CEO.
Denny's cancels franchise deal in China.
Google shows off sample apps for Project Glass a SXSW.
American Airlines and U.S. Airways prepare for merger bumps.
Apple and Samsung values soar.
Barney's New York rebrands Co-op stores as regular Barney's.
BlackBerry stock jumps on Lenovo takeover interest rumor.
BMW to build sub-brand for China.
Boeing sees investigators focus narrowly on batteries in Dreamliner probe.
China's Spring Airlines adds cars to in-flight sales offering.Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on March 7, 2013 09:18 AM

Facebook plans to announce facelift of its News Feed.
Taco Bell officially releases its Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos today.
Time Warner to spin off Time Inc. as CEO Laura Lang exits.
Adidas posts weaker earnings on Reebok.
Baskin-Robbins plans to triple franchise size in Australia with new partnership.
Birds Eye commended for healthy eating campaign.
Boeing needs to provide more answers on Dreamliner firest to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Costco backs minimum-wage increase.
Cracker Barrel adds lower-calorie items.
Dell sees buyout deal threatened by activist investor Carl Icahn.
DirecTV bemoans rising program costs.
Google expands Street View in Europe.
Jamba Juice looks to fresh juice to boost sales.
Lego eyes tie-up with "The Simpsons" on Fox.
Moe's Southwest Grill readies first national ad campaign. Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on March 5, 2013 09:01 AM

Apple value dips as Google soars.
Facebook sued over bungled IPO.
HSBC, now Europe's biggest bank, sheds personal loan assets.
Carmakers at Geneva Auto Show express fears on European recovery.
AARP ramps up YouTube marketing.
Ally Financial says U.S. is probing its retail-financing practices.
Amazon launches first TV effort, for fashion unit; leads mobile retail sales.
American Suzuki gets OK of bankruptcy plan by U.S. court.
Baileys slims down its bottle.
BBC Worldwide reportedly in talks to sell Lonely Planet stake.
Best Buy and Facebook focus on next-generation mobile marketing.
Boeing expects to move fast to get Dreamliner back into the air after FAA approval of fixes.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on March 1, 2013 09:04 AM

Groupon sacks founder Andrew Mason as CEO.
Gap reports strong sales on increased marketing spending.
Barnes & Noble falls behind in tablet wars.
Ahold plans to roll out more pickup points for Peapod.
Annie's looks to "spread good."
Apple flip-flopped on rule about officers' stock holdings.
Best Buy and founder end talks on ownership deal.
Boeing pares workforce for grounded Dreamliner.
Diageo prepares to buy majority stake in United Spirits.
Disney finds CEO Robert Iger under fire over power and pay.
Domino's Pizza plans to increase national ad spending. Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on February 28, 2013 09:07 AM

Carnival Cruise Lines sees brand perceptions drop to all-time low.
J.C. Penney losses snowball as boost in ad spending can't reverse sales declline.
Facebook inks deal to show ads based on shopping habits.
AC/DC rocks their own signature brand of beer.
American Express pushes e-commerce to TV commerce.
Apple preaches patience.
Boeing apologizes for Dreamliner fiasco.
Caesars looks to web gambling for financial help.
Flowers Foods set to buy Wonder, other Hostess brands for $390 million.Continue reading...
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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 22, 2013 08:58 AM
Nike quickly backs away from Oscar Pistorius.
Volkswagen putting plug-in hybrid into production.
Google unveils touch-screen laptop.
Apple sees hedge-fund manager press his case against it.
Avon weighs exits from more countries.
Billabong posts record loss.
Boeing CEO stays in background to work on Dreamliner problem.
Citigroup toughens rules for executive bonuses.
Facebook COO bombs glass ceiling with new book.Continue reading...
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