brand news
Posted by Jim Thompson on September 10, 2009 10:36 AM
Steve Jobs attends Apple conference and addresses issues facing his health and the brand [NYT]; Apple reveals upgrades, but no new technology [LA Times].
GM sells majority of its interest in Opel and Vauxhall to Canada's Magna International. [London Times]
Warner Bros. restructures DC Comics to take on competition. [LA Times]
Fashion designer Derek Lam takes his style and vision to New York Fashion Week. [WSJ]
Alcohol brands in Britain consider abuse vs. consumption. [London Times]
(More headlines: Jameson, NFL touchdowns, House of Frasier.)
Jameson Irish Whiskey to begin advertising on US television. [NYT]
Green tech initiatives look to former car manufacturing infrastructure in struggling communities. [NYT]
Argentina's beef industry coralling cattle into US-style ranches. [Washington Post]
Ambitious Chinese car manufacturers face cultural challenges with western brands. [Washington Post]
Perez Hilton builds personal brand with music tour. [CNN]
The NFL continues to evolve as touchdowns are on the rise. [WSL]
Polo's Rugby brand's iPhone app allows customers to design own shirts. [Washington Post]
Harry Potter author in graphic novel biography battle with rival writer. [The Guardian]
Ads for skin whiteners in Asia labeled racist. [CNN]
British department store House of Frasier looks to its own brand to survive recession. [London Times]
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