brand news
Posted by Stephanie Startz on October 2, 2009 09:34 AM
Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Chicago and Tokyo make final pitches for 2016 Summer Games before International Olympic Committee. [NY Times] UPDATE: Chicago and Tokyo are eliminated first, Rio is picked.
Starbucks asks consumers to realign expectations with Via. [WSJ]
Do iPhone complaints, network problems, hurt AT&T's brand? [CNET]
Will revelations about CBS Late Night host David Letterman's affair, extortion help or hinder ratings, brand? [NY Times]
In bid for NBC Universal, Comcast strives to become media empire. [NY Times]
In a surprise move, the London Evening Standard goes free of charge. [Telegraph]
(More headlines: WaPo and Bloomberg, Joop! loses trademark ruling.)
Washington Post, Bloomberg partner for new syndication service, co-branded online business page. [paidContent]
Molson Coors chief foresees further consolidation of the global beer market. [FT]
Chubb Insurance Group loosens its bow tie in new ad campaign. [NY Times]
NY drug store chain Duane Reade launches private label brand. [BrandWeek]
Rock-star chefs profit off personal brands, cooking demonstrations and appearances. [WSJ]
EU court decides fashion firm Joop! cannot register exclamation mark as trademark. [Times of London]
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