brand news
Posted by Stephanie Startz on October 21, 2009 09:30 AM
Disney close to unveiling new technology intended to replace the DVD. [WSJ]
Brand loyalty in auto sales sinks to 20%. [NY Times]
Yahoo ad sales decline, but profit triples. [NY Times]
After three consecutive down quarters, Morgan Stanley returns to a profit. [NY Times]
Starbucks, Microsoft are the brands best utilizing social media. [Warc]
US retail chain Anthropologie opens first UK store in London. [Telegraph]
Cadbury sales increase puts pressure on Kraft bid. [Times of London]
(More headlines: Martha Stewart pet-care, Oprah and Sarah Palin, Toyota's hybrid.)
Martha Stewart expands into PetSmart stores with a pet-care line. [BrandWeek]
Oprah hopes Sarah Palin's guest appearance will woo back conservative viewers. [WaPo]
Toyota unveils second hybrid, the Sai sedan, in Japan. [The Independent]
Mattel's "Fashionista" Barbie fights to retain market control of the doll aisle. [WSJ]
Honest Tea eyes expansion, bringing aboard former Coke executive. [WaPo]
Virgin Airlines offers free wireless internet during the holiday travel season. [BrandWeek]
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