Headline Roundup: Show Us The Money

Posted by Stephanie Startz on October 30, 2009 07:30 AM

GM launches ads comparing their cars with competitors, extends money-back guarantee to year end. [Detroit News]

Toyota plans to introduce the Scion brand to Canada in 11 months. [Financial Post]

German caution: Volkswagen, Continental and MAN issue sobering outlooks. [NY Times, FT]

Morgan Stanley falters in China. [FT]

Steep price tag thwarts iPhone's ascendancy in China. [WSJ]

Android line puts Motorola back on track; surprises Street with profitable third quarter. [BusinessWeek, NY Times]

Let's make a deal: P&G to sell stagnant brands, acquire new properties as sales slide. [WSJ, FT]

(More headlines: UBS, Avon, Geely Volvo deal, Diageo, Kellogg's.)

Should UBS sell their Paine Webber business? [Breakingviews]

Research reveals iPhone users have highest ad click-through rates. [MediaPost]

After decline, Avon restores focus from non-beauty products to popular skin-care line. [WSJ]

Geely named preferred Volvo bidder in Ford sale. [Bloomberg]

Building stronger brand awareness through ad splurge increases Kellogg's earnings. [AdAge]

Forecasting flat sales, Diageo will increase marketing of vodka brands. [Telegraph]

Sprint's customer exodus slows after shifting public perception of poor service. [NY Times]

The creators of Politico plan local news site. [NY Times]