Around The Web: Christmas Miracles

McDonald's internal branding campaign, Voice of McDonald's, fosters goodwill with employees, consumers. [NY Times]

Lego expands brand "virtue" into videogames, movie tie-ins. [WSJ]

Ford may finally sell Volvo to Geely. [LA Times]

PepsiCo. pushes social responsibility internally, in advertising. [Warc]

Spyker wants to make the Saab "more Saabish." [WSJ]

Hyundai emerges from the recession a winner, sales up 6.2%. [WSJ]

Not so nifty at 50: Barbie's UK sales slump 35%. [Guardian]

The new and improved GM, they promise. [BusinessWeek]

Barnes & Noble's Nook will arrive in time for Christmas! [WSJ]

Rollover lawsuit against Toyota dropped. [LA Times]

Children's clothing manufacturer Carter's reduces earning estimates from 2004 to 2009. [WSJ]

R&B singer Usher paces rise of personal "lifestyle brand." [Boston Herald]

Rising fashion brand Phi unexpectedly shutters. [NY Times]

Blackberry's growth compromises its network. [WSJ]