Headline Roundup: Ring-A-Ling

Text messages aid in Haitian philanthropy efforts. [WSJ]

Gotham hired to take over 1-800-OK-CABLE creative duties. [Brandweek]

FocusDriven created to prevent texting while driving. [Consumerist]

Japanese cosmetic brand Shiseido to buy Bare Escentuals. [NY Times]

New Oscar Mayer campaign isn't just about hot dogs. [NY Times]

Layoffs hit the music industry: 50 fired at Universal Music Group. [LA Times]

Clear Channel Radio introduces a proprietary program for advertisers. [Adweek]

Rock n' roll artwork is now promoted on wine bottles. [BrandFreak]

Designer Joseph Abboud can no longer use his name to promote new creations. [NY Post]

Sears extends its online layaway plan with MyGofer. [WSJ]

Starbucks rewards "Black Gold Card" members with a price increase. [Daily Finance]

General Motors suspends production on Hummer vehicles. [CNN Money]

NBC hopes Seinfeld will save Late Night. [Business Insider]

Aeropostale will fill empty MTV store space in Times Square. [NYO]