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In the News: Apple, Saab, Oprah and more

Posted by Dale Buss on February 14, 2012 08:55 AM

In the News

Amazon expands into original programming for web and TV, while Senate bill may close Virginia's "Amazon loophole."

Angry Birds lands on Facebook.

Apple shares close above $500, breaking more records, while brand announces iPad 3 release for March 7, testing "iPad Mini" tablet with smaller screen.

Burt's Bees launches spinoff aimed at Gen Y.

Chipotle steals buzz at Grammy's with Willie Nelson/Coldplay commercial.

Ford may have last laugh over Chevrolet with Super Bowl truck ad.

Google sees Motorola Mobility acquisition approved by EU and US.

Grammys get ratings boost in wake of Whitney Houston's death, biggest audience since 1984.

Hilton takes over America's top-rated hotel: Chicago's five-star Elysian hotel.

HP banks on expensive digital printing presses.

Kia plans to launch a rear-wheel-drive car for the first time.

Marc Jacobs brings showmanship to New York Fashion Week.

McDonald's addresses animal-welfare concerns about pig conditions and pork supplies.

MySpace claims one million new users.

NBC Universal taps Google and comScore to track London Olympics multichannel viewing.

New York Knicksrising star Jeremy Lin boosts MSG Network ratings, and stock.

Nielsen chastises Oprah Winfrey over a Twitter plea regarding OWN.

Nike, Shisheido and other retailers find that more Chinese want the real thing.

Oscar de la Renta launches "digital inspiration board."

Philadelphia Sixers dump mascot.

Pizza Hut targets value with $10 Dinner Box.

Saab leaves former dealers around the world to scramble.

Sears is redfaced following risque Valentine's promo.

Twitter limits sales of its pricey IPO.

United exchanges unused miles for gift cards.

Urban Outfitters expands into bridal.

Verizon and AT&T to sell 4G version of iPad.

Wynn Resorts faces SEC inquiry over Macau donation.

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