brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on June 18, 2013 09:27 AM

7-Eleven franchisees are accused by feds in immigrant exploitation scheme.
Starbucks to start displaying calorie counts on menus later this month.
Susan G. Komen Foundation names new CEO.
3M adds new products to its healthcare line.
AOL nears profitability in Patch bet on local news.
AT&T introduces solar-powered charging stations.
Boeing signs customers for stretch 787, Airbus also gets order for A380 and Embraer gets big launch order for jets from SkyWest.
Cheesecake Factory returns to growth mode.
Chrysler sees key deadline near in Jeep-recall dispute with US government.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on May 30, 2013 09:26 AM

Ford joins European car-sharing sector as demand surges.
KKR lands former general David Petraeus for private-equity firm.
Nasdaq to pay $10 million fine for botched Facebook IPO.
Airbus and Boeing split a $17-million widebody-jet purchase by Singapore Airlines.
Apple shifts supply chain away from Foxconn to Pegatron.
Associated Press and New York Times resist meeting with US Attorney General Eric Holder on leaks investigations.
BMW will recruit trainees from Spain's pool of young jobless.
Carnival Cruise Line launches ad-agency review.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on May 22, 2013 09:17 AM

ESPN begins hundreds of layoffs.
H&M says that some clothes were produced in collapsed factory in Cambodia.
Target misses earnings expectations and cuts outlook.
Cable networks are rebranding, and pay-TV brands aren't happy about it.
Dairy Queen to debut new ad campaign that promotes its burgers and fries.
Dodge enjoys star turn for its Challenger at premiere of Fast and Furious 6.
EA lawsuit over players' videogame-likeness issue threatens NCAA policies.
Facebook becoming less popular among teens, Pew study finds.
Ferrero backs off attack on World Nutella Day.
Fisker Automotive reportedly sees bid by boutique firm led by former GM exec Bob Lutz and Chinese supplier.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on February 4, 2013 09:01 AM

Baltimore Ravens win the Super Bowl over the San Francisco 49ers, as critics and viewers evaluate Super Bowl commercials, and CBS deals with half-hour second-half blackout by honoring its high-priced ad units and advertisers take advantage of lull with social-media frenzy.
AB InBev faces familiar game plan in U.S. opposition to merger.
BP heads to next phase in Gulf spill litigation.
Bank of America faces fresh questions over Countrywide settlement.
Clearwire weighs merger offer from Dish Networks.
Coca-Cola uses Super Bowl campaign as springboard for year-long efforts.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on January 10, 2013 09:01 AM

AIG decides against joining federal lawsuit.
Boeing tries to defuse fears about Dreamliner.
Yum! Brands apologizes for KFC chicken probe in China.
ArcelorMittal plans to issue stock to cut debt of world's largest steelmaker.
Chrysler sees push from UAW for IPO.
Coca-Cola files claim in China against false fungicide rumors.
Dish Network looks at spectrum as prize in Clearwire gambit as FCC opens doors.
Ford doubles dividend with business humming.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on January 9, 2013 09:03 AM

Apple reportedly working on a lower-end iPhone.
H&M reveals launch plans for & Other Stories store brand.
Lance Armstrong to discuss doping in exclusive live-streamed Oprah Winfrey interview as new allegations arise.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos doesn't care about profit margins.
American Airlines upgrades international travel.
Asus looks to share in Google Nexus glory.
Audi A7 self-driving autopilot car goes for a spin at CES.
Beauty brands including Philosophy try oxygenating products.
Best Buy's former CMO lands at LivingSocial.
Boeing sees formal probe of Dreamliner.Continue reading...
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brand news
Posted by Dale Buss on December 17, 2012 09:01 AM

Toyota sets to reclaim world sales crown as GMand Volkswagen vie for No. 2 and hints at elimination of Matrix model.
Domino's Pizza founder sues over Obamacare contraception coverage mandate.
McDonald's tries to get franchisees to stay open on Christmas.
Akamai taps co-founder as new CEO.
Burger King works with franchisee to expand in Mexico.
Chobani nears openingof huge new factory in Idaho.
Cosi uses pop-up unit in Chicago to test growth ideas.
Cox cable TV guide offers personalized recommendations in U.S. first.
Discover Communications makes key European deals.
Facebook counts on big deal with Walmart.Continue reading...
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brand launch
Posted by Dale Buss on December 14, 2012 09:02 AM

Hostess brands reportedly attract bids from Walmart and Kroger.
LinkedIn gains job-recruiting edge over Monster, reveals most-liked brands of 2012.
Nissan begins turning out Leaf batteries at new U.S. plant.
Apple dominates tablet-purchase intent, survey says, but loses patent case to licensing firm.
Build-A-Bear considers change at top.
Fox News leads cable segment while CNN dips.
GM revamps MyLink system.
Jaguar drops plan to build supercar.Continue reading...
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