Headline Roundup: When To Fold 'Em

Posted by Stephanie Startz on October 27, 2009 07:53 AM

ING to split, repay state aid. [Telegraph]

McDonald's pulls out of Iceland as Kronos collapses. [FT]

Ex-AIG chief Greenburg cherry-picks AIG talent for his new shop. [NY Times]

New Chrysler-Fiat business plan brings the Alfa Romeo and 500 to the US by 2012. [WSJ]

Fisker Automotive will build plug-in electric hybrid vehicles at former GM plant. [NY Times]

Britain's Department for Health endorses the Wii Fit video game. [Telegraph]

Toys 'R' Us is relaunching FAO Schwarz brand with in-store boutiques and website. [NY Times]

Facebook and MySpace in talks to share content. [Telegraph]

CNN is in last place among cable news networks. [NY Times]

(More headlines: Microsoft store, Cheez Doodles.)

First Microsoft retail space reminds many of Apple. [BrandWeek]

Microsoft cancels deal with "Family Guy" creator Seth McFarlane, deems content "not a fit." [Ad Age]

Wise launches augmented-reality Cheez Doodles site to create a "hip brand personality." [MediaPost]

Necco wafers go all-natural. [WaPo]

Tech companies up the ante, increase ad spending. [WSJ]

Retailers tap into emotional aspect of the holiday season to boost sales. [NY Times]

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January 25, 2010 04:10 AM #

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April 13, 2010 12:34 AM #