Headline Roundup: Failure Is An Option

Exxon changes its brand strategy by tapping unique places to find oil. [CNN Money]

Barnes & Noble is trying hard to find sales in the recession. [LA Times]

Palm has good products but isn't a strong competitor for smartphones. [Boston Herald]

Facebook photo albums are putting printing websites out of business. [Washington Post]

Luxury accessories brand MCM is undergoing a makeover for the Asian market. [WSJ]

Music labels may become obsolete, but syncing music is still a pain. [NY Times]

Microsoft's Xbox is currently the best-selling gaming console. [FT]

Lay's hopes that Flickr users will start craving potato chips. [Brandweek]

Prada was sued for discriminating against physically unattractive employees. [Consumerist]

Plus-size furniture makers see success as consumers pack on the pounds. [Daily Finance]

Is the Google Android aesthetic too similar to Apple's iPhone? [Business Insider]

Steve Madden wants to design accompanying footwear for Madonna's line. [WWD]

SXSW has inspired conversation, which would be harmful to brands. [Econsultancy]

Air France claims in a new lawsuit that Ryanair is flying unfairly. [Businessweek]