Marketing Daily
Thursday, August 18, 2011

Top of The News

A Situation Tailor-Made For A Slow News Month
by Thom Forbes

Okay, I admit it. There are some things I'm totally clueless about even when they're right in front of me. All the controversy over the "new" Abercrombie over the years … Read the whole story

  • RESTAURANTS
    Subway Takes On Grease In Product Launch Spots
    by Karlene Lukovitz

    The sub's white-meat chicken, tossed in seasoned breading and baked, is being billed as offering "breakthrough" flavor and a crispy texture "without the calories … Read the whole story

  • COMMENTARY
    Facebook Places: New Face Of Local Marketing
    by Jamie Tedford, Op-Ed Contributor

    What was once a relatively "top down" process of managing one's brand from a single Profile Page, has now given birth to a "Child/Parent" … Read the whole story

  • RETAIL
    Target, Staples, BJ's Post Strong Results
    by Sarah Mahoney

    While retailers continue to be jumpy about consumer spending in the months ahead, many are posting solid second-quarter results. Target, Staples and BJ's Wholesale … Read the whole story

  • COMMENTARY
    Race And Politics In The Age Of Anger
    by David Burgos

    America's multiculturalism should matter to politicians as the nation struggles with the debt crisis and faces the 2012 elections. Read the whole story

  • RESEARCH
    Mobile Users Want Relevant Messages From Brands
    by Aaron Baar

    According to new research from consumer insights agency Communispace, people want more personalized brand communications through their mobile devices, and they want tools that … Read the whole story

  • FINANCIAL SERVICES
    Allstate Links With Radio Personality Tom Joyner
    by Tanya Gazdik

    The Northbrook, Ill.-based insurance company will donate $10 to the foundation for every insurance quote (auto, renters, homeowners and more), up to $200,000, received … Read the whole story