• Polaroid Launches GoPro Competitor
    Polaroid is betting on cubism. The company's new camera, aimed right at GoPro's throat, is a rubber-sheathed cube maybe four or five times the size of a lump of powdered chicken broth, or about 35 millimeters tall. It has a wide-angle lens and can capture 1080p HD videos, plus it can be attached to things via an assortment of pendants, helmet and bike mounts, waterproof cases, and even something that looks like a monkey, called a "monkey stand." It's shock proof. And only $100.
  • J.C. Penney Launches Liz Claiborne Rebranding
    J.C. Penney is launching a campaign for its Liz Claiborne brand, "Love, Liz Claiborne." The effort, comprising print, online video, digital and social ads, is the first work for Penney from New York-based fashion-specialty agency Yard, which has done work for Perry Ellis, Tumi and John Varvatos. Could there be a resuscitation after the dreadful dalliance with Ron Johnson, who was ousted from Penney in April 2013?
  • Burger King Kills Satisfries
    Burger King's Satisfries, a short-lived wrinkle-cut, low-fat french fry, is off menus in about two-thirds of its restaurants in North America less than a year after they made their debut in September 2013. Burger King said in a statement that 100 million guests have ordered Satisfries, created as a McD's fries-fighter, but the results were not persuasive enough for restaurant owners to want to continue serving them.
  • The Ad World Offers Best-Of For Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall burned up the celluloid with Humphrey Bogart. She has also appeared in advertising. Will her image continue in virtual pitches? Said Jon Collins of Framestore, "With recent technological advances and the fact that she had such a strong iconic image, I have no doubt that we will see her re-appear on the screen." He said Framestore pioneered a CG face replacement to bring back Audrey Hepburn for a Galaxy/Dove chocolate spot.
  • GM, Ford See Strong China Sales
    General Motors and Ford are posting record sales in China, the world's largest auto market. GM reported its joint ventures in China set a new domestic sales record for July, by selling nearly 250,000 as demand increased 12.7% from the same month in 2013. Ford China sales grew by 25% in July with 90,775 vehicles sold.
  • Kiss Adds MLB Clothing To Caskets, Condoms, Comics
    Since 1977, Kiss has licensed products in some 3,000 categories that have accounted for more than $1B in total retail sales - including action figures, pinball machines, Kiss Kaskets and condoms. There's also the L.A. Kiss of the Arena Football League. But the rock group has now found another field of merchandise dreams: MLB. Kiss will produce a line of T-shirts with a logo inspired by the 1975 release, Dressed to Kill, to be followed by apparel that will harken back to "Detroit Rock City."
  • Facebook's Instagram Has Facebook Ad Chief
    Facebook Regional Director James Quarles will be Instagram's new global head of business and brand development, according to a Facebook spokesperson. Quarles will oversee Instagram's revenue strategy, including its advertising and sales efforts. He will report directly to Instagram cofounder Kevin Systrom, and will manage both the marketing and sales teams.
  • Rappers Own The Most Expensive Cars
    With the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in process, FinancesOnline set out to find the 12 most expensive celebrity cars. Rappers rule the list, topped by Jay Z's customized Maybach Exelero at $8 million. Cars owned by rappers Flo Rida, Lil Wayne and Birdman are also among the costliest celeb-mobiles. The Bugatti Veyron accounts for nearly half the list. Hit the jump to see who owns what, and then experience jealously. But then feel instantly better that you don't own one.
  • Tiger Gets Game Back On Course With Zynga Sports
    Tiger Woods saw his deal with EA end last October, but he has a new deal with Zynga that will see the launch of titles beginning in 2015 intended to reach golf enthusiasts and gamers. It's part of a new Sports 365 division, which also includes football titles in association with the NFL and NFL Players Inc. It comes at a time that the San Francisco-based company, like Woods himself, intends to find a reversal of misfortune.
  • DuJour and Gilt Extend Collaboration
    Quarterly lifestyle magazine DuJour, and online luxury retailer the Gilt Groupe are launching cross-promotions and other initiatives aimed at luring premium brands. Gilt has a financial interest in DuJour in exchange for Gilt's promoting DuJour to its members. Gilt sells merchandise from over 6,000 to its members. You can buy DuJour for $7, or you can get it for free if you can prove, no kidding, that you are rich.
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