Yahoo, America Online and Microsoft are in a cyber shootout for gamers willing to pay to play on the Internet.

Imagine for a moment that the Bud advertisement you often see on MarketWatch suddenly begins to talk to you, or presents a message from a friend that reads: "Party, Friday, at Joe's, be there. And, umm, bring beer."

New publication distributed in cabbies' backseats.

The so-called "scatter market" for television advertising time is currently up 25 to 40% compared with pre-sold ad time this past summer, CBS chief Leslie Moonves said on Tuesday.

Federal Communications Commissioner Michael J. Copps criticized television broadcasters and his own agency Thursday, saying far too much indecent programming is allowed on the airwaves.

The ecstasy and the agony of a made-for-TV courtship proved more compelling to viewers than sexy models in lingerie as the season finale of ABC's "The Bachelor" trounced CBS's "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" in the ratings.

Increases early involvement with key drugs.

As online publishers try to find the right formula to please advertisers and Web surfers, some are experimenting with marketing that rewards visitors for viewing commercials or providing demographic information.

Consumers are still in love with their brands and are happy to ignore the lobbyists and negative publicity surrounding them, research suggested on Thursday.

Several online shopping sites have removed information about post-Thanksgiving sales after major retailers including Wal-Mart and Target threatened legal action.