[Restaurants] McDonald's is running an "It's Your Break" online talent search and offering the winner a prime YouTube home page position on Feb. 19. Read the whole story

[Retail] The average consumer will shell out $119.67 this year to celebrate Valentine's Day. Marketers are ready with ideas for young and old. Read the whole story

[Super Bowl] Ford will tout its F-Series pickup during the "Built Ford Tough Pre Kick" show, but sit out the main event. General Motors, … Read the whole story

[Pharmaceuticals] The controversy over direct-to-consumer drug advertising is heating up, and it's coming at a critical juncture for the beleaguered pharmaceutical industry whose advertisers … Read the whole story

[Food] Kellogg will continue to push for product innovation and put marketing spending behind these higher-margin products, even as wheat costs soar. Look for … Read the whole story