
RESTAURANTS
by Karlene Lukovitz
Brands could benefit from more compelling Facebook pages, perhaps incorporating surveys, polling and a restaurant locator, Vitrue's Reggie Bradford says. Providing franchisees with the … Read the whole story
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COMMENTARY
by James R. Gregory
Unless we want to see a gray curtain of paranoia descend over our country, we had better take a breather. Let the bankers get … Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Karl Greenberg
"We like this program because it immediately spurs consumer spending on efficient appliances, since they get both a rebate and the efficiency savings," says … Read the whole story

TELECOM
by Aaron Baar
"Compared with the cost of most of these devices, it's the first time we've seen applications exceed the cost of the phones," says Jeff … Read the whole story
RESEARCH
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Companies plan to increase marketing efforts that highlight their social responsibility and what they are doing to minimize environmental impact, the study found. The … Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
Categories tied to housing fared the worst: Home and household goods, appliances, and lawn and garden. Margins declined, as the company cut prices to … Read the whole story

TRENDS
by David Goetzl
A well-known researcher is projecting that the local ad market will continue to experience revenue dropoffs. More startling: the forecast covers the next five … Read the whole story