Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
Hewlett-Packard Co dropped a few bombshells yesterday. The fact that it is shelling out more than $10 billion to acquire U.K. software firm Autonomy, which makes software that helps big … Read the whole story

RESTAURANTS
by Karlene Lukovitz
Dunkin' will be the exclusive restaurant-category brand featured in the game for at least six months, and Dunkin' Brands VP consumer engagement Dan Saia … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Hector Pages
With 24% of the U.S. online audience playing branded social games monthly, interactive promotions are becoming the hottest way marketers connect with customers today. Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Tanya Gazdik
Significant barriers exist for automakers such as Tata, BYD and Mahindra, according to GfK's Barometer of Automotive Awareness and Imagery Study. They could face … Read the whole story

FINANCIAL SERVICES
by Tanya Gazdik
American Express ranks highest in customer satisfaction for a fifth consecutive year with a score of 786 and performs particularly well in the benefits … Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
While cautious back-to-school shoppers may not be giving retailers much to sing about, this season is providing new insights into how they are using … Read the whole story

FOOD
by Karlene Lukovitz
To humorously drive home the taste appeal of its new FiberPlus Caramel Pecan Crunch cereal variety, a new TV spot from Kellogg's has women … Read the whole story

PACKAGED GOODS
by Nina Lentini
Manufacturers of a body lotion that leaves skin feeling moisturized yet not sticky or greasy would have the field pretty much to themselves as … Read the whole story