Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
John G. Smale, who became the seventh CEO of Procter & Gamble in 1981 and was later credited with an early save of General Motors as its activist chairman, died … Read the whole story

SPIRITS
by Karlene Lukovitz
The app employs Face.com's facial recognition API and access to the network's database of more than 2.5 million bars, restaurants and nightclubs to analyze … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Mike Merrill
Make sure to do your part by adhering to these four tips to help get the most out this well-publicized event. Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
As consumers continue to intensify certain types of deal-seeking behaviors, such as having precise price limits for certain brands and items, they're losing interest … Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
Hyundai has inked a three-year partnership with the Recording Academy to become its "Official Vehicle Partner." The multi-year partnership gives Hyundai the role of … Read the whole story

HOSPITALITY
by Tanya Gazdik
The share of hospitality loyalty program members increased by 13% versus one year ago, contributing to higher overall customer satisfaction scores, according to Montreal-based … Read the whole story

FINANCIAL SERVICES
by Aaron Baar
In three television commercials from Dallas agency Moroch Partners, the wire transfer company depicts three scenarios in which giving money to someone makes them … Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
Toyota is launching the third season of its Appetite for Life campaign for the Toyota Venza crossover. The program centers on webisodes featuring celebrity … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Jonathan Gardner
In years past, exceptional/astounding/astonishing/outstanding creative pushed the advertising envelope. Read the whole story