Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
The lede on an AP story in USA Today claims the Super Bowl is "still the hottest ticket in advertising." But isn't that kind of like saying that the $487.25 … Read the whole story
AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
Honda is out of the gate with an ad for the Pilot crossover that will make absolutely no sense to the viewer who isn't … Read the whole story
RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
In the latest installment of its Unhate campaign, the Italian clothing brand has headed to war-ravaged Tripoli, working with Libyan university students to fashion … Read the whole story
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
by Karlene Lukovitz
Here are 12 consumer trends that food/beverage makers should be attuned to in 2012, according to Bellevue, Wash.-based research and consulting firm The Hartman … Read the whole story
RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
Just days after announcing sweeping store closings, Sears Holdings has named Ron Boire its new executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, as well … Read the whole story
AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
Worldwide auto sales growth this year, driven by non-European markets, is likely to be a lot better than U.S. sales growth -- but in … Read the whole story
FINANCIAL SERVICES
by Tanya Gazdik
The app builds upon the Visa integrated marketing campaign launched in September which included a sweepstakes offering one cardholder the chance to win a … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Steve Lundin
If there's one thing that can be said about last year's bumper crop of marketing nightmares, it's that celebrities and politicians can give any … Read the whole story