Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
Wannabe home baristas have a new toy to play with. Following through on an announcement made in March, Starbuck's CEO Howard Schultz tells the New York Times' Stephanie Strom that … Read the whole story

FOOD
by Karlene Lukovitz
When it comes to consumer awareness, the Trident Seafoods brand itself has had a relatively low profile.Now, following a retail distribution push, the company … Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
Part of Honda's new campaign for the 2013 Accord is a partnership with NBC unit Hispanics at NBCU around a televised event honoring Latinos … Read the whole story

ELECTRONICS
by Aaron Baar
Nintendo is looking to attract more women to its ranks of players, launching a new campaign for its 3DS handheld gaming system, depicting female … Read the whole story

RESEARCH
by Karl Greenberg
Should marketers of luxury products be doing more print advertising? It couldn't hurt. The new Ipsos MediaCT's 2012 Mendelsohn Affluent Survey shows that 82% … Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
Stores are increasingly optimistic that consumers will spread plenty of holiday cheer in the fourth quarter. BDO has released its annual survey of chief … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Steve Osborne
A quick glance around the supermarket shows a sea of undifferentiated smiling faces on nearly all packaging aimed at kids. How do brands get … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Bob McCurdy
The cross-platform capabilities of radio extend far beyond the traditional airwaves, targeting consumers via social media, online content, mobile, video, and other media channels. … Read the whole story