Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
Google yesterday took the wraps off the Moto X, a smartphone that is intended to answer a question on the minds of a lot of analysts, journalists and freelance pundits: … Read the whole story

FINANCIAL SERVICES
by Karl Greenberg
American Express is prepping the 13th installation of its social-centric #AmexUNSTAGED concert series. The effort comprises live concerts filmed by established directors that are … Read the whole story

FOOD
by Karlene Lukovitz
Haagen-Dazs has launched a "Concerto Timer" app that entertains brand fans while they wait for the two minutes needed to let their Haagen-Dazs ice … Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
With the calendar's flip to August, retailers are turning up the heat on summer back-to-school events. Stores are pulling out all the stops -- … Read the whole story

TELECOM
by Aaron Baar
"The carriers are getting more proactive, driving customers to that experience," J.D. Power & Associates tells Marketing Daily. "The technology [the carriers] have been … Read the whole story

RESTAURANTS
by Karlene Lukovitz
Nine of the top 10 quick-service restaurant chains in QSR Magazine's latest annual "QSR Top 50" rankings held onto their positions as reported in … Read the whole story

RESEARCH
by Tanya Gazdik
Global ad spending grew only moderately on a year-over-year basis, and 2013 has proven to be a year to spend for select industries, and … Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
Up, up and away ... sales keep rising for cars and trucks. It was another good one as Nissan, Chrysler, Ford, Mazda, Kia, Porsche, … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Adrienne Levy
August 4th-10th is the 3rd Annual National Exercise with your Child Week. Messaging around this special week can include how to establish a healthy … Read the whole story