Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
"From One Second To The Next," a heart-wrenching PSA documentary directed by German filmmaker Werner Herzog, wrangled by BBDO, New York, and commissioned by AT&T with support from Verizon, Sprint … Read the whole story

RESTAURANTS
by Karlene Lukovitz
Privately held Hooters originated the buxom-waitresses concept and (with more than 350 locations in 44 states and 412 including those in 28 other countries) … Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
Observers had expected Macy's second-quarter results to generate some of the industry's healthiest headlines. Instead, the chain's sales actually declined, with company execs saying … Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Laurie Petersen
Instead of lines, the reinvented retail locations offer concierge style service, iPad stations for researching local information while recharging devices, as well as printers … Read the whole story
AUTOMOTIVE
by Tanya Gazdik
Mazda will celebrate its racing heritage this weekend at one of the most storied vintage racing events in the world on its home track … Read the whole story
by Gavin O'Malley
Between franchisors and their franchises, who controls a brand's social media presence? A majority (51%) of franchisees surveyed reported that their franchisors are "highly … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Julie Wittes Schlack
Twenty years ago I used to receive direct mail pieces addressed to "Resident." Ten years ago, I'd open snail mail that began "Dear Mr. … Read the whole story