Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
Panera Bread has been a victim of its own success, co-founder, executive chairman and CEO Ronald Shaich indicated yesterday, and, after a period of "intense self-examination," it intends to address … Read the whole story
AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
The effort, handled by Toyota's Asian-American AOR interTrend, features the trio's first U.S. single "Baby, Let's Go," which happens to align, thematically, with the … Read the whole story
RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
A new survey from Deloitte shows that for the first time, American consumers say the Internet is their most likely destination for Christmas shopping, … Read the whole story
HOSPITALITY
by Tanya Gazdik
Marriott Hotels has selected the winner of a contest that invited consumers to help redefine the future of travel. Anjana Kallarackal of Roswell, Ga. … Read the whole story
AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
The automaker's Web-based digital marketing services channel -- a joint venture with its franchisees that provides services like call tracking, lead management solutions, dealer … Read the whole story
BEVERAGES
by Karlene Lukovitz
The idea was inspired by traditional cooking shows, with Vines that open and close the show, three different smoothie recipe Vines, and a "commercial … Read the whole story
by Gavin O'Malley
Among all sectors, CPG brands have had the most trouble engaging online audiences over the past two years. Typifying the category's digital failings, beer … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Jerry Jao
Talking about Big Data to consumers from the perspective of providing relevant and better experiences is wholly different from discussing it within the context … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Peter Mollins
Sales leaders need tips on how to select the right tools -- their own "Sales Technology in a Box," whether they are starting a … Read the whole story