Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
Does the closing of the once rapidly rising Crumbs Bake Shop indicate some larger societal shift, as the Hollywood Reporter's headline suggests: "Has the Cupcake Craze Already Crumbled?" Or is … Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
General Motors has been planning its first-mover play in the connected-car realm for a long time now, and the partnership with AT&T that brings … Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
With its domestic sales climbing 27.2% in 2013, up from 2012, the online leader moves up to No. 9 from No. 11 in the … Read the whole story

RESTAURANTS
by Karlene Lukovitz
The first new video, featuring cliched scenes like a young couple singing their hearts out on a beach -- to touching lyrics like "Pretzel … Read the whole story

AIRLINES
by Tanya Gazdik
"This campaign is a celebration of endurance, of Southwest's warrior spirit," Dave Ridley, SVP business development for Southwest Airlines, tells "Marketing Daily." The campaign, … Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
"The campaign is about encouraging consumers to define the outdoors for us, asking them to share their summer adventures," Sam Martin, brand manager, tells … Read the whole story

SPORTS
by Aaron Baar
"The opportunity for brands to associate themselves with cycling are as great as they've ever been," Mark Pinsent, social and content lead at global … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Michael Miller
There are a number of operational challenges that marketers need to address to truly bring the Internet of Things to fruition. Read the whole story