Experts are betting Internet traffic will cause slowdowns online, as workers run into the millions using bandwidth for video. Read the whole story

A contestant on the fictitious "Free Sandwich, The Game Show" anxiously spins a giant carnival wheel-each notch of which awards a free sandwich. Read the whole story

"We place great emphasis on gender inclusivity and equality and require our partners do the same," VW says in a statement. Read the whole story

The organization wants to show it supports dogs acquired not only through breeders, but also adoptions via rescue groups and shelters. Read the whole story

Walt Disney says it will close its Disney theme parks in three locations from March 14 through the end of the month. Read the whole story

Around $700 million in advertising deals would be lost to ESPN, ABC, and TNT should the NBA cancel the rest of its season. Read the whole story

Forty-two percent of retailers said they are concerned about consumer confidence, although there is some disagreement about how much people will curtail spending. Read the whole story

The conference had been scheduled for Miami March 25-27. The status of future ANA events will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Read the whole story

Uber had stopped its trials in California in the wake of a fatal crash in Arizona two yeas ago. Read the whole story

With bad news piling up, marketers have to take a deep breath -- and plan for the second half. Read the whole story