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This story begins with a team of geospatial intelligence experts poring over satellite images on a computer screen. I wasn't in the room, but the way it was described to me, I imagine it like a scene out of “Homeland.” The analysts are huddled around a computer, pointing at shapes and motions on the screen, … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
NewsPresident Obama Friday announced limits on the National Security Agency program that reins in collecting data on Americans and bans eavesdropping on the leaders of our nation's close friends and … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan
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In his speech today about governmental surveillance, President Barack Obama made some comments that didn't sit well with the Direct Marketing Association.That group took issue with a portion of Obama's … Read the full story by Wendy Davis
NewsGoogle expanded its effort to connect with homes, cars and living rooms Monday on the news that it will pay $3.2 billion in cash for Nest Labs. The company makes … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan
NewsLos Angeles-based interactive agency and mobile product firm Mach18 Design has sued WPP affiliated mobile shop iconmobile for breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets and "interference with prospective economic … Read the full story by Steve McClellan
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"What will you do with Watson?" is the question at the end of an upbeat new video touting IBM's $1 billion investment in the development and commercialization of its supercomputer … Read the full story by Thom Forbes
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As lines snaked outside marijuana dispensaries in Colorado on day one of legal weed, the themes of the day were obvious and cliche'd: stoners, bongs, the munchies. Read the full story by David Measer
NewsPivotal Research just issued a report forecasting 5% organic revenue growth for the major industry holding companies. Interpublic Group will lead the way on a percentage basis with a 5.5% … Read the full story by Steve McClellan
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In a recent article for Rookie, the online teen magazine, young writer Hazel Cills complains about how adults (particularly men) are dismissive of teen culture and specifically teen girl fandom. … Read the full story by Melanie Shreffler
NewsTeens' online use of tablets, smartphones and connected TVs is growing -- now it's up to some four hours a day. Time on tablets grew 157% to more than a … Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
NewsIn an important vote of confidence for the Nielsen TV ratings rival, CBS has signed a contract to begin using Rentrak's "advanced demographics" ratings as a form of TV advertising … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
NewsTelecom company Sprint is preparing to conduct a comprehensive review of its agency roster, according to Masayoshi Son, the CEO of its parent company, Softbank, who says its Sprint subsidiary … Read the full story by Steve McClellan
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Chris Christie has in the past famously criticized Snooki and the other stars of "Jersey Shore" for reflecting badly on the state. But who'd have thought that lane closures on … Read the full story by
NewsLocal media revenue is set to climb mid-single-digit percentages this year. Just under half of executive managers and sales managers predict a revenue increase of 6% to 10% in 2014. … Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
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A federal appellate court struck down net neutrality rules today, leaving Internet service providers free to block Web sites, services and apps at will. The ruling, issued by the D.C. … Read the full story by Wendy Davis
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Last night, my 12-year-old cried herself to sleep, heartbroken and inconsolable. Nobody had died. Her parents hadn't battled in a drunken rage. She hasn't been reading "Little Women." And there … Read the full story by Bob Garfield
NewsThe Weather Channel may dominate the troposphere, but it no longer controls another big part of the earth's atmosphere -- the portion utilized by satellite TV operator DirecTV. At 12:01 … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
NewsA week after announcing a strategic investment and news content partnership with Walter Mossberg's and Kara Swisher's Revere Digital, the NBCUniversal News Group Sunday announced a similar relationship with Kenneth … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
CommentaryTrade associations have become vocal in recent weeks in response to Congressional proposals to alter the rules for federal tax deductibility of advertising.Their arguments suggesting that tens of millions of … Read the full story by Brian Wieser
NewsThe Association of National Advertisers for months has been fighting a proposal that Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus floated last November.The changes would allow for 50% initial deduction … Read the full story by Karl Greenberg
NewsDylan Williams, a partner at uber strategy shop Mother, is chucking his role as chief strategic officer there to take on a new global strategy role at Publicis Worldwide. Read the full story by Joe Mandese
