Ford Tells GM, NBC To Pull Apocalypse-Themed Chevy Super Bowl Ad
Feb 7, 2012 World
UPDATED! Ford’s not pleased with the Chevy truck super bowl ad that implies Ford trucks aren’t built tough enough to survive the Mayan apocalypse. How upset are they?
If Classic Movies Used Viral Marketing
Feb 7, 2012 World
what the ads for classic movies might have looked like if advertisers always had to trick people into thinking they’re not looking at an advertisement while making them look at an advertisement.
America’s Failed Mole-by-Mole Trade Policy
Feb 7, 2012 World
Last week several groups, including the United Steelworkers, petitioned the federal government to whack the latest trade mole — illegally traded auto parts from China.
With President Obama announcing creation of a new trade enforcement unit in his State of the Union Address, the feds probably will investigate. But even if they whack down the auto parts mole, experience has shown a new mole will pop up.
The 99 Percent Plan
Feb 7, 2012 World
Only a strong alternative to free-market ideology can solve our economic and political woes
Apple Sued, May Face Fine for Selling iPads in China
Feb 7, 2012 World
Apple facing fine in China over use of the iPad name. The lawsuit is awaiting hearing. Apple is doing so well in China. They are quickly growing in App consumption, and they are even having trouble meeting demand for the iPhone 4S. However, it seems that someone may be opposed to their selling of the iPad in mainland China. That’s the story according to some reports.
David Choe, a street artist worth $200 million in Facebook stock, made his mark on Denver
Feb 7, 2012 World
The newly painted wall outside the Denver Performing Arts Complex looks like a million bucks. Make that $200 million. Because…
Infographic: Statistics of How Consumers Choose Businesses
Feb 7, 2012 World
The numbers are rising on businesses using Social Media to their advantage and rightfully so, since 97% of customers will purchase from your business based on a review they find on the product they are looking for, even more so the review is through people they trust, hence why social networks work.
Cisco pulls another Flip, stops selling Umi telepresence units
Feb 7, 2012 World
Cisco’s move into living room video conferencing with its Umi product never got going, hampered by a high price and competition from free alternatives. Now Cisco has confirmed that it is no longer selling the consumer telepresence gear, though it will continue to support existing users.
Irish whiskey now outsells Scotch single malt in the United States
Feb 7, 2012 World
The US Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) recently released their reports on sales for spirits in 2011. The findings show that Irish whiskey has outsold single malt Scotch in the US. Just-Drinks reports that with the new sales figures , the United States has now become a key battle ground where Irish whiskey outsells single malt Scotch.
Youngman Reportedly Rebuffed In Bid To Acquire Saab
Feb 5, 2012 World
There may be one final sad truth to the history of Saab: in bankruptcy, the pieces that once made up the whole of the brand are worth more than the brand itself.