LCD vs. Plasma: Which Is Better?
The new wave of high definition TV's is creating a lot of high dilemmas for consumers.
Robert Downey Jr. postpones memoir
The "Iron Man" will not be wielding a pen: Robert Downey Jr. has postponed plans to write a memoir and has returned his advance to publisher HarperCollins, a spokeswoman for the actor told The Associated Press.
Publicis Acquires South Korean Digital Ad Firm
French ad holding company Publicis Groupe is pushing further into even further into online.
Gen Y precedes Gen X in technology alphabet
According to a new report, Generation Y is a small but influential group when it comes to technology adoption, while Gen Xers choose to adopt a technology when it fits in with a personal need or desires, ...
Obama has 46-point lead among gay voters
Barack Obama leads John McCain among registered voters 44 percent to 35 percent, while Bob Barr, the Libertarian candidate and Ralph Nader each receive 2 percent, a new Harris Interactive poll reported.
The Dark Knight premieres in E...
The Dark Knight, which has already seen the late Heath Ledger tipped for a posthumous Oscar, has its European premiere on Monday, featuring a huge Batmobile.
Analysis finds TV buyers steered to costlier LCDs
LCD or plasma? If you've been shopping for a flat-panel TV, that's the big question.
Western New Yorkers Love Coupons
According to a national survey, many Rochester-area residents love their coupons.
ValueClick Media Takes Behavioral Targeting to Next Level with Predictive Technology
ValueClick Media is expected to launch Precision BT later today. According to MediaPost , The suite combines access to anonymous consumer online behavior with a predictive technology to create a scalable ...
Home servers will render CD racks obsolete
DENVER - Converting to a fully digitized entertainment library is a good way to cut down on clutter in the house.
Christian Bale's Batman is perched atop a skyscraper, looking over a dark and foggy skyline pierced by glittering lights, preparing for a dive to the gritty streets below.
Holy blockbuster! Batman shatters box-office record
Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight" soared over the North American box-office with a record-breaking opening weekend, estimates showed Sunday, with audiences flocking to watch the late actor Heath Ledger in ...
Looking for IT work in all the right places
It's all about who you know when it comes to looking for IT work, and with social networking technologies gaining popularity, today the number of people you know can grow exponentially online.
WPP Taps O'Keeffe as Global Creative Chief
BOSTON WPP Group today said it has named John O'Keeffe worldwide creative director, reporting to CEO Martin Sorrell and overseeing activities across the holding company's many agencies and disciplines "to help ...
Buffalo ranks among top coupon markets
Caden Miller, 22 months, of Cheektowaga, points to his favorite yogurt and the coupon that goes with it while on a family shopping trip to Wegmans on Dick Road.
Choice's Clarion To Expand In Germany, UK, Russia
Worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International today announced that it has entered into an area representative agreement with Ireland-based Kasterlee Limited for the exclusive right to license and ...
Cooling Off on Dubious Eco-Friendly Claims
AT an annual gathering of the advertising industry a year ago in Cannes, the environment was the topic du jour.
Fans line up for 'Dark Knight'
Record crowds have turned out for the midnight Friday opening of The Dark Knight at movie theatres around the United States, and Batman fans continued to crowd cinemas as the day wore on.
Internet Coupon Use Up 83%, but Sunday Newspapers Remain Top Source
Internet coupons are of increasing interest to consumers, with 11 percent of households now obtaining them online - an increase of 83 percent since 2005 - according to a recent analysis by Scarborough Research ...
Choice Hotels International to Accelerate Clarion Brand Growth in...
July 16, 2008 Wednesday 8:00 PM GMT 652 words Kasterlee SILVER SPRING, Md. July 16 SILVER SPRING, Md., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International today announced ...
JWT Snags Creative Duties on Cuervo
WPP Group's JWT is expanding its spot on Diageo's roster, adding North American creative duties on the spirits giant's tequila brand Jose Cuervo, executives familiar with the matter say.
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Overall Satisfaction with Dealer...
Overall customer satisfaction with dealer service improves considerably in 2008 -- with more than two-thirds of the 37 ranked brands demonstrating gains -- according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 ...
ValueClick lowers 2008 guidance on 'macroeconomic uncertainty'
The company reported July 17 its preliminary results for the quarter, expecting to record net income ranging between 17 cents per share and 18 cents per share.
Heath Ledger's Joker dominates 'Dark Knight'
To answer your first question: Heath Ledger's performance as The Joker in "The Dark Knight" is something to behold, electrifying and terrifying in its ingenuity.
'Mad Men,' 'Damages' make Emmy noms history
"Mad Men," AMC's sleek drama set in the advertising world circa 1960, and FX's legal thriller "Damages" made Emmy nominations history Thursday as the first basic cable programs to gain best-series nods.
New York hosts Dark Knight premiere
Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman walked down the black carpet at the world premiere of The Dark Knight in New York.
Easton Ad Company Proposes Putting Billboards On City Garage
Easton's parking garage might soon feature small, lighted billboards under a proposal that an advertising company pitched to City Council on Wednesday.
Gill replaces O'Keefe as BBH executive creative director
Bartle Bogle Hegarty has promoted creative director Nick Gill to replace John O'Keeffe as the agency's executive creative director.
Convergys to buy Intervoice for $335 million
Convergys Corp. , a provider of business outsourcing services, Wednesday said it has agreed to buy Intervoice Inc., a maker of automated voice response systems, for $335 million in cash.
Heath Ledger - Ledger's Parents + Sister Attend Movie Premiere
Caption: The Dark Knight movie posters located on Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue promotes the late Heath Ledger in his last complete film role Los Angeles, California .... HEATH LEDGER's parents and ...
CBS going to the dogs, and winning ratings
CBS got a paw up on its competition with the debut of "Greatest American Dog" helping the network to a midsummer ratings victory.
Brolin, Wright, others in film crew arrested
This Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007 file photo shows actor Jeffrey Wright as he attends the 17th Annual Gotham Awards at Steiner Studios, in New York.
Barefoot, a 15-year-old Cincinnati creative advertising agency, has been acquired by the giant BBDO Worldwide.
Black Carpet Rolled Out For 'Dark Knight' Premiere
Batman is back. "The Dark Knight," starring Christian Bale, premiered at the AMC Loews Theatre in Gotham on Monday night.
Dialing down suoftware support
Enterprise software maintenance and support costs are rising even as budgets tighten.
COOL INTERNET MARKETING TOOLS
Robin Good's Master New Media blog is a must-read for anyone who wants to market online. Hear what he has determined about cool Internet marketing tools.
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Continue reading "Michigan billboard spat enters new chapter"
Another battle over billboards is brewing in Michigan. Environmental groups are upset about legislation they say would undermine the state's cap on the number of billboards allowed along Michigan highways.
NBC To Buy The Weather Channel
NEW YORK NBC Universal and two private equity firms, Blackstone Group and Bain Capital, are set to buy The Weather Channel Cos.
Private equity bidding for PCCW, despite hurdles
The Blackstone Group and Providence Equity Partners are among the private equity firms pursuing a stake in a company to be spun-out from PCCW, the Hong Kong phone company controlled by billionaire Richard Li.
Networks employ 'pod-busters' to keep viewers in their seats
NEW YORK : Summer in the city. Humidity, long lines to get out of town and worries on Madison Avenue about how to get viewers to sit still during commercial breaks.
Falling Dollar Leads to Oracle Price Hike
Feature Oracle recently announced a 15 percent hike in prices for some enterprise applications, and Forrester Research predicts there's more price increases from other U.S. vendors on the way.
Monster Worldwide trade to lowest level since 2003
Shares of Monster Worldwide Inc., operator of job Web site Monster.com., fell to their lowest level since 2003 Monday, as the broader market declined and an analyst lowered her price target on the stock.
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Erie Ranks Highest in New Buyer...
Erie ranks highest among 18 major auto insurance companies in satisfying new buyers with the purchase experience, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Insurance New Buyer Study released today.
Interpublic Creates Umbrella Group to Oversee Media Brands
Interpublic Group has created an umbrella division that will hold its media assets and coordinate work between big media agencies Universal McCann and Initiative.
Billboards Given To Help Solve Milwaukee Homicides
Clear Channel Outdoor is donating six billboards around Milwaukee to help police investigating last week's quadruple homicide.
Most IT shops snubbing blogs, wikis, RSS
The business potential of social-networking Web sites and various Web 2.0 technologies remains largely untapped, according to separate reports released by the analyst firms Forrester Research and Gartner on ...