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Brand rankings in 2013 quality survey
J.D. Power and Associates released its ranking of initial quality in 2013 model-year vehicles Wednesday.
Papers Please! Microsoft Creates Second-Class Citizens with Office iPhone App
Microsoft erred when it decided that the new Office Mobile for iPhone would be available to Office 365 customers but not to those who purchased a traditional "perpetual" license to Office 2013, an analyst argued.
The Mobile Advertising Ecosystem Explained
We are in the post-PC era, and soon billions of consumers will be carrying around Internet-connected mobile devices for up to 16 hours a day.
Cannes 2013: Prism scandal will alter attitudes towards data, warns Sorrell
The Prism data scandal, in which the UK and US governments have been found to be "legally compelling collection" of information from internet giants Google and Facebook, is fraught with issues, and will change perceptions on privacy, warns WPP's leader Sir Martin Sorrell.
Clark and Thunell join board of Blackstone company
The Blackstone Group LP said Wednesday that General Wesley Clark and Lars Thunell have joined the board of its newly formed power development company Fisterra Energy.
Goldstar's Jim McCarthy on why live is better
Jim McCarthy doesn't just think it's fun to go out and see a play or a comedy show or a basketball game.
Adobe Systems (ADBE) Issues Q3 Earnings Guidance
Adobe Systems issued an update on its third quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday morning.
Is Digital Marketing Meeting Consumer Need?
A new study by Adobe says digital marketing is missing the mark with consumers. The company's new "Click Here: The State of Online Advertising" report polled thousands of consumers and marketers from seven countries on the effects of online marketing.
How to Evaluate the Risk of Outsourcing Locations
There are more viable offshore outsourcing destinations than ever before -- a great boon for IT leaders seeking new sources of talent, language capabilities, nearshore support, and risk diversification.
Doctors Call for Ban on Energy-Drink Advertising to Young People in U.S.
A group representing 225,000 U.S. doctors called for a ban on marketing energy drinks, such as those from Red Bull GmbH and Monster Beverage Corp. , to youths.
Composer David Carbonara Wraps "Mad Men" at Ocean Way
Pictured in session scoring the final episode of "Mad Men" is composer David Carbonara and musicians in the renowned Studio A at Ocean Way.
U.S. video game retail sales fall 25 percent
U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new games launched compared with last year, according to market researcher NPD Group.
Majority of Drivers Say GPS Has Led Them Astray
GPS has certainly taken the pressure off drivers from having to ask for directions when they don't know where they're going, but a new survey reveals the technology is often inaccurate.
Batteries hold key to wearable device revolution
Google is testing a US$1,500 version of Glass, a stamp-sized electronic screen mounted on a pair of eyeglass frames, and both Apple and Samsung Electronics are said to be working on other forms of wearable technology.
Media agency cuts world advertising spend forecasts
Media forecasting agency ZenithOptimedia cut its world advertising spend forecast for 2013 for the second time on Tuesday, blaming recession in the euro zone and heightened security concerns in South Korea .
TeleTech Names Margaret McLean as Senior Vice President & General Counsel
TeleTech Holdings, Inc. a leading global provider of technology-enabled customer experience solutions, announced today that it has hired Margaret McLean to the position of Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
Clouds Are Clearing...Is the Sky the Limit?
There's room for improvement in the second-half outlook for the TV business. But as the economy gains steam, ad revenue could accelerate.
Forrester Rates Public Cloud Choices For Developers
Public cloud computing is often discussed in simplistic terms when it comes to a crucial interest group: developers.
Michael Wolff: A first take on the Cannes Ad Festival
The annual Cannes Lion festival to honor creativity in advertising, which begins today, is 60 years old this year.
Change of guard at Clemenger BBDO
LOVING, ukulele-playing Bryce Coombe, 33, has been appointed head honcho at Clemenger BBDO, the youngest chief at one of Adelaide's oldest advertising agencies.