NEWS & FEATURES


PROMOTION
NFL Asks Sports Fans to Vote on Next Super Bowl Ad
A TV spot invites consumers to select their favorite player's life story. » More

PACKAGED GOODS
Anheuser-Busch InBev Names Execs
Appointments follow the close of InBev's $52 bil. acquisition of A-B. » More

RETAIL /RESTAURANTS
7-Eleven to Sell Videogames
Targeting consumer core of men 18-34, c-store taps into $12 billion videogaming industry. » More

RETAIL /RESTAURANTS
Kmart's Hot Xmas Idea: Layaway
Discount chain CMO says gambit is getting traction, and a leg up on Wal-Mart, Target. » More

DIGITAL
NAB Turns to Gas Pumps for DTV Education
Effort is part of $1 billion campaign centered on transition to digital TV. » More

TECHNOLOGY / FINANCE
HP Unit Eyes Three Agencies in Global Review
Still contending: Omnicom Group, WPP Group, Havas. » More

PACKAGED GOODS
Del Monte Bares Fruit in 'Undressed' Push
$20 million campaign aims to boost refrigerated fruit business. » More

TECHNOLOGY / FINANCE
Kodak Names CMO
Hayzlett appointment comes as b-to-b business grows, ad spend plummets. » More

YouTube Live
DIGITAL
YouTube's CMO on Going 'Live'
Video sharing site's marketing chief, Chris Di Cesare, discusses first real time event, YouTube Live, plus opportunities for marketers. » More

Ziibii iPhone app
DIGITAL
Ziibii Flows on the iPhone
New mobile application combines social networks like Facebook, Twitter with advertisers. » More

Elf Yourself
DIGITAL
OfficeMax Revamps 'Elf Yourself' Microsite
Retailer dumps Toy, EVB to collaborate with comedy site JibJab. » More

Danny Seo
PACKAGING AND DESIGN
Q&A: Penney Eyes 'Light Green' Consumers
Environmental lifestyle expert Seo on how the retailer is stepping up efforts from product packaging to labeling. » More

TECHNOLOGY / FINANCE
Sony Starts Eco-Friendly Service
New premium service for Bravia consumers includes not only installation, but also the removal of old TVs. » More

DIGITAL
NFLshop.com Goes After Women
Holiday push targets female shoppers, who make up majority of site's business around Christmas. » More

TECHNOLOGY / FINANCE
Microsoft Touts 'Future of Music Exploration' with Zune 3.0
Ads invite consumers to download free desktop software, 'turn your PC into a music discovery machine.' » More

DIGITAL
National Geographic Embarks on Videogames
NGG's first offering, Herod's Lost Tomb, was developed in-house and is a free download. » More

PACKAGED GOODS
Q&A: G2's Dodd on Why Green Will Survive the Recession
Jonathan Dodd says retailers can integrate green messages into communications. » More

PACKAGED GOODS
Nielsen: Private Label Deemed Equal to Name Brands
72% of U.S. consumers feel private label brands are just as good as name brands. » More

DIGITAL
Hyped Web Video Sector Starts to Hurt
Insiders say many companies rushed online before establishing business models. » More

TECHNOLOGY / FINANCE
SunTrust Banks Targets Money-Conscious Consumers
New campaign, tagline eye Americans as smarter about finances. » More

Mouse
DIRECT
Brand-Initiated, User-Generated Content Shows Potential
Study finds 20% of young broadband users have already engaged in some form of it. » More

Domino's Pizza
DIGITAL
TiVo Offers Domino's Ordering Option
Interactive function for broadband users comes as digital ordering oneupsmanship continues. » More

Pepsi
PACKAGED GOODS
After 48 Years, Brand Pepsi Drops BBDO
TBWA\Chiat\Day, Arnell Group now handle Pepsi, Diet Pepsi in the U.S. » More

Welch's Fruit Juice
PACKAGED GOODS
Welch's Adds Weight To 'Superfruit' Craze
New $20 million campaign positions kid-friendly grape juice against Pom Wonderful and a parade of other wannabes. » More

Mercedes-Benz Website
CRM
Mercedes Readies Second Exclusive Online Community
Following the instant success of the Gen Y-targeted 'Generation Benz,' Mercedes is planning a second Web forum aimed at boomers. » More

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