NEWS & FEATURES - TECH/FINANCE


Virgin Mobile Picks MPG, Media Contacts
Firms will handle cell phone provider's media planning, buying. » More



Consumers Union Urges DTV Transition Delay
Nearly 7 percent of TV households are not ready for digital conversion. » More



Consumers Wait-Listed for Converter Box Coupons
NTIA reaches $1.34 billion spending limit imposed by Congress.  » More



Deal-Making at Lowest Level in 8 Years
Report: $2 bil. worth of transactions took place in 2008, down from $9.6 bil. in 2007. » More



CMO Jarvis Leaving Dell
Successor is Erin Nelson, who has served as vp-marketing for Dell's Europe, Middle East, Africa operations. » More



LeapFrog's Split With TBWA\C\D Begs a Question
It's unclear what the computer game manufacturer will do with creative account. » More



Brand Lessons From FDR
There are strong reasons why brands should seek tips from our 34th president. » More



Cell-Phone-Only Samples Up 17.5%
Percentages of Americans in such households are higher in specific demographics, lifestyles. » More



Stella McCartney's Luxury Collections Go Mobile
Designer partnered with mobile ad network to raise awareness of her brand. » More



Nielsen Finds East/West Divide in Media Habits
Western countries rely on DVD players, gaming, while next-gen devices are popular in Asia. » More



Ad Offers Reality Check on Clean Coal
Reality Coalition launches effort to show the concept doesn't exist. » More



Nielsen: Text Marketing on the Rise
Given the popularity of texting, marketers have ramped up their use of the medium. » More



Massive Strikes Ad Deals with Activision, Blizzard
The deal with deliver live ad placements within 18 individual games like Guitar Hero. » More



Target Zeros in on iPhone
Retailer is one of the first brands to build an application for the popular mobile device. » More



Financial Services Ad Spend Drops 10%
Mortgage, loan sectors in particular see sharp decrease, per Nielsen. » More



Zicam mobile
Mobile Marketing Gets Hung Up
Economic pressures could cause spending in the burgeoning mobile marketing channel to stall in the coming year. » More



Yao Ming Stars in Ads for T-Mobile's Fave 5
New spot shows basketball player alongside other sports celebrities. » More



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



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



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



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



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



Sprint execs
Sprint's Top Marketer on Ad Spending, Subscriber Losses
Third-largest U.S. wireless carrier is making progress on the marketing front, particularly with its new 'Revolution' TV ads featuring CEO Dan Hesse.
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Veoh Makes Web Video More Portable
Consumers who purchase a SanDisk Flash drive can view clips on any computer, device. » More



Obama
Obama Promises Change; Is It Bad for Marketers?
An end to corporate tax deductions for advertising, Internet privacy legislation and a newly litigious FTC are just some of the worst-case scenarios under the new administration. » More

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