On February 12, 2010
Increased Digital Is A Bright Spot in Latest Times’ Earnings
Though overall revenue is still down, the New York Times saw an uptick in one key category: online advertising. More optimism about the economy may be only reason that the company is seeing this positive shift.
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On February 12, 2010
Weekend Links: Mardi Gras Money
Tulane economists estimate that Mardi Gras spending tops $147 million in New Orleans, including $26 million on booze, CNNMoney's Sonya Stinson reports.
Huntington Bank is expanding its small business lending in the Midwest with 150 new bankers and $4…
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On February 12, 2010
The Toyota Brand: Struggling Online and Off
I genuinely admire Toyota, its people, and its products. The firm's remarkable focus on improving product quality, process innovation, and giving customers value for money enormously impresses.
So there's no schadenfreude in observing the Japanese juggernaut's…
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On February 12, 2010
All News is Local, and Effective, for Outside.In
Outside.In is a hyper-local news and advertising platform that has quietly grown to be the 166th largest website in the U.S., according to Quantcast. With 100 major media partners, the network appears poised to integrate advertising into its "ecosystem" during
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Did Video of Obama Excoriating PhRMA’s Tauzin Play a Role in the Lobbyist’s Exit?
Billy Tauzin was a victim of his own deal-making skills, President Obama never liked him, and the two factors combined to increase opposition to the healthcare reform bill -- resulting in the Democrats' loss of the crucial Massachusetts Senate seat
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On February 12, 2010
Ralph Lauren Poised to Strike Gold ($$) at the Olympics
Ralph Lauren is set to cash in Olympic-sized sales by outfitting Team USA for the 2010 Winter Games.
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Oh No, Veoh! Is the Online Video Model Broken?
Yesterday saw a report that online video service Veoh has fired all of its workforce to pursue a Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy. That was after burning through $70 million in funding from some big name investors, including Goldman Sachs (GS),
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Bank of America Sends Struggling Homeowners to India For Help
Bank of America does mortgage customers a disservice by offshoring "home retention" jobs to India
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Nissan hopes its new electric car will change consumer behavior
Nissan concludes its 24-city U.S. tour for the Leaf battery car in New York, and predicts it will "change the way people use their vehicles." But they have to buy them first, and EV prospects depend on pricing (which Nissan
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Why 37 Million Acres of New Oil Leases Might Actually Slow Offshore Development
An upcoming oil and gas lease sale will open up 37 million acres of new tracts offshore the Gulf of Mexico. But there's one catch -- shorter term limits have the oil industry crying foul.
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