McDonald's makes its logo more 'green' in Europe AP (November 23, 2009) BERLIN (AP) - McDonald's is going green - swapping its traditional red backdrop for a deep hunter green - to promote a more eco-friendly image in Europe.
TV retailer QVC joins `Black Friday' frenzy AP (November 23, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Television retailer QVC has made aggressive plans to keep shoppers watching - instead of mall-hopping - on Black Friday, an event it has traditionally ignored.
How the poll on debt stress was conducted AP (November 23, 2009) (AP) - The Associated Press-GfK Poll on debt, stress and holiday spending was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Nov. 5-9, 2009. It was based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,006 adults. Interviews were conducted with 806 respondents on landline telephones and 200 on cellular phones.
Winfrey to interview widow of Ted Kennedy AP (November 23, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Another interview coup for Oprah Winfrey: Vicki Kennedy, wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.
Canadian woman loses benefits over Facebook photo AP (November 23, 2009) MONTREAL (AP) - A Canadian woman on sick leave for depression says she lost her benefits after her insurance agent found photos of her apparently having fun on Facebook.
List of top 15 cable shows in Nielsen ratings AP (November 20, 2009) (AP) - Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by the Nielsen Co. for the week of Nov. 9-15. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:
Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations AP (November 20, 2009) CHICAGO (AP) - For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.
A growing TV cover-up: Obnoxious pop-up promos AP (November 17, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Somewhere in the universe of TV viewers, there's got to be a person who actually likes those pop-up, on-screen promotions.
Minn. burger joint settles with McDonald's over ad AP (November 06, 2009) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota hamburger parlor and McDonald's Corp. have settled a federal lawsuit over the phrase, "Who's your patty?"
Wall Street Journal launches San Francisco edition AP (November 04, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - The Wall Street Journal says its new San Francisco Bay Area edition will launch Thursday, with a weekly section devoted to local news.
SF Chronicle goes glossy to attract readers, ads AP (November 04, 2009) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - With its circulation falling faster than any other major U.S. newspaper's, the San Francisco Chronicle is determined to set the pace in a flashier way: It's about to become the first general-interest daily to print its editions on high-quality glossy paper.
Kellogg pulls immunity claims from Rice Krispies AP (November 04, 2009) (AP) - Kellogg Co. says it will pull immunity claims from its Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies cereal boxes amid the public's growing concern about swine flu.
Belo falls to loss on charges, declining ad sales AP (November 03, 2009) DALLAS (AP) - TV station owner Belo Corp. fell to a third-quarter loss, hurt by the weak advertising market and a one-time accounting charge.
TNT picks up NBC's axed police drama 'Southland' AP (November 02, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Cable network TNT says it has rescued the shot-down NBC cop drama "Southland" and will bring it back in the new year.
DC station airs demo of bare breast self-exams AP (October 30, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The ABC affiliate here is airing a two-part series that takes a close - and unobscured - look at breast self-exams. The series is airing during the fall "sweeps" period critical for a TV station's ad revenue, prompting concern by a parental watchdog group. But WJLA insists it's not just a naked attempt to boost the ratings.
Canwest says National Post might fold AP (October 29, 2009) TORONTO (AP) - Canada's beleaguered media giant Canwest Global Communications says it will shut down the unprofitable National Post newspaper if its operations are not transferred to a different holding company by Friday.
Interpublic Group 3Q falls on advertising slump AP (October 28, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Interpublic Group of Cos. on Thursday reported a 55.6 percent drop in third-quarter profit on continuing worldwide slumps in advertising.