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?"
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.
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.
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.
McGraw-Hill posts lower 3Q profit, sales AP (October 26, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Plagued by weakness in advertising and the elementary and high school education markets, information-services company McGraw-Hill Cos. said Monday its profit and sales declined in the third quarter.
Pam Anderson launches anti-seal hunt campaign AP (October 23, 2009) TORONTO (AP) - Former "Baywatch" star Pamela Anderson wants to save the seals from the annual hunt on Canada's East Coast.
Amid ad slump, Fortune redesigns business magazine AP (October 23, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Fortune is embarking on an ambitious redesign of its business magazine to become more competitive in the face of a vicious advertising slump.
New York Times Co. narrows loss, ad slump lingers AP (October 22, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Times Co. narrowed its losses in the most recent quarter, heartening investors even though the company showed only moderate signs of improvement in advertising.
Verizon's big ad push for Android takes on iPhone AP (October 20, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - An aggressive TV ad campaign from Verizon Wireless is adding to the support building for a software package from Google Inc. that is shaping up to be the most formidable challenge yet to Apple Inc.'s iPhone.
Ad agencies urge DOJ to okay Yahoo, Micorosft deal AP (October 19, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Major advertising and marketing agencies are urging antitrust reviewers to approve a proposed online search partnership between Yahoo and Microsoft.
Gannett ad sales still dropping despite 3Q profit AP (October 19, 2009) MCLEAN, Va. (AP) - Profits at Gannett Co. fell 53 percent in the third quarter as the nation's largest newspaper publisher endured another big decline in ad revenue.