E-mail viruses most likely to appear in the morning
jeudi, février 10, 2012
Cybercriminals tend to e-mail viruses from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., a new Global Security Report reveals. .. read more..
Media Decoder Blog: Fox Business Makes Over Its Prime-Time Lineup
jeudi, février 10, 2012
The channel will replay shows featuring Gerri Willis, Neil Cavuto and Lou Dobbs in the evening. .. read more..
Advertising: Chipotle Ad Promotes Sustainable Farming
jeudi, février 10, 2012
The Chipotle chain’s first national ad focuses on sustainable farming, a method used for its product supply. .. read more..
Condé Nast to Revive \'Domino\' With Special Newsstand Editions
jeudi, février 10, 2012
Good news for fans of Condé Nast’s shuttered shelter publication Domino . The beloved design book, which was published from 2005 until 2009, will be brought back this spring—in some form, at least. Confirming recent rumors of a Domino revival (as reported by Curbed.com last month.. .. read more..
\'Men\'s Journal\' to Relaunch Site with Product Focus
jeudi, février 10, 2012
After overhauling RollingStone.com in 2010 , Wenner Media is turning its attention to another publication with a less-than-impressive Web presence: Men’s Journal , whose current site is more of an afterthought to the magazine than a standalone digital destination. Men's Journal is plannin.. .. read more..
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jeudi, février 10, 2012
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Advertising: Chipotle Ad Promotes Sustainable Farming
jeudi, février 10, 2012
The Chipotle chain’s first national ad focuses on sustainable farming, a method used for its product supply. .. read more..
Falling on Def Ears: Marketers Slow to Embrace HD Ads
jeudi, février 10, 2012
If you own a television and take an interest in big-time sports, chances are you’re intimately familiar with the Geico brand. From October 2010 to September 2011, the insurance provider invested $158.1 million advertising in televised sports, making it the sixth biggest spender in the space. .. .. read more..
Google dominated U.S. searches in January
jeudi, février 10, 2012
As search engines Google and Microsoft grow in percentage share for searches in the U.S., Yahoo continues to shrink, according to ComScore data. .. read more..
Media Decoder Blog: Fox Business Makes Over Its Prime-Time Lineup
jeudi, février 10, 2012
The channel will replay shows featuring Gerri Willis, Neil Cavuto and Lou Dobbs in the evening. .. read more..
Mike Huckabee to Begin Radio Show
jeudi, février 10, 2012
Rush Limbaugh will soon have a new radio rival: Mike Huckabee, who will be running a radio show from noon to 3 p.m. for Cumulus Media Networks. .. read more..
Media Decoder Blog: Debt Sinks Warner Earnings, Despite Hits From Bublé and..
jeudi, février 10, 2012
The company, now owned by a Russian investor, is still lobbying against the deal that sent EMI\'s recording division to Universal and its music publishing assets to Sony. .. read more..
Jury strikes down Eolas\' \'Interactive Web\' patent
jeudi, février 10, 2012
Patent-holding company claimed a host of Web giants owed it hundreds of millions in royalties for their use of online video streaming, search suggestions, and other \"interactive\" elements on pages. .. read more..
A Kodak moment to forget
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Don\'t knock Kodak, because when it comes to screwing up, it\'s got lots of company. .. read more..
Magazines Sued For Violating Calif. Privacy Law
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Nearly a dozen publishers including Rodale, Conde Nast, Time, Inc. and Hearst Communications have recently been hit with potential class-action lawsuits for allegedly violating a California privacy law. .. read more..
Magazines Sued For Violating Calif. Privacy Law
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Nearly a dozen publishers including Rodale, Conde Nast, Time, Inc. and Hearst Communications have recently been hit with potential class-action lawsuits for allegedly violating a California privacy law. .. read more..
Zynga coming to a board game near you, courtesy of Hasbro
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Zynga strikes a partnership with Hasbro, paving the way for toys and games based on titles such as \'Empires & Allies\' and \'FarmVille.\' .. read more..
Retailers' Apps Must Decide Strategy: Enrich Or Engage
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Most retailers have stumbled out of the gate when it comes to mobile strategy, creating weak, fragmented apps and mobile properties in their haste to gain a foothold in the mobile space. The problem is that companies have focused on the means -- mobile -- at the expense of the ends -- transactions a.. .. read more..
Retailers' Apps Must Decide Strategy: Enrich Or Engage
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Most retailers have stumbled out of the gate when it comes to mobile strategy, creating weak, fragmented apps and mobile properties in their haste to gain a foothold in the mobile space. The problem is that companies have focused on the means -- mobile -- at the expense of the ends -- transactions a.. .. read more..
Adults Report Positive Social Network Experiences
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Separate and apart from teens, most adults view the overall social and emotional climate of social networks in a positive light. In fact, 85% of social networking adults say that their experience on such sites is that people are mostly kind, according to new findings from The Pew Research Center\'s I.. .. read more..
Adults Report Positive Social Network Experiences
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Separate and apart from teens, most adults view the overall social and emotional climate of social networks in a positive light. In fact, 85% of social networking adults say that their experience on such sites is that people are mostly kind, according to new findings from The Pew Research Center\'s I.. .. read more..
A&E Turns To FreeWheel For Mobile Ads
vendredi, février 9, 2012
A&E Networks has tapped video technology company FreeWheel to power advertising on the cable network\'s mobile properties. The tools allow the cabler to more closely replicate TV commercial breaks in programming on mobile Web sites and apps. .. read more..
A&E Turns To FreeWheel For Mobile Ads
vendredi, février 9, 2012
A&E Networks has tapped video technology company FreeWheel to power advertising on the cable network\'s mobile properties. The tools allow the cabler to more closely replicate TV commercial breaks in programming on mobile Web sites and apps. .. read more..
Editorial | State of Play: Perpetual War: Digital Pirates and Creators
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Stopping digital piracy, which is growing by leaps and bounds, is about protecting creativity — and jobs. .. read more..
Media Decoder Blog: CNBC Hires VH1 Executive to Help Develop Reality Shows
vendredi, février 9, 2012
The business news network signed on Jim Ackerman in an effort to jump-start its own plan for reality shows, which could become a presence in its prime-time lineup. .. read more..
Social networking filled with mixed emotions, Pew finds
vendredi, février 9, 2012
The Pew Research Center releases a report about the social and emotional climate that American adults experience on social-networking sites. Turns out it\'s a mixed bag, like life. .. read more..
Media Decoder Blog: Ratings Decline at \'American Idol\' May Have Leveled Off
vendredi, février 9, 2012
The ratings Wednesday night were down from the year before, but in the range of the week before. But, notably, the singing contest will not be No. 1 this week among 18- to 49-year-old viewers. .. read more..
Zeebox Searches For Money In TV\'s Social Second Screen
vendredi, février 9, 2012
After quickly gaining a warm reception and a rapid post-launch investment from BSkyB , the social TV app startup co-founded by ex BBC iPlayer head honcho Anthony Rose is making its first real play at monetisation. From Thursday, Zeebox is starting to include “click to buy” slots in its .. .. read more..
Puma Teams With Pandora's 'Workout' Stations
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Puma has brought its new Pumagility brand to Pandora through sponsorship of a dozen workout-oriented stations on the online radio service. The custom stations launched in September on Pandora. Different genres -- hip-hop, hard rock, country -- but are all geared to pump up listeners during sessions .. .. read more..
Puma Teams With Pandora's 'Workout' Stations
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Puma has brought its new Pumagility brand to Pandora through sponsorship of a dozen workout-oriented stations on the online radio service. The custom stations launched in September on Pandora. Different genres -- hip-hop, hard rock, country -- but are all geared to pump up listeners during sessions .. .. read more..
Google working on home entertainment center, WSJ says
vendredi, février 9, 2012
The Internet titan and Android powerhouse reportedly plans to release a device that would wirelessly stream music throughout the home. .. read more..
Advertising: Marketing Financial Risk Management to Clients and Providers
vendredi, février 9, 2012
A campaign encouraging professionals to become certified as financial risk managers is centered on photographs of men in business garb recoiling as if they had been punched. .. read more..
Young People Are Watching, but Less Often on TV
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Young people still watch many television shows, but they are streaming them on computers and phones to a greater degree. .. read more..
Hearst Ups Equity Interest in Fitch Group to 50 Percent
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Hearst Corporation has upped its equity interest in global credit ratings agency Fitch Group again, adding an additional 10 percent. The transaction, valued at $177 million, brings Heart’s total equity interest to 50 percent. .. read more..
Tech gadgets we once loved but have since abandoned (photos)
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Products that were once must-have items now clutter the family garage. Check out these blasts from the past. .. read more..
Google Studies Web Surfing, Ecommerce Via Chrome
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Google has commissioned Knowledge Networks to create a panel of Internet surfers that it can study through a downloadable app supported by its Web browser Chrome. Google likely can\'t capture the details of an ecommerce transaction, but can tell when someone buys a product and the length of time it m.. .. read more..
Google Studies Web Surfing, Ecommerce Via Chrome
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Google has commissioned Knowledge Networks to create a panel of Internet surfers that it can study through a downloadable app supported by its Web browser Chrome. Google likely can\'t capture the details of an ecommerce transaction, but can tell when someone buys a product and the length of time it m.. .. read more..
Digital pop-up book gets poetic with QR codes
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Artist\'s book contains nothing but elegantly rendered QR codes on its printed pages. Readers go to the book\'s Web site, hold a page in front of their Webcam, and watch as a poem appears onscreen. .. read more..
Runner’s World Sees Boom In Social Media
vendredi, février 9, 2012
While the industry sits back and reconsiders its newsstand strategy in the face of Tuesday’s bleak Fas-Fax report, Rodale’s fitness title, Runner’s World, is looking at its social engagement platforms and enjoying success. .. read more..
Microsoft ends preorders for Nokia Lumia 900
vendredi, février 9, 2012
The company has stopped the preorder deal for the Windows Phone Lumia 900 after just a week with no specific reason why. .. read more..
People on the Move | 2.9.12
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Forbes says goodbye to its executive editor Brett Nelson, this Friday, February 10. Managing editor Tom Post will succeed him. Nelson, who was with Forbes for 14 years, began as executive editor in 2008. Also at Forbes, Abram Brown is markets reporter. .. read more..
WPP's MJoule Enters China's Mobile Market
vendredi, février 9, 2012
WPP agencies GroupM and Tenth Avenue have joined forces to launch a mobile marketing presence in China through the acquisition of local mobile agency Wisereach. The new entity, known as MJoule, will combine assets of Tenth Avenue\'s mobile specialty unit Joule with the existing mobile operations of G.. .. read more..
WPP's MJoule Enters China's Mobile Market
vendredi, février 9, 2012
WPP agencies GroupM and Tenth Avenue have joined forces to launch a mobile marketing presence in China through the acquisition of local mobile agency Wisereach. The new entity, known as MJoule, will combine assets of Tenth Avenue\'s mobile specialty unit Joule with the existing mobile operations of G.. .. read more..
Google planning to open retail store in Dublin?
vendredi, février 9, 2012
The search giant is considering selling its merchandise in a retail store at its European headquarters. Plans have been approved, but the company hasn\'t made a decision yet. .. read more..
New Settlements in Britain’s Hacking Scandal
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper subsidiary was reported to have reached a new batch of settlements on Wednesday in the hacking scandal. .. read more..
Report: Apple\'s iPad 3 Set To Arrive In Early March
vendredi, février 9, 2012
It\'s been almost a year since former Apple ( NSDQ: AAPL ) CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPad 2, and according to a new report, the company plans to launch the third version of its breakthrough tablet device around a month from now in early March. AllThingsD didn\'t have an exact date, but said Apple.. .. read more..
Windows 8 bundled Metro apps revealed
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Now due on February 29, the next Windows 8 beta will offer several built-in Metro apps, including Music, Video, Mail, Messaging, and SkyDrive. .. read more..
Landmark lawsuits under way over who owns the Interactive Web
vendredi, février 9, 2012
Michael Doyle and his company Eolas claim several prominent Web companies, including YouTube and Amazon, violate a patent it holds that dates back to 1994. .. read more..
Google: We\'ll pay you to track the Web sites you visit
vendredi, février 9, 2012
The search giant is offering a series of gift cards worth up to $25 if you allow it to monitor the Web sites you visit and how you use them. .. read more..
Read FBI background report on Apple co-founder Steve Jobs
vendredi, février 9, 2012
In 1991, George H.W. Bush considered Jobs for an appointment on the President\'s Council, and the FBI dug into the Apple honcho\'s youthful behaviors. .. read more..