Judge Rules Against Tobacco Companies in Early Test

by , 06 Nov 2009

A coalition of several big tobacco companies had sought a preliminary injunction against an F.D.A. rule barring certain words in advertisements.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=78c870114425bc1031831f42afdcb464&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=78c870114425bc1031831f42afdcb464&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Question for Oprah: Broadcast or Cable?

by , 06 Nov 2009

Oprah Winfrey could move her show from broadcast television to the OWN, or Oprah Winfrey Network, cable channel.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=dce6d81d8f978d9a583996ab68ebe5e8&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=dce6d81d8f978d9a583996ab68ebe5e8&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Scripps Buys Major Stake in Travel Channel

by , 06 Nov 2009

The deal values the cable channel at nearly a billion dollars, a price that some analysts say they believe is too high.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=9c8426c7371e448fca25d0bacc463a52&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=9c8426c7371e448fca25d0bacc463a52&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Advertising: After a Brutal Year, Marketers Regroup to Share War Stories and Ideas

by , 06 Nov 2009

Attendance at the Association of National Advertisers conference is about the same as in 2008, but the atmosphere has changed.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=6cd4dd6d302b647d423d8c647aa241fc&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=6cd4dd6d302b647d423d8c647aa241fc&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Fox Wins Election Night Ratings on Cable

by , 06 Nov 2009

As Republicans won governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia, the Fox News Channel saw Nielsen ratings gains.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=8773a841e5c6843db21b9f6c9b06fd5d&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=8773a841e5c6843db21b9f6c9b06fd5d&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Advertising: Using Marijuana Stores to Market Food

by , 05 Nov 2009

With more than 60 marijuana shops in Denver and Boulder, Colo., the munchies will be calling, so satisfy them with us, the owner of a sushi restaurant chain says.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=179d9707ea19b3eb5f79240127314da0&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=179d9707ea19b3eb5f79240127314da0&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

For Thrillers, Glenn Beck Is Becoming New Oprah

by , 05 Nov 2009

The outspoken media darling of populist conservatism uses the plots of the novels as a springboard for issues.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=9de9ed67c22028d4da34e8b29d472b7b&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=9de9ed67c22028d4da34e8b29d472b7b&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Magazine by a Best-Selling Minister Closes

by , 05 Nov 2009

The operation, which included paid memberships, lasted less than a year. It had hoped to capitalize on Mr. Warren’s best-selling books, like “The Purpose Driven Life.”<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=95762a83ddba63913657a10e96a24ca6&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=95762a83ddba63913657a10e96a24ca6&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

After Mickey’s Makeover, Less Mr. Nice Guy

by , 05 Nov 2009

For years, the Disney character was squeaky clean. His makeover will start with the release of a video game in which he can be cantankerous and cunning.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=a80328f1dddbecb9aa73e68abaa0170e&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=a80328f1dddbecb9aa73e68abaa0170e&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Better-Than-Expected Profit Is Reported by News Corp.

by , 05 Nov 2009

Cable networks and film studio lifted the media conglomerate in the first quarter, despite declines in broadcast television and in newspapers.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=686ad18499c691ca20903d3c5e8f1dca&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=686ad18499c691ca20903d3c5e8f1dca&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Revenue and Profit Declines at Time Warner

by , 05 Nov 2009

Earning per share topped analysts’ forecast, despite poor results at the media conglomerate’s AOL and Time Inc units.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=ba18b3356c1dab34aa0625c98441fd74&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=ba18b3356c1dab34aa0625c98441fd74&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Quarterly Loss Widens at Martha Stewart

by , 05 Nov 2009

The company reported a net loss of $12.1 million on a bigger-than-expected slump in revenue due to weaker magazine advertising and merchandising sales.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=1031c6e562ed75ca3421b5fd2e813fb7&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=1031c6e562ed75ca3421b5fd2e813fb7&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Advertising: For a Men’s Body Lotion, a Rugged Messenger

by , 04 Nov 2009

With ads featuring Michael Strahan, Vaseline Men is aiming to alter perceptions about the use of body lotion.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=86be0673d1cb792313390264c9977921&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=86be0673d1cb792313390264c9977921&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

John Mashek, Veteran Political Reporter, Is Dead at 77

by , 07 Nov 2009

Mr. Mashek was a reporter and columnist for nearly half a century for U.S. News & World Report, The Boston Globe and other publications.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=da1d8c8205fbf86703fa5d9d7ec45d15&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=da1d8c8205fbf86703fa5d9d7ec45d15&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Wall Street Journal to Add a New York Report

by , 04 Nov 2009

The Wall Street Journal is continuing to push beyond its business news roots, now to local New York city and state news.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=27728953e9a4bd1ac6b0c1e086f89b98&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=27728953e9a4bd1ac6b0c1e086f89b98&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

China Approves Disney Theme Park in Shanghai

by , 06 Nov 2009

A resort, one of the largest-ever foreign investments in China, would cover 1,000 acres and cost $3.5 billion.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=da57f3ded1b6885f232582984acd36e1&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=da57f3ded1b6885f232582984acd36e1&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

At Viacom, Profit Rises Primarily on Cutbacks

by , 04 Nov 2009

The company sought to spotlight positives, like box office successes, amid falling DVD sales.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=59b0f483dc01c967aa8b66a03af65d8f&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=59b0f483dc01c967aa8b66a03af65d8f&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to Host the Oscars

by , 04 Nov 2009

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin were named next year’s Academy Awards hosts days after the Golden Globes landed the comedian Ricky Gervais as its host.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=8e5fa2c57b0c2696f42dd16bc41bf3c3&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=8e5fa2c57b0c2696f42dd16bc41bf3c3&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Advertising: 2010 to Come in Plain and Fancy Versions

by , 05 Nov 2009

Most carmakers are opting to say “two thousand ten” or are simply superimposing the year on the screen.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=6aa385ea61bf23251b2aac13e1be0549&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=6aa385ea61bf23251b2aac13e1be0549&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

A Free Credit Score Followed by a Monthly Bill

by , 03 Nov 2009

The government is trying to counter what it says are ads that trick consumers into paying for credit monitoring.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=afe35e64873d29ab4bf4c7e531768e7a&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=afe35e64873d29ab4bf4c7e531768e7a&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Webdenda: People and Accounts of Note

by , 02 Nov 2009

Webdenda.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=e11a5db4517b6265ea6c1df6fec1192d&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=e11a5db4517b6265ea6c1df6fec1192d&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Q & A With Stuart Elliott

by , 02 Nov 2009

Q & A With Stuart Elliott.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=38d5d5513fd3814cc7d715708b328d4e&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=38d5d5513fd3814cc7d715708b328d4e&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Columnist Quits After Newsday Starts Charging for Its Web Site

by , 02 Nov 2009

Tilting against the tide, Saul Friedman isn’t interested in writing for Newsday if his column isn’t freely available on the Web site.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=b7fcb403b4ec68a5850cad904491177a&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=b7fcb403b4ec68a5850cad904491177a&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

The Media Equation: Business Is a Beat Deflated

by , 02 Nov 2009

So you might expect the business press to be striking up the band and restocking the cigar cabinet. But the business of covering business may never really come back.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=8a28cc7df8c511fe098faa013930c8a0&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=8a28cc7df8c511fe098faa013930c8a0&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Talk to The Times: The Choice Blog

by , 06 Nov 2009

Jacques Steinberg is answering questions from readers.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=bb0aae2fcf3cd08367674687010c8555&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=bb0aae2fcf3cd08367674687010c8555&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Paperback Business Best Sellers

by , 31 Oct 2009

Rankings are based on October figures.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=1f29ef18c07c9aa823114d5fdf6edfbe&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=1f29ef18c07c9aa823114d5fdf6edfbe&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Hardcover Business Best Sellers

by , 31 Oct 2009

Rankings are based on October figures.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=c14cda687a4e77b426f3332f27f57d97&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=c14cda687a4e77b426f3332f27f57d97&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2218"/>

Fact #9

The New York Times has won 101 Pulitzer Prizes, far more than any other newspaper.