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PluggedIn: Get ready for ads on your mobile phone

Your mobile phone may be one of the last spots around that's relatively free of advertising -- but not for long.

Wal-Mart says hiring execs to evaluate store formats

Wal-Mart Stores Inc is hiring middle-management level executives to help evaluate the type of stores that it operates ahead of the arrival of British grocery Tesco to the United States.

TV, radio look for record ad money in U.S. election

The presidential election is 14 months away and with as many as 17 candidates now running, U.S. television and radio broadcasters are elated at the prospect of billions more in advertising dollars.

Macy's plans $100 million ad campaign: report

Retailer Macy's Inc is preparing to launch a $100 million fall advertising campaign with celebrities such as Martha Stewart and Donald Trump as it tries to boost its dowdy image and sagging sales, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

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New York co-op boards teach lenders a lesson

In Manhattan, the much maligned apartment co-op board, famous for rejecting notables such as Richard Nixon and Mariah Carey, may turn out to have been the last line of defense against risky lending practices.

Microsoft buys online ad exchange AdECN

Microsoft Corp.(NASDAQ: MSFT) said late Thursday that it will acquire online advertising exchange AdECN Inc., in a move it hopes will strengthen its advertising solutions against rivals.

Zimbabwe bans bulk buying as shops run empty

Zimbabwe authorities ordered businesses on Thursday to stop selling basic goods in bulk to avert shortages after an official price freeze triggered a frenzied buying spree that has emptied most shop shelves.

Yahoo beefs up target advertising tools

Internet media company Yahoo Inc. will offer its marketing clients tools to create more personalized advertisements to Web users as it strives to build its share of graphical display advertising.

Maytag, Kmart get icon makeover

Breathing new life into an old marketing symbol has often helped weakened companies boost sales -- a trend that appliance maker Maytag and retailer Kmart are hoping can happen again.

Where were you online? Advertisers know

For online advertisers, your name, address or age is far less important than the record of what you were looking for online.

Disney Deluxe

Walt Disney Co. is using a movie about a rat in the kitchen, 'Ratatouille,' as a hook to expand its its move into upscale branding

Retailers, consumer companies search for growth

Bigger is becoming better.

Google, Salesforce Unite to Target Small Businesses

Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is combining forces with Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), unveiling a much discussed partnership where Salesforce will resell Google's advertising tools to small and medium sized businesses.

Internet Ads Sales Grew 35 Pct To $16.9 Billion in 2006

Internet advertising sales soared 35 percent to $16.9 billion in the U.S. last year according to a study conducted by the Interactive Advertising Bureau noting figures from accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Big Lots Falls on â€˜Holdâ€™ Rating

Shares of closeout retailer Big Lot's Inc. (NYSE: BIG) fell today as one Wall Street brokerage initiated coverage of the company on Wednesday with a â€˜holdâ€™ rating.

GameStop Shares Close Higher on Strong Earnings

Video game and accessories retailer GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) posted earnings on Tuesday, stating same-store sales jumped more than 26 percent in the quarter.

Digital Billboard Debate as Regional Firm Launches Signs

As debate continues in some cities around the country, Morris Communications' regional subsidiary Fairway Outdoor Advertising unveiled its first digital billboard in South Carolina.

U.S. TV Households to Jump 50 Pct. By 2050

The total number of U.S. households with televisions will jump nearly 50 percent by the year 2050, according to new estimates from The Nielsen Company.

Report: 2006 Web Retail Sales Top $100 Billion for First Time

Driven by a strong rise in holiday spending, U.S. retail Web sites crossed the $100 billion mark for the first time, collecting $102.1 billion in 2006, a 24 percent increase over the previous year.

Online Holiday Spending Surges 25 Percent

Holiday shoppers are buying more gifts over the internet this year. A new study estimates that online retail spending shot up 25 percent.

Digital Music Sales Soar in 2006

Sales of digital music have grown dramatically in 2006, according to a new study, with sales of digital music downloads growing nearly 70 percent for the year.

Google Expands to Radio Ads

Google Inc. announced late last week that it has begun testing its new radio advertising service, a move that represents the company's most elaborate attempt to expand its operations beyond the Internet.

PC Sales Growth Slows on Black Friday

U.S. computer retail sales on Black Friday were slower than the same day a year ago, according toU.S. computer retail sales on Black Friday were slower than the same day a year ago, according to a new study. a new study.

More Cyber Monday Online Shoppers Expected

While initial sales reports from Black Friday point to a better holiday season for retailers this year, companies will also find out if predictions of more online shoppers on Cyber Monday come true.

Price Cuts, Promotions Mark Countdown to Black Friday

As U.S. shoppers gear up for the Black Friday post-Thanksgiving shopping spree, retailers have been rushing to draw attention to promotions and aggressive price cuts.

Hard Disk Manufacturers Cut Prices for Market Share

Shareholders approved the acquisition of hard disk manufacturer Maxtor to rival Seagate in May, giving a Seagate a 5 percent growth in market share. The sudden surge, however, has triggered a price war as rivals vie to cease lost market share.

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