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Steve Jobs has been described one of the greatest visionary of the century after his death, and many people started following his vision not only philosophically, but also practically.

Groupon shares soared in early trading this morning to $28, a 40 percent increase over its $20 price announced last night, as the company made its initial public offering.

The Washington Post Co reported a net quarterly loss as advertising revenue at its flagship newspaper fell and fewer students signed up at its Kaplan chain of for-profit colleges.

Production and financing company Endgame Entertainment has set up a $150 million fund to provide marketing and distribution funding for wide release movies, the company announced Thursday.

Hijinks at Google headquarters create endless fun for the rest of us

Barclays Capital's Anthony DiClemente believes YouTube will make $1.6 billion in 2011. Does YouTube have what it takes to compete with cable?

Google recently said it would launch 100 online video channels on YouTube that would feature new original programming from celebrities such as Jay-Z, Madonna, Shaquille O'Neal, and Tony Hawk, a move that would make YouTube a rival to cable and satellite TV channels.

On Monday, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour told multiple news outlets that while he is pro-life, he is concerned the state's proposed personhood amendment could have negative impacts on women's health. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Personhood USA implied the measure could go as far as prohibiting birth control pills.

Mobile operator Telefonica is to slash its range of handsets as part of its efficiency drive, freeing it up to develop new products and services within its digital division.

Square and Rovio, the Angry Birds-maker, recently received a $1 billion valuation; other companies hope to follow in their footsteps.

Despite a tumultuous several months for News Corporation, the company's financial picture for the first quarter beat analyst estimates.

Comcast Corp., the nation's biggest cable television company, reported Wednesday a 5 percent profit increase in the third quarter, but fell short of Wall Street's earnings estimate by 6 cents per diluted share, its first miss since July 2008.

One of the largest U.S. precious metals dealers, which has used advertising by such conservative figures as Glenn Beck and Mike Huckabee, vowed Wednesday to fight bait-and-switch charges brought by Santa Monica, Calif.

Yahoo buys Interlick, an online ad technology company, while searching for a new CEO.

A look at the unsecured debts left behind in the wake of MF Global's bankruptcy show a surprising number of trade credit was owed to media companies.

Formula One and India have the makings of a long and happy relationship after an inaugural grand prix that exceeded expectations.

Soft-drink and soda companies are targeting children and teens in the United States more than ever with marketing and advertisements across various platforms, according to a study released Monday.

Mark Zuckerberg says he would have rather stayed in Boston than moved to Silicon Valley. Where else should he have gone?

WPP LLC, the world's largest advertising company, sees China overtaking Britain as its second-biggest market in two to four years, its CEO said Sunday.

Google TV takes another step in unifying all types of media.

More American companies are bending to shareholder pressure to reveal their spending to sway political campaigns despite court decisions allowing unfettered corporate cash in elections, according to a study released on Friday.