SodaStream to advertise in Super Bowl 2013
SodaStream International Ltd. makes home soda machines and is headquartered in Israel. Announced on Bloomberg, the soda maker is planning on advertising during Super Bowl XLVII and on YouTube to...
View ArticleGas station files lawsuit in Fort Lauderdale over new advertising law
In Fort Lauderdale, there is an independently owned gas station called Causeway BP. Causeway BP is owned by Spector Corp. who just filed a lawsuit against a new Broward County ordinance. The new...
View ArticleBeyoncé strikes $50 million endorsement with Pepsi
It has been almost ten years since Beyoncé and PepsiCo worked together. It was announced today by the New York Times that Beyoncé is back with PepsiCo for a major collaboration. The musician just...
View ArticleTwitter goes head-to-head with Instagram adding photo filter service
On Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, Twitter announced they are putting on their boxing gloves and going head-on with Instagram. The social media platform just added a color filter feature to photos that users...
View ArticleFoursquare teams up with 12/12/12 Concert for Sandy Relief
Foursquare announced on their blog today, they are teaming up with 12/12/12 Concert for Sandy Relief. The 12/12/12 Concert for Sandy Relief is raising funds to help families and businesses in the...
View ArticleMost searched terms on Google Zeitgeist 2012
Each year, Google releases their Zeitgeist search list. It shows the most frequent search queries in the world. Released today, the Zeitgeist 2012 list features the top ten queries, which are ranked...
View ArticleFacebook confirms ads on Instagram coming soon
A Facebook representative has confirmed that ads will be coming to Instagram. Business Insider reported yesterday their conversation with Carolyn Everson who is the VP/Global Marketing Solutions at...
View ArticleSean Avery goes from NHL to New York advertising executive
Many sports fans remember back in March when Sean Avery, a former New York Rangers player, “officially retired” from hockey. Some may even recall when he told Bravo TV how he threw his skates into the...
View ArticleOwen Benjamin uses social media to promote comedy show in Fort Lauderdale...
Owen Benjamin has been using Twitter and Facebook to promote his comedy stand-up act at the Improv Comedy Club at the Seminole Hardrock Casino in Hollywood, Fla. His Twitter and Facebook are updated...
View ArticlePope Benedict XVI tweets for the first time (Photos)
Recently, many have heard about Pope Benedict XVI joining Twitter. Since he joined Twitter this month, his account has collected over 1.2 million followers. His first tweet went out on Dec. 12. On...
View ArticleSamsung commercial gets sexy for Christmas
Samsung certainly has a great a sense of humor. We saw a few months ago their sexy time commercial with the husband and wife. A few days ago, they released a new holiday-themed commercial, where the...
View ArticleDeadmau5 and Kat Von D get engaged on Twitter
We have seen social media used in many ways. Some use their social media accounts to promote a business or brand. Others may use it to find or announce their love. This is exactly what Deadmau5...
View ArticleStarbucks Twitter campaign goes sour when tax protesters step-in (Photos)
Starbucks recently announced a new Twitter campaign to “spread the cheer.” However, this social media campaign backfired when protesters hijacked the promotion. The hijackers tweeted complaints about...
View ArticleNRA social media goes dark after Newtown shooting (Photos)
If one has turned on the news, opened a newspaper or overheard any conversation in the past few days, they would have learned about the horrific tragedy that happened at Sandy Hook Elementary in...
View ArticleFacebook video ads coming to news feed in 2013
Ad Age confirmed today that Facebook is placing video ads in the news feed. The video ads will begin to appear no later than April of 2013. Facebook is adding this placement to attract money from...
View ArticleThe top 10 U.S. commercials and advertisers of 2012
The advertising industry for 2012 has made another positive year reaching out and relating brands to consumers. These brands not only had a strong creative approach, but they shined brighter than...
View ArticleTwitter rolling out archive feature (Photos)
At the end of the year, many people take the moment to reminisce on how their year unfolded. Social media platforms also enjoy offering users a chance to look back at their profile updates...
View ArticleeBay says mobile advertising not worth it
The online auction website, eBay, may be excited about mobile applications but not mobile advertising. The company has decided to completely shutdown their mobile ads in their applications. In iPhone...
View ArticleDid advertising push the auto industry toward recovery?
As the world debates the stability of the U.S. economy, the automotive industry could be on its way to recovery. Announced on Nielsen’s blog today, the automotive industry for 2012 is poised to sell...
View ArticleA moment of silence on the Internet for Sandy Hook victims
On Dec. 18, 2012, a campaign was created on causes.com in honor of the Sandy Hook victims. Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy created the campaign and many “A” list celebrities have joined as well....
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