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  • June 2008

    • Guess Who Has the Most Trusted Brand in America?

      Advertising Age  |  Jun 23, 08 1:56 PM CDT

      Guess Who Has the Most Trusted Brand in America?

      (Newser) - Google is officially the most trusted company in America, Advertising Age reports. The search giant’s rise is all the more incredible because it spends essentially nothing on advertising, and all the sweeter because it’s taking the top spot from rival Microsoft. Oil companies bring up the rear in a new poll, with Halliburton coming in dead last. The top 10: More »

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      Google  • advertising  • brands  • corporate America

  • March 2008

    • Apple Has Top Brand, World Consumers Say

      Reuters  |  Mar 31, 08 10:45 AM CDT

      Apple Has Top Brand, World Consumers Say

      (Newser) - Apple is the world's "most inspiring brand," as well as the one most consumers say they can't live without, according to a new survey on brand impact. Meanwhile, Reuters reports that Microsoft was the brand buyers thought most in need of an overhaul—with the United States as runner-up. More »

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      Microsoft  • Apple  • marketing  • consumer  • USA  • brands

  • August 2007
  • April 2007

    • Wal-Mart Drops The Smock

      BusinessWeek  |  Apr 6, 07 11:24 AM CDT

      Wal-Mart Drops The Smock

      (Newser) - Wal-Mart employees are about to ditch their frumpy frocks in favor of a preppier look—khaki pants and dark-blue polos. It's part of a broader initiative to streamline and modernize the megastore's image to attract a new, wealthier customer base, Business Week reports. Other recent upscaling: vinyl wood floors and organic goods. More »

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      Wal-Mart  • work  • employment  • dress code  • uniforms  • brands

  • March 2007

    • CD Sales Drop 20%

      Wall Street Journal  |  Mar 21, 07 11:33 AM CDT

      CD Sales Drop 20%

      (Newser) - CD sales plunged more than 20% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, and online music sales didn't come close to making up the difference. Closing stores, weak albums, and over a billion songs shared illegally every month combined to deliver the sharpest downturn yet to the slumping music industry. More »

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      music  • music industry  • music downloads  • consumer  • CDs  • brands  • merchandise  • compact discs

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