FTC / Federal Trade Commission

Deceptive ads lead to hefty restitution payments

One of the companies claimed that caffeine-infused underwear could help the wearer lose weight.
Shopping

NRF sees happy holiday shopping season ahead

Retailers are due for a welcome shot in the arm during this year’s holiday gift-giving season.
Pile of Money

CFOs looking forward to big 2015

Looking ahead, kcorporate CFOs to the upbeat group

A Grinch-eye view of 2014 holidays

CFI Group says consumers intend to pull back their holiday spending a bit this year
People

Employment prospects picking up

According to CareerBuilder, job increases have been steady but incremental. Now it says that’s about to change – and the change will be good,...
Thumbs Up

Execs are thumbs up in 2015 prospects

The vast majority of executive in the US are looking forward to more sales and better profits next year

Atlanta trending hot for Halloween

The end of October presents one of America’s annual spending opportunities
Chart

Consumer confidence suffers setback

After a four-month run of improving economic sentiment...
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

Deceptive ads: FTC tells L’Oreal to get real

The cosmetics company made claims that the anti-aging qualities of some of its products were “clinically proven”
Dollar Sign

US market is top global location for billionaires

If you’re looking to attract advertising from US clients with pricy items to sell – extremely pricy ...
Kelley Blue Book

Auto sales still going strong

September sales performance represents a hefty gain over 2013.
Univision Communications, Inc.

Univision going on the block?

Financial Times is reporting that Hispanic media giant Univision is considering selling stock, or selling itself lock, stock and barrel
CBS

CBS pulls out all the stops for PA gubernatorial debate

Featuring Corbett (R) v. Wolf (D) in an event called “Breakfast with the Candidates”
Shopping / Christmas / Holiday

Deloitte sees happy holidays for retailers

And if retailers are going to be happy, so too are broadcasters likely to be happy.
Newspaper

Print newsprint outlook in red

Newspapers and magazines continue to face a troubled future