Archive for the 'Brand' Category

It’s not easy being green–Optimizing eco-friendly packaging

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Early adopter brands have further differentiated their products and won consumer affinity by adopting green strategies in their brands and packaging. But risks are many says Affinnova’s Steve Lamoureux. Commentary–On every progressive brand manager?s short list is a sustainability initiative. In just a few short…
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Ford to run ad using film from Web contest

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Ford on Wednesday will run an ad featuring a short film that won an online competition, reflecting how companies are seeking to cut costs while boosting their brand awareness. LOS ANGELES–Ford on Wednesday will run an ad featuring a short film that won an online competition, reflecting how companies…
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Microsoft trumps Apple in battle of the brands

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

The iPhone maker languishes in 24th place in the Best Global Brands 2008 survey, while tech companies including Microsoft and Google chase the No. 1 brand, Coke. Apple may currently be king of consumer gadgets but the company is failing to hit similar heights in a list of the…
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China’s Haier eyes U.S. living rooms

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

The mini-fridge maker wants to make it big in TVs and lifestyle products, and why not? It’s got friends in the NBA and at Macy’s and RealNetworks.Photos: From fridges to upscale phones It was a sales call saved by leftovers. An executive at an electronics…
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