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Should Facebook Advertising Be ‘Less Creepy’?

From GM's condemnation of Facebook to Facebook's own admission that it hasn't figured out mobile advertising, debate has swirled around Facebook's potential to push product...

Ford Gets In The Grill Of GM Over Facebook Withdrawal

Facebook's got a friend in Ford. After General Motors announced it was killing its Facebook advertising just days before Facebook's IPO, Ford sent a tweet...

Gay Ads: Does Progress Mean Profit?

Same-sex sells. At least the companies behind a wave of gay-themed advertising hope so. Chains such as JCPenney and Gap are cultivating an inclusive vibe...

‘Whitney Houston Og’ Weed Pulled From Pot Store Shelves

Remember Linsanity marijuana? Now there's a brand for Whitney Houston -- and one attorney says the sellers are guilty of bad taste and violating the...

NFL Plays Ball With Gambling Industry

Despite the NFL's vocal opposition to betting on its games, the league's move to allow teams to accept casino ads has generated a great, big...

The Groupon For Sports Fans

Justin Cener may be a one-man team, but he's willing to take on the likes of Groupon. Cener built his Crowd Seats flash-deal site with...

Poker Millionaire Struggles With Fed Shutdown Of Online Gambling

To be 23 years old and making a fortune as a poker player sounds like the life, doesn't it? Brian Hastings isn't so sure. The...

‘Hunger Games’ Producer Reveals Secrets To Making A Blockbuster On The Cheap

Making a hit movie on a budget is as hard as Hollywood makes it look. "We're in a business where the solution is almost always...

New Workers’ Incentive Program: March Madness

Here's something for workers to cheer about: All the betting pools, glances at score updates and coffee chatter about the NCAA Tournament are good for...

Rush Limbaugh Sponsor Exodus Highlights Increased Power Of Women On Facebook, Twitter

Hell hath no fury like a woman wired. Women's protests on social media are packing a bigger punch than ever. Rush Limbaugh and his sponsors...

Rush Limbaugh Sponsor Explains Why It’s Sticking By Its Man

He said he's sorry, didn't he? One sponsor that's sticking with Rush Limbaugh spoke out Monday. LifeLock, the anti-identify theft outfit, said it will remain...

WATCH: Newscaster Licks Purse For What?

News anchor Robin Meade licking a purse? Models on the catwalk? These unlikely elements play together in a new basketball ad aimed at steering casual...