Advertising: Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Enlists Start-Up to Help With Social Media

Ditto Labs will search photos on Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter for Kraft Macaroni and Cheese products and use that information to develop marketing strategies.



Capturing Football’s Snaps, Crackles and Pops in Madden NFL

While the National Football League season is about to end, EA Sports is preparing the next version of its Madden NFL video game, adding new movements recorded using stunt players.

    

Disney Struggles to Make Its Free Gaming Apps Pay

Mobile games are a major growth opportunity, and analysts say a recent flop underscores the challenges Disney faces in a shifting marketplace.

    



A Co-President Quits Disney’s Video Game and Web Unit

John Pleasants, the hard-charging co-chief of Disney’s video game and web division, is expected to remain with the company through January as a consultant.

    



Shrinking List of Video Games Is Dominated by Blockbusters

As video game players’ tastes shift toward smartphones and tablets, more and more of the money spent on console games goes to a small number of blockbusters.

    



As Legal Battle Continues, N.C.A.A. Ends Tie With Electronic Arts

The decision is perhaps the biggest development in a battle focused on the rights of college athletes in how their likenesses can be used and what, if any, compensation they should receive.

    

Disney Reports Strong Second-Quarter Profit

Citing strength in almost all its business units, the media giant reported $1.51 billion in profit, a 32 percent increase over a year earlier.