Media Decoder Blog: The Breakfast Meeting: New Ways to Swap E-Content and Time Warner’s Spinoff Trend

Apple and Amazon are trying to make it possible for Web consumers to swap content on a grand scale, Time Warner’s spinoff of Time Inc. is the latest evidence of a strategy of divestment, and Facebook’s redesign strategy is already popular with advertisers.

Facebook’s Redesign Hopes to Keep Users Engaged

Facebook plans to announce a substantial redesign of its News Feed — a makeover aimed both at keeping users glued to the social network and luring more advertising dollars.

Advertising: In San Francisco, a Thriving Advertising Agency Start-Up Scene

The San Francisco ad market is being influenced by the entrepreneurial spirit of nearby Silicon Valley, with agency employees going into business for themselves.

Campaign Spotlight: Houston, We Have an Opportunity (to Attract More Tourists)

A tourism campaign shifts from celebrities to people who are celebrated for achievement in the arts and food.

Disney Gambles on Box-Office Wizardry of ‘Oz’

Disney’s movie studio, which has stumbled recently, takes a bold risk with a prequel to the beloved 1939 musical, “The Wizard of Oz.”

Advertising: Paper Finds a Fit in a Wi-Fi Society

A campaign by a giant paper maker points out the humor of going totally paperless.

Conversations: Increasing Sales by Answering Customers’ Questions

An installer of fiberglass pools uses an unconventional marketing approach to save his company and start a new venture.

‘American Idol’ Fans Can Now Tweet Their Views

“American Idol” is now encouraging viewers to tweet as a way to make live viewing more attractive.