A Plea to Deny Gunmen Their Quest for Infamy

After another school shooting, many families of victims and law enforcement officials have begun urging journalists and public officials to avoid using the names and photos of gunmen in public.

    



Advertising: Samsung’s Video Campaign Pits Earth’s Soccer Stars vs. Aliens

The electronics maker is promoting its Galaxy mobile devices in videos that tell the story of how humans fare in a soccer match to decide Earth’s fate.

    



Tech Leaders and Obama Find Shared Problem: Fading Public Trust

A meeting that started with discussions about the federal health care site shifted quickly to the concerns over National Security Agency spying.

    



Campaign Spotlight: ‘Light Up Their Lives,’ Student-Created Ads Ask

Schneider Electric joined forces with students at Miami University of Ohio to promote an electric-vehicle charging station and help those without electricity.

    



Beyoncé Rejects Tradition for Social Media’s Power

The pop star bypassed the standard practice of relentless promotion when she released her album last week, and the impressive response may have blazed a new trail for the music industry.

    



Advertising: Support, and a Smile, for Same-Sex Marriage

Although the campaign is rooted in humor, the A.C.L.U. said its intent is to draw attention to a serious issue, marriage equality for gay couples.

    



A Network Is Buoyed by ‘Sound of Music’ Ratings

Ratings for “The Sound of Music” have encouraged NBC to consider making live musical productions a holiday tradition.

    

The Gofer’s Expanding Portfolio

The modern assistant has an understanding of social media that time-stretched (and old school) magazine executives lack, and increasingly they are assuming responsibility for spreading the magazine’s message.

    



In Cuba’s Press, Streets and Living Rooms, Glimmers of Openness to Criticism

In recent years, Cubans close to the communist government have begun talking more openly about the economy, the political leadership and the restrictions they resent.

    



Advertising: Grammys Go Live in One Real-Time Show to Promote Another

In a live show on CBS to announce the Grammy nominees, a campaign to encourage viewers to come back on Jan. 26 for the awards show will be introduced.

    



A Sundance Lineup Laced With Race, Horror and Family Turmoil

The film festival’s 2014 competition will include projects devoted to volatile issues, as well as documentaries about topics like childhood obesity.

    



A U.S. Reply, in English, to Terrorists’ Online Lure

Analysts will for the first time post messages on English-language websites that jihadists use to recruit, raise money and promote their cause.

    



Super Bowl Advertising Is Already Sold Out, Fox Executives Say

Concluding ad sales nearly two months before kickoff is unusually early and is a sign of an improving economy and interest in a New York-area game.

    



Limit on Access Stirs Tensions Between White House Photographer and Press Corps

A long-running tug of war over photographs at the White House has been exacerbated by digital technology.

    



Campaign Spotlight: If You Love Your Art, Ads Declare, Set It Free

A commercial real estate company, Brookfield Office Properties, has started a digital campaign showcasing artists worldwide.

    



Leaving ABC News, Couric Describes Move to Yahoo as ‘Being of the Moment’

Katie Couric said that her decision to join Yahoo as its “global news anchor” came after the new chief executive, Marissa Mayer, reached out to her.

    



Police in India Plan to Question Editor Over Sexual Assault Accusation

Police officials from Goa are investigating whether the editor, Tarun Tejpal, an anticorruption crusader, sexually assaulted a colleague.

    

Editor in India, Known for Investigations Into Corruption, Is Accused of Rape

Rape and sexual assault charges have been filed against Tarun Tejpal, the editor of Tehelka, a liberal-minded magazine that has influenced a generation of young Indian journalists.

    



Spotify Raises $250 Million, Valuing It at $4 Billion

The investment was made by Technology Crossover Ventures. Also, the streaming music service Pandora reported an increase in revenue for the quarter.

    



Photographers Protest White House Restrictions

Photographers who cover President Obama are angry over what they say is the White House’s increasing practice of excluding them from events and then releasing its own photos or video.