SeaWorld Questions Ethics of ‘Blackfish’ Investigator

SeaWorld Entertainment has come under fire after a documentary criticized its practice of holding whales in captivity. Now, the company is firing back.

    



For David Remnick, the Editor of The New Yorker, an Unusual Role as an Olympic Correspondent for NBC

David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, provided context on President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia while acting as an Olympic correspondent for NBC.

    

Run Run Shaw, Chinese-Movie Giant of the Kung Fu Genre, Dies at 106

Mr. Shaw and his older brother, Run Me, were movie pioneers in Asia, producing and sometimes directing films like “Five Fingers of Death.”

    

Advertising: Commercial Breaks That Keep a Story Going

Target and ABC are teaming up for a holiday campaign using characters from three ABC sitcoms — “The Middle,” “Back in the Game” and “Modern Family.”

    



Revenue Slides at Martha Stewart Living, Partly From Curbing Ties to J.C. Penney

The company, which has hired Daniel W. Dienst as its next chief executive, had losses in broadcasting and publishing, where advertising revenue fell when it cut back its relationship with J. C. Penney.

    



Styles Q + A: Lori Goldstein: With Her Magic, Fashion Becomes Art

The stylist has spent decades transforming a studio filled with shoeboxes and garment racks into artistry.

    

An Island of Designer Toys and Dueling Artists Within New York Comic Con

More features and events have been added to an area called the Block, including more expensive items like designer toys, art prints and books.

    



Advertising: Appealing to a Sense of Value for Car Care

Advertising campaigns from a number of companies are signaling the return of the character or mascot while others are encouraging consumers to be smart by being value-conscious.

    



Advertising: Marilyn Monroe’s Star Still Shines in Ad Campaigns

More than 50 years after her death, Marilyn Monroe still attracts attention and sales.

    

Advertising: On Independence Day, a Salute to the Brave

Some ads for the Fourth of July holiday honor the veterans of the nation’s wars, particularly those who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq.

    

Advertising: When a Founder Is the Face of a Brand

Tying an executive’s personality to his or her business can be highly successful until the executive ages, leaves, dies or gets into trouble.

    

Under Pressure, Stewart Shifts Company’s Focus

After posting a loss in the first quarter, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia redesigned its print and digital offerings in hopes of returning to profitability.

    

Advertising: Freshpet Dog Food Promotes Products Sourced in the U.S.

The refrigerated dog food maker takes a patriotic turn in a new campaign to highlight its fresh ingredients.

    

TMZ and New York Post Tabloid Tours of Manhattan

Two bus tours take riders on a tabloid excursion around Manhattan to revisit the sites of celebrity mayhem and mischief.

    

Advertising: Back-to-School Shopping Campaigns, Already?

The tenuous state of the economy is a major reason for the earlier arrival of back-to-school shopping campaigns.

    

Advertising: 20 Questions About Advertising Oddities

Assorted queries about advertising, the media and popular culture.

    

Disney Junior Challenges Nick Jr. in Preschool TV

After a year, Disney Junior, a channel aimed at preschoolers, already has the top three preschool cable programs.

The Media Equation: Martha Stewart Struggles to Stay on Top

As Martha Stewart shifts away from media and toward merchandising, a lawsuit between Macy’s and J. C. Penney has highlighted retailers’ continued hunger for strong brands like hers.

Revolution in Resale of Digital Books and Music

The prospect of online stores that sell used e-books and digital music has heartened consumer advocates, but publishers and artists are worried.