Advertising: Harper’s Redesigns Its Web Site and Embraces Branded Content

Harper’s Bazaar is adding sponsored content to its traditional advertising.

    



Campaign Spotlight: Ads Propose Sunday in the Kitchen With Glad

In a new campaign, the plastic containers, wraps and bags of Glad Products are highlighted as ways to fight food waste.

    



Google to Sell Users’ Endorsements

A change in its terms of service would let Google include users’ names, photos and comments in ads across the Web.

    



Advertising: For CVS Regulars, Ads Tailored Just to Them

CVS heard complaints about coupons creating cash register receipts that spanned five or six feet and has gone online with its offers.

    



Selling Secrets of Phone Users to Advertisers

Advertisers and tech companies are finding new ways to track us on our smartphones and reach us with individualized ads.

    



What Can Be Sold in 140 Characters? That’s Now the Challenge for Twitter

In documents filed on Thursday, Twitter noted that it has been greatly expanding its inventory of advertising slots, especially for promoted tweets.

    



Social Networks in a Battle for the Second Screen

Facebook and Twitter are vying to become the nation’s digital water cooler as they woo networks and advertisers.

    



Advertising: Two Media Mainstays Expand Their Video Presence

Scripps Networks Interactive and the media company Meredith are following consumers’ eyes and advertising dollars.

    



Google Accused of Wiretapping in Gmail Scans

The accusations, made over several years in lawsuits that have been merged into two cases, ask whether Google went too far in collecting user data in Gmail and Street View.

    



Campaign Spotlight: By the Light of the Silvery Spoon, Ads Propose Using Coffee as Creamer

A Maxwell House International Café campaign aims for a humorous, romantic effect.

    



Bits Blog: Twitter Adds CBS to Its Stable of Big Advertising Partners

As the social network is trying to show sustained revenue growth, CBS and other broadcasters can pair video clips with ads and distribute them on the service.

    



Advertising: Debating the Changing Economics of Editorial Content

Much attantion was focused on content as the 10th annual Advertising Week began in New York on Monday.

    



Advertising: Old Slogan Returns as United Asserts It Is Customer-Focused

United has resurrected its “fly the friendly skies” tagline.

    



Advertising: New Unit to Turn Brands Into Publishers

Following its own move into automated buying, IPG Mediabrands announced a plan to help clients create content for online platforms.

    

Campaign Spotlight: Collective, a Marketing Agency, Showcases Itself

A campaign highlights the kinds of services the digital marketing company can provide to clients.

    

Advertising: New Smokey Bear Gives Hugs, Not Just Warnings

The venerable bear is now less an authority figure than a paragon of positive reinforcement who embraces people who show they know how to avoid causing fires.

    

Advertising: A Wienermobile Road Rally, Mapped Out by Fans on Social Media

Social media services like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are shifting how brands, like Oscar Mayer, Chevrolet and A.1., use events as promotions.

    

Sony Begins ‘Upfront’ Sales of Ads for PlayStation 3

The video game system is a useful tool for reaching young men, who can elude advertisers. Sony estimates advance sales will reach about $10 million.

    

Facebook to Shield Ads From Offensive Content

The company said it would remove advertising from pages with content that might be offensive or controversial.

    

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.