The Media Equation: A New Model for Music: Big Bands, Big Brands

At the South by Southwest festival this year, historically a place of artistic idiosyncrasy, corporate logos were everywhere.

    



Advertising: Aiming for Recognition, Axa Trims Its Name

Axa Equitable, the insurance company, is shortening its name, and also starting an ad campaign aiming to keep pace with competing insurers and improve name recognition.

    



Super Bowl XLVIII: The Mystery of Three Letters That Disappeared

Jersey City reworked a mural by Abdul Gonsalves, the graffiti artist Paws21, to cover up letters in the N.F.L. shield; also, an irate mayor, and a prescient camel.

    



Innovation: Who Made That Android Logo?

Finding inspiration for a robot on a bathroom door.

    

Groceries Are Cleaning Up in Store-Brand Aisles

Over the last three years, sales of store-brand products grew 18.2 percent compared with 7.9 percent for national brands, according to Nielsen.

    



Borghese v. Borghese: Battle for a Royal Name

The issue over who may use the Borghese history, at least for marketing purposes, is at the center of one of the most contentious lawsuits facing trial in New York courts this summer.