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Digital billboards: Public service in Boston, public nuisance to other cities
David Weinberg Apr 22, 2013
On the day digital billboards spread news of the Boston Marathon bombing among Boston drivers, a judge's decision turned off digital billboards in Los Angeles. Cities and advertising companies argue over the bright billboards' value.
Digital library launches without Boston celebration
Amy Scott Apr 18, 2013
The Digital Public Library of America goes online today, with 2.4 million pieces of art and history.
How the DMCA protects printers' ink and other unintended consequences
David Brancaccio Apr 8, 2013
As the digital age progresses, is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act moving with it? Harvard Law Professor Jonathan Zittrain explains the law and its upcoming tests.
NASA trailer to be shown before 'Star Trek: Into Darkness'
Ben Johnson Apr 2, 2013
The only thing better than a captive audience is a friendly one. So it makes sense that ahead of the new Star Trek movie, there will be a message from America's real life space explorers.
How much is a Facebook 'like' worth to your business?
David Brancaccio Feb 28, 2013
What online activity actually leads to sales? An digital data cruncher breaks down the value of Facebook 'likes', Instragram photos, and online posts.
Block that pop-up! Why mobile ads don't work
Jeremy Hobson Feb 27, 2013
As ads shrink to fit our mobile screens, are they still effective?
What to eat on your artisan bike in Brooklyn? Soup!
David Weinberg Feb 22, 2013
Losing market share, Campbell has launched a new 'Go Soup' line aimed at millennials. The marketing campaign missed the mark -- but got people talking.
Twitter buys Bluefin, gets into ad tracking
Will Oremus Feb 8, 2013
Twitter's purchase of the research company Bluefin is about gathering the sort of social media info that can be used to extract more money from advertisers.
Facebook earnings expected to show mobile ad growth
Tracey Samuelson Jan 30, 2013
As more users check Facebook on their smart phones, its mobile advertising strategy is critical to success.
So, do Super Bowl ads really work?
Tracey Samuelson Jan 29, 2013
What's the return on investment from a $4 million Super Bowl ad buy?
