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With growth slowing way down, how will Facebook make money off us?
John Moe Jun 12, 2012
The social giant may use more ads, better ads or perhaps a way for users to make money as well.
GM signs deal to sponsor Manchester United
Christopher Werth May 31, 2012
General Motors announced today a major Chevrolet sponsorship deal with the popular English soccer team, Manchester United.
New Zealand: First smoke-free country?
Colin Peacock May 25, 2012
This week New Zealand announced the price on cigarettes will rise by 40 percent over the next four years -- to more than $15 U.S. a pack -- as part of an effort to eliminate smoking in New Zealand completely by 2025.
GM passes on Super Bowl advertising
Kai Ryssdal May 18, 2012
General Motors recently announced it was going to stop advertising on Facebook, and now it's bowing out of doing an expensive ad during the Super Bowl next year.
Dish Network clashes with TV execs
Jeremy Hobson May 17, 2012
The best laid advertising plans could be thwarted by a new service from Dish Network -- the satellite TV operator -- that lets users skip commercials all together.
Facebook offer: Pay $2 to promote your posts
Sally Herships May 14, 2012
As Facebook looks for new sources of revenue, it targets users who may want more attention and better placement for their posts.
Brad Pitt becomes first Chanel No. 5 spokesman
Kai Ryssdal May 11, 2012
The Marketplace staff offer their takes on what his commercials will be like.
Online TV grabs for ad dollars
Stacey Vanek Smith May 3, 2012
Online giants like Yahoo, YouTube and Hulu create original programs to lure advertising dollars away from traditional television.
Amazon acquires rights to James Bond novels
Stephen Beard Apr 18, 2012
Amazon is stepping up its publishing push, with help from none other than Agent 007. The online bookseller has just acquired the rights to the James Bond novels behind the movies.
Mayor pulls anti-gay ads from London buses
Stephen Beard Apr 13, 2012
In Britain's capital today, the mayor blocked an anti-gay group from putting ads on London buses.
