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Damien Hirst kicks off latest mega art sale
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 12, 2012
British artist Hirst made millions in a 2008 auction. His latest marketing drive features a global gallery sale of his “Spot Paintings.”
CES: Ad agencies invade the geek playground
Jennifer Collins Jan 10, 2012
For marketers this year, the Consumer Electronics Show is the place to be.
Mid-day Extra: Cheaper in 2012
Steve Chiotakis Jan 5, 2012
Economists are worrying about inflation in the coming year, but a few products will actually be cheaper. What should we buy in 2012?
Podcast: Extreme weather, much ado about mutton, and more shopping madness
Adriene Hill Dec 26, 2011
An increase in extreme weather in 2011 has lead to one of the most expensive years for insurance claims. It's also turning out to be a record year for sheep rustlers on the lamb in the English countryside, where a record number of sheep have gone missing this year. Plus, China and Japan make a currency deal, Detroit girds for possible state takeover, and more top headlines from around the globe on this day after Christmas.
What makes us open our wallets
Tess Vigeland Dec 23, 2011
What is it about consumers that drives us to want so much stuff? You could blame Madison Avenue, but marketers alone can't make us open up our wallets to spend. Tess talks with author James Roberts about why we buy.
Mid-day Extra: Why we think "best of" lists are the best
Jeremy Hobson Dec 23, 2011
The end of the year brings all kind's of top ten, top 100 and best of 2011 lists -- but what kind of value do we get out of them?
Mid-day Extra: Is vanity good for a city's economy?
Jeremy Hobson Dec 20, 2011
A recent poll has found Miami to be the vainest city in the U.S., but could that be a good thing?
Marketplace Goes Shopping: A Special Report
Megan Larson Dec 16, 2011
Kai and crew broadcast live from the Citadel Outlets in sunny Commerce, Calif., to find out how shoppers are spending and how retailers are selling during this most-important holiday shopping season.
Mid-day Extra: Do malls still matter?
Jeremy Hobson Dec 5, 2011
The list of the top five malls in America was recently released. But with booming online shopping sales, are malls still relevant?
