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Facebook Redesign Allows Bigger Ads... And More Revenue?

March 7, 2013, 1:10 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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The Facebook redesign announced on Thursday will display larger photographs and advertisements and new types of news feed. Those people whose jobs depend on the social media giant hope it also means more revenue. Facebook is under pressure to show … Continue reading »

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Microsoft Winds Down 'Scroogled' Campaign Against Google

March 1, 2013, 11:35 am • Posted by Laird Harrison
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Can nothing stop Google? On Thanksgiving, Microsoft launched attack ads against the Internet giant that were so ferocious they made headlines in advertising and technology publications alike. Microsoft spokespeople are still warning anyone who will listen that Google is reading … Continue reading »

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Muni Bus Ads Call Israel's Enemies 'Savages'

August 13, 2012, 2:33 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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If you are out and about in San Francisco, you may have noticed ads on the sides of Muni buses that refer to Israel's enemies as "savages." The ads are raising questions about the kind of advertising public agencies can … Continue reading »

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Videos: Super Bowl Ads From Bay Area Companies Through the Years

February 6, 2012, 3:12 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Unless you count this Star Wars-themed Volskwagen ad, the last two years have seen a dearth of Super Bowl commercials from Bay Area companies. If you're one of those people who DVR the big event then skip past the boring … Continue reading »

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