Friday, May 9, 2008

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Research In Motion Co-CEO’s Jim Balsillie (left) and Mike Lazaridis at RIM headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario. Both are holding BlackBerrys. (Peter Sibbald for USN&WR)

Marketing

An action figure of Seth Godin, marketing guru displayed in its original packaging. (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)

Selling in a Post-Meatball Era

Marketing Guru Seth Godin outlines the quest for 'social objects' that create their own buzz on YouTube, MySpace, and blogs.

(Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

Crocs Capitalize on Quest for Comfort

Profits are expected to more than double this year for the maker of the popular funky footwear, and the company is on the hunt for its next big hit.

Lenovo's Great Leap

Despite cultural conflicts, the Chinese-IBM computer merger shows signs of success.

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James Pethokoukis

Jim Pethokoukis

Hillary Clinton, Madame Vice President

Will Barack Obama pick his opponent as his running mate?

Kimberly Palmer

Kim Palmer (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)

How to Spend a $1,000 Windfall

On Day 2 of the challenge, one personal finance writer advocates splurging.

Katy Marquardt and Kirk Shinkle

MoneyMatters: Kirk Shinkle and Katy Marquardt

The Latest in the Airline Debacle

Reports suggest emptier skies ahead.

Rick Newman

Rick Newman

What's Going Right With the Economy

There are bright spots in the gloom, if you know where to look.

Marianne Lavelle

Marianne Lavelle. (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)

Stockpiling Our Way to $120-Per-Barrel Crude?

The price run-up was predicted months ago.

David LaGesse

David LaGesse

Sezmi Will Aim Ads at Individual Viewers

Personalization means advertisers will know who turned on the TV.

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