If the Cleveland Cavaliers are bounced out of the NBA playoffs, Nike and VitaminWater are out of luck. The brands have been hyping a Kobe Bryant-LeBron James match-up. My story aired on Marketplace.
The management at the Four Seasons Aviara in San Diego is in a dispute with the resort’s owners over improving business. Owners don’t want to lower prices at the risk of diluting the brand. My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.
When Bethlehem Steel went bankrupt eight years ago, it left a legacy of empty workshops and rusting equipment. But where developers feared to tread in this Pennsylvania town, the Sands casino saw opportunity. My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.
Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks some of the deepest discounts of the year. But in a recession, prices are already low. What can retailers do to attract shoppers? My story aired on Marketplace.
Comcast and the NFL Network have agreed to a deal that will give millions of Americans more football. My story aired on Marketplace.
Document-sharing Web site Scribd is opening a digital bookstore where writers can set the prices for their work. How will this affect the publishing industry and eBook rival Amazon? My story aired on Marketplace.
The Preakness Stakes filed for bankruptcy in March ahead of its 134th running, and where the race will take place in the future is anything but a sure bet. But Maryland officials are taking the uncertainty in stride. My story aired on Marketplace.
Frito-Lay company is trying to cash in on the trend towards local eating. A new marketing campaign unveiled today pitches Lay’s potato chips as locally-made. My story aired on Marketplace.
Chicken enthusiasts are fighting for their right to keep the birds in backyard coops in many big cities where the practice is illegal. My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.
Live Nation is still waiting to find out if regulators will approve its proposed merger with Ticketmaster. If the deal goes through, it could mean taking advantage of bigger shares from artists. My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.
