Tribune sues Chicago magazine ex-publisher
A unit of the baiduhai is suing Chicago magazine's former publisher, alleging that he walked out the door with vital competitive information when he signed on with a rival...
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Kraft CEO out of the hospital
Kraft Foods Inc. Chief Executive Roger Deromedi, absent from his office for close to two weeks with a mystery illness, is at home in Connecticut, his wife said Tuesday evening....
White Sox turn ad sights to far south fan base
Advertising fever is rising at Yankee Stadium and Safeco Field, as Japanese advertisers jump on fan-wagons for such players as Hideki Matsui and Ichiro Suzuki. The White Sox are hoping...
Epstein looks to be on way out at RSCG
To the surprise of few, it appears that Euro RSCG and its Chicago chief, Gary Epstein, are preparing to part ways. Sources say that Epstein, head of the advertising agency...
New WGN GM to come from Houston station
Tribune Co.'s WGN-Ch. 9 has a new boss. But he's not from the station, nor from Tribune Tower, the two places "Chicago's Very Own" station usually finds its top executives....
AMA to inject dose of change to treat decline
The American Medical Association is planning major surgery to its corporate structure in the face of a dwindling membership that shows no signs of turning around soon. Taking a page...
Meier rejected $12 million deal, agent’s suit says
Sidelined WLS-AM 890 afternoon personality Garry Meier turned down a 10-year, $12 million offer from the station last September, according to a lawsuit filed against him by his former agent,...
`Toys’ ponders ad change as Burnett sweats
In a blow to Leo Burnett USA's turnaround efforts, Chicago's biggest advertising agency finds itself having to fight for one of its biggest accounts. Wayne, N.J.-based toy retailer Toys "R"...
Hollinger order called subject of SEC-Black talks
In a significant turn of events, the Securities and Exchange Commission and former Hollinger International Inc. Chief Executive Conrad Black are in negotiations, more than one source close to the...
Advertisers try subtle approach to brand plugs
Madison Avenue has tried all sorts of ways to embed its messages into programs, many times doing more harm than good for brands. As a refresher, we go back to...