Posts from October 07, 2008

Diane Clarkson | October 07, 2008, 01:56 PM
American Airlines Unbundling?
According to the Associated Press, American Airlines is planning to follow the Air Canada a la carte pricing structure as early as next year. Air Canada’s so-called unbundled approach is tiered to allow travelers to select different airfare structures. Tango is the no-frills, with only a portion of frequent flyer...( more )

David Card | October 07, 2008, 09:16 AM
Barry Has a Headache
From a Wall Street Journal interview with IAC head and former media mogul Barry Diller: WSJ: Companies have struggled to make money in online video and social networking. What is the outlook for advertising in these areas? Mr. Diller: You really want to get a headache? Try to understand Internet...( more )

David Card | October 07, 2008, 09:06 AM
File Next to Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus
And if you wish real hard, it'll come true. Taylor Nelson's steady income should make WPP less vulnerable to a downturn in ad spending if the U.S. and other big economies enter a recession, analysts say. Many research products, such as television ratings and retail market-share data, typically continue selling...( more )