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Planned Parenthood's Unplanned Branding Bonanza

Susan G. Komen for the Cure's (now-reversed) decision to pull financial support of Planned Parenthood in the end will help Planned Parenthood even more than it damages the Komen brand. READ»

Marketing Lessons From An Accidental Con Man

All business advantage is founded on some anomaly--a unique set of experiences that makes you better than anyone else at a particular skill, a new business model, a pool of talent others overlooked, a patent that sets you apart. But it’s not enough to describe the difference--you need "Reason Why Marketing."READ»

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India's $35 Aakash Tablet Comes Apart

Months after India's healthily anticipated $35 tablet was first unveiled, its owners are embroiled in a spat that is raising questions about its future.READ»

How Susan G. Komen For The Cure Torpedoed Its Brand

Susan B. Komen For The Cure's decision to pull funding from Planned Parenthood, and its reaction to the backlash that followed, were a public relations disaster and a classic example of what not to do. READ»

The Facebook IPO Players Club: Li Ka-shing

They were doing just fine before, but Facebook's biggest minority owners are about to be catapulted into a far more elite bracket. As we ponder what Li Ka-shing will do with his extra millions, here's a look at what got him where he is today.READ»

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This Week In Bots: Nothing's Gonna Stop Them Now--The Robot Revolution Is Everywhere

From real estate to medicine to retail, practically every industry is seeing a rise in machines entering the futuristic field. Here's why that's a good thing (for the most part).READ»

Votizen Brings The Empowerment Of The Internet To Elections

David Binetti's new venture is a Silicon Valley tech startup called Votizen, an online social network where voters can campaign for a candidate or a cause. With the 2012 campaign heating up, we spoke with Binetti about the disruptive impact of technology on the political landscape and the challenges of innovating in the federal government.READ»