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GLAAD's Helping Hand

Rashad Robinson, 30, organized GLAAD's inaugural Media Awards in Advertising in October to applaud gay-positive creative in both the LGBT and mainstream press.READ»

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Letter from the Editor: Attitude Is Everything

My father-in-law uses an expression, "Attitude is everything." It's his nonconfrontational way of saying, "Stop complaining." This expression has been on my mind lately when I talk to media and advertising executives about the ...READ»

Logo's Loyal (and Lucrative) LGBT Following

Lisa Sherman, 51, launched Logo, MTV Networks' television channel for a gay and lesbian audience, in 2005, with just three advertisers and 13 million homes. It has since grown to 150 advertisers in every product category and more than 40 million homes.READ»

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When Companies Rev Up Their Corporate Routines

When companies rev up their corporate routinesREAD»

American Airlines' Gay-Friendly Skies

George Carrancho, 43, manages American Airlines' Rainbow Team, the first dedicated LGBT sales staff and Web site to target the $65 billion American gay and lesbian travel industry.READ»

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How to Make Corporate Training Rock

How one team transformed a training binder into must-see TV.READ»

A Problem-Solver's Guide to Copycatting

Instead, look for the folks who have already solved them.READ»

• Match Game

How to Write a Mission Statement That Isn't Dumb

Why most mission statements are dumb -- and how to write one that isn't.READ»

Why Not-For-Profits Should Enlist Celebrity Spokespeople Who Care

Why celebrity-seeking not-for-profits should find a friend like David Arquette.READ»

Intel Risks It All (Again)

How Sean Maloney and brand guru Deborah Conrad are helping Intel's first carpet-dweller CEO reengineer the company once known as Chipzilla -- and free the bong.READ»

• Intel Inside ... Everything
• Intel Everywhere
• Intel Then, Now, and Tomorrow

For-Profit Colleges and the Student-Loan-Default Gap

The Student-Loan-Default GapREAD»

• Universities Inc.

How an Economist's Cry for Ethical Capitalism was Heard

Not long ago, economist Noreena Hertz lived at the lefty margins of her field. But her (widely ignored) prediction of the credit crisis and her call for a more evolved form of capitalism have suddenly put her at the center of the universe.READ»

For-Profit Universities Want Some Respect

For-profit higher-education programs are booming -- even Jack Welch has signed on. Can market-driven schools award online diplomas that graduates are proud of?READ»

• Not Quite Ready for the Honor Roll

Cellphonometry: Can Kids Really Learn Math From Smartphones?

Schools are partnering with mobile-phone companies to help kids conquer math. Are smartphone-learning initiatives more than a corporate gimmick?READ»

Biotechs Look Overseas to Launch a Stem-Cell Revolution

According to one small biotech, the best way to launch a stem-cell revolution is to do it overseas.READ»

• The Price of Approval

Can Chicago's PrivateBancorp Hire Its Way Into the Top Tier?

You can build a business step by step, from the ground up. You can build one through acquisitions. Or you can just poach your competitors' best talent.READ»

To Sell or Not to Sell: Silicon Valley Acquisitions Market Heats Up

That is the question in Silicon Valley as the acquisitions market heats up. And with it, another head scratcher: Are acquisitions good for anyone?READ»

RFD-TV: How an Ex-Farmer Built a $25 Million Media Empire for Rural America

How a scrappy ex-farmer from Nebraska built a TV channel for rural America. Hee Haw? Yeehaw!READ»

Jeffrey Katzenberg Plans on Living Happily Ever After

As a young prince, Jeffrey Katzenberg made billions for the Magic Kingdom, but his ambition got him banished. Now the CEO of DreamWorks Animation has a (smaller) kingdom of his own -- and every intention of living happily ever after.READ»

• Dreamworks Animation Has Become a Tech Incubator

Prime Access's LGBT Media Strategy

Howard Buford, 50, has created LGBT-targeted advertising for companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Hyatt, and Showtime. Each year, Prime Access reports on which brands are perceived to be the most and least gay-friendly.READ»

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Macy's Pro-Gay Message

Corliss Fong, 59, helps the nation's largest department-store chain reach gay and lesbian customers across its 850 stores, managing everything from its shift to a more inclusive gift registry to the controversy that erupted after one of its Boston stores removed a gay-themed window display.READ»

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Ngmoco Socializes iPhone Gaming

Neil Young and Alan Yu left Electronic Arts to start Ngmoco, a company focused exclusively on iPhone games. Its social network, Plus, creates new revenue streams for game developers.READ»

Medical Tourism Drops 14%--Can It Survive the Economy?

Is the medical tourism industry--which aims to provide quality care for those who can’t afford or access it at home--losing its target audience?READ»

Web Project Scheduling Software Supports Small Business Sales Efforts

Small businesses are relying on a new type of online project planning software that allows co-workers and business associates to keep track of sales and customer correspondence in a virtual online environment.READ»

25th Anniversary of the First Mandatory Seat-Belt Law in the U.S.

Live free or die, indeed: Twenty-five years after the first state law requiring buckling up took effect in New York, only New Hampshire still lacks one. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the economic benefits of ...READ»