Do Early Peeks at Super Bowl Ads Pay Off?

It used to be all about surprising game-day viewers with knock-out ads and creating buzz after the final whistle. But lately more advertisers are posting commercials online ahead of the game, trying to build early buzz instead….

How Pepsi Won New Customers with Community Grants

Companies donate millions to charities, museums and educational programs, but many struggle to recoup any benefits from their giving. Here’s how Pepsi succeeded in building brand loyalty with a new generation of buyers by using…

Pepsi to Take $3.8 Billion Stake in Russian Company

PepsiCo (PEP) will buy a 66% stake in Russian food and beverage company Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods for $3.8 billion.

The deal will make Pepsi the largest food and beverage company in Russia, the company said in a statement. It will also boost annual global…

‘Undercover Boss’ Gives DirecTV CEO a Job Orientation

This week’s episode of Undercover Boss will explore the recurring theme of disconnect between frontline worker and front office at America’s large companies. With his newly acquired scruffy beard, DirecTV CEO Mike White will go…