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How Starcom's Twitter Deal Was Born External-link
CANNES, France — Starcom Media Vest Group, along with a host of its Publicis bretheren, took over The Majestic on the Croisette during the Lions Festival, holding court alongside companies like Facebook and clients like Coca-Cola. Adweek met with SMG CEO Laura Desmond to discuss why her agencies are here, ...
Instagram's Kevin Systrom Cancels Cannes Appearance External-link
CANNES, FRANCE — Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom has canceled his appearance at this week's Cannes Lions advertising festival A rep for the festival said Systrom actually canceled about a month ago; however, he still appears on the event's website. The Instagram co-founder was scheduled to give a talk called ...
CNPC, Partners to Finalize Tajikistan Oil and Gas Deal External-link
China's CNPC, France's Total and Anglo-Canadian Tethys are due to sign an agreement to develop oil-and-gas assets in Tajikistan, as Chinese companies continue to pursue energy abroad.
CNPC, Partners to Finalize Tajikistan Oil & Gas Deal External-link
China's CNPC, France's Total and Anglo-Canadian Tethys are due to sign an agreement Tuesday to develop oil-and-gas assets in Tajikistan, marking the latest move by a Chinese company to secure energy assets abroad.
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AmericInn buys hotel on 494 strip External-link
AmericInn on Monday acquired a Hampton Inn on the 494 strip in Bloomington, about five minutes west of the Mall of America. AmericInn paid $4.2 million for the 135-room hotel, located at 4201 W. American Blvd. in Bloomington, just southwest of the intersection of Interstate 494 and France Avenue. The company plans ...
Mastros defend their actions, plan to ‘retire in peace’ External-link
French court’s ruling won’t be appealed, allowing fugitive real estate developer Michael Mastro and his wife to stay in France.
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Google expands retail availability of Chromebooks to new store partners External-link
Walmart and Staples in the U.S. to carry various Chromebook models With the somewhat quiet success of Chromebook sales through its original sales channels of Amazon and Best Buy continuing, Google announced today that it is expanding retail availability of the laptops to three times the number of stores. Starting to...
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