Longer ads gain traction as viewers seek control
Large advertisers push beyond 30 and 60 second spots to two minute formats using testimonials and toll free numbers. Procter & Gamble, Ford, Anheuser Busch, Howe Depot and Sears test longer ads tracking response via Web sites and phone numbers while industry voices weigh shifts away from traditional TV commercials.
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Anne Chambers
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Iemetlia
Roland Rist
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Tax changes in 2004 2005 affect SUV deductions for small businesses
New IRS rules limit upfront deduction for sport utility vehicles used in business. For vehicles placed in service after Oct 22 2004 only a $2000 deduction allowed, rest must be capitalized under the code. SUVs over 6000 pounds face restrictions if used personally.
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CCH Inc
Gordon Spoor
Spoor, Doyle & Associates
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WY Suimeone
TRS
Productivity up 4.1 percent in 2004 best in decades
US productivity rose 4.1 percent in 2004 the fastest three year pace since the 1950s. The final quarter showed 0.8 percent growth, a slowdown that fed inflation fears as Wall Street slid. Analysts expect growth to stay above 2 percent in 2005.
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Japan phones use motion sensing for control
The article notes Japanese mobile handsets with motion sensors to trigger actions like scrolling or replying. Vodafone Japan sees entertainment potential. no price or sales targets were given. Separate earnings reports show Cleveland Shurwit Williams Co and Gillette posting higher profits and sales, with full year results and quarterly figures from 2000 era data.
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Vodafone KC
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Vodafone
Cleveland Shurwit Williams Co
Massey
Borudt
Thy
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