Which brands are most commonly discussed on Twitter? Technology Spectator reveal the top 15, including Twitter, Google, Facebook, Apple and McDonalds.
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Schwab’s ’11 biz: backflips, Saints, Malibu mansions, hypocrisy and massages
Just who is the Egalitarian of the Year? Who performed the biggest backflip? Who’s a saint, who’s a sinner, and most importantly, who gave the best massage?
It’s a Knockout! ACMA report delivers blow to self-regulation
The Australian Communications and Media Authority found it is “unclear” whether the new self-regulation initiatives have acted to reduce children’s exposure to junk food advertising on free-to-air TV, writes Jane Martin.
Political snippets: Still healthy, wealthy and wise — but dropping in productivity
That’s the verdict of the Australian Bureau of Statistics according to its survey Measures of Australia’s Progress released this morning.
Apple officially the world’s #1 brand
The annual BrandZ study of the world’s top brands has awarded the top gong to Apple, which is worth around US$153 billion. Google dropped to number two while IBM place at three and McDonalds at four, reports Goergina Prodgan.
Political snippets: Richard Farmer’s chunky bits: Ordinary folk ignored by foreign affairs
Australians think that the government paid too little attention to the opinions of ordinary people when making foreign policy, according to the last annual Lowy Institute survey.
Just Chew It: how sport is super-sizing our kids
Crikey launches a special investigation into how fast food marketers use sport and sporting stars to sell their wares. Today, the Big Daddy of them all — McDonalds.
How corporations are attempting to cash in on Charlie Sheen and “winning”
Charlie Sheen’s new catchphrase “winning” has bounced around the Twitterverse and companies such as Ford and McDonalds are trying to make the most of it, reports Alexis Madrigal.
The feminism brand is designed to do itself out of business
Feminism is a brand that’s been thoroughly trashed. If it was a commercial product it’d be a good time to buy in, because when stocks are low they only have one way to go, writes Karen Pickering.
Pobjie: Oprah’s here, Australia, wake up and smell the McCoffee
Ben Pobjie explores a nation of self-conscious citizens, gleefully sucking up Oprah’s star dust.
Six months on and the Happy Meal is still smiling
A New York woman has attracted international headlines by showcasing a Happy Meal she has kept for six months. According to her, it looks like it hasn’t aged a day. The big question remains: when will she eat it?
Memo to Maccas: ditch the toys, or else
A major American health advocacy group has issued McDonalds a terse warning, threatening to sue the fast food conglomerate if Ronald and co. continue to stock toys in their Happy Meals.
McDonald’s: gay and lovin’ it
French McDonald’s are targeting a new customer: gays. New ads feature a young gay teen who hasn’t come out to his dad yet. But is there a reason the ad is only showing in liberal France?
Company lies wrapped in eco-friendly packaging
Brands like FijiWater and McDonalds love to spout messages of sustainability, but is it true? Salon debunks their marketing and shows which “green” companies are actually quite oily.
$1 Coke? Still a rip-off
Soft drinks dispensed from fountains and machines (like you get at pubs and the movies) are an absolute price-gouge, Wallet Pop explains: it costs Coke $2.60 to manufacture enough syrupy goop for 50,000 drinks.
McAttack — critics of Weight Watchers deal wrong, says health consultant
It’s too simplistic to say that sales data from McDonald’s would reveal the impact of the deal between McDonald’s and Weight Watchers on the health of the community, writes Jennifer Doggett.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: A quarter fable with fries
Crikey readers weigh in on McDonalds and their attempts to be healthier, the jury is out on Mike Rann and another superficial rant from Crikey’s stable of Green Eco-fascists.
Could the Weight Watchers deal with Maccas promote weight gain?
Adrian Bauman, Lesley King and Louise Baur explain how a new deal between McDonald’s and Weight Watchers to promote “healthy choices” could actually see more people eating junk — and both companies will reap the rewards.
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Why a salad costs more than a Big Mac
Why is it cheaper to by a big fatty, salty, sugary burger at Maccas than a few pieces of fresh lettuce and cucumber? Consumerist lays it out: follow the government funds.
Filet-O-Fish facing extinction?
McDonald’s goes through almost 7000 tonnes of New Zealand Hoki fish a year to make its Filet-O-Fish burger. But the species’ numbers are dwindling, declining nearly nearly two-thirds over the last decade.
McDonald’s has a chef?!
Yup, Mickey D’s has a bona fide culinarian creating those Angus burgers and wraps. Meet Macca’s “Director of Culinary Innovation”, Daniel Coudreaut, a man who dreams of building a better Big Mac.
How McDonald’s conquered Moscow
How did one of the most iconic symbols of Western capitalism win over the birthplace of Bolshevism? The home-spun strategies behind the unlikely success of Maccas in post-Soviet Russia.
Fast food companies don’t make friends with salad
Fast food restaurants have been pimping out their salads and low-fat menus for years now. Except, no one buys low-fat fast food and companies barely make a profit on those items. Just another gimmick to grab media attention while everyone keeps snacking on fries, reports Salon.
