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ATLANTA: The world's biggest soft drinks maker, the Coca-Cola Company, has officially enthroned its new ceo Muhtar Kent pictured, who succeeds veteran Neville Isdell. The latter is staying on at Coke as chairman -...

DETROIT: Struggling US automaker General Motors, reeling from soaring gas prices and plummeting consumer confidence, has extended the incentive scheme it introduced at the end of June through to...

NEW YORK: The current credit crunch alongside a growing shortfall in seat utilization is taking its toll of US airlines, many of which now seek to monetize their frequent-flyer programs by selling tranches of...

New Braunfels officials have rebranded their economic development public-private partnership "Build NB" in order to further establish the city as a place where companies can relocate or expand.

Vanderbilt Medical Center's office of News and Public Affairs has reorganized and promoted several top staff members.

Carol Garcia, a city councilwomen and banker in Roseville, and Betty Reuben, co-founder of a pair of Sacramento social service groups, have been picked from among thousands of nominees to be part of a Nabisco marketing campaign, "Celebrating 100 Extraordinary Women."

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear Thursday announced his appointments to the governing boards at the state's public colleges and universities.

Wachovia Corp. has dropped advertising agency Mullen from the bank's review of its estimated $120 million advertising account. (WB)

In a video presentation to Anheuser-Busch Cos. employees and wholesalers Wednesday, Chief marketing Officer Dave Peacock said the St. Louis brewer will implement price increases this fall as part of its new strategic plan to boost shareholder value. (BUD)

The Chicago Cubs announced Thursday that Anheuser-Busch renewed its marketing agreement with the team, and A-B will continue as the exclusive malt beverage sponsor during Cubs broadcasts on WGN-TV through the 2013 season. (BUD)