E-books seem to be the inevitable future of publishing, but the resistance of traditional publishers to give up the usual profit margins on hardcovers, especially, is paving the way for a whole new business model for book sales--and one that potentially positions authors to have even more control over the marketing of their books.

GM's sales increase in China. Tantillo attributes success to branding strength and predicts same to follow in U.S.

John Tantillo names Disney the brand winner for acquiring Marvel, explaining how Marvel will be a smart, manageable expansion to the Disney brand that doesn't clash with Disney's core principles (ex. wholesomeness).