Archive for May, 2011

Ragan Insider   |  Alan Pearcy

Ragan Insider   |  Don Jennings

Ragan Insider   |  {/%BYLINE%} {%AUTHOR%}Alan Pearcy{/%AUTHOR%} {%TITLE%}#TheDailySpin: Why does the Parents Television Council hate pillow fights?{/%TITLE%} {%ALTERNATIVEURL%}{/%ALTERNATIVEURL%} {%IMAGE%}/Resource.ashx?sn=rihannabritneysm{/%IMAGE%} {%ROLE%}87d65c27-6e78-4e5c-b423-78d47d4f2768{/%ROLE%} {%KICKER%}Media Relations{/%KICKER%} {%CATEGORIESID%}9b04de1d-f7bc-4de7-842e-c9c833ff24e9{/%CATEGORIESID%} {%CAPTION%}The PTC takes issue with a performance of a song called “S&M.” Plus, Betty White tells old people to embrace being old; Dairy Queen profits are riDQulously good,, more.{/%CAPTION%} {%BODYCOPY%}The Parents Television Council is uncomfortable with Britney, Rihanna’s “S&M” performance at the Billboard Awards. I was uncomfortable, too, but that was just because of the awkward pillow-fight. Cheetah Tiger Woods caught lying again, but this time it’s for a good cause. The golfer promised to donate $1 million to his TW Foundation if no one asked about his leg at a press conference. The first question out of the gate was about the leg, but Woods later said he’d still give the money to charity. RiDQulously mini blizzards yield riDQulously big profits for Dairy Queen, while other restaurants are also experiencing an increased bottom line as consumers try to shrink their own. I know they’re Jimmy Choos, but that’s still a lot of cash for shoes. Austria-based Labelux buys the luxury brand for an estimated $800 million. In a debate titled “The Downsized College Graduate,” The New York Times highlights a discussion about the possible reason for countless grads having trouble finding good work—and it’s not just the economy. Talk about eating pavement—a new VW ad is, well, edible. Dancers aren’t the only one suddenly walking off after trending flash mobs. Shoplifters nationwide have used the events to steal thousands of dollars in merchandise, with police prepared to crack down on said choreographed crime. For her take on the matter, we go live to Mary Murphy, who’s standing by. Ben Pieratt, a former graphic designer, current CEO of social shopping company Svpply, doesn’t know what he’s doing. Is he alone at the top? Betty White to young old people: “Get over it!” The last standing “Golden Girl” takes to a new ad for AARP encouraging older people to embrace their age. Mo money, mo problems: who knew Biggie was rapping about politics, media coverage?! (Image via){/%BODYCOPY%} {%ID%}8371{/%ID%} {%DATAID%}7d0adb20-ab9f-4894-8219-0e9cafa29b20{/%DATAID%} {%CanonicalUrl%}{/%CanonicalUrl%} {%PUBLISHDATE%}5/26/2011 4:00:26 AM{/%PUBLISHDATE%} {%LINK%}https://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/8371.aspx{/%LINK%} {%BYLINE%}