Michael Bloomberg steps into the banking crisis; Jack + Bill garners more press; Best Buy touts imaginary stock trade program; and more.

Like many industries, out-door recreation, which ranges from apparel to large recreational vehicles (RVs), is being negatively affected by the current economic turmoil.

Lehman Brothers hunts for buyer; Nationwide Financial ads tap American Idol personality; fashion outlets look to market Sarah Palin's style; and more

NEW YORK: Target planned to launch several pop-up stores in New York City during Fashion Week to highlight the discount retailer's partnership with nearly two dozen high-end designers for its products.

New series at mtvU; new parents populate social networking sites; new fashion buzz words; and more

NEW YORK: Dow Jones is conducting a b-to-b-focused brand awareness campaign in the US and Europe for WSJ., the lifestyle magazine spin-off from The Wall Street Journal.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ: As part of its ongoing Campaign for Real Beauty it launched in 2004, Dove has partnered with the upcoming film The Women and developed a short behind-the-scenes film titled The Women Behind 'The Women.'

Bethesda Skincare was faced with the PR challenge of launching and promoting an innovative product on a limited budget.

NEW YORK: Fleishman-Hillard announced on Monday that it purchased a majority stake in Paul Wilmot Communications (PWC), a New York-based agency specializing in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle PR.

The size of the men's fashion media is dwarfed by that covering women's clothing, accessories, and cosmetics. That isn't likely to change, but, even with the demise of men's magazines such as Stuff and Cargo, there are plenty of outlets where men can get fashion news and advice.