Wednesday Odds and Ends

-Holiday ads are emphasizing cheap and cheerful. link

-W+K launched its final Target 2-day sale spots. link

-CP+B hired Chiat alum Melissa Blaser as ACD. link

-Despite a looming Bing takeover, Yahoo continues adding search updates. link

-Microsoft’s CFO is leaving at year’s end. link

-Google acquired display ad startup Teracent. link

-KLS Media won the $5M Sizzler buying account from Initiative. link

-The “Godfather of Spam” is heading to jail. link

-Consumers can’t wait for Black Friday, hitting web early for deals. link

-Tired of energy drinks? Here’s your antidote. link

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