Q&As

Growth in both search volume and revenue per query contributed to a 46% year-over-year increase in Q4 2006 revenue for the media and advertising division at IAC/InterActive Corp., the parent of search engine Ask.com.

Southwest Airlines is tapping into the buzz over the popularity of consumer-generated Super Bowl spots with a contest inviting customers to create an ad for the company.

SABMiller will launch a new beer next month, debuting a product that is unique to the brewer’s portfolio.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products is taking its popular Speedy Gonzales character on tour with a new sport—skateboarding.

Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. is testing a mix of in-store TV and radio with on-cart devices that tailor ads to shoppers while they browse the aisles.

GlobeDirect LLC, a direct mail and marketing firm owned by Globe Newspaper Co., has filed a complaint against six former employees. The complaint alleges the employees stole work histories, customer lists and internal documents, and have enticed GlobeDirect clients to work with Kirkwood Direct.

Travelzoo, an online travel enthusiasts’ service company, generated fourth-quarter revenue of $17.7 million, up from $13.9 million a year ago. Net income jumped from $1.7 million to $4.3 million during the same period.

The Yankee Candle Company Inc. has completed its previously announced merger with Madison Dearborn Partners LLC, a private equity firm.

Borders launched a contest last week, exclusive to its loyalty members, that offers a “dream” experience around what it knows best: books, music and movies.

The U.S. Army is looking for a few runny noses.