DigitalThe Ticker: NBC’s Olympics; GM Ouster; Social Media Focus Groups; Apple Ads; Samsung’s New PhonesBy James F. Thompson|July 31, 2012 ShareBy James F. Thompson|July 31, 2012 ShareLA Times: NBC Draws Record Viewership and Social Media TurmoilBusinessweek: GM Marketing Chief Ousted over Manchester United Jersey DealThe New York Times: PR Tech: Social Media Platforms Become the New Focus GroupsAdvertising Age: New Apple Ads Focus on “Genius” Service Instead of ProductsForbes: New Samsung Phone Shakes Up the Competition Adweek Adweek