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Imagine a United States without net neutrality.

Opinions, News & Analysis, Technology, Politics, USNorman XiongJanuary 18, 2018net neutrality, Federal Communications Commission, FCC, internet, competition, internet service provider, ISP

The “French Elvis”

Johnny Hallyday’s music was a hit because he was part of the French New Wave, one after the destruction and low morale of the second world war, which looked up to American culture, such as pulp fiction and Elvis.

News & Analysis, CultureGabrielle JabreJanuary 15, 2018Johnny Hallyday, France, Jean Philippe Smet, rock and roll, Elvis Presley, pulp fiction, French music, Sylvie Vartan, Laeticia Boudou, President Chirac, Chevalier of the Legion d’Honneur, Eiffel Tower, Raphael Enthoven

The Business of Artificial Intelligence

What do automated tasks mean for businesses?

Opinions, News & Analysis, TechnologyYasmine ShafaieJanuary 12, 2018Forbes, AI, artificial intelligence, Apple, Siri, Amazon, Alexa, RSNA, robots, Watson, techopedia, BrentMorgan, TranscendantDesigns, Princeton, Harvard Business Review

The World of Net Unneutrality: Is there an Upside?

With the repeal of net neutrality comes a possible silver lining: the legality of zero-rating programs in the developing world.

News & Analysis, Technology, PoliticsHannah PoulerJanuary 10, 2018net neutrality, technology, internet, policy, zero-rating, wikipedia, spotify, T-mobile, ajit pai, Netflix

Retailers Struggle as “Experience Economy” Grows

It’s a tough time to be a retailer in America. As of December 11, 21 major retailers have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2017, ranging from Payless ShoeSource to RadioShack. Why?

Opinions, News & Analysis, Finance & BusinessCatherine BenedictJanuary 8, 2018experience economy, malls, retail, dry bar, Apple, millennials

The Rise of Bitcoin and Digital Currency

While some have compared the rise of Bitcoin to a large bubble bound to pop eventually, others believe that the currency is here to stay.

News & Analysis, TechnologyOlivia LeSueurJanuary 4, 2018Bitcoin, NASDAQ, digital currency, cryptocurrency, CME Group, CBOE, unregulated markets

The Extra Cost of College Admissions

These college consulting companies offer to coach high school students on how to best position themselves and their applications for success during the college admissions process for the Ivy League and other top-tier schools.

News & Analysis, CultureNorman XiongJanuary 1, 2018college, admissions, Ivy league, consulting, coaching, applications, acceptance

Corporate Philanthropists Turned Activists

Businesses are playing an increasingly active role in social, political, and environmental issues, whether they like it or not.

Can Venmo’s Impressive Success Protect it from Competitive Threats?

Gone are the days of fumbling for cash, extended IOUs, and awkward splitting of bills; money-sharing app Venmo has quickly become an integral part of the millennial’s financial world.

Too Much of a Good Thing?: Veganism and the Triumph of the Vitamin Industry

Veganism is on the rise. Bring in the greens, throw out the meats!

Opinions, All, News & Analysis, Culture, Finance & BusinessMaya EashwaranDecember 6, 2017vegan, veganism, meat, vitamins, vitamin supplements, Linus Pauling effect, Linus Pauling, health, diet, wellbeing, vegetarian, lifestyle

Grime Gaining Fame

Grime, as a culture and a music style, originates from England but has recently gained a lot a traction in the States.

It’s all in the Experience: The Future of Fitness Apparel

In a world of business increasingly dominated by big brands and celebrities, lululemon has found a way to keep it local.

Opinions, All, Culture, News & AnalysisHannah PoulerNovember 30, 2017fitness, athleisure, lululemon, reebok, Laurent Potdevin, Matthew H. O’Tolle

Businesses Leverage Students’ Social Capital with Brand Ambassador Programs

Consumers are saturated with around 5,000 advertisements a day, putting brands on the look-out for new ways to increase exposure and grow their customer bases.

News & Analysis, Finance & BusinessCatherine BenedictNovember 16, 2017students, brand ambassadors, branding, L.L. Bean, Andrea Reino, fashion industry, advertising, Refuel, La Croix, Mathew Merrigan

WeWork: The Attraction of Collaboration

WeWork has attracted a membership of over 150,000 people since it was founded in 2010.

News & Analysis, CultureOlivia LeSueurNovember 16, 2017WeWork, startup, WeLive, WeGrow, Rise by We, Adam Neumann, Miguel McKelvey, lifestyle brand, New York, Washington, D.C., workspace, collaborative environment, niche market, community-based Comment

Chance the Rapper

Over the past five years, Chance the Rapper has risen to major stardom in spite of – and perhaps due to – his refusal to get signed by a record label.

News & Analysis, CultureHannah PoulerNovember 9, 2017Chance, Chance the Rapper, streaming, downloads, Grammy, Acid Rap, musician, rap, Red Bull, music, Mac Miller, Eminem, create license, artist, Coloring Book, Defjam, Billboard, singer, award, mixtape

Craft Beer Fizzing Out: Beers, Busch, Bubbles Bursting

The fact that beer is still consumed in extraordinary amounts by everybody from college students to retirees illustrates the enduring nature of the beverage.

News & Analysis, CultureNorman XiongOctober 18, 2017craft beer, beer, Busch, bubble, Anheuser, retail, mass production, Burton Malkiel, merger, AB InBev, SABMiller, MillerCoors, duopoly

The Changing Nature of Advertising

Digital advertising is taking the business world by storm.

News & Analysis, Finance & BusinessShazia'Ayn BabulOctober 16, 2017advertising, digital advertising, marketing, mobile, Snapchat, Instagram, social media, eMarketer

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