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One of Taylor Swift’s New Songs Is Doubling as a Fundraiser for Music Education

Taylor Swift's latest album, "Lover," has debuted to much fanfare all over the world. In Toronto, one song in particular is standing out because of its relationship with the Regent Park School of Music (RPSM), a nonprofit institution that provides subsidized musical education to kids of all ages throughout the city. Swift's song "It's Nice...

One of Taylor Swift’s New Songs Is Doubling as a Fundraiser for Music Education2019-08-26T16:18:17-04:00

The Ikea Catalog Has the Answers to Life, the Universe and Everything in This Funny Ad

Ikea's catalog has long inspired new approaches to organizing your dishes, linens, toys, Berglubbs and Fj?llas. But what if it also contained the secrets to taking control of your entire life, including your relationships and insecurities? A schlubby guy named Ali stumbles across just such a discovery when he begins browsing the retailer's latest catalog...

The Ikea Catalog Has the Answers to Life, the Universe and Everything in This Funny Ad2019-08-26T15:20:00-04:00

KFC Takes the Faux Meat Trend to a New Level With Plant-Based Nuggets and Wings

KFC, which had been sitting out the burger-based meatless movement so far, launches into the alternative protein fray this week with the first faux chicken product from Beyond Meat. The product will test in one Atlanta restaurant, with nuggets and boneless wings, as a gauge for a broader potential rollout. In adding Beyond Fried Chicken...

KFC Takes the Faux Meat Trend to a New Level With Plant-Based Nuggets and Wings2019-08-26T15:04:22-04:00

For National Dog Day, BarkBox Will Write a Song Based on a Photo of Your Good Pupper

As the world around us steadily crumbles, there's one unifier that bonds us and offers a rare beacon of happiness: dogs, one of the few forces of sheer good in existence. They are caring, playful, affectionate, and, even when they're redecorating your kitchen with an unattended bag of trash, darn it, they are still the...

For National Dog Day, BarkBox Will Write a Song Based on a Photo of Your Good Pupper2019-08-26T10:58:59-04:00

Facebook: Here’s How to Add Local News to Your Feed

Facebook's "Today In" feature allows you to see local news about your area. While you can view this content in the "Today In" area of the Facebook mobile application, did you know you can also tell Facebook to add more local news to your News Feed? Our guide will show you how this works. Note:...

Facebook: Here’s How to Add Local News to Your Feed2019-08-26T09:36:58-04:00

Spotify’s New Ad Celebrates the Relatable Habit of Staying in the Car to Finish a Song

Most people know the feeling when listening to a good song or a show in the car: You may have reached your destination, but you're not getting out until the last bar of that tune or the final word in a riveting podcast, even if that means being late or making people wait a little...

Spotify’s New Ad Celebrates the Relatable Habit of Staying in the Car to Finish a Song2019-08-26T09:00:23-04:00

How Hotels Fill Rooms During a Recession

It's been more than a decade since the 2008 financial meltdown, but it's never comforting to hear the word "recession." Last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 800 points, triggered by the inversion of the yield curve, an indicator of investment in the U.S. economy. Economists looking for signs of a slowing economy might...

How Hotels Fill Rooms During a Recession2019-08-26T07:00:41-04:00

Streaming Services’ Secret Weapon for Keeping Subscribers: Kids Programs

When HBO partnered with the studio behind Sesame Street in 2015 to relocate Bert and Ernie to the premium cable network, the plan raised some eyebrows. Why was HBO, famous for its decidedly kid-unfriendly programming like Game of Thrones, interested in a cast of colorful Muppets? Four years later, that deal is looking better and...

Streaming Services’ Secret Weapon for Keeping Subscribers: Kids Programs2019-08-26T07:00:18-04:00

Content Marketing Interview: Annie Granatstein on Creating Emotionally Engaging Content Experiences #CMWorld

We are all products of our environments, and the experiences we carry are invariably influential to the way we approach and think about our jobs.  Recently we shared an interview with Margaret Magnarelli, who spent nearly a decade as a magazine editor before moving into a content marketing leadership role. With her background in journalism,

Content Marketing Interview: Annie Granatstein on Creating Emotionally Engaging Content Experiences #CMWorld2019-08-26T06:22:50-04:00