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Aerobic Exercise Linked to Brain Cell Health

Recent studies at the University of Ottawa and The University of British Columbia have discovered a link between brain health and aerobic exercise. While it’s no secret that exercise is good for the physical body, aerobic exercise can stimulate memory, reduce stress and anxiety and improve problem-solving functions, especially in older adults. This is well […]

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Whole Foods Could Be Diminishing The Role Of Local Suppliers

In the wake of its acquisition by Amazon, Whole Foods has been in the news for lowering its notoriously high prices. While consumers might be happy with this development, local suppliers are feeling the pinch. To try to maintain these reduced prices and create a more cohesive product line, Whole Foods is introducing new rules […]

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Education & EdTech
Leading EdTech Show Bett 2018 Opens in London on January 24

The first industry show of the year in the education technology world, Bett 2018 is bringing together over 34,000 unique visitors, 850 leading companies and 103 exciting new edtech startups from the global education community to check out the latest planning tools, innovative education products, and leading content. The show, held January 24th through the 27th in […]

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Mark Cuban Announces Fans Can Soon Purchase Dallas Mavericks Tickets with Bitcoin

Shark Tank veteran and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, responded with two words to a fan’s tweet asking if tickets for the basketball team’s games were purchasable with Bitcoin: “Next season.” Cuban, backer of multiple multi-million dollar Bitcoin investment funds and owner of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, confirmed to Fortune that the Mavericks […]

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Rethinking Healthcare Advertising: From Boring to Branding

Each passing year sees the healthcare industry spend more on marketing and advertising, totaling $9.7 billion in 2015.  Despite the relatively large budget, the campaigns and advertisements that emerge are generally not particularly innovative and often downright boring. What’s causing the creative fuse to break in healthcare advertising? And how can creative professionals, pharmaceutical companies, […]

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Hotels Are Ready To Take Back The Industry from AirBNB

Earlier this month, AirBNB announced that it was dipping its toes into the Real Estate market. While there’s no data yet to suggest how it will impact that industry, hoteliers are looking for ways to grab back the attention of the consumers it’s lost. AirBNB’s $30 billion net worth[1] is the product of providing 200 […]

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Hot Tech Trends for Travel in 2018

Like every industry, technology is playing a key role in how the travel and hospitality industry is evolving. There is a basic need for process efficiency, and trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI), facial recognition, virtual reality, mobile booking, and mobile payments are a driving force in the way businesses are adapting for their customers. Virtual […]

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Stepping into the Future at Shoptalk 2024: Creating a Flagship Brand Experience with APL
March 28, 2024

The customers of today are no longer satisfied with mere products; they crave brands that provide immersive, distinctive, and tailored brand experiences. Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) epitomizes this shift, setting a new standard in the luxury performance market with its innovative athletic footwear. APL’s newly opened flagship boutique in Soho, with its artisan plaster walls […]

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Balancing professional growth and personal well-being
Routines, Rituals and a Mission-Driven Approach: MarketScale’s CRO Tim Maitland on Balancing Professional Growth and Personal Well-Being
March 28, 2024

In a world that often demands the relentless pursuit of success, finding the sweet spot between professional growth and personal well-being can seem like an elusive goal. As we navigate the complexities of modern work-life dynamics, the conversation around maintaining this balance has become more pertinent than ever. In this episode of Growthwell, we […]

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The Impact of AI on Marketing Careers
March 28, 2024

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, host Aby Varma, a B2B Marketing Leader and the Founder of Spark Novus, sits down with Matt Gill, the Founder and Managing Partner of MICA Consulting Group. Spark Novus is a consultancy specializing in strategic AI adoption in marketing. MICA is a leading boutique national marketing […]

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Continued Threats Require a Major Shift in Healthcare Cybersecurity Risk Perception
March 28, 2024

Recent cyberattacks on healthcare institutions have thrust cybersecurity from a back-office concern to the forefront of the healthcare industry’s agenda. A significant breach at Change Healthcare disrupted essential services, underlining the vulnerability of healthcare networks to such threats and the dire consequences for patient care. Government and industry responses have stressed the importance of […]

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Project Based Learning Webinar Using 3D Tool Tinkercad
January 15, 2018

Project-based learning (PBL) is fun and effective for both students and teachers, and can support the needs of diverse learners. This approach to learning is also a better way to prepare students for the job environments of tomorrow. According to Edutopia, project-based learning helps students gain the skills necessary to solve highly complex problems and […]

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Hargrove Inc. Acquired by PSAV
January 12, 2018

Hargrove Inc., an event company out of Lanham, MD known for Presidential inaugurations has been acquired by PSAV, who specializes in audio-visual and technology services. The company has about 1,500 venues across the globe, including resorts, convention centers, and hotels. Hargrove is the newest addition for PSAV, who last year also acquired two British companies: […]

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FoodMaven Secures 8.6 Million Dollars in Funding
January 11, 2018

In a staggering statistic, over 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted every year, equivalent to $1 trillion dollars. Food waste also generates 3.3 billions tons of carbon dioxide, which accelerates global climate change.[1] Charities across the nation have tried to combat the issue of food waste for decades, taking unwanted, “ugly” food and donating […]

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Could Blockchain Drive a Green Power Grid?
January 11, 2018

If you’ve seen all the headlines about the exploding value of bitcoin, chances are good you’ve heard of blockchain—and probably ignored it. But this buzzword technology may have a more useful application than simply minting the latest internet millionaire. It could help revolutionize how we buy our energy, and hasten the arrival of an all-green […]

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The U.K. Bans Microbeads
January 11, 2018

If you’ve ever exfoliated your skin or brushed your teeth with toothpaste, you’ve probably used a microbead. Microbeads are the tiny plastic spheres found in many exfoliating facial scrubs, shower gels, toothpastes and other rinse-off skincare products on the market. They are in the class of microplastics, pieces of plastic less than five millimeters, or […]

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How Hotel Managers Can Avoid Mistakes When Purchasing Furniture
January 11, 2018

The hotel industry is fast-paced, trendy, and growing. Staying ahead of the game is a daunting task, but new hotels can lead the pack with innovative design and comfortable furniture. Michael Shapiro, the president of furniture manufacturing company Jay Edward Group, says furniture buyers can save time and money by following some simple advice. Know […]

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AirBNB Set to Debut Apartment Complexes
January 11, 2018

AirBNB is shaking up the lodging industry- again. Earlier this month, the company announced a $200 million dollar partnership with Brookfield Property Partners and Newgard Development Group to launch Niido Powered by Airbnb- apartment complexes designed for those needing short term rentals. The 324-unit complex is set to debut early this year in Kissimmee, Florida, […]

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Beyond Meat Debuts New Beyond Sausage
January 11, 2018

Great news for vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, food startup Beyond Meat is expanding its product line to tackle sausage. In December, the company debuted their sausage at Pearl Street Whole Foods Market in Boulder, CO, and the company is looking to expand its distribution this month. Designed to replicate the flavor and texture of […]

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IoT in Retail Poised to Create New Efficiencies and Better Customer Service
January 11, 2018

The Internet of Things is changing our homes and our exercise routines—now it’s set to revolutionize retail, providing consumers with a fully-integrated omnichannel shopping experience and better service. The IoT is a network of connected physical objects embedded with sensors that can communicate, analyze and share data. The Zebra 2017 Retail Vision Study included interviews […]

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