Articles by author: Taylor Bagley

Business Casual: Pepsi Pops the Top on Online Snacking

During the coronavirus crisis, the divide between online and brick and mortar businesses widened rampantly, amplifying gains for companies that catered to their customers online. And as online purchases continued to gain exponential momentum during these uncertain times, countless companies that relied on in-person browsing were compelled to make a digital shift just to […]

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Business Services
CVS Hires 50,000 Employees to Keep Up With Demand

CVS has seen rapid growth within the last quarter, and It announced in late March that it planned to hire 50,000 people in part-time, full-time, and temporary roles to keep up with demand. The drugstore chain CVS has kept store locations open as an essential retailer during the coronavirus pandemic due to being a […]

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Retail
Nike Donates $5 Million in Products to Frontline Workers

As part of their ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nike has announced another significant donation, $5 million. The donation will be made in the form of more than 140,000 pieces of footwear, apparel and equipment. The products will be distributed to frontline healthcare workers in the United States and Europe. According to Nike, […]

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Business Services
California to Begin Reopening Non-Essential Businesses

. California Governor Gavin Newsom detailed the state’s plan to begin executing a phased exit from social distancing-enacted policies. The state’s nearly 40 million residents have been on lockdown since March 19. According to Newsom’s plan, some “lower risk” non-essential businesses will be able to start reopening for curbside pickup services as early as Friday. […]

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Business Casual
Kohl’s Real Estate is Giving it the Leg Up

Though the pandemic has been a hard hit on retailers, Kohl’s is showing surprising confidence in their post-pandemic outlook. Kohl’s announced Thursday morning that it plans to have 25% of its stores reopened by the week of May 11, including in states such as Texas, Alaska, Arkansas, South Carolina, Utah and Oklahoma. According to […]

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Transportation
Delta Releases Social Distancing Seating Plan

Delta Releases Social Distancing Seating Plan. Last month, Delta started blocking all middle seats from being booked. Now, some window and aisle seats will be restricted as well. Half of available seats in first class will now be blocked off. In the main coach area, 40 percent of seats have been deemed unavailable. Passengers will […]

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Business Casual
Zoom Returns to New York City Schools after Platform Ban

After the New York City school district banned Zoom as a web conferencing platform due to privacy and security concerns, the ban is now being lifted, putting the pandemic’s leading conferencing solution back into educators’ and students’ hands. The New York City Department of Education was initially concerned about the safety of virtual classrooms […]

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healthcare cybersecurity
Segmentation in Healthcare Cybersecurity Boils Down to Securing the Network and Protecting Patients
April 26, 2024

As healthcare institutions increasingly digitize their operations, the vulnerability of their networks to cyber breaches has highlighted the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. A recent Experts Talk discussion on cybersecurity risks in healthcare explores the pivotal role of network segmentation in fortifying these efforts. With patient data and healthcare service continuity at stake, […]

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ESG practices
Global Collaboration Drives Sustainable Maritime ESG Practices
April 26, 2024

Amidst the vast expanse of the maritime industry, a new wave is cresting—the wave of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) imperatives. From reducing carbon footprints to fostering social equity, maritime entities are grappling with the complexities of sustainability like never before. As the global focus sharpens on ESG practices, the maritime sector finds itself […]

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Network segmentation
Network Segmentation: The First Line of Defense in Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Battle
April 26, 2024

Recent cyberattacks, including a major incident at Change Healthcare, have highlighted severe vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, propelling cybersecurity to a critical concern across the industry. In particular, the lack of network segmentation has exposed healthcare infrastructure to increased risk, affecting essential services and compromising patient care. As healthcare institutions continue to integrate more digital […]

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Investing in Water Quality: Florida Takes a Proactive Strategy for Sustainable Infrastructure
April 26, 2024

Amid a national conversation on infrastructure and environmental sustainability, Florida positions itself at the forefront with a significant financial commitment to investing in water quality. Governor Ron DeSantis’s recent announcement of a $1.5 billion investment, focusing heavily on the iconic Everglades Restoration Project, comes at a critical time. As Florida’s population continues to swell, […]

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Other Articles
Kevin Hogan Brings a Fresh Perspective to MarketScale’s EdTech Publication
May 11, 2020

MarketScale is always growing its network of contributors across industries. On this Business Casual snippet, Voice of B2B Daniel Litwin welcomes Kevin Hogan, MarketScale newest education technology contributor and writer, to shed light on his partnership with MarketScale and the EdTech content to come. A forward thinking media executive with more than 25 years […]

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Sinclair’s FCC Fine Reveals Issues in the Business of Television Media
May 11, 2020

Sinclair Broadcast Group, the second-largest television station operator, is going to be paying a hefty $48 million for an FCC fine, wrapping up the commission’s probe into the company’s now-abandoned deal to buy Tribune Media. Twice the amount of the prior record for broadcast, this is now Sinclair’s largest civil penalty ever. The initial […]

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CVS’ COVID-19 Response Gave Them Q1 Success
May 7, 2020

Even with the pandemic, drugstore chain CVS had an sales-heavy Q1. Its same-store pharmacy sales went up 9.3%, and same-story front-of-store sales rose 8%. Prescription volume wasn’t immune to growth either, up by nearly 10%. Why, where as other drugstores are struggling, is CVS succeeding? On this episode of Business Casual’s Secure The Bag, […]

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Netflix Adds Nearly 16 Million New Customers
May 7, 2020

Netflix Adds Nearly 16 Million New Customers. The streaming platform reportedly added 15.77 million paid subscribers globally, nearly doubling analysts’ estimates for the first quarter. The uptick in subscribers comes amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, when many are stuck at home, watching movies and TV. Streaming platforms are one of a select few industries benefiting […]

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Carnival Set to Begin Resuming Cruises in August
May 7, 2020

Carnival is set to Resume Some Cruises in August. The cruise line announced that eight of its ships will resume trips starting August 1. According to Reuters, those ships depart from Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida, and Galveston, Texas. All other North American and Australian cruises will remain suspended for the time being. “We will […]

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Why Has Animal Crossing’s Newest Installment Been so Successful?
May 4, 2020

Selling 5 million digital copies in its opening month, Animal Crossing is showing consistent success during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nintendo’s Animal Crossing franchise is having major success during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March alone, upon the release of its new title New Horizons on Nintendo Switch, the game sold 5 million digital copies, the […]

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Why Pepsi is Fairing Better than Coke Mid-Pandemic
April 30, 2020

Pepsi surprised investors last week with their Q1 earnings, which showed impressive sales gains across most of its product portfolio as consumers stocked up to eat at home during the coronavirus pandemic. What has led Pepsi, who owns Frito Lay and Quaker Foods, to do so well where Coke has fallen behind? On this […]

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Zoom’s Growth Comes With Addressing Security Concerns
April 27, 2020

On this snippet of Business Casual, producer Taylor Bagley leads another installment of Secure the Bag, laying out companies’ strategic decisions and asking: Was it a good move for the growth of the business? Did they “secure the bag?” Bagley gave analysis on Zoom’s unanticipated growth during this pandemic, and how with great power […]

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Tito’s Vodka Takes on Twitter Jokesters in Wake of Coronavirus Fears: Business Casual
March 10, 2020

On this “Secure the Bag” segment of Business Casual with Voice of B2B Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern, contributor Taylor Bagley took on the recent Twitter performance of Tito’s Vodka, and Austin, Texas-based distiller. Specifically, Tito’s took to the social media platform last week to call out Twitter users jumping on a joke trend […]

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