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Spotify Sets Standard With Non-IPO
The music streaming service Spotify recently completed a direct listing task, which allows them to create shared liquidity. This move could be copied by other tech companies, as it allows startups who do not need cash to find a market…
Trump’s Ironic Libel Liability
While campaigning, President Trump promised America that he would “open up our libel laws.” That has now taken a recent ironic spin for the POTUS, who has since lost a libel case amidst a case of sexual misconduct. To Roy…
POTUS Hires ‘Bad Cop’ in Bolton, Says National Security Expert
After staff changes within the White House staff, President Trump recently appointed John Bolton as the nation’s new national security adviser. For Corri Zoli, the director of research at INSCT, there may be one clear motive behind this move. “I would…
Everlane’s New Marketing Campaign Fits All
The clothing brand Everlane has made a splash with its recent marketing campaign, “No frills. No bows. No bulls****.” The line fits in with the companies idea that alterations of any kind, from fashion to photoshop, will not work with…
Social Media Expert Comments on Facebook Censorship
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland recently announced a settlement concerning open expression on the Facebook page of its governor, Larry Hogan. This stemmed from deleted comments made by a Maryland citizen which sparked a debate over free speech….
Bowhead Whales or Jazz Musicians?
New research has discovered the most musically-inclined whale. While that sentence seems odd, its true, as researchers have found that bowhead whales have created 184 different songs over a three-year span, a very high number considering the relatively low amount…
Expert Thompson Explains Goop’s 10 Year Rise
From ‘conscious uncoupling’ to wearable healing stickers, Gwyneth Paltrow’s brand Goop has always been unconventional. However, after 10 years the wellness brand is turning large profits, with that expected to continue next year, with a projection of earning 200% more…
Why Celeb Documentaries are in Fashion
With documentaries like HBO’s ‘Andre the Giant’ and ‘Being Serena,’ we are seeing a new wave of ventures premiering more and more documentaries based on the lives of celebrities. Why is this? For Moneyish, Newhouse professor and director of the…
Could we See a Real Life Star Wars?
We soon could see real-life Star Wars action, as President Trump mentioned space as an arena for potential warfare. Trump says he “recognizes that space is a war-fighting domain, just like the land, air and sea.” The issues stemming from…
What Tillerson’s Firing Really Says
There has been another changeup of White House staffing with last week’s firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. While the move surprised many including Tillerson, it does send a fairly clear message, writes Newhouse public relations professor of practice, Steven…