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Regular Updates Return in September
The Potentially Wide World of Esports
Description: eMarketer sales executive Michael Bruckenthal, account manager Brandon Galindo and vice president of content studio—and author of our recent report, “Esports 2019: eMarketer’s Forecast for US Audience, US Ad Revenue Growth”—Paul Verna discuss the burgeoning world of esports. They chat about how different stakeholders are investing in this space, who’s watching, how large are the… Read more »
OPINION: Finance course should be required
Description: Although many students may sulk at requiring additional classes, a finance class will create beneficial knowledge for the next generation of career-oriented adults. Source: KSUSentinel.com Date: Mar 04, 2019 Link: http://ksusentinel.com/2019/03/04/opinion-finance-course-should-be-required/ Questions for discussion: What are the primary arguments for making a course mandatory? Do you think it would help solve personal financial problems… Read more »
Weekly Updates returns August 15
Fifty Years of Smoking in Two Charts
Description: Fifty years ago, no laws restricted where you could light up—even hospitals allowed it. Today 26 states and the District of Columbia ban smoking in workplaces, bars, and restaurants, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The bans contributed to a big drop in exposure to second-hand smoke. In the late 1980s, about 88… Read more »
Cory Vines: The Warby Parker of Activewear
Description: Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) — Cory Vines CEO Dan Lieberman discusses the company’s activewear with Scarlet Fu on Bloomberg Television’s “Money Moves.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: August 09, 2013 Link: http://bloom.bg/1ey3ZIw Questions for Discussions: How does the Internet allow new businesses to enter the marketplace more easily? What are the special… Read more »
Game over for Netflix?
Description: While the return of cult comedy series Arrested Development is coming to Netflix, a disastrous earnings report has investors fleeing. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 24, 2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2012/10/24/investing-netflix-arrested-development.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why is Neflix disappointing investors? How can managers differentiate Netflix from the competitors mentioned in the report? Do you think… Read more »
Disney Will Ban Junk-Food Ads on Kids Programs by 2015
Description: Walt Disney Co. (DIS), aiming to combat childhood obesity by banning junk-food ads, will require that food and beverage advertising to kids on its TV networks and radio stations meet new nutritional standards by 2015. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: June 05, 2012 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-05/disney-to-impose-new-rules-on-junk-food-ads-on-kid-s-shows-1-.html Questions for Discussions: What are the pros and cons of this… Read more »
Job market takes turn for worse
Employers cut more jobs than expected in June and unemployment rate climbed for the ninth straight month, hitting 9.5%. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 7/03/2009 Keys: Economic activity, business cycle, government Link: http://money.cnn.com Questions for discussion: What does the high level of unemployment suggest about the current and future state of business activities? Explain your thinking. Why… Read more »
