Former NBA Commissioner David Stern Dies at Age 77

David Stern, former National Basketball League commissioner who ushered the league into its modern era, died today from complications arising from a brain hemorrhage on Dec. 12, the league announced shortly after his passing. He was 77 years old. Stern, a former antitrust lawyer, took over the NBA in 1984, transforming it into a multi-billion-dollar…

Media Stocks Post Mid-30% Gains In 2019; Roku, Trade Desk Soar

Roku, The Trade Desk, Charter Communications, and Facebook posted some of the biggest percentage increases. The Dow Jones U.S. Broadcasting & Entertainment index was up 31% to 1,592. The Dow Jones
U.S. Media Index rose 30% to 1,062. Roku posted the best results for any media company, more than tripling its stock price — up 337% to $133.90.

TurboTax’s New Campaign Celebrates Humanity, Will Close Out With Super Bowl Spot

With the new year comes resolutions, a fresh start and the beginning of tax season. As Americans begin the arduous (and often expensive) process of filing their taxes, TurboTax is here to remind us that just about anyone can get the job done with the help of its platform. Created by Wieden + Kennedy, the…

Sharing Data Could Save Lives as Healthcare Tech Booms in 2020

We’d all like to be able to predict the future, but some long-range forecasts are a matter of life and death. Imagine your doctor could predict that you’re going to have a fatal heart attack five years before it strikes. Or suppose they could, in just 30 seconds, spot that you’re at risk of irreversible…