Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for Sat, 30 Apr 2022
The Taxpayer Con of the Century
Ikea Adds a Twist to Its Iconic Swedish Meatballs, but These Aren’t for Humans
Consumers chow down on more than 1 billion of Ikea’s famously filling and addictive Swedish meatballs every year, and through the magic of brand extension, fans have been able to buy meatball-scented candles and meat-free plant balls from the global retailer. Next up is another offshoot of the iconic product with ingredients that include clay,…
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Sprout Social Shares Annual Look at When to Post on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter
There’s no time like the present, as the old saying goes, but according to social media analytics company Sprout Social, it may not be the best time for brands to post on social platforms. Sprout Social released the 2022 edition of its annual Best Times to Post on Social Media report, which mines engagement data…
Pew Pegs Parents’ Attitudes on Kids’ Use of Devices, Social Media Before, During Pandemic
Pew Research Center shared its insights on the attitudes of parents in the U.S. toward technology use by their children and how the pandemic impacted those attitudes. The think tank conducted a survey on the topic in March 2020, just prior to the outbreak of Covid-19, and it contacted many of the parents who participated…
Reddit Pledges $1M Toward Community Funds Program
Reddit pledged $1 million toward its Community Funds Program earlier this week, saying the goal is to back ideas that are creative, impactful and spark collaboration within and across communities. The company will accept nominations for $1,000 to $50,000 in funding for projects and choose which ones to back based on community impact, creativity and…