For years, major brands like Starbucks, Dunkin and McDonald’s have been at the top of the coffee game. Now, Smoothie King is aiming to find its own way into the javasphere. To perk up its menu, Smoothie King launched a new espresso line featuring cold brew smoothies. To celebrate, the brand developed a fully integrated…
The Great Fail: How Bikram Yoga Went From Super-Heated to Overheated
Bikram Choudhury was the founder of the wildly popular hot yoga practice that many considered to cure ailments, detoxify bodies and change lives. At its height in 2006, there were 1,650 studios in at least 40 countries. By 2013, a series of allegations surfaced when one by one, women stepped forward with accusations that included…
This Tech Agency Is Using NFTs to Fund Wildfire Protection in California
California is no stranger to wildfires, but it has been predicted by many experts that they will only increase going forward due to the catastrophic consequences of climate change. Affecting everything from local wildlife and public safety to air quality and beyond, this is a major threat not just for the region but for the…
Google’s Plan to Curb Misinformation Ahead of US Midterm Elections
In the coming weeks, Google plans to launch tools that highlight local and regional journalism covering political campaigns and races. This comes as an initiative to provide more accurate and trustworthy information ahead of the November elections. These tools will be launched on Google’s search platform and YouTube. Political advertisers–who are not cash-strapped in times…
GM’s Cruise Recalls Self-Driving Software Involved in June Crash
After two people were injured in the incident, Cruise blocked its robot vehicles from making left turns for several weeks before issuing a software update.
Dove #KeepTheGrey Campaign Is a Brilliant Example of How to Show Up
A storm erupted on social media when beloved Canadian news anchor Lisa LaFlamme was allegedly ousted from her job. LaFlamme had worked for the network for more than 35 years, winning awards for reporting from conflict and disaster zones. According to reports, senior CTV News executive Michael Melling had asked who had approved the decision…
Agencies Must Advance in Health Care Messaging by Practicing Empathy
Shannon Ash is not looking to end drug use. Instead, the licensed clinical social worker has set out to eradicate overdoses. And in an industry that has historically shunned individuals who struggle with recovery, she is determined to offer a warmer approach. According to Ash, fear of being shamed is one of the main reasons…
Champion Invented the Hoodie Nearly 100 Years Ago. Now It’s Ready to Talk About It
Champion is calling an audible on its penchant for modesty. For the launch of its “Be Your Own” campaign, the centenarian athleticwear brand proudly proclaims “Champion invented the hoodie,” the wardrobe staple that’s transcended sports into music, fashion and popular culture since it was created by the brand’s founding family more than 80 years ago….
