Upon his return to television, comedian John Oliver wasted no time taking aim at pharmaceutical companies’ spending practices. Nine out of the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies spend more money on marketing than they do on research and development. Only Roche had higher investments in its research and development department than in marketing. According to Oliver, […]
Read MoreStarting a business, creating a digital marketing strategy, and establishing a brand are almost always challenging feats. However, it can be even more difficult in a country which is often stereotyped as lacking a necessary entrepreneurial spirit. This is exactly the challenge facing the technology industry in France. As a nation more likely to be […]
Read MoreThe movement to “go green” and help reduce our collective impact on the environment has more momentum than ever before. As consumers and brands alike become more aware of growing problems like global climate change and environmental pollution, interest in more eco-friendly forms of advertising has reached an all-time high. And as the advantages of […]
Read MoreA former principal from Allentown, Pennsylvania is filing a lawsuit against his former school district for wrongful termination. The school district is accused of retaliation and tampering with the hearing process of his suspension. Jose Rosado, the Allentown School District’s former alternative education officer, names the district, Chief Operations Officer David Wildonger, and Superintendent Russell […]
Read MoreIn a study facilitated by the state’s big data-crunching tool, the All Payer Claims Database, the Minnesota Department of Health has found that between 2010 and 2012, there was a 13.2% increase in residents seeking treatment for chronic pain. Chronic pain has been a major focus in healthcare debates lately, with about 100 million sufferers […]
Read MoreIn recent years, drones have earned plenty of bad press for their role in military missions and Amazon’s planned delivery services. In late January, one man even accidentally crashed his recreational drone on the front yard of the White House, drawing scrutiny from the national media and the Secret Service. However, a general remodeling company […]
Read MoreNearly 200 missing ACT tests from Iowa were found earlier this month — at a grocery store. On February 2, the ACT organization emailed 195 students of Johnston High School in Iowa, telling them that they would not be getting their ACT score reports, which they’d been promised would be available no later than February […]
Read MoreOne of Minnesota’s nicknames, “the Land of 10,000 Lakes,” is quite ironic, considering its capital building has 10,000 cracks. Though the Minnesota State Capitol may not actually have that many cracks, MinnPost reports that it does have enough structural damage, general wear, and outdated facilities to warrant a total restoration. The restoration is currently underway […]
Read MoreA December 2014 hit-and-run car accident in Aspen, Colorado that just barely involved the disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong — and only by association of his girlfriend, Anna Hansen, who later confessed to the crime — now seems to be a hit-and-run accident caused by Armstrong himself. The Aspen Police Department was called on December 29th and received a report […]
Read MoreOn Tuesday, British lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of an IVF technique which allows couples to conceive a child with DNA from three different people. Britain has now become the first country in the world to approve and vote in favor of what’s regarded as a controversial treatment. Following a heated 90-minute debate, British lawmakers […]
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