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Economy grew at 3.9 per cent rate in spring, helped by stronger consumer and business spending + MORE Sep 25th
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy grew at an even faster clip in the spring than previously estimated. But that growth likely slowed in the summer, held back by global headwinds and turbulent financial markets.
The overall economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.9 per cent in the April-June quarte.... More »
The life and times of an original “bankster” Feb 8th
Growing up in Guelph, Ont., in the 1870s, Arthur Cutten was a whiz with numbers and a shark at marbles, routinely capturing the most coveted orbs (“glassies,” if you’re curious) from his less-skilled classmates. That competitive spirit served him well years later, when 19-year-old Cutten—eag.... More »
Federal budget shows Alberta's oil and gas sector not a priority, industry group says Mar 21st
The oil and gas industry's main lobby group says the federal government’s 2019 budget does nothing to get people back to work or spur investment in Alberta’s key industry..... More »
Yelp, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pandora and GoPro are big market movers + MORE Feb 6th
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
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Yelp Inc., down $12.36 to $45.11
The online business reviews company reported better-than-expected quarterly results, but growth in the number of visitors .... More »
'The Outer Worlds' comes to Nintendo Switch on March 6th - Engadget Jan 30th
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Super Bowl ads go sappy: emotional spots from Chevy, Coke, light humour from RadioShack, rules
– canadianbusiness.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Advertisers played it safe in Super Bowl ads this year.
There were no crude jokes. Sexual innuendo was kept to a minimum. And uncomfortable scenes were missing.
In their place, much more sedate ads. RadioShack poked fun at its image by starring 80s icons like Teen Wolf in its ad, for instance, while Coca-Cola showcased people of different diversities in its spot.
With a 30-second Super Bowl commercial fetching $4 million and more than 108 million viewers expected to tune in to the championship game this year, it was crucial for advertisers to make their investment count.
But the shocking ads in previous years have not always been well received (Think: GoDaddy.com’s ad that featured a long, up-close kiss was at the bottom of the most popular ad lists last year.) So this year, advertisers went out of their way to use more family friendly themes: socially conscious statements, patriotic messages and light humour.
“Advertisers are getting attention but they’re not trying to go over the top,” said David Berkowitz, chief marketing officer for digital ad agency MRY…
There were no crude jokes. Sexual innuendo was kept to a minimum. And uncomfortable scenes were missing.
In their place, much more sedate ads. RadioShack poked fun at its image by starring 80s icons like Teen Wolf in its ad, for instance, while Coca-Cola showcased people of different diversities in its spot.
With a 30-second Super Bowl commercial fetching $4 million and more than 108 million viewers expected to tune in to the championship game this year, it was crucial for advertisers to make their investment count.
But the shocking ads in previous years have not always been well received (Think: GoDaddy.com’s ad that featured a long, up-close kiss was at the bottom of the most popular ad lists last year.) So this year, advertisers went out of their way to use more family friendly themes: socially conscious statements, patriotic messages and light humour.
“Advertisers are getting attention but they’re not trying to go over the top,” said David Berkowitz, chief marketing officer for digital ad agency MRY…
GM seen following Chrysler, Ford with solid results
– theglobeandmail.com
Full-year and fourth-quarter results expected to be best year for U.S. vehicle sales since the 2008-2009 financial crisis
