The Trump administration’s push to transform the U.S. economy is being fought over the question of whether to allow firms to sell products directly to consumers.A key issue is whether to impose a sales tax, or what kind of tax rate to apply to the sale of products that consumers might want to buy, to …
How Amazon, Amazon Prime, and the future of e-commerce will change retail
Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, is testing a new model of online retail that is expected to significantly expand its reach in the next few years.The company’s new commercial model — dubbed “Amazon Prime” — is aimed at driving growth in online retail.While the company has not disclosed specific revenue projections, the new model …
The real deal about what it’s like to be a big-name athlete and coach…
A new book examines the life of an NBA star, a former NBA player and an ESPN analyst, and the people and organizations who shape the game, and how they have shaped the sport over the years.Theodore Roosevelt, the former President and a former coach, is among the authors.In the book, titled Theodore Roosevelt: The …
When you’re hungry, a new ad will help you eat better
If you’ve ever felt hungry after eating a meal, you’re not alone.While most people who get hungry at some point are satisfied and content, others experience nausea and vomiting.It’s not always a symptom of the food itself.If you’re experiencing nausea or vomiting after eating, you might want to consider purchasing an over-the-counter pain reliever, such …
Why does this TV show keep winning?
Business Insider article Commercials are getting bigger, and their audience is getting bigger.But what about the showrunners, and the people who work on them?Here are 10 reasons why they keep getting paid big bucks.1.Commercials can’t possibly go on forever, so they need to keep making more money to survive.Commercials can only get bigger and bigger, …
US tech firms push out rivals to become dominant force in global tech industry
Tech giants are seeking to reshape the global tech sector by embracing the commercial model, the industry is looking to the next wave of big-name acquisitions to help it keep pace.The global tech business is growing rapidly and many of the companies that have become successful in the last decade have moved into the business …
Danville’s Commercial Actress Becomes ‘Dance Star’ in ‘Hustler’
Danville, VA – An 18-year-old Danville woman, who starred in a viral video that went viral last year that showed her dancing to rap songs in a parking lot with a rocket mortgage commercial in her face, has landed in a commercial with the magazine Hustler. Mandy Brown, who is from Chicago, appeared in the video for …