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Corporate America steps up to deal with #COVID-19

Janet Fouts

Apple shut down their retail stores , offered expanded its sick leave policy to cover family issues, set up work from home guidelines. Microsoft announced Asked workers to stay home until March 25 in Seattle and San Francisco, and agreed to pay hourly service providers their regular pay even if they are not needed to work.

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Mac or PC for College? Which Laptop Is Best for the College Student

The Realtime Report

It’s no secret that an Apple laptop costs more money than Windows. Apple computers are more stylish in appearance. But looks aren’t the only thing that makes people want to pay more for Apple laptops. But looks aren’t the only thing that makes people want to pay more for Apple laptops. In fact, 88.7%

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17 Pop Culture Moments That Blew Up on Social Media in 2023

Buffer Social

pic.twitter.com/ulFwNsBnEA — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 26, 2023 It sparked a global trend in pink fashion and accessories, resonating powerfully with audiences. Apple suggests they’re on track for a release in early 2024. The Barbie Dreamhouse has become reality and it’s in Malibu. Time will tell.

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Red Bull Wins Top Social Video Brand of the Year

The Realtime Report

Apple just missed the top ten ranking, coming in 11th. Microsoft was much further back, in 37th place. Burberry – a fashion brand known for its efforts in social media – placed back in 16th. The auto industry was led by BMW in 12th place, followed closely by VW in 13th and Mercedes-Ben in 15th.

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A great opportunity for Nokia that no one has mentioned…

The Way of the Web

The news is full of reports on the abysmal second quarter results posted by Nokia today, which saw such a massive drop for the company that it has been surpassed by Apple in smartphone sales for the first time (16.7 million Nokias, compared to 20 million iPhones). Kinect is a record-breaking success.

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Testing the Limits of Branding: What It Can Fix and What It Can’t

Convince & Convert

Industry Disruption With Apple Good branding can grant you pole position in the marketplace from the outset, and provide a strong platform for redefining the industry you’re entering. But Apple’s visionary branding allowed it to find more than mere success: it became a long-term industry disruptor.

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The Metaverse: What it is and why it matters for brands

Sprout Social

Instead of tech giants like Google or Apple controlling the internet, everyday users will own, operate and contribute. The interoperable metaverse is an extension of the vision Meta, Microsoft and others are pursuing to make a reality. Gucci’s clothing isn’t the only part of the brand that’s fashion-forward. Dolce & Gabbana.

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