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How did this teen magazine go from just covering fashion and beauty to getting lauded for its political coverage?
A new study reveals that shape, size and sense of touch influence purchasing choices, thanks to some curious cognition and perception.
In some industries — like advertising — the awards show is just a giant money-making scheme.
By Dave Roos
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One hundred percent of female mannequins in a new U.K. study represented underweight individuals, while only 8 percent of male mannequins did the same.
According to a new paper by tech company Polycom, "anywhere working" is on the rise in several countries, and employees recognize its advantages.
With the demise of mall staples like The Limited, the brands hanging on will have to rethink their entire approach to fashion to survive the 'mall-pocalypse.'
By Dave Roos
Is your cluttered desk a sign of creative genius or just chaos? Experts weigh in on whether either is really a true reflection of how your brain operates.
By Alia Hoyt
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Mike Marts, the AfterShock editor-in-chief and co-founder, looks back at the diverse roster of titles and genres published by the new company.
The annual employee engagement survey seems pretty useless. So what are some alternatives?
As more toll roads move away from cash, where does that leave drivers who don't have electronic passes? Or even exact change?
Pesky vowels. Who needs those, anyway?
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If human nutrition is essentially universal, why do yogurt commercials feature women so prominently?
You may be surprised at the types of businesses people have put on wheels. Cigar Lounge, anyone?
By Dave Roos
In an effort to discourage food waste, some all-you-can-eat buffets are charging diners whose eyes are bigger than their stomachs.
By Chris Opfer
A Japanese company called ALE wants to create artificial meteor showers. Is this the first step toward the sky becoming a massive ad?
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HowStuffWorks Now interviews Rooster Teeth's Burnie Burns at SXSW on how to crowdfund a feature-length film.
A startup app called OneGo aims to find a niche as a provider of all-you-can-fly pricing for domestic air travel, for those who can afford the monthly membership.
You can learn about leadership in the darnedest of places. Like the 1980s television program "The Transformers."
Rooftop gardens and nap pods sound cool, but that's not what employees really value, nor do they help the bottom line, say experts.
By Dave Roos
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It takes more than just a newspaper ad to promote your online business. Help your site grow from a fledgling to a flourishing business with these handy tips.
If advertisers buried hidden messages in commercials or print ads, would you be susceptible to them? Or are subliminal messages just a hoax?
In the past, you practically had to get an MBA to learn how to write a business plan. But investors today value plans that are sharp and to the point — and you can easily figure it out online.
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Creating a website can be a pricey proposition for a small business. There are grants out there that can fund website development, but the competition is fierce — and the grants often come with strings attached.
From Disney and Mattel to Apple and Amazon, countless U.S. business staples have started in someone's home. The Internet only makes this feat easier. Could your home be the incubator for the next big online company?