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In a bold move, Snapchat recently rejected Facebook’s $3 billion all-cash acquisition offer and also stated that it will not consider any acquisitions or investments until next year. Despite not making any profit, Snapchat co-founder and CEO, Evan Spiegel, is holding … Continue reading →

Google has recently spent millions of dollars encrypting the information flowing through its data centres worldwide. Other tech giants such as Facebook and Twitter are planning similar encryption measures to prevent intruders from snooping around and gathering data. Since the … Continue reading →

After reading this post from Chris Brogan, CEO of Human Business Works, I can definitely understand and agree with his statement of “a response is marketing”. However, I believe that statement can be thought of more as a two way street. … Continue reading →

While the rapid urbanization of China may seem impressive from the outside, a little digging into these newly transformed cities proves otherwise. A 4-page article from The New York Times, probing the city of Huaming China, reveals the “ghettoization” of … Continue reading →

Despite the imminent danger of working in a garment factory, workers, mostly women, in Bangladesh are still entering the industry in droves. According to The Economist, Bangladesh’s clothing industry is booming; the value of exports continues to grow, and Bangladesh … Continue reading →

It turns out that Wal-Mart cannot be successful everywhere it sets up shop. While Wal-Mart dominates the American market, the biggest retailer in the world does not have stores in Germany, India, South Korea and Russia. American marketing strategies simply … Continue reading →

With the release of the 2014 CLA compact sedan, Mercedes-Benz has broken into new ground by offering a luxury car with a starting price under $30,000.  While Mercedes is worried that a cheaper model would put a blemish on its … Continue reading →

In recent years, interest in electric cars has risen substantially due to the global increase in gasoline prices and the growing concern of greenhouse gas emissions. But can electric cars overtake gasoline cars and become our main mode of transport … Continue reading →

In developing markets such as China and India, owning technology branded by Apple symbolizes wealth and status in society. Apple’s iPhone is the entry point into luxury  for millions of people in developing countries and it is by far the best … Continue reading →

Internships are stepping stones towards successful careers. Many post-secondary institutions highlight the importance of internships and set it as a requirement for graduation. While I wholeheartedly agree that an internship is a very valuable experience, an article that I read … Continue reading →