NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Power Struggles at First Look Media. Impact: The power struggle at At First Look Media led to a series of dramatic departures, which in turn caused a chain reaction of journalists forming their own media outlets. Fast forward, and we have influencers declaring themselves as 'news sources' from their living rooms. Thanks, Matt!. Fact: Did you know that managing personalities in media is a lot like herding cats? Except the cats can talk back and start their own blogs..
• Headline: Improving Ebola Treatment through Staffing Enhancements. Impact: The push for better staffing in Ebola treatment inadvertently resulted in improved healthcare protocols worldwide. In a bizarre twist, this led to a sudden rise in people wanting to become doctors, thinking it was all about saving lives and not about long hours and student debt.. Fact: Ebola treatment improvements could actually save lives, but it’s also a great reminder that the U.S. healthcare system sometimes resembles a game of Whac-A-Mole..
• Headline: G.O.P. Leverages Technology in Voter Outreach. Impact: The G.O.P. ads pioneering voter targeting laid the groundwork for the modern-day social media ad explosion. Now, companies can track your every click, ensuring that you never escape the clutches of political ads, even while shopping for socks.. Fact: Did you know that sophisticated targeting means the G.O.P. can now follow you around with ads like a lost puppy? Just don’t expect them to fetch your vote..
• Headline: Tailgating Goes Above and Beyond at the University of Mississippi. Impact: The elaborate tailgating at the University of Mississippi set a new bar for college football traditions. This eventually spiraled into a national arms race of tailgating, where fans now consider gourmet food and live entertainment mandatory. Because who needs to actually watch the game?. Fact: Did you know that tailgating is just an excuse for adults to play with fire and drink beer in public? Truly a rite of passage in American culture!.
• Headline: Cracks in the Stress Tests of European Banks. Impact: The cracks in the stress tests of European banks led to a series of financial reforms, which inadvertently resulted in an uptick in economists becoming 'influencers' on social media. Who knew banking could be so... relatable?. Fact: Did you know that stress tests in banking are a lot like gym workouts? The more you push, the more you realize how many weaknesses you really have..