Google Search CPCs Rose 13% YoY, But AOVs Rose Just 1% by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, April 29, 2024 The cost per click (CPC) on Google ads continues to rise — up 13% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024 compared with 9% YoY in Q4 2023. The change has mostly been influenced by … Continue reading Google Search CPCs Rose 13% YoY, But AOVs Rose Just 1%
April 24, 2024 Airlines were just put on notice over ‘surprise junk fees’: 4 new rules they will have to follow Disclosing fees and curbing sly sales tactics that leave travelers paying more are among guidelines laid out by the Department of Transportation. BY Sam Becker The Biden administration’s war against junk fees has taken to … Continue reading Airlines were just put on notice over ‘surprise junk fees’: 4 new rules they will have to follow
April 23, 2024 The FTC just banned most noncompetes On Tuesday, the FTC voted to ban all new noncompete clauses and render existing noncompetes unenforceable for most private sector workers. BY Pavithra Mohan In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took a strong position on noncompete clauses with a proposed rule that would outright ban … Continue reading The FTC just banned most noncompetes
April 23, 2024 It’s not just you: Wednesday might be the most stressful day at work “It’s like you’re at the halfway mark, staring down deadlines but the weekend’s still too far off to feel any relief.” BY Stephanie Vozza Wednesday, affectionately known as “Hump Day,” seems like a positive milestone during the week. You’re halfway … Continue reading It’s not just you: Wednesday might be the most stressful day at work
April 04, 2024 One of the most addictive apps of the year just got better Rooms, an app that lets you build and explore interactive rooms, is out of its proof-of-concept phase. BY Hunter Schwarz Rooms, a free iOS app that lets users create and swipe through interactive 3D rooms, has done some remodeling. “The first … Continue reading One of the most addictive apps of the year just got better
March 29, 2024 TikTok’s problems just keep getting worse: Now it could be in trouble with the IRS A former TikTok employee has filed complaints with the Department of Labor and IRS over the company’s management of stock options. BY Chris Stokel-Walker A former TikTok employee sent letters of complaint this month to the Internal Revenue … Continue reading TikTok’s problems just keep getting worse: Now it could be in trouble with the IRS
March 24, 2024 Yes, you can train yourself to be happier—just be aware of the downsides Research shows that happier people live longer and do better work. You can pursue happiness, but you need to be mindful of several important things. BY Lydia Dishman Is there a day on the calendar that isn’t significant for some … Continue reading Yes, you can train yourself to be happier, just be aware of the downsides
March 15, 2024 This one comment from Tim Cook just cost Apple $490 million A class-action lawsuit alleging that Cook’s 2018 call with investors was ‘misleading’ has netted a massive settlement. BY Sarah Bregel When you’re the CEO of a multibillion-dollar corporation, your words have weight. As Apple chief executive Tim Cook just found out, … Continue reading This one comment from Tim Cook just cost Apple $490 million
March 14, 2024 Kevin Plank just replaced the CEO who might have saved Under Armour . . . with himself Kevin Plank founded Under Armour. The past four years have proven that he’ll never be happy with anyone else running it. No matter the cost. BY Mark Wilson After a mere 13 months at the … Continue reading Kevin Plank just replaced the CEO who might have saved Under Armour . . . with himself
ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are launching a streaming service just for sports this fall The name of the service and pricing will be announced later this year. Pranav Dixit Wed, Feb 7, 2024 ASSOCIATED PRESS Three of the biggest sports TV companies in the US — ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery … Continue reading ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are launching a streaming service just for sports this fall
