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Amy Orazio
Amy Orazio received her MFA in Creative Writing at Otis College of Art and Design, in Los Angeles. She lives in Portland now, where she is enjoying the cross section of finishing her poetry manuscript and writing for The American Genius.
Business Marketing
Pop-up coffee shop tricked hipsters into loving grocery store beans
It’s a formula that works for marketing in general; present your product in an appealing, trendy or familiar way, and the consumer will (more likely) believe that it is higher quality. And this grocery store played the ultimate prank.
Business Articles
A to do list hack that might make 2016 the year you actually get shit done
With the new year comes new goals and resolutions. Unfortunately, our to-do lists often feel stale after a couple of weeks; we lose our motivation and resolutions fall to the wayside. But there's a hack for that lag in productivity!
Social Media
Peach is the newest, hottest social network
What the hell is Peach and why is everyone going on and on about it? Let's talk about the new social media obsession.
Business Articles
Clothing stores lost $185M in November, it was just too nice outside
While you were rejoicing in the 70 degree weather, basking in the warm November sunlight, clothing retailers were watching their money disappear.
Social Media
Facebook rolls out new feature that miiiiiight save you some time
Starting Monday, you'll be able to favorite your loved ones' (or clients') posts and they will appear, like magic, at the top of your newsfeed. No more digging in the dirt for the gold only to find "She Adds Baking Soda to a Lightbulb, What Happens Next Will Shock You".
Business Articles
Long breaks at work don’t increase your productivity (like, at all)
Don't let management see this. Recent studies show that long breaks from work (like using the company-provided foosball table) don't actually increase productivity. Dang.
Business News
Walmart fires an 18-year employee over $350 he found in the parking lot
With no warning, an 18-year employee was fired for finishing his tasks before turning in cash he found in the parking lot - do you think this was a fireable offense?
Business Marketing
Are millennials even getting your brand’s message?
When it comes to marketing to millennials, making sure your brand is engaging with them most effectively is key. Here are some tips on how to reach them.