These 7 Companies Will Be Ranked In Forrester's New Report On Social Media...
Forrester Research is putting the final touches on one of its prestigious "Wave" reports for social media marketing, a source familiar with the research tells us.Forrester's Wave reports rank the top...
View ArticleSocial Media Engagement: The Surprising Facts About How Much Time People...
We tend to talk about social networks in terms of size, because audience reach is one of social media’s biggest advantages. That’s why Facebook gets so much attention. With 1.2 billion monthly active...
View ArticleJerry Seinfeld's Wife Spent $415 During Uber's Surge Pricing To Make Sure Her...
Former NBC and ESPN host Michelle Beadle may have griped about forking over $132 to get across town in the middle of an NYC blizzard Saturday night, but that's nothing compared to what Jerry Seinfeld's...
View ArticleThe Controversial Feature Tinder Almost Unleashed On The World — Then Changed...
Popular meet-up app Tinder almost launched a controversial feature but thought better of it, CEO Sean Rad told Business Insider.Tinder is an app used by millions of people to find friends or dates...
View ArticleThe Most Overrated Economic Indicator In The World Is At A 3-Year High
If you hear anyone pointing out that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is at a three-year high, ignore them.As an economic indicator, the BDI — the daily survey of spot shipping rates— is highly problematic,...
View ArticleZara Urged To Drop Orders For Angora Rabbit Fur Following Claims Of Animal...
Zara is under fire for selling products made of angora rabbit fur after PETA released a graphic video, allegedly filmed at Chinese angora farms, showing live rabbits tethered to a board and screaming...
View ArticleEarly Release Of Thousands Of California Prisoners Tied To Spike In Property...
The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) has released an intriguing new report finding the state's reduction in inmates to ease overcrowding has caused a major spike in property crime.The...
View ArticleCheck Into The New York Palace's Lavish 'Jewel' Suite For $25,000 A Night...
The recently revamped New York Palace recently unveiled two new luxury suites with out-of-this-world amenities. The Jewel Suite, located in the newly renovated Towers section of the Palace, is a...
View ArticleDon't Panic! There's A Way To Unsend Instagram Direct Messages
With the advent of Instagram Direct, a new feature from the photo-sharing platform that allows you to send photos to a select group of people, comes a lot of responsibility.Is there anything that...
View ArticleToday's Cars Are More Powerful And Fuel-Efficient Than Ever [CHARTS]
The EPA has released its latest report on fuel economy trends from 1975 to 2013, and one thing is clear.In the past decade, automakers have done an impressive job making cars that are more efficient...
View ArticlePublic Opinion On Obamacare Has Been Amazingly Steady
Greg Sargent had a great post yesterday on how public opinion on Obamacare has changed very little over the years.The Washington Post-ABC News poll yesterday morning saw support for the law bounce back...
View ArticleWinning Tickets For $636M Mega Millions Jackpot Sold In California, Georgia
Lottery officials: Winning tickets sold in California, Georgia for $636M Mega Millions jackpotDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery officials: Winning tickets sold in California, Georgia for $636M Mega...
View ArticlePaul Ryan Drops A Major Clue That He Won't Run For President In 2016
Yesterday, Rep. Paul Ryan said that he plans to seek the chairmanship of the House Ways and Means committee, according to the Wall Street Journal. This is a big hint that he isn't planning on running...
View ArticleScientists Printed Working Cells From The Eye For The First Time
Neuroscientists on Tuesday said they had used an inkjet printer to print cells from the eye, making a practical step in the quest to grow replenishment tissue for damaged or diseased organs.Researchers...
View ArticleHere's Three Other Things That Are Happening Today Besides The Fed
It's Fed day today. The FOMC will announce its next policy decision at 2 PM ET.But besides that there are a few other odds and ends happening.From Calculated Risk, they are:• 7:00 AM ET, The Mortgage...
View ArticleIndia Is Furious Over US Strip Search Of Diplomat Facing Fraud Charges
India vowed Wednesday to bring one of its diplomats home at any price after her arrest in New York, as she told how she broke down in tears after being stripped and cavity-searched.With one newspaper...
View Article10 Things You Need To Know Before The Opening Bell (SPX, SPY, DIA, DJI, QQQ)
Good morning. Here's what you need to know.Markets in Asia were mixed in overnight trading. The Japanese Nikkei 225 jumped 2.0%, the Hong Kong Hang Seng rose 0.3%, and the Shanghai Composite fell 0.1%....
View ArticleOnline Retailer Faces Lawsuit After Fining Couple $3,500 For Negative Review,...
An online retailer is being sued after fining a couple $3,500 for a negative review and then dinging their credit score when they didn't pay the fine.The lawsuit, which is seeking damages of at least...
View Article10 Tech Things You Need To Know This Morning
Good morning!Here's your daily dose of tech news:A bunch of important tech people, from Yahoo's Marissa Mayer to Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg, met with Obama yesterday. The meeting was called to discuss...
View ArticleMedia Buyers Say Facebook Video Ads Cost $2 Million Daily
Please note: The Social Media Insights morning email will no longer be free beginning January 2, 2014. It will be delivered exclusively to subscribers of Business Insider Intelligence. Non-subscribers...
View Article