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1 Guess the Company Slogan
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2 7 Interesting Facts About Facebook
Savvy TV
3 Don't Underestimate the Muppets: Savvy Lessons From Your Favorite Puppets
Spanx
4 The Surprising Billionaire: 8 Interesting Facts About the Creator of Spanx
News
5 Big Banks Receive Award For Their Part in Credit Crisis
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6 Savvy Quiz: Can You Buy Shares of This Company?
consumerism
8 Netflix to Increase Prices, Thousands Voice Upset
consumerism
9 How Long Will the Harry Potter Brand Last?
job search
10 Companies Can Comb Through Your Entire Social Media History
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11 Are You Sad About Borders Closing?
Abercrombie & Fitch
12 Abercrombie Wants to Pay The Situation to Stop Wearing Its Clothes
consumerism
13 Netflix CEO Says Sorry, Introduces DVD Service Changes
consumerism
14 How to Break Your Brand Loyalty Habit
customer service
15 5 Firms With Good Customer Policies and 5 That Need Improvement
Happy Meal
16 McDonald's Sneaks Around the Happy Meal Ban
Best of 2011
17 Which Bankruptcy Was the Saddest in 2011?
Best of 2011
18 What Was the Most Frustrating Move by Companies in 2011?
It's the first day of Facebook trading on the stock market, and the company is valued to be over $100 billion dollars. In the spirit of all things Facebook, here are a couple of interesting facts that you may not have known about your favorite social media network: The company that's been valued at over $100 billion dollars was started from Mark Zuckerberg's dorm room in Harvard. Yep, that Read more
New alert for Starbucks fans: your strawberry frappuccino has crushed insects in it. The rose hue of the drink originates from cochineal extract, a key ingredient that is made from ground-up bugs. Before you start freaking out, this coloring agent is also actually commonly used in items like jams, meats, and alcoholic drinks and has been used for hundreds of years. Even the FDA says the extract Read more
The finance world is abuzz over Greg Smith's New York Times op-ed article, in which he explains his reasons for leaving Goldman Sachs. Having worked at the investment bank for 12 years and being the former head of Goldman's equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Smith's allegations definitely have more weight than a former disgruntled intern. One sentence that caught Read more
Spanx is a word that most women are familiar with. It's a type of shapewear that helps to smooth away lumps and bumps and also leaves no trace of a panty line. The creator of this product, Sara Blakely, has been inducted to this year's Forbes billionaires list, which was released yesterday. Spanx, an international undergarment company, is worth an estimated $1 billion. Here are a couple of Read more
It didn't surprise me that Google was rated the best company to work for this year by Fortune. The tech giant has consistently been in the top five firms to work for in the last few years. Although the interview process is grueling, many will say it's well worth their efforts. Here are some of the reasons people want to work at Google: Free lunch and dinner by gourmet chefs. Convenient on-site Read more
After several years of financial struggles, Hostess Brands Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy. Home of the classic Wonder Bread and signature snacks like the Twinkie, Hostess has had trouble holding on to customers who veered toward healthier foods in recent years. The company, first formed in 1930 under the name Interstate Baking Co., joins a growing list of companies that filed for Read more
Hearing about firms going bust is always sad, since a lot of us can become really attached to brands. However, filing for bankruptcy doesn't always mean that you're never going to see the entity again — it actually depends on the type of bankruptcy they're filing for. Many companies rebound after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which just means they need a little time off for some financial Read more
Every company has a famous catchphrase that's associated with it, whether it be informal or official. It's a good way of capturing the product or the company culture in one quick, memorable sentence. It's hard to remember all many slogans out there, so here's a chance to refresh your memory and test your company motto savvy! Take the Quiz Read more
The year-end is approaching and what a whirlwind of controversial company moves consumers had to face this year! There was plenty of outrage as companies try to cut costs or implement unfavorable business practices. The latest example was retailers trying to cash in on the Black Friday craze and holding their sales on Thanksgiving itself, leaving lots of customers to face the choice of leaving Read more
It seems that fast-food giants are finding a way to scoot around San Francisco's new ordinance that bans restaurants from serving free toys with meals over 600 calories. McDonald's has decided to charge a dime to customers who would like the toy with their Happy Meals, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. The proceeds earned from the Happy Meals will go towards building a Ronald McDonald House, Read more
