Which Brands Reign Supreme Among Social Media Users? The Answer May Surprise You

Author Financiarul Posted on June 26, 2015July 19, 2024Categories Business, Leadership, Sales & MarketingTags , , ,   Leave a comment on Which Brands Reign Supreme Among Social Media Users? The Answer May Surprise You

L’Oreal, Dove, Nivea and Chanel are the most coveted brands — on social media, that is. According to a new survey, these four brands are the most likely to be recommended by social media users, while McDonald’s and Monsanto rank toward the bottom of the referral list. The research, conducted by WPP Plc’s Social@Ogilvy agency and SurveyMonkey, questioned 5,600 social media users throughout 11 countries, a June 23 Bloomberg article reports. The respondents use networks like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Interestingly enough, … Continue reading “Which Brands Reign Supreme Among Social Media Users? The Answer May Surprise You”

Girls’ Self-Esteem is Boosted by Running Program

Author Financiarul Posted on April 15, 2015July 19, 2024Categories LeadershipTags , , ,   Leave a comment on Girls’ Self-Esteem is Boosted by Running Program

For many parents, getting children to be more active is a chore, especially when kids prefer to watch TV, play video games, or read books inside. To combat their children’s sedentary lifestyles, parents often turn to organized sports and after-school programs, which often have surprising side effects. In Colorado, girls in elementary and middle school benefit from the after-school program Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run aims to help girls run a 5k race at the end of … Continue reading “Girls’ Self-Esteem is Boosted by Running Program”

Seattle Dog Recognizes the Benefits of Public Transit; Takes Herself to the Dog Park on Bus Line

Author Financiarul Posted on January 20, 2015July 19, 2024Categories Business, Leadership   Leave a comment on Seattle Dog Recognizes the Benefits of Public Transit; Takes Herself to the Dog Park on Bus Line

Gas prices have now fallen below $2 per gallon in states across the country, hitting $1.95 in some cities on the West Coast. Although many people are probably taking advantage of the cheap prices at the pump by driving more, there’s another ripple effect — more people are also using public transportation, due to lower ticket prices. Bus passengers in Seattle, however, may find themselves with an unusual seatmate — a friendly black lab named Eclipse. Seattle is a very … Continue reading “Seattle Dog Recognizes the Benefits of Public Transit; Takes Herself to the Dog Park on Bus Line”

New Study Finds That Getting More Sleep Means Needing Less Sick Leave

Author Financiarul Posted on November 12, 2014July 19, 2024Categories Business, Leadership   Leave a comment on New Study Finds That Getting More Sleep Means Needing Less Sick Leave

It’s long been known that adults require approximately hours of sleep every night, but a new study published in the medical journal Sleep gives a new reason to get all 40 winks — employees who get enough sleep are less likely to take sick days. Researchers surveyed 3,760 men and women ages 30 to 64 on their sleep habits, and then compared their answers with work absenteeism data from each participant over the course of 7.2 years. The survey also took into … Continue reading “New Study Finds That Getting More Sleep Means Needing Less Sick Leave”