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Some of the most common emoji symbols have radically different meanings around the world. Think before you emoji?

An April Fool’s’ Day brand hoax can generate some buzz, but before you invest in that fun prank, make sure it actually benefits your business.

When faced with a load of unsold goods, a sales clerk made up a tall tale that became the greatest Christmas marketing story

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In an honest to goodness research study, a major university thinks we will consume so much content that we will have to stop most other life activities.



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