Better.com’s woes by the numbers – it’s not just layoffs With the online mortgage company announcing a new round of layoffs, we took a look at some data that sheds more light on Better.com’s troubles. Sam Klebanov 3.10.22 8:26 PM Markets
Branson's space flight made a bigger splash than Bezos' By moving his flight up to come before Bezos', Richard Branson had a great pull on the public eye. Danny Konstantinovic 7.20.21 4:35 PM People
Richard Branson is a marketing genius — and his spaceflight won the Internet Chatter about Virgin Galactic on Facebook shot up by 18 percent this past weekend. Christie Smythe 7.12.21 5:00 PM Markets
A brief history of why Martin Shkreli got banned from Twitter The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.23.22 12:25 AM Outcasts
These charts show why Victoria’s Secret fired its angels — and why that might have been a mistake The brand is pivoting from its stale marketing, but data indicates people are skeptical the retailer can offer something fresh. Jael Goldfine 6.24.21 4:42 PM Features
How Etsy went from quirky crafts website to glossy e-commerce powerhouse With its Depop acquisition, Etsy looks like it's on track to build an empire in resale and handmade goods. Jael Goldfine 6.18.21 3:38 PM Features
Water with a splash of lye: A history of the bizarre alkaline beverage craze One company went so far in chasing the wellness trend that it laced its product with a dangerous chemical. Christie Smythe 5.28.21 5:04 PM Features
"Repulsive," "reptilian," "diseased": What John D. Rockefeller had in common with Martin Shkreli The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.20.22 5:13 PM Features