Daily Archives: February 17, 2013
A Three-Hour Tour: Cruise Industry Faces Flood of Questions
On Valentine’s Day, the Carnival Triumph that had lost power four days earlier, finally sailed into Mobile Bay. The ship returned more than 4,000 travelers to land, along with a flood of new questions about cruise line-safety. A fire in … Continue reading
Buffett Invests in PR Along with Big-Ticket Acquisitions
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett purchased another multimillion-dollar company to add to his holdings in mid February. Joining Buffett’s portfolio with the likes of Coca-Cola and Wells Fargo is none other than the ketchup giant H.J. Heinz Company. The $23-billion deal that … Continue reading
Runway 2.0 Re-Designs Fashion, Social Media
Audience members were encouraged to use their phones and tablets during the Kenneth Cole Fall 2013 Runway Show Live from New York Fashion Week. “During the @kennethcole runway show, out of respect for other members of the audience please make sure your … Continue reading
IOC, Olympic Fans Wrestle with Troubling Move
In a move that shocked the athletic world, the International Olympic Committee voted to drop wrestling from the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Using a report that analyzed 39 criteria, including television ratings, ticket sales, global participation and popularity, the IOC … Continue reading