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• How to add footnotes in Google Docs in 4 easy steps, to cite your research and provide links

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  It can be helpful to add footnotes in Google Docs to cite your research in a lengthy paper.
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  You can add footnotes to a Google Doc on the web or in the Google Docs mobile app.
  It's easy to add footnotes in Google Docs on the web by using the toolbar to select "Insert," and then "Footnote" in your desired location. 
  The built-in feature automatically adds a supercript number where you want the note, then takes you to the bottom of the page to add your text
  
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• What is Google TV? Here's what you need to know about Google's new streaming interface

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  Google TV lets you browse through all of your streaming services at once.
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  Google TV is a new interface for Android devices like the newest Chromecast and Sony Android TVs. 
  The software combines all content from multiple streaming channels into one searchable interface, and makes viewing recommendations based on your history and searches. 
  It's currently available in just a few devices, like the new Chromecast with Google TV and Android phones via t
  
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• SCOTT GALLOWAY: The pandemic has caused a 'Great Dispersion' that is eroding American empathy and threatens our ability to call ourselves a nation

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  A man wears a cut-out mask at a 'Hazardous Liberty! Defend the Constitution!' rally to protest the stay-at-home order in Olympia, Washington.
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  Scott Galloway is a bestselling author and professor of marketing at NYU Stern.
  The following is his recent blog post, republished with permission. It originally ran on his blog, "No Mercy / No Malice."
  In it, Galloway questions if America can still call itself a nation, given the increasing evidence of weakened community support an
  
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• More than 1,000 Google employees have signed a letter demanding answers from leadership after a top AI researcher was suddenly fired

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  Timnit Gebru, co-lead of Google's ethical artificial intelligence team.
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  More than 1,000 Google employees have signed a petition over the exit of prominent AI ethicist Timnit Gebru.
  More than 1,500 additional academic and industry names also have put their names on it.
  The petition demands Google explain why a research paper coauthored by Gebru was rejected by management.
  Are you a current or former Googler with more to share? You can contact this reporter securely us
  
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• How to watch Spence Jr. vs. Garcia: Undefeated welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. returns to the ring in a PPV match on December 5

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  Errol Spence Jr. (right) defeated Mikey Garcia (left) by unanimous decision in March 2019.
  Photo by Tom Pennington / Getty ImagesUndefeated WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. (26-0) will fight Danny Garcia (32-2) on December 5 in Arlington, Texas.Spence Jr. and Garcia originally planned to fight in January 2020, but Spence Jr. suffered a serious car crash in October 2019 that left him hospi
  
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• Heartbreaking letters from kids to Santa will melt your heart this Christmas

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  The US Postal Service is lending a hand to Santa Claus as hundreds of thousands of children send holiday present requests to the North Pole.
  Dubbed "Operation Santa," the USPS program accepts letters addressed to the North Pole "to help those in need at the holidays experience the joy of opening presents," the service said in a statement. 
  The letters will be "opened by Santa's Elves" and published online to be "adopted" by people who would like to help.
  
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• Where to buy toilet paper online

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.ShutterstockAs a reaction to the novel coronavirus, many people are have been stocking up on toilet paper, causing shortages and price gouging at both online and brick-and-mortar stores. Though we don't encourage panic buying and hoarding, we have been able to find affordable purchase options for toilet paper online.  As of 12/4/20, many stores have restocked toilet paper but we've seen avail
  
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• S&P 500, Dow rally to record highs as investors bet on last-minute stimulus breakthrough

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  Associated PressUS equities jumped on Friday after disappointing labor-market data boosted hopes for an end-of-year stimulus compromise.The S&P 500, the Dow Jones industrial average, and the Nasdaq composite closed at record highs.The US added 245,000 nonfarm payrolls in November, handily missing the consensus economist estimate of 460,000 additions. The unemployment rate fell to 6.7% from 6.9% and met forecasts.The data suggests the nation's economic recovery is slowing, and politicians and
  
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• New details emerge around Zappos founder Tony Hsieh's death after a house fire

  04-12-2020 22:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tony Hsieh in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 8, 2012.
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  Zappos visionary Tony Hsieh died in late November after sustaining injuries in a house fire at a Connecticut home.
  According to a new Forbes report, he sustained those injuries after locking himself in a storage area in the home, and it's not clear whether it was accidental or on purpose.
  While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, a coroner ruled his death accidental.
  In a statement to Forbe
  
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• Biden says the stimulus package being negotiated 'would be better' if it included a fresh wave of $1,200 payments - and suggests they are still in the mix

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  President-elect Joe Biden said at an event on Friday that he believed the compromise relief package he supports would be improved with the inclusion of a new round of direct payments for Americans.
  "I think it would be better if it had the $1,200. I understand that may still be in play," Biden said.
  Progressives turned up their criticism of the latest bipartisan relief proposal that's being drafted by a centrist group of senators.
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• HBO Max will soon be home to brand-new movies like 'Wonder Woman 1984,' and you can now get 20% off when you prepay for 6 months

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Warner Bros.HBO Max, WarnerMedia's new subscription-based streaming service, is now available for $14.99 per month.For a limited time, new and returning members can receive 20% off when they prepay for six months.HBO Max offers access to everything on HBO, along with new exclusive series and hundreds of additional movies and TV shows.Warner Bros. will also be debuting its entire 2021 lineup of movies on HBO
  
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• 13 prominent Democrats stand accused of hypocrisy for ignoring COVID-19 restrictions they're urging their constituents to obey

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  San Francisco Mayor London Breed
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  Over a dozen prominent Democratic elected officials have been accused of hypocrisy after flouting official guidance and best practices for containing COVID-19 in the last two months. 
  Mayors, governors, and members of Congress alike have come under scrutiny for traveling, attending packed indoor gatherings, and not wearing masks in public. 
  In California alone, Gov. Gavin Newsom, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, San Jose M
  
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• The best Dutch ovens in 2020

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  Dutch ovens are built to last, and they can be used to cook a variety of foods, including pot roasts, soups, stews, and breads.Of all the Dutch ovens available, Le Creuset's Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven is the best with its solid construction, varied color options, and sturdy handles that are easy to grip.See also: The best slow cookersTable of Contents: Masthead StickyCrock Pots and pressure cookers earn all the praise these days, but for centuries, people have relied on
  
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• 7 ways to increase your computer's frames per second, or fps, and improve its gaming performance

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  Increase your computer's fps with these tips to optimize your gaming.
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  You can increase your computer's fps (frames per second) in several ways.
  Your computer's frame rate is a measure of how smoothly games and other graphically intense visuals display on your PC. 
  If your computer's frame rate is lower than your monitor's refresh rate, you might be able to improve your PC's visual performance.
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• How to invest in dividend stocks, a low-risk source of investment income

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  Investors seeking income often turn to dividend stocks, known for consistently paying stockholders a little extra filip on each share.
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  Dividend stocks are shares of established companies that offer a predictable stream of income in the form of dividend payments.
  There are three common metrics to evaluate dividend stocks: Dividend yield, dividend payout ratio, and dividend payout growth.
  Investors look to dividend-paying stocks to generate steady income, or to build more w
  
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• The best national parks for winter and where to stay

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Xanterra Travel CollectionTravelers are prioritizing outdoor activities, fresh air, and social distancing, which makes a visit to a national park very appealing.With summer crowds in the rearview mirror, winter is a particularly peaceful time to visit the parks.We've rounded up the best national parks to visit during winter, plus highlighted the best hotels for each.Hotels range from $99 for a simple room i
  
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• The 200+ best holiday sales going on now include Burrow, Casper, Hydro Flask, and more

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Crystal Cox/Business InsiderBlack Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, but retailers are still offering great discounts all month for the holiday season. Though they won't be as good as the ones we saw during Cyber Week, there are still tons of deals from major players like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy alongside retail startups we love, like Leesa, Bombas, and Tommy John.We're keeping t
  
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• Biden calls for COVID-19 relief packages before and after his inauguration following 'grim' jobs report

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  President-elect Joe Biden delivers a pre-Thanksgiving address at his transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, November 25, 2020.
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  President-elect Joe Biden on Friday called for COVID-19 relief packages to be passed both before and after his inauguration.
  "Any package passed in the lame duck session is not enough. It's just the start," Biden said in a statement. "Congress will need to act again in January."
  There's growing bipartisan support for a $908 billion stimu
  
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• Insider Retail: Black Friday is not dead after all, the McRib makes a triumphant return, and Arcadia Group becomes latest pandemic victim

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  Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for The h.wood GroupHello, happy Friday!Have you ever wondered what Drake smells like? While I personally can't say I have (no shade to Drake, I enjoy his music even if he will always be Jimmy from "Degrassi" in my heart), you can now buy an $80 candle that smells just like the rapper. The already sold-out candle, called "Carby Musk," is named after perfumer Michael Carby who developed Drake's signature scent.&n
  
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• The best places to buy Christmas decorations, from tree toppers to lights and novelty items

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Getty ImagesWith December's arrival comes the time to put up Christmas decorations.For those who celebrate, we've rounded up the best places to find all sorts of Christmas decorations, in a range of styles and prices.In addition to tree trimmings, there are lots of ways to add festive flair to every room in your home, from flannel sheets to a festive table cloth. Target, Etsy, Pott
  
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• 27 clothing stores you'll see less of in the future

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  Francesca's store.
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  Many clothing retailers have announced store closures in the past year, and the coronavirus pandemic has led to even more.
  Francesca's just filed for bankruptcy and announced plans to close 140 of the retailer's remaining 700 stores by January 2021.
  In October, Gap Inc. announced it would begin exiting malls and shutter 350 stores by 2024.
  Legacy department stores Century 21, Lord & Taylor, and Neiman Marcus are all facing store closures.
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• A Japanese spacecraft is about to send a 'treasure box' of asteroid dust plummeting to Earth. Watch the sample return live.

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  An illustration shows the Hayabusa-2 spacecraft releasing its sample capsule to Earth.
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  Japan's Hayabusa-2 spacecraft is set to deliver a sample of rock and dust from asteroid Ryugu to Earth on Saturday.
  Hayabusa-2 blasted the asteroid with a bullet in 2019. The "treasure box" it's bringing back holds the world's first sample from below the surface of an asteroid.
  Studying this space rock can reveal new information about the evolution of the solar system and the origins of life on Earth.
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• 'It was not a mistake': Nancy Pelosi defends her rejection of the Trump administration's $1.8 trillion stimulus offer after throwing support behind a relief package half its size

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  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday strongly defended her decision to reject the Trump administration's $1.8 trillion stimulus offer.
  "It was not a mistake," Pelosi said at her press conference.
  Some House Democrats called on her to strike a deal before the election, but Pelosi said the administration was putting forward only "half a loaf."
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  At her weekly press conference on Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defen
  
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• The best Fitbit trackers and smartwatches for health and fitness

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  Fitbit offers an extensive lineup of user-friendly fitness wearables that automatically track metrics like your daily steps or stairs climbed, as well as any workouts and sleep patterns.  The brand's latest devices also promote mindfulness, offering insights into your stress levels and in-depth info about your health habits and routines.We compared every current Fitbit to find the best in its lineup, from full-on smartwatches like the Versa 3 to more basic trackers like the Charge 4 or
  
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• My puppy instantly loved the Casper dog bed - it's a comfortable memory foam bed that withstands digging

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.David Slotnick/Business InsiderWhile all dog beds might seem the same, Casper put a lot of research into the design of their memory foam dog bed, and it definitely shows.I got one of the beds when I brought home my new puppy, and he instantly loved it.Update: This review was originally published in October 2018. Almost two years later, Murray is still sleeping on his Casper dog bed. It's held up well,
  
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• Elon Musk is reportedly planning a move to Texas after his tirade about California's coronavirus response

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  Elon Musk has informed friends that he plans to move to Texas, CNBC reported.
  The news came after Musk threatened in May to move Tesla out of California because of its response to the coronavirus. 
  Texas has no state income tax, which could save Musk a lot of money on his massive pay package.
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  The US's most well-paid CEO is mulling a move that could save him plenty of money on taxes.According to CNBC's Lora Kolodny,
  
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• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders call for another round of $1,200 stimulus checks, which are excluded from the COVID-19 relief bill gaining momentum in Congress

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  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Friday doubled down on her call for another wave of $1,200 direct payments to Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
  "If people don't get UI assistance, and if they don't get a stimulus check, then relief isn't going to be felt in their lives, not in a substantive way," Ocasio-Cortez told NBC News.
  Rep. Rashida Tlaib and GOP Sen. Josh Hawley have also urged lawmakers to approve a second round of stimulus chec
  
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• The top 9 movies on Netflix this week, from 'Hillbilly Elegy' to 'The Beast'

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  "Hillbilly Elegy"
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  "Hillbilly Elegy" and both "Christmas Chronicles" movies were among the most popular titles on Netflix this week. 
  Netflix introduced daily top lists of the most popular titles on the streaming service in February.
  Streaming search engine Reelgood keeps track of the lists and provides Business Insider with a rundown of the week's most popular movies on Netflix every Friday.
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• Tony Hsieh was more than a successful CEO - he was also a giver, community builder, and visionary ahead of his time

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  Hsieh delivering a keynote presentation at the MAGIC clothing industry convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center February 17, 2010.
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  In addition to Hsieh's prominence in the business world, he also was a community builder and visionary outside of work.
  Weaving together anecdotes and photos from people in Hsieh's inner circle, writer Aimee Groth paints a picture of an "inquisitive, impactful, loving, kind" leader who was masterful at making connections wherever he we
  
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• This candle startup has a beautiful gifting and unboxing experience, making them foolproof gifts

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.OtherlandOtherland is an up-and-coming startup lauded for its curation of beautifully packaged and fragranced candles.Candles can be purchased as a three-piece set for $89 or individually for $36 each; we've bought plenty for ourselves and as gifts.  You can even customize the matchbox that comes with the candles, making it the perfect gift for a loved one. Read more: The best candles and whe
  
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• The best deals and sales happening on Amazon right now⁠⁠ - save $100 on a Breville espresso machine

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderAmazon regularly changes prices on its products. We'll update this list regularly with the new discounts as they crop up.Highlights include discounts on wireless earbuds and headphones along with drops on kids water bottles.If you're not one already, you can sign up for a free 30-day Amazon Prime membership trial to get Prime shipping along with many other perks when shopping f
  
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• Where to buy hand sanitizer online - and everything you should know about using it effectively

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Crystal Cox/Business InsiderWhen soap and water aren't accessible, using hand sanitizer is an excellent method for keeping your hands clean.The CDC recommends using hand sanitizers that are at least 60% ethyl alcohol or 70% isopropyl alcohol, and to avoid anything with 1-propanol or methanol, which can both be toxic.Retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, or even Office Depot all carry hand sanitizer online, but
  
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• Here's what 5 Wall Street strategists are saying about November's weak jobs report

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  Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty ImagesNovember's jobs report showed signs of a slowing labor market as the US added 245,000 nonfarm payrolls, which lagged the consensus estimate of 460,000. The unemployment rate fell to 6.7% from 6.9% and met forecasts. Several Wall Street economists have pointed out that the unemployment rate fell for the "wrong reasons," and reflects a drop in the labor force participation rate rather than an increase in household employment. Many also see these numbers as an
  
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• Think consistent aesthetics, rather than consistent messages

  04-12-2020 01:00
  
  Marketers tend to have an inbuilt bias against aesthetics, which is driven by outdated US-centric marketing traditions rather than backed by science, says a BBH executive. 
  
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• Lessons from a CMO turned CEO

  04-12-2020 01:00
  It’s more common for CEOs to come from the financial rather than the marketing department, but by adapting language, that leap can be simplified.
  
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• How to succeed at Super Bowl LV

  04-12-2020 01:00
  While there is no creative recipe that will ensure Super Bowl ad success, advertisers can understand the determining factors for successful activation for their campaigns, say two strategy leads at Mano. 
  
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• COVID boosts Chinese brands

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   For several years Chinese consumer sentiment has been shifting in favour of local brands and this has been accelerated by the coronavirus.
  
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• Coca-Cola is named the best UK Christmas advertiser

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  Coca-Cola has been named as this year’s best Christmas advertiser in the UK after its two festive campaigns saw off strong competition with a winning formula of nostalgia and escapism.
  
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• ‘America’s Diner’ leverages its purpose

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  Denny’s, the quick-service restaurant chain, has successfully looked to its purpose – “we love to feed people” – to guide its actions during the pandemic, says its chief brand officer. 
  
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