Sales & Marketing news

• The best online sales happening now, including Playstation Plus, Microsoft, and Logitech

  24-02-2021 23:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderWe rounded up the best sales and deals happening online today, including savings at J.Crew Factory and Backcountry.Deals in this story are subject to change throughout the day. The prices listed reflect the deal at the time of publication. For even more deals and savings across the web, check out Business Insider Coupons.The best deals available right now12-Month Subscription (m
  
  Read more

• The best Nespresso machine deals available now, including up to 50% off at Bloomingdale's

  24-02-2021 23:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.NespressoNespresso coffee and espresso machines are regularly discounted at places like Bloomingdale's, Amazon, and Best Buy.We've highlighted the best deals available right now, below.Read more: The best espresso machines and The best coffee and espresso pod machinesNespresso machines are fast, easy, and consistent - three essentials when it comes to getting caffeinated in the morning. Though they're already muc
  
  Read more

• Warren Buffett's right-hand man blasted Robinhood, slammed SPACs, dismissed bitcoin, and warned against speculating at the Daily Journal annual meeting. Here are the highlights.

  24-02-2021 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Charlie Munger.
  Lacy O'Toole/CNBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesCharlie Munger discussed GameStop, Bitcoin, SPACs, and other hot topics.Warren Buffett's business partner spoke at the Daily Journal annual meeting.Munger warned the speculation in stocks will end badly.Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.Warren Buffett's right-hand man issued a warning to stock-market speculators, criticized the trading platforms enabling them, blasted SPACs, and downplayed the significance of
  
  Read more

• A baby with COVID-19 had 51,000 times more viral particles than other young patients, and experts aren't sure why

  24-02-2021 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nurses care for a newborn at Diaconesses Hospital in Paris on November 17, 2020.
  Martin Bureau/AFP via Getty Images
  A baby in Washington, DC with COVID-19 was found to have 51,418 times more viral particles than typical patients.
  Researchers later found the infection was a new variant of COVID-19, seen in at least eight other cases. 
  It's not clear whether this variant is more dangerous to children, and more research is needed. 
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• How much does Spotify pay per stream? What you'll earn per song, and how to get paid more for your music

  24-02-2021 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You'll need a lot of Spotify streams to make money.
  Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
  Spotify generally pays between $.003 and $.005 per stream, meaning you'll need about 250 streams to make a dollar.
  What you'll be paid per Spotify stream depends on your distribution contract and listener base.
  If you want to make more money from streaming, release more music and apply to have your music placed on official Spotify playlists.
  Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for mor
  
  Read more

• 'Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry' focuses on the pop star's rise to fame - here's how to watch the documentary on Apple TV Plus

  24-02-2021 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Apple TV Plus"The World's a Little Blurry" is a new documentary that examines the life of pop star Billie Eilish.You can stream the movie with an Apple TV Plus subscription starting February 26.To celebrate the release, a live event will stream for free via Apple TV and YouTube on February 25.TV Plus Monthly Subscription (small)Before she rose to stardom, Billie Eilish began her career by releasing songs with her
  
  Read more

• The more data we get, the more it seems vaccinated people aren't spreading the coronavirus

  24-02-2021 23:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A man receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a health services center in Rehovot, Israel, on January 14, 2021.
  Xinhua/Gil Cohen Magen via Getty Images
  COVID-19 vaccines can help reduce coronavirus transmission, preliminary research shows.
  Multiple studies show vaccinated people have lower viral loads, which are linked to less spread.
  Research suggests vaccines also reduce asymptomatic infections. 
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Now that effective coronavirus vaccines are a
  
  Read more

• Obama says he punched a friend in the face and broke his nose for calling him a racial slur when they were kids

  24-02-2021 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former President Barack Obama waves while wearing a "Vote" mask as he campaigns on behalf of Joe Biden in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 21, 2020.
  Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
  Obama revealed in his new podcast that he once punched a school friend who called him a racial slur.
  Obama shared the story with Bruce Springsteen on an episode of "Renegades: Born in the USA."
  He also explained how people use racial epithets to assert power over others. 
  Visit the Business section of Insider for m
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• The best US destinations to travel to in March, plus where to stay and socially distant activities to enjoy

  24-02-2021 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Visit Sun ValleyTraveling in March can mean big savings for those comfortable with hitting the road right now. With safety in mind, these spots have fantastic outdoor activities and socially distant dining options. We found top US vacations for March, from mountains for the end of ski season to warm getaways.With the ongoing pandemic, most travelers are still turning to domestic destinations, road trips
  
  Read more

• I shopped at Walmart using the 'Scan & Go' feature on its mobile app, and I didn't have to interact with a single person in the store

  24-02-2021 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Connie Chen/Insider
  Walmart+ members can scan items in-store and pay for their entire cart from their phones.
  Scan & Go is fast and easy to use, and it limits direct contact with store employees. 
  It works best if the regular checkout line is busy and you don't need to buy produce or alcohol.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyMonthly Subscription (small)There are many ways to get your weekly groceries fr
  
  Read more

• One of Texas' most prominent left-leaning economists knows exactly why its power grid failed

  24-02-2021 22:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Power lines in Texas City, Texas.
  THOMAS SHEA/AFP via Getty Images
  Economist James K. Galbraith said policymakers failed Texas during the state's recent power outage.
  Texas' deregulated electrical system incentivized the cheapest production without accounting for resilient machinery.
  Galbraith says the only way to fix the system is to turn it into a public utility.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Millions of Texans lost power last week and were stuck living in freezing c
  
  Read more

• GameStop spikes 104% in late-day surge as buying frenzy resumes

  24-02-2021 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Stephen Brashear/Invision for Nintendo/AP Images
  GameStop shares jumped 104% in the final hour of trading on Wednesday.
  The sudden surge was met with multiple trading halts due to volatility.
  GameStop was back in focus with news about the chief financial officer's resignation.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  GameStop's share price more than doubled in the final 30 minutes of trading on Wednesday as the buying frenzy that sent the stock skyrocketing in late January found r
  
  Read more

• Several cruise trips have already been cancelled this year. See when major cruise lines plan on operating again.

  24-02-2021 22:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Major cruise lines such as MSC Cruises have already begun sailings in Europe.
  James McEntee/AP
  Many major US cruise line will not be setting sail around the country until, at the earliest, May.
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends avoiding cruise trips during the pandemic.
  These are the updated 2021 sailing plans for cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Disney Cruises.
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
  Bad news for any eager cruisegoers:
  
  Read more

• Healthcare company One Medical accused of allowing people to skip the line and get COVID-19 vaccines early

  24-02-2021 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Getty
  The publicly-traded company let people skip the vaccine line, Forbes and NPR reported.
  NPR reports that One Medical said in documents that it was "not policing" the vaccination process.
  One Medical told Insider it does not "knowingly disregard eligibility guidelines."
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  One Medical, a healthcare concierge company distributing COVID-19 vaccines, has been letting ineligible people skip ahead in line to receive a shot, according to reporti
  
  Read more

• House Democrats gear up for Friday vote on the $1.9 trillion Biden stimulus package

  24-02-2021 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders.
  Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
  House Democrats have scheduled a final floor vote for Friday.
  Republicans strongly oppose the plan, arguing it contains a litany of progressive priorities.
  Senate Democrats are awaiting a ruling that would determine whether a $15 minimum wage can be included in the final package.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  House Democrats on Wednesday were setting the stage for a floor vote on Friday, as their Senate
  
  Read more

• How Comcast's investing arm Comcast Ventures unraveled

  24-02-2021 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Good morning and welcome to Insider Advertising for February 25. I'm senior advertising reporter Lauren Johnson, and here's what's going on:But first, we're looking to highlight the top PR pros helping companies go public. Submit nominations here by March 5.Comcast Ventures' unraveling.The New York Times' Carolyn Ryan.Netflix's "L-staff."If this email was forwarded to you, sign up here for your daily insider's guide to advertising and media.Tips, comments, suggestions? Drop me a line at LJohnson
  
  Read more

• Here's what Trump's tax returns could mean for the investigations into his finances

  24-02-2021 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Donald Trump in his Trump Tower office in 2012.
  Diane Bondareff/Invision/AP
  The Supreme Court has paved the way for the Manhattan DA to get Donald Trump's tax returns.
  A former Trump Organization executive and Trump's personal lawyer told Congress he kept two sets of books: One to pay low taxes, another for bank loan rates.
  Prosecutors will be able to look at the evidence and see if the filings rise to financial crimes.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  This week, the US S
  
  Read more

• The 3 best roadside emergency car kits of 2021

  24-02-2021 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyRoadside emergency car kits provide all-in-one assistance in case your vehicle breaks down. Our top picks are full of practical supplies like bandages, jumper cables, and even reflective materials.The Roadside Rescue Emergency Assistance Kit is our favorite with 110 pieces, including first-aid.Don't think of roadside emergency kits as "just in case" purchases; if you are ever in a situation where you'd need them, they're invaluable. When my car broke down on the
  
  Read more

• 79 gift ideas for everyone in your life - all under $100

  24-02-2021 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Hollis Johnson/Crystal Cox/Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderWith a $100 budget, you can buy anything from a personalized photo book to a fun cooking class. These 70+ gift ideas cover a wide range of interests and needs, and are thoughtful and unique. If your budget changes, here are our guides to gifts under $25 and gifts under $50.Or If you don't have a budget at all, we have gift guides that hit all
  
  Read more

• The best Apple Watch deals happening now - get $60 off the new Apple Watch Series 6

  24-02-2021 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.AppleThe Apple Watch is the best smartwatch around, and one of the most popular fitness trackers on the market. Apple sells it in three different versions, Apple WatchSeries 6, SE, and the Series 3, with the oldest model starting at $200.Apple Watches go on sale frequently and there's no need to every full price for one. If you're deciding which one to buy, here's a quick breakdown: Series 6SESeries 3Ou
  
  Read more

• The 4 best tweezers we've tested

  24-02-2021 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UltaA good pair of tweezers can help you pluck fine hairs with little to no pain.Tweezerman is the tried-and-tested brand we frequently recommend, but we favor other brands, too.A good set of tweezers should be able to grab onto fine hairs on the first pass without pain or accidentally snagging your skin. These multi-use tools can be used all over your face - and can even be used to remove a splinter in a pinch.  The most important step is to determine what you'll use your upgrade
  
  Read more

• The latest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro both have Apple's fast new M1 chip, making them more similar than ever. Here's how to choose between them.

  24-02-2021 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Apple; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderApple's M1-powered MacBook Air and  MacBook Pro both have a lot to offer in terms of performance and battery life.The similarities between the two can make it difficult to decide which Apple laptop is right for you.Overall, the MacBook Air is a better value since it's $300 cheaper with few compromises, with the Pro offering a bit more performance and battery life.Read
  
  Read more

• Bitcoin could become 'digital gold' if volatility and liquidity issues subside with 'regulatory certainty', Bridgewater says

  24-02-2021 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bitcoin vs. Gold
  Tomohiro Ohsumi/David Gray/Getty Images
  Bridgewater's Director of Investment Research told Bloomberg on Wednesday that bitcoin could become "digital gold."
  "As institutional investors, we don't know yet if it's going to be digital gold, it may be over time, but I don't think we can say that with confidence yet," Patterson said.
  Patterson argued that with more "regulatory certainty", volatility and liquidity issues may subside.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stor
  
  Read more

• Moderna just laid out its strategy to fight coronavirus variants and says a new shot is ready to be tested

  24-02-2021 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A nurse prepares a shot of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.
  Hans Pennink/AP
  Moderna is developing three different vaccine-booster methods to protect against COVID-19 variants.
  Testing on one designed to fight the variant first found in South Africa will begin "very soon."
  The NIH will test the booster on a few hundred participants to collect safety data for the FDA.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  The National Institutes of Health will soon begin testing a new booster shot fo
  
  Read more

• Dow closes at record high as Powell signals Fed to remain accommodative

  24-02-2021 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Xinhua/Wang Ying/ Getty ImagesThe Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Powell signaled that the Fed will continue to remain accommodative. Powell wrapped up his second day of testimony to Congress and said the economy still needs support given that the unemployment rate and inflation has yet to reach the Fed's target.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.The Dow closed at record highs on Wednesday aft
  
  Read more

• Travelers are sitting on a mountain of travel credits from cancelled flights last year. They're already starting to expire.

  24-02-2021 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Flying on Southwest Airlines during the pandemic.
  Thomas Pallini/Insider
  Travel credits issued to flyers that canceled flights during the pandemic may soon be expiring.
  Flyers that don't use their credits risk losing it as airlines may not extend the expiration dates again.
  Credits can be used towards new flight bookings and may be used for extras like a checked bag.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Flights were cancelled en masse last March as travelers were forced to st
  
  Read more

• Why you should never release your pet goldfish into the wild

  24-02-2021 21:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Goldfish may look small and cute in your home, but in the wild it's a different story. Releasing them into your local stream or lake is a bad idea. Following is a transcript of the video.Right now, Washington state is fighting off an invasion! The culprit? Goldfish. Yup, you heard right.Thousands of goldfish have infested the West Medical Lake and are crowding out the native fish population. How did this happen? The Department of Fish and Wildlife thinks that a few irresponsible pet owners are t
  
  Read more

• Fundstrat's Tom Lee urges investors to buy oil stocks as energy 'FOMO' picks up, see's 278% upside in this ETF

  24-02-2021 21:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  FILE PHOTO: An oil pump jack pumps oil in a field near Calgary
  ReutersThe fear of missing out is likely starting to pick up for investors who have little exposure to energy stocks, according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee.The energy sector is up 32% year-to-date, but with such a low weighting in the S&P 500, investors have little exposure to the sector.Lee said one oil ETF could surge 278% if the price of oil makes its way to $80 per barrel.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before th
  
  Read more

• A Tuskegee hero and the oldest living Black West Point grad reflect on the US military and its first Black defense secretary

  24-02-2021 21:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin participates in a ceremonial swearing-in with Vice President Kamala Harris, far right, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 25, 2021 in Washington, D.C.
  Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images
  Secretary Lloyd Austin is the first Black person to lead the entire Defense Department.
  "We have a secretary of defense who can say 'I've been there, I've done that,'" a Black veteran told Insider.
  A Tuskegee airman said it was "just amazing how the attitudes in the m
  
  Read more

• Investing legend Charlie Munger blasts SPACs as indication of an 'irritating bubble' and says the 'world would be better off' without them

  24-02-2021 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lane Hickenbottom/ReutersCharlie Munger said SPACs are an "irritating bubble" at the Daily Journal annual meeting Wednesday. The Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman said the world would be better off without the speculative investment vehicles. Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman Charlie Munger blasted SPACs at the Daily Journal annual meeting on Wednesday, saying that the "world would be better off" without the investment v
  
  Read more

• LG's 48-inch OLED TV is a high-end home theater display and gaming monitor in one stunning package

  24-02-2021 21:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.LG
  LG's CX is our top OLED TV pick thanks to its gorgeous display and forward-looking features.
  The 48-inch model makes the most of OLED tech and can serve as a living room TV or gaming monitor.
  A new 2021 C1 OLED is set for release this year, but we think the CX will remain a better value.
  Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky48-inch CX OLED 4K TV (small)The LG CX is our pick for the best OLED TV you can buy, combi
  
  Read more

• Churchill Capital Corp. IV has plunged over 50% since announcing long-awaited Lucid Motors deal

  24-02-2021 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lucid Air.
  Lucid
  Churchill Capital Corp. IV investors are fleeing the name after the Lucid Motors deal.
  The stock is down over 50% in a two-day slide as investors weigh valuation concerns.
  CCIV and Lucid merged with a combined pro-forma equity value of $24 billion on Monday.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Churchill Capital Corp. IV has plunged over 50% in a two-day skid since announcing the long-awaited Lucid Motors deal on Monday. For months, inv
  
  Read more

• Stunning photos from NASA's new Mars rover reveal 200-foot cliffs, mysterious rocks, and a perfect touchdown

  24-02-2021 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The first 360-degree panorama taken by Mastcam-Z, stitched together on Earth from 142 individual images captured during the Perseverance rover's third day on Mars.
  NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/ASU
  NASA's new Mars rover, Perseverance, has already beamed back thousands of stunning photos.
  Sports cameras recorded the rover's descent and landing.
  Now Perseverance's science and navigation cameras are capturing an ancient Martian lake bed.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  NASA's Perse
  
  Read more

• Novo Integrated Sciences soars 878% as it moves from over-the-counter trading to Nasdaq Capital Market

  24-02-2021 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Big Tech recovers after a rough day Wednesday on Wall Street.
  Matteo Colombo/Getty Images
  Novo Integrated Sciences climbed nearly tenfold Wednesday with its move to the Nasdaq Capital Market. 
  The company sees "significant future growth potential" from the exchange "uplift". 
  Novo Integrated currently generates revenue from its Canadian subsidiary. 
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Novo Integrated Sciences shares soared Wednesday after the healthcare servic
  
  Read more

• I flew Southwest for the first time since it stopped blocking middle seats. The friendly service didn't make up for inconsistent social-distancing practices.

  24-02-2021 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Flying on Southwest Airlines during the pandemic.
  Thomas Pallini/Insider
  Southwest stopped blocking seats in December and flights can now be filled to capacity.
  The trade-off is strict mask enforcement in addition to existing health and safety protocols.
  But inconsistencies remain across the airline's network, especially at outstation airports.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Southwest Airlines was a standout for most of the pandemic as it was one of the few airlines blo
  
  Read more

• Square CFO says 1 million users of its Cash App service bought bitcoin for the first time in January

  24-02-2021 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bitcoin's total market capitalization is approaching $1 trillion
  SOPA Images/Getty Images
  Square CFO Amrita Ahuja told CNBC Wednesday one million users bought bitcoin for the first time last month through Cash App.
  The executive's comment come a day after Square announced that it increased its bitcoin investment by $170 million. 
  Square's 8,027 bitcoins are valued at around $400 million based on Wednesday's price. 
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Be
  
  Read more

• The Curfew Dream Blanket is infused with calming CBD, but the effects I felt were minimal at best and wore off quickly

  24-02-2021 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Jen Gushue/Business InsiderThe Dream Blanket ($295) from Bear Mattress sibling brand, Curfew, is the world's first CBD-infused blanket.The blanket is very soft and comfortable. It feels like a perfectly broken-in sweatshirt.Ultimately, though, the added benefits of the CBD are too negligible to recommend it as a sleep aid.I spoke with Johns Hopkins University cannabis researcher Ryan Vandrey, Ph.D., and he wasn't
  
  Read more

• Luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. is reportedly moving out of a Trump Organization building

  24-02-2021 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
  Tiffany & Co. has occupied space from the Trump Organization since 2018, but will vacate next year, per a new report.
  The five-story space in a Trump-owned building formerly housed 'NikeTown.'
  Trump properties have lost value overall since 2016.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  The Trump Organization is losing a tenant named Tiffany, and it's not the boss's daughter. Tiffany & Co. is leaving a Trump-owned building and returning to its flagship
  
  Read more

Follow @sales_mrktinguk on Twitter!