The Oscars continue to be less golden. ABC’s broadcast of the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday night drew a 18.9 rating in metered market results, down 15 percent versus last year’s ceremony to mark a fourth straight year of decline. That 18.9 overnight rating, which covers the primetime hours (and thus not the final stretch of […]
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Nokia’s 10-year decline is stark, but its brand recognition is strong
ANALYSIS: Nothing particularly Earth-shattering debuted at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona — the usual array of smartphones were unveiled with Samsung taking top billing, net neutrality emerged as a talking point thanks to FCC chair Ajit Pai’s attendance, and the 5G steamroller trundled into second gear with some interesting early innovations rearing their heads. But […]
Bode Miller apologized for blaming a skier’s decline on her decision to get married
Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Churchill Downs Bode Miller said that Anna Veith’s struggles could be due to her decision to get married. Miller’s comments came under fire in social media circles. Miller later apologized and called the comment “an ill-advised attempt at a joke.” The bad boy of skiing is in trouble at the Olympics […]
Dementia diet – Add these foods to your shopping list to lower your risk of brain decline
DEMENTIA risk increases if a person is suffering from cognitive impairment. Eating more of these foods could lower your risk of developing a brain condition, scientists have revealed.
US ‘cautiously optimistic’ after seeing decline in extrajudicial killings in Philippines drug war
Thomson Reuters The US is cautiously optimistic about Philippine President rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs after seeing a decline in extrajudicial killings. The US has shifted away millions in dollars in support for law enforcement for the Philippines since the bloody anti-drug campaign started in 2016. Nearly 4,000 have been killed in shoot-outs with the […]
Zuckerberg: Facebook engagement will likely decline after News Feed changes that show more posts by friends
Facebook users can expect to see more posts from their friends and family in their News Feeds in the coming months, the company announced today. Posts that generate high levels of engagement will also be featured higher in the News Feed. Businesses and organizations with Facebook Pages may experience a decline in pageviews and engagement […]
Goodbye, George Bailey: Decline of Rural Lending Crimps Small-Town Business
Banks are closing branches and paring credit in rural America, focusing instead on booming urban markets. That leaves communities without the friendly faces of finance that once sustained them, and worsens an already tough economic environment. WSJ.com: What’s News US
Big brands drive decline in TV ad spend
BI Intelligence This story was delivered to BI Intelligence “Digital Media Briefing” subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. National and local TV ad spend in the US fell 4% year-over-year (YoY) in Q3 2017, according to Pivotal Research analyst Brian Wieser, per Business Insider. The YoY drop caused TV’s share of total ad […]
Dementia diet: Drinking THIS unlikely JUICE could slow symptoms of brain decline
DEMENTIA symptoms include memory loss and problems thinking, and increasing numbers of people are set to suffer. However drinking beetroot juice could lower risk. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Flight secrets reveal why you should always decline THIS free item on a plane
Long-haul flights often provide items to make the journey easier, such as free drinks and blankets. Many may want to avoid the blanket after it was revealed to hide a disgusting secret. Another thing some flights give passengers are hot and cold towels. These also harbour some shocking stories, as passengers may well want to […]