Sometimes, a little competitive banter goes a long way—especially when the Royal Family and Obamas are involved. To promote the upcoming Invictus Games, both famous families came together through the magic of social media to raise awareness with a generous helping of friendly banter. It all started with The First Lady, Michelle Obama, who took
Like most women in commercials, I like to start each morning by doing yoga in designer sportswear, journaling in a fancy notebook, followed by eating a wholesome, farm fresh breakfast. Naturally, I have loads and loads of free time, can carefully select the perfect outfit, and artfully style my hair and makeup. Because, you know,
With each passing year, April Fools’ Day presents a challenge and opportunity for companies. While April Fools may not be for every company out there, there are some companies who surprise and delight us each year. Here are seven companies that almost tricked us—in a good way—this April Fools’ Day. 1. Zappos Accidently Lets CEO Tony Hsieh
With a number of companies testing the immersive storytelling potential of 360-degree videos on Facebook, Liberty Mutual stands out for its unlikely, yet clever use of the medium. The video takes viewers through a relatable and often-feared scenario of a car breaking down in the middle of nowhere. Presented in a quiz format, as the
What would you do with an extra day off? This is the inspiration behind Zappos’ #TakeTheLeap campaign, an initiative to turn Leap Day into a national paid holiday. Hosted on Change.org and a dedicated Zappos website, the company offers some compelling reasons for its position. Zappos celebrated Leap Day by giving all 1,600 employees the