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Kiana Mei started her business at the age of 15 in high school. Now, she's fully committed to life as a young entrepreneur. Aditi Bharade Kiana Mei was 15 when she started her business, selling origam...
Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there. Greg Samborski. Burnout and physical strain from Jane Newman...
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Coca-Cola's holiday ad, featuring AI, got mixed feedback. YouTube/@Coca-Cola Marketers embraced AI in 2025. There were also some high-profile AI hiccups in advertising. From McDonald's to Meta, here's...
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Brands including Chili's, Starbucks, and Cracker Barrel have undergone revitalization efforts this year. Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Many major restaurant chains have been undergoing revitalization and ...