USA Today
The absence of Millennial homebuyers is a big story for the economy because housing sales and construction are big drivers of jobs. But it's also an equally big story for the personal finances of Millennials, who are missing out on the real estate wealth that bolstered the balance sheets of previous generations.
Boston Globe
Once again proving himself capable of self-deprecating humor, Tom Brady made a "Funny or Die" cameo in the name of promoting his specialty sleepwear. Brady appears in a shopping network parody where the product initially being sold is his newly released Under Armour "Recovery Sleepwear." The ads pivot to fictitious items that poke fun at the pajamas.
Billboard
Madonna has tweeted her support of the Women's March on Washington in the most Madonna way possible. Let's just say it involves Nike and the female anatomy. This is Madonna we are talking about. The event in support of women's rights coincides with Donald Trump's presidential inauguration next Friday, taking place the day following on Jan. 21.
FoodBev Media
Kraft Heinz will bring its Velveeta brand of cheese into the frozen aisle, with two new products that are set to capitalize on the growing trend towards snack products and lighter, smaller meals. Velveeta cheesy bites feature Velveeta cheese blended in a crispy tortilla coating, available in original and salsa con queso flavors.
The Wall Street Journal
Apple Inc. is planning to build a significant new business in original television shows and movies, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could make it a bigger player in Hollywood and offset slowing sales of iPhones and iPads. Apple executives have told Hollywood that the new original content will launch by the end of 2017.
Bloomberg
Special prosecutors called Samsung Electronics Co. Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee for questioning as a suspect in a bribery investigation, deepening an influence-peddling scandal that has already led to the impeachment of South Korea's president. While Lee, 48, was widely expected to be called in for questioning, the fact that he was identified as a suspect was a surprise.
NBC News
Around 70 people lined up outside West Michigan's first Chick-fil-A restaurant to win a year's supply of meals. People have been camped out in the parking lot. The location officially opens on Thursday but the first eligible 100 adults in line starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday will be rewarded with a year's supply of free Chick-Fil-A meals (a total of 52 meals).
Knowledge@Wharton
Pharmaceutical advertising has exploded across print, digital and television media in the last decade, accounting for billions of dollars. But what is the effect of seeing a commercial for the latest diabetes medication or cholesterol drug? Advertising does bring about an increase in the number of prescriptions, but that doesn't necessarily translate into health benefits.
Washington Post
Wendy's is getting attention, thanks to its social media manager and her tongue-in-cheek tweets. Who's behind this dark magic? It's Amy Brown, the company's social media manager since 2012. Brown, who got the job after "trolling" the company's vice president of advertising on Twitter, has added quite a personality to the company's social media presence.
Chicago Tribune
Most people who stay at an Airbnb stay for leisure, not for business, and the bulk of Hyatt's business is built on the business traveler or groups, according to Hyatt's CMO. These customers need a business center, they want the gym, they want consistency, and that's not the person who's usually staying at an Airbnb.