Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
Even as coronavirus cases are again rising in Italy, the MSC Grandiosa became the first major cruise ship to resume sailing the Mediterranean yesterday. Read the whole story

CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS
by P.J. Bednarski
The effort includes interesting posters from artist Noma Bar that ask questions like "Miss coffee with friends?" Read the whole story

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER BRANDS
by Sarah Mahoney
Americans wanted to get comfy as they sheltered at home, driving sales increases not just in mattresses, but in seat cushions, pillows and sheets. Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Steve Ellwanger
Cereal encompasses culture, says founder of brand whose mascots include Dash, described as "your over-achieving, basic-bitch bunny." Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Steve Smith, Staff Writer
From its founding in 2016, the company aimed to grow social capital --- and now social impact is a central part of its model. Read the whole story
by Laurie Sullivan
The report should make marketers and developers who create skills for voice assistants aware of the vulnerability that could tarnish brands' reputation. Read the whole story
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by Ray Schultz
A study in the "Journal of Applied Psychology" finds that email is "inauthentic," and not useful for expressing emotions. Read the whole story
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by Ray Schultz
Firms say cybersecurity, cloud computing, and automation technologies have helped them survive the crisis, GlobalData reports. Read the whole story
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by Larissa Faw
Zaxby's is recognizing National Relaxation Day by offering free "relaxation" packages with scents that replicate its famous chicken finger salad Zensation. Read the whole story
by Larissa Faw
Launching later this year, the platform will include mindfulness courses and tools to support community advocacy. Read the whole story