Following the success of The Force Awakens, the cast will bring in bigger paychecks for The Last Jedi and likely earn more in other films during their career.
“Data” and “podcast” are two of the biggest buzzwords of the last few years, and plenty of analytics pros turned audiophiles are getting in on the trend.
The same snowstorm can cause either panic or eye-rolling among city dwellers based on the snow-readiness of their local government. Storm strength is typically measured in how long a municipality is shut down—as well as the associated costs.
Historically, the presidency acts like an elevator, taking officeholders from lower to higher tiers of wealth, often beginning immediately upon leaving the Oval Office. According to the data, each of the last eight presidents had a higher net worth after vacating the office.
Listening to music can be soothing, joyful, and meditative, but using analytics to examine music is an intellectual pursuit. It is all about analyzing the music and its message, understanding your audience, and using that information to give you an edge in sales. Data analysts parse the relationship between listeners and music to gain a deeper understanding of consumers’ purchasing habits. They then use those insights to increase customer engagement, create data-driven awareness, and develop reliable revenue streams. While businesses in almost every industry are relying on data-driven thinkers to solve complex challenges, it is the music industry that has […]
The year was 1984. There was something strange in the neighborhood — New York City to be precise—and city dwellers knew exactly who to call: the Ghostbusters. The new, all-female remake has brought controversy among fans, but there is one group that may see real-world benefits from the casting choice: women in STEM.
It’s never too early—or too late—to start saving for retirement. The most important thing is to get started and then formulate a strategy based on your age and retirement goals.
Small businesses face an array of challenges that stress their budgetary constraints. Although consultants can offer many benefits, small businesses often hesitate to hire them because they’re not sure when to call for help—and how to optimize their ROI when they do. To gain deeper insight into the issue, we reached out to some of Consulting Magazine’s Top 25 Consultants and asked, “For small businesses with limited funds, when should you prioritize bringing in a consultant?" They stepped up to the plate and gave us some great small business advice about when consultants can do the best work and how companies can make the most of it. Here are some of the common themes and specific guidance from those who excel in the industry.
It’s commonly said that winning the Iowa Caucuses can be a bad sign for the future of a presidential campaign. Although such predictions may be attributed to political folklore, it’s true that over the past two election cycles, the Republican primaries in Iowa have been accurate zero percent of the time at predicting the eventual nominee. However, New Hampshire's Republican primary winners went on to be the nominee 100 percent of the time. To take an objective look at whether such trends hold true over a longer period of time, we looked back at the past 50 years of primary elections.
