Kidnapping, murder plot thwarted in Frisco, FBI says
A Frisco man is accused of trying to hire someone to kidnap his business partner last week and possibly kill him. Courtesy: Star-Telegram archives. By Domingo Ramirez Jr. ramirez@star-telegram.com · LinkedIn · Google+ · Pinterest · Reddit; Print; Order Reprint of this Story. DALLAS. A 69-year-old … Read More
YouTube Plans ‘Frustrate and Seduce’ Certain Users Into Paying for Its Music Subscription Service
In an effort to push certain music users toward its long-promised new subscription service — which was expected to premiere this month but has been further delayed — YouTube will increase the number of ads that those users see between music videos. Thus, anyone attempting to use YouTube as a … …
‘YouTube Director onsite’ helps local businesses create professional video ads in 170 cities for free
In terms of reducing cost, YouTube couldn't be doing any better. Hiring a professional video service could easily cost upwards of $1,000, if not significantly more, but “YouTube Director onsite” is offered free of charge. Obviously, there's a catch, but that catch is simply that the business commits to … Read …
YouTube Red Shifts Feature Strategy, Says It Will Release Susan Sarandon-Starring ‘Vulture Club …
YouTube Red is taking a tentative step toward becoming more like Amazon Studios with the announcement of an in-house production that it says will see a theatrical release. Directed by Iranian-American writer-director Maryam Keshavarz (“Circumstance”), “Vulture Club” stars Susan Sarandon as an ER … Read More
Data from 546M LinkedIn users suggests Apple the 6th most desirable US employer
To better compete with rivals, Apple has been expanding its engineering and IT headcount, which are up 8% and 4% in 2017, respectively, according to LinkedIn data. Apple employees get a 25% discount on the company's devices. Moms get 18 weeks of paid maternity leave (dads, six weeks), and … Read …
The best companies to work for in the UK, according to LinkedIn
Job seekers in Britain are more interested in working for online fashion retailer Asos than any other UK-based firm, according to analysis by professional networking site LinkedIn. On Wednesday it released its annual rankings of the 25 most sought-after companies to work for in the UK, and revealed that … Read …
3 healthcare companies made LinkedIn’s ‘Top Companies 2018’
The "LinkedIn Top Companies 2018" is an annual list that highlights the top corporations based on the actions of the the website's 546 million-plus professionals. Spearheaded by LinkedIn's editorial team, corporations were ranked based on four pillars: interest in the company, engagement with the … Read More
Shopping on Instagram arrives in eight new countries
Last year, we launched a new shopping experience that allowed businesses in the US to tag products in their organic posts. From major brands to small businesses, more and more are using the shopping on Instagram feature to connect with customers in a fresh, immersive way – making shopping less … …
Kylie Jenner Is In Trouble For Her Latest Instagram Post, And We Can See Why
Less than two months after the birth of her adorable firstborn Stormi, the beauty mogul is back to advertising corsets called 'waist trainers' on her social media. ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW. Under a photograph of herself in front of a mirror, wearing a restrictive waist belt, Jenner … Read More
Sharing Your Story in Instagram
Q. I keep getting Instagram alerts on my phone that say someone has updated a “story.” What exactly is an Instagram story? A. Instagram, primarily known as a social network for sharing smartphone camera photos in a square format, added a feature called Stories in 2016. Stories are basically temporary … …