A little weekend reading...
Compiled by Anthony Demangone, Powered by NAFCU
Happy Friday, my friend.
Below are the articles that caught my eye this week. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. As always, thanks for what you do. If NAFCU can ever help in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Now, on to the reading pile.
- Some sad/terrifying stories of elder financial abuse. This might be a good story to share with people on the front lines, in call centers and for those who process wires. (Bloomberg)
- Could solving this one problem solve nearly every other problem? (Freakonomics) (And it introduces a cool concept called "temptation bundling." For example, I shouldn't watch too much TV. But why not watch TV while on the treadmill?)
- Great article about how you are likely marketing products the wrong way. Fascinating! A great share for your marketing team. (Inc.)
- Netflix has found that the five-star rating leads to "grade inflation." They are moving to a "thumbs up/down" model. (WSJ)
- Pepsi released an ad recently, only to have to yank it back after a public outcry. This shows how much reputation risk and the internet are new intertwined. (NYT)
- The number of robots sold in the US will triple in 9 years. (Recode)
- Annual vehicle sales on pace to decline for the first time since 2009. (Calculated Risk)
- Just how did Trade Joe's wine become cheaper than bottled water? (Thrillist)
- Amazon will stream NFL games this year. (Recode)
- Stop putting the onus on the member! (Hyken)
- Wells Fargo's problems are spreading outside its consumer operations. (WSJ)
- Tesla's market capitalization has surpassed Ford's. (BI)
- ESPN has seen the future of TV, and they are not really into it. I'm fascinated by how fast things are changing for the once-invincible ESPN. (Bloomberg)
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
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