David MacNeil Bought a Super Bowl Ad About His Dog

David MacNeil Bought a Super Bowl Ad About His Dog

WeatherTech has become pretty famous for its Super Bowl ads. One star of the company’s ads is Scout, a 7-year-old golden retriever owned by WeatherTech CEO David MacNeil. Scout is featured in the company’s 2020 Super Bowl ad—which cost almost $6 million—but this time,...
Apple Gives Employees a Paid Half-Day on Election Day

Apple Gives Employees a Paid Half-Day on Election Day

On July 24, 2020, Apple Inc. announced that its U.S. employees would get a paid half-day off on Election Day, November 3, to either vote or volunteer in a polling place. It applies to the broadest tier of the company, retail and hourly employees, who make up most of...
Walmart and Sam’s Club to Be Closed on Thanksgiving

Walmart and Sam’s Club to Be Closed on Thanksgiving

Walmart has a history of letting Black Friday creep further and further back over Thanksgiving Day to get a leg up on their competition. Last year in 2019, the company threw open store doors to sale-seeking customers at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The doorbuster sale...
Iconic Shakespeare Theatre Company Lays Off 40 Permanent Staff

Iconic Shakespeare Theatre Company Lays Off 40 Permanent Staff

The Shakespeare Theatre Company, based in Washington, D.C., is one of the most iconic theatre companies in the United States, despite its small size. With only 116 permanent staff and a rotating cast of actors and other talent, The STC is rich with awards, history,...