Disruptor | Hilary Mason, chief scientist at Bitly
Bitly’s chief data scientist asks how individuals can get more from big data, from better book recommendations to health predictions.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet April 30th, 2013
Disruptor | Farrah Bostic, founder of The Difference Engine
Advertising industry veteran Farrah Bostic wants to help companies slim down their marketing strategies.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet April 2nd, 2013
Cindy Gallop wants to change the way the porn industry, and the tech industry, approach sex online.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet March 18th, 2013
Why greeting cards aren’t dead
Paperless Post’s Alexa Hirschfeld tells how online correspondence options could revive artful communication in the digital age.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet March 4th, 2013
The science of how certain fabrics keep you warm
Find out which cold weather fabrics to reach for to fend off the chill—and why.
For Dr. Oz’s YouBeauty February 19th, 2013
Loosecubes’ pioneer rides the ups, and downs, of startup life
For the first time since the promising startup shuttered last fall, Loosecubes CEO Campbell McKellar talks about the company that changed the face of shared workspaces.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet February 18th, 2013
Sustainability that sustains the bottom line
Good profits trump good intentions as motivators for the best corporate responsibility and sustainability programs. And that’s a good thing, says green marketing guru Susan McPherson.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet February 4th, 2013
Opening up the open source community
As Wikipedia faces a decline in contributors, engineering community manager Sumana Harihareswara works to make the organization a more welcoming place.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet January 21st, 2013
For one digital strategist, an aspirational touch
At the new luxury magazine DuJour, Lindsay Kaplan watches how social sharing hones our appetite for better content.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet January 7th, 2013
By nurturing relationships, sailing through the ranks
Aubrey Sabala embodies her vision for the future of marketing with a personalized touch that grows client lists and careers alike.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet December 31st, 2012
How much income can social media generate for your company? Marjorie Kase will give you the numbers.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet December 10th, 2012
For advertising, a user experience revolution
What does user experience mean for an iconic ad agency? We sit down with McCann-Erickson’s new Chief Experience Officer, Lynn Teo.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet November 26th, 2012
A second act for WebMD’s content queen
WebMD pioneer Nan Forte was thinking web content before you even thought about e-mail. Her next act? Travel.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet November 12th, 2012
New York entrepreneur Allison Patel wants to introduce Americans to French single malt whiskey.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet October 28th, 2012
What’s really holding women back?
Stanford psychologist Lauren Aguilar has an explanation for why women may underperform in the workplace.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet October 16th, 2012
The brief and tragic history of the trampoline
After less than a century of existence, these vehicles of both trauma and glee appear to be going the way of the dinosaur.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet September 27th, 2012
Why this woman says we’re in a post-’having it all’ world
The career-versus-family conundrum covers up deeper issues for women in the workplace says this tech industry maven.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet September 17th, 2012
The contradictions of Michelle Obama
Why is the first lady worth so much more to the Obama campaign as a mother than as a business woman?
For CBS’s SmartPlanet September 6th, 2012
Why women are more resilient in the recession than men
Stats like suicide rates show that the so-called weaker sex proves stronger in tough economy.
For CBS’s SmartPlanet August 20th, 2012
My (nearly) daily healthcare blog for CBS’s SmartPlanet from February through September 2012.
How dozing off turns on your brain power and makes memories last.
For YouBeauty, May 24th 2012
At-Home Hair Removal: the Pros and Cons
I uncover the science behind shaving, waxing, and depilatory lotions.
For YouBeauty, April 12th 2012
How to Talk to your Doctor About Sex
Less than 50% of all OB-GYN’s regularly bring up topics of sexuality with their patients, even though sexual health concerns can underlie serious medical problems. Here’s how to initiate such conversations on your own.
For YouBeauty, April 10th 2012