Why We Are Seeing an Unprecedented Wave of Layoffs in the Gaming Industry in 2024
In today's world, gaming has become more than just a pastime; it’s a lifestyle, a community, and for many, a career. As an avid gamer who has closely followed the industry's evolution, I find myself deeply concerned by the unsettling…
Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Coca-Cola: How Boycotting Brands Related to Israel Has Been Effective in Hurting Their Bottomline
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has once again drawn global attention to the Middle East, sparking widespread international outcry and various forms of protest. Among these, one of the most potent and visible has been the boycott of…
Why Disney Plus is losing the streaming war
Disney Plus, launched in 2019 and amassing over 100 million subscribers worldwide quickly, became one of the most hyped streaming platforms in service, boasting a massive library of content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, among others. However, recently,…
How Bondstein Tapped into the Nascent Internet-of-Things Market in Bangladesh to Great Success
In the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, there has been an explosion of technological advancements. One innovation that manages to stand out from the deluge of advancements is IoT (Internet of Things). IoT involves devices that can communicate to…
How Shuttle Grew Fast by Addressing a Crucial Social Pain Point (And Grew Even More by Pivoting During the Pandemic)
That women in Bangladesh don’t feel safe in public transportation is common knowledge. It’s shocking how little has been done to address this crucial issue. However, that also meant that this particular area had a lot of potential to work…
Why Sexism in Ads Still Persist Today (in a Different Way Than You Expect)
Sprite’s 2016 ‘Brutally Refreshing’ ad campaign brutally offended women with lines like “She’s seen more ceilings than Michelangelo” and “You’re not popular, you’re easy”, the 2020 Peloton’s holiday commercial portraying a Black Mirror version of the happy housewife and the…
The Downside of Corporate “Wokeism”
While most brands these days try to advocate for positive social changes, there are only a handful of institutions that have the potential to actually create a difference. Mass media and large corporations perpetuate this activism in the name of…
How the Gamestop Short Squeeze Led to the Bankruptcy of Melvin Capital
If you’re someone who stays up-to-date with the global stock market news, you probably already know what I’ll be talking about. And even if you’re not one of those people, there’s a high possibility that you got to know something…
How Link Can Disrupt the On-Demand Service Platform Industry in Bangladesh
On-demand service platforms are rising in popularity in Dhaka, and for good reason too. These platforms provide a one-stop solution for our home and office servicing needs. The way things used to be, you would need to personally know a…