Takata logo

No answers in Takata airbag recall

Takata, the Japanese auto supplier, agreed on Tuesday to recall 33.8 million defective airbag inflators. It is the largest automotive recall in history. There’s only

Grocery store eggs on shelves

Avian Flu impacts supply, price

This year’s outbreak of Avian flu, also known as bird flu, may be the worst ever for American agriculture producers. There has been bird flu

Jon Hamm scene from Mad Men

Coke gets free ad thanks to Mad Men

In 2008, the HBO series The Sopranos unexpectedly faded to black. Then came the Journey song “Don’t Stop Believin.’ Sales for the classic hit skyrocketed

windows 10 ecosystem

Will consumers make move to Windows 10?

Microsoft’s Build 2015 developer conference ended earlier this month with several bits of news about Windows 10, the firm’s newest operating system, which will be

Mary Barra speaking at General Motors event

Expect GM turnaround to last a decade

Board members at major corporations rarely share their thoughts about how companies are run. So, it’s worth checking out comments made to Bloomberg by E.

stack of cash and dollar sign

Consumer confidence plunges

Earlier this week, we told you about concerns over retail sales. On Friday, there was another surprise indication that the economy might be faltering. Consumer

Macys advertisement

Why we aren’t buying stuff

The retail sales report is often seen as one of the indicators of the health of the economy. And if April is any indication, consumers

Locations of presidential libraries on US map

Business behind presidential libraries

Chicago is getting President Barack Obama’s presidential library. That’s not exactly a surprise, given that Obama has deep connections with the city. But for a

Stephen Colbert and David Letterman taking a selfie

End of David Letterman era

After 33 years hosting late night programs, David Letterman is signing off next week. He will be handing over the reigns of the CBS Late

Tom Brady wearing football helmet

Quantifying deflategate

The NFL’s latest scandal involves its most famous player and the Super Bowl championship team. And, there are some significant numbers involved. To get you

Search

Get Two Minute Tips For Business Journalism Delivered To Your Email Every Tuesday

Two Minute Tips

Every Tuesday we send out a quick-read email with tips for business journalism. Sign up now and get one Tuesday.

Barlett and Steele Award Medallion
The 2025 Barlett and Steele Awards are now open for submissions!
Submit your work in one of three categories. There are cash prizes for winners and never any entry fees!