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The Perks Of Being Harvey Weinstein’s Publicist – You think you have a hard job? Well, the next time you’re having a tough day at work, remind yourself you wouldn’t trade places with Juda Engelmayer. He’s been Harvey Weinstein’s PR guy for the past several years. And while his job is tough, his perspective is amazing, and his daily life is more than interesting. The New York Times looks behind the curtain.
The Stanley Cup’s Viral Moment May Be Waining. A New Brand Chief Has A Plan. – Stanley Cups, the fashionable 40-ounce tumblers that were an absolute “must have” for young people looking to make a statement, have now fallen on hard times. In April the brand was named the No. 2 “fashion trend on its way out” among upper-income females, in investment bank Piper Sandler’s Taking Stock With Teens survey. Now the company has a new CMO who is looking to reinvigorate the brand. The Wall Street Journal has the story.
A Surprising Trick To Making Hard Choices? Try Thinking Less – We all have to make big decisions regarding work, career, relationships and so many other things. At times it can be overwhelming. If you make the wrong decision, the impact on your life could be huge! But one decision-making expert has some surprising advice. NPR explains.
Think Twice Before You Click ‘Unsubscribe’ – We all get too much junk email. Some are offers we never signed up for; others might be from organizations or services that once interested us, but they just send too many emails. So, simple enough, click “unsubscribe.” Not so fast. It turns out clicking that button might be counterproductive. The Wall Street Journal has the scoop.
YouTube Relaxes Rules About What Creators Can And Can’t Say In Videos – The headline says it all. YouTube is giving creators more freedom. There are pros and cons to this. Fast Company explains why YouTube made the change and looks at the potential implications.
How ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Became One Of The Most Profitable Movies In Years – Lilo & Stitch were once second-class citizens at Disney. The original “Lilo & Stitch” film was released in 2002, and ticket sales were modest. Sure the pair has had some direct-to-video sequels, but nothing of any consequence. Fast forward to summer 2025. Now, seemingly overnight, The “Lilo & Stitch” remake which was just released has become one of the biggest windfalls in all of Hollywood. How’d Disney pull this off? The New York Times digs deep.
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Beach Reads:
Roger Federer’s Commencement Speech Wasn’t Just A Viral Moment. It Was Masterful.
The World’s First “Bourbon-Infused Luxury Hotel” Just Opened In Kentucky
The Most Beautiful Words In The English Language, According To Linguists
Good Obit:
Brian Wilson and Sly Stone: Pop World Builders Dogged by Darkness
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flack
: one who provides publicity
flack
: to act as a press agent or promoter for something
The word flack was first used as a noun meaning “publicity agent” during the late 1930s. According to one rumor, the word was coined in tribute to a well-known movie publicist of the time, Gene Flack.