Nearly three-quarters of NBC's gross ratings points come from live programming, which may be preventing the major broadcast networks from failing, according to Ad Age.
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Nomadic Matt explains how he earns over one million frequent flier miles each year using credit cards, bonuses, and other rewards programs. via NomadicMatt.com.
An article on PhocusWire discusses Mary Meeker's 2016 Internet Trends report highlighting UberPool's growth and the resurgence of ridesharing. via PhocusWire.
Fast Company provides six expert tricks for achieving inbox zero every day. The website features a variety of content covering topics like business news, technology, work life, and design.
via The source of this content is Fast Company.Econsultancy and Datalicious surveyed senior staff about media budgets and found some discrepancies in spending versus engagement. via Econsultancy.
This article explores eight theories behind the success of leading CPG brands and three ways those brands can be unseated. via Branding Strategy Insider.
Yahoo's homepage drives more referral traffic to publishers than Twitter and Google News, according to Chartbeat. via Digiday.

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Google has updated Adwords with new features, including expanded text ads, responsive display ads, and customized bidding options. via @sewatch
Facebook is rolling out lots of new features for marketers, including updates to Audience Network, Facebook Live, and virtual reality. via Econsultancy.
IBM is using weather data and Watson's AI to create hyperlocal, personalized marketing tools for users to implement weather-related triggers in their campaigns. via The source of this content is IPG Media Lab.
A husband-and-wife team will open Latham House, a New American restaurant, at the former Kitchen at Grove Station location. via Jersey City Eats.
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