Your Ugly Christmas Sweater Is Branding's Latest Weapon – Bloomberg

From Cheez-It onesies to Burger King’s designer silk shirts, big brands are counting on the jesting irony of festive merchandise to generate free advertising, marketing and publicity.Sources: Dunkin, Heinz; HBO; IKEA; Anti Social Social Club; CrocsIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmerch, with branded festive knits everywhere you go.In addition to the expected (Disney, Adidas), the curious (Heinz, […]

In Omicron Hot Spots, Hospitals Fill Up, but I.C.U.s May Not – The New York Times

AdvertisementSupported byCovid hospitalizations are surging, but a smaller proportion of cases is severe compared with previous waves. With staff shortages, some hospitals are still in crisis.Send any friend a storyAs a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.By Emily Anthes and Azeen GhorayshiIn hospitals around the […]

Danny Tyree: Remember the Las Vegas Vampire – Noozhawk

This page was cached on Wednesday, January 5 , 2022, 3:42 pm | Fair 64º Many of you just watched the late Darren McGavin as Ralphie’s father in the umpteenth rerun of 1983’s A Christmas Story, but we’re approaching the 50th anniversary of another iconic McGavin role.On Jan. 11, 1972, ABC aired The Night Stalker […]