Welcome to the Promoconomy

For die-hard shoppers, the recession in the late 2000s was defined by promotions: daily deals, flash-sale sites and steep discounts that went beyond half-off markdowns. At times, it felt like the whole world was on sale. A decade later, the promotional landscape looks a lot different. Today you can download Honey, a browser extension that…

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Welcome to McDonald’s. Would You Like a Podcast With Those Fries?

The hit podcast “Serial” was the audio investigation that launched a thousand true-crime dramas, inspiring podcasters across the country to attempt ambitious reporting projects with gritty subject matter. There were “Dirty John” and “Hollywood & Crime,” “Death in Ice Valley” and “Atlanta Monster.” And then there was “The Sauce.” That three-episode “investigative podcast” was released…

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