09.06.18

Nike and the art of politicizing a brand this NFL season

As the NFL begins its regular season, it’s expected that the debate around players who kneel during the National Anthem will continue. Especially after Colin Kaepernick, who led the protests, landed a spot in Nike’s Just Do It ad campaign, drawing tremendous praise and scorn.

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Coca-Cola may be getting into cannabis--what it means for other brands

Coca-Cola Co. may develop cannabis-infused drinks, becoming one of the first major brands to delve into the legal marijuana industry. The drinks would contain non-psychoactive cannabidiol, or CBD, which, among its many uses, is used to ease pain or inflammation. How might this impact the growing legal marijuana industry, and does this mean other major brands will follow suit?

Coca-Cola may be getting into cannabis--what it means for other brands

Bryce Dallas Howard on her career-defining moments--so far

After playing Ivy Walker in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village, Bryce Dallas Howard’s career has led to defining roles like Hilly Holbrook in The Help and Claire Dearing in the Jurassic World franchise. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is now available on Digital and Blu-ray.

Bryce Dallas Howard on her career-defining moments--so far

With the rise of Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat, Mark Wilson is on a quest to hunt down the best vegan burger

With 600% percent more Americans identifying as vegans today than just 3 years ago, imitation meat burgers are growing in popularity. We went on a quest to find NYC’s best vegan burger.

With the rise of Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat, Mark Wilson is on a quest to hunt down the best vegan burger

Paul Feig on directing some of the biggest comedies of the 21st century

The creator of the cult TV show “Freaks and Geeks” went on to direct some of the biggest comedies of the last decade, from “Bridesmaids” to “The Heat” to his reboot of “Ghostbusters.” His latest movie, “A Simple Favor,” is a darker comedy with Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. Here, Feig takes a look back at his career.

Paul Feig on directing some of the biggest comedies of the 21st century

The origins of thirsty Thursday, finally revealed

Meet Dana Cooke, the mastermind behind everyone's favorite office tradition. Directed & Edited by George Gross Written by Willy Appelman & David Bernstein Produced by Applecomedy

The origins of thirsty Thursday, finally revealed

With the company's latest product releases, has Apple lost its buzz?

The tech powerhouse has released the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, along with the Apple Watch Series 4, as part of its 2018 products. But are people still as excited by Apple announcements as they used to be? Fast Company staff weigh in.

With the company's latest product releases, has Apple lost its buzz?

Nike and the art of politicizing a brand this NFL season

As the NFL begins its regular season, it’s expected that the debate around players who kneel during the National Anthem will continue. Especially after Colin Kaepernick, who led the protests, landed a spot in Nike’s Just Do It ad campaign, drawing tremendous praise and scorn.

Lena Waithe talks Hollywood inclusivity and her humble beginnings in the business.

Lena Waithe discusses her broad experiences in Hollywood, from sitting in diverse writing rooms to acting alongside big-name stars. She has become an icon of LGBTQ representation in entertainment and credits her success to some incredible early career moves and strong mentorship.

Lena Waithe talks Hollywood inclusivity and her humble beginnings in the business.

This kids clothing company has kids running the show

Kidbox has opted out of a traditional adult board of directors for one more suited to the brand.

This kids clothing company has kids running the show

The pumpkin spice latte is back at Starbucks, earlier than ever

The coffee chain’s most popular seasonal drink is back, when most of the country is still a summer sauna.

The pumpkin spice latte is back at Starbucks, earlier than ever

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Synthetic rhino horns are supposed to disrupt poaching. Will they work?