There’s a lot of talk today about “branding,” and with good reason. Branding can be a huge factor in the success of a product (think Apple) or its failure (think New Coke). But what exactly is branding? Simply put, branding is the unique look and...
They’ve seen the horror of watching as their family members are murdered and their villages destroyed. Now, as the displaced victims of Boko Haram struggle with life in overcrowded refugee camps, one woman, Modupe Ozolua works to create a path for these survivors to empower...
Celebrities aren't the only ones in search of the American dream. Just look at the ABC Show 'Shark Tank', where ambitious entrepreneurs are searching for investments to help grown their businesses. But you don't need sharks or celebrity status to take your small business to the...
It used to be that in order to broadcast anything, you’d need a journalist, huge cameras, expensive satellites and time to set everything up. Now, with this ground-breaking app, anyone can be reporter while broadcasting live straight off their iPhone in an instant. Meerkat is the latest...
One does not generally think of divorce as something that can be inexpensive or relatively easy, but SmolenPlevy Principal and family law attorney Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson says certain strategies can minimize the conflict created by a divorce. On NewsChannel 8’s Let’s Talk Live, Dickerson shares some considerations in minimizing the stress and expense of divorce: Educate Yourself. In most households, people divide up responsibilities so that there...
Another Beltway Series could be a grand slam in giveaways for Marlo Furniture customers. If the Washington Nationals play the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series, the furniture giant will give away an estimated eight million dollars in free Marlo furniture. Here’s the pitch: Marlo Furniture...
March is National Sleep Awareness Month, and 70 million Americans are not getting enough sleep. According to the CDC, sleep deprivation is a public health epidemic that increases one’s risk of diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, hypertension, cancer and obesity. Certified hypnotist Lisa Hamilton joined 10...
Sleep apnea is the not-so-silent life-threatening condition that affects more than 18 million Americans. The condition, characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, is traditionally treated with an invasive and cumbersome CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) device. In a just-aired interview on WSRQ’s Health Check...
Typically, one’s estate plan would account for his or her property and finances. What about online property, or digital assets, such as e-mail accounts and social media profiles? On WNEW, SmolenPlevy Co-founding Principal Jason Smolen shares why taking “digital assets” into consideration when planning an estate is...
Americans spend nearly $4 billion on over-the-counter medications to merely mask their headache and migraine pain. A new study shows placing an anesthetic directly to the root of pain can offer long-term relief. Dr. Brian Paris of HeadachesGoAway.com demonstrates how a breakthrough medical device and...
Dr. David Pinsky’s father died from sleep apnea, so he is passionate about treating people who suffer from it. Taking his wake-up-call to the airwaves, Dr. Pinsky is spotlighted on several eye-opening segments about iHateSnoringMD's sleep apnea solution on ABC 7 News and NewsChannel 8....
Save money with the bunny. Hopper is a trendy travel app that tells you when and where to fly and buy, to score you the lowest flight fares. Since flight pricing is so difficult to compare and airfares change minute to minute, many travelers miss...
The proposal to end the “step up” provision in the capital gains tax could mean substantive changes in how inheritances are taxed. Just published, SmolenPlevy Co-Founding Principal Jason Smolen takes a closer look at the proposal in Wealth Management, DailyFinance and MainStreet. President Obama’s plan to close the “trust fund loophole”, first introduced during his...
Get your shovels ready--more snow is on the way. While you may consider shoveling to be a chore, Dr. Brian Paris, owner and chiropractor of Advanced Wellness Systems in Rockville, MD, says you should regard it as a physical sport. Shoveling snow is an intense...
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