It’s innovators vs. sham spirits in the war of the rosés
By ALLISON SINGH // When consumers hear “counterfeiting,” they think of fake Rolex watches or Louis Vuitton handbags – not phony merlot. But sales of counterfeit wines and spirits skyrocketed…
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Government communications? It can get a bit complex
By DAVID A. CHAUVIN // Brainstorming ideas for a column about the dynamic between government communications and public trust, I found myself down a rabbit hole of fascinating historical examples….
Discover LI dials destiny with exciting video campaign
By GREGORY ZELLER // The long-awaited return of Indiana Jones isn’t the only thing lighting up screens this early summer – Discover Long Island’s new video series is pretty cool,…
Spotting opioid overdoses before they happen, with AI
By GREGORY ZELLER // A Stony Brook University computer professor with an AI algorithm that detects substance abuse through language has refocused the impressive prediction technology on opioids – with…
Customer experience must lead digital transformation
By BOB ISAKSEN // Digital demands on companies skyrocketed during the pandemic, as workers went remote and consumers spent more time online. As we enter the new year, companies should…
Tough year, but don’t write off social media just yet
By DAVID A. CHAUVIN // Social media, our culture’s dominant media force for nearly two decades, had a rough year. Following lightening-rod Elon Musk’s purchase, advertisers are fleeing Twitter. Lawmakers…
Factcheck: Misinformation is mangling LI innovation
By DAVID A. CHAUVIN // When I was young, my parents told me I had to wait 30 minutes after eating before I could go swimming. It had something to…
How ‘Innovation and Choice’ Act threatens minority biz
By PHIL ANDREWS // Legislation that politicians claim will protect small businesses from the alleged monopoly power of large tech companies will end up depriving entrepreneurs of vital revenue streams…
No mistaking it: ‘Sorry’ seems to be the hardest word
By DAVID A. CHAUVIN // The American poet Carl Sandburg famously said, “If the facts are against you, argue the law. If the law is against you, argue the facts….
Facebook’s bold lies glare amid historic blackout
By DAVID A. CHAUVIN // On Oct. 4, we were transported back to 2004 – a time before Facebook. Facebook’s entire platform was offline: No Facebook. No Instagram. No WhatsApp….
Pros (and cons) rise as NCAA athletes win NIL rights
By DAVID A. CHAUVIN // While working remotely, the thing I miss most from the office is our spirited discussions – favorite movies, celebrity gossip and, of course, the hilariously…
Pay attention: TikTok has already changed the world
By DAVID CHAUVIN // For those who don’t regularly interact with Generation Z, TikTok’s meteoric rise to the forefront of public attention is somewhat bewildering. Throw in the president’s public…