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New Research Cracks the Code on Selling Power of TikTok Video Ads
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BALTIMORE, MD, March 6, 2025 – Even though the future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance, a groundbreaking study in the INFORMS journal Marketing Science introduces a game-changing algorithm that predicts which TikTok ads will drive sales before they even go live.

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The 3 biggest things to know about a potential U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal
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Contentious minerals deal has sparked a war of words between Trump and Zelensky, and could be announced later this week

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How tariffs can hurt American supply chains | GUEST COMMENTARY
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Americans have probably heard the word “tariffs” more in the past month than in the past four years — and for good reason. Tariffs are central to President Donald Trump’s economic playbook, despite opposition from mainstream economists and trade experts. 

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Job Scams Are Surprisingly Smart. Here’s How to Not Get Burned.

Job Scams Are Surprisingly Smart. Here’s How to Not Get Burned.

BNN Bloomberg, February 15, 2023

Last fall, Aaron Perkowitz applied for a job as a technical writer. The hirer asked him to compose a paid test article—and when he finished, requested his banking information, to pay him.Perkowitz asked why so much information was needed—couldn’t they just mail a check? No response. “The article took me three hours,” he says, “but I’m glad I didn’t fall for their scam.”

From Lab to Market: Bio-Based Products Are Gaining Momentum

From Lab to Market: Bio-Based Products Are Gaining Momentum

Yale University, February 14, 2023

Propelled by government investment and shareholder demand, manufacturers are pushing to get bio-based products into the marketplace. These new materials — made from plants, fungi, and microbes — aim to replace those that contain toxins and are difficult to recycle or reuse.

INFORMS Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Education Bill

INFORMS Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Education Bill

News Release, February 15, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, February 15, 2023 – The INFORMS community applauds the bipartisan introduction of the Data Science and Literacy Act, which, if enacted, would increase access to statistics and data science education. This curriculum is essential to meet workforce and societal standards to build future researchers.

New Audio Available for Media Use: Human Trafficking and the Internet

New Audio Available for Media Use: Human Trafficking and the Internet

Audio Clip, February 14, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, February 14, 2023 – New audio is available for media use featuring Nickolas Freeman. He is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the Culverhouse College of Business Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science at the University of Alabama. He kicks off our series this month on trafficking. Freeman focuses on human trafficking and the internet. This content is provided by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. What follows are four questions and responses. These responses were provided on February 13, 2023.

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