Fast Facts For Curious Minds

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

  • Marketing Strategy of Shein: Marketing Mix
    By Claire Garcia
    The arrival of Shein in the clothing and apparel scene is quite disruptive. It is the first fast-fashion retailer with exclusive online-enabled operations. The company does not have physical stores. It distributes and sells its products across the world through an online storefront. Furthermore, ...
  • The Design Philosophy of Apple: Key Design Principles
    By Claire Garcia
    Design is critical to the product strategy and overall marketing strategy of Apple. Its design choices have not only reinforced its overall brand image and the value proposition of its products but have also made it an iconic brand. Furthermore, aside from aesthetics, the company approaches design ...
  • How Apple Builds and Maintains Customer Loyalty
    By Immanuel Martinez
    Apple does not have a dedicated and centralized customer loyalty program in its marketing strategy and specific promotion mix. However, despite this, it is interesting to highlight the fact that it is one of the very few companies that has built and maintained a strong base of loyal customers. ...
  • Marketing Strategy for Barbie: Marketing Mix
    By Claire Garcia
    Barbie is one of the most recognized names in the world. What started as a fashion doll in 1959 eventually evolved into a global brand that has spanned beyond dolls. The associated trademarks have been licensed for a range of products. Nevertheless, considering its iconic status, the marketing ...
  • Apple and Event Marketing
    By Claire Garcia
    Event marketing is a promotional activity that involves hosting or participating in an event to showcase a new product, inform or educate attendees, engage with potential customers, attract media and public attention, or build and maintain relationships with different stakeholders. Events are an ...
  • Marketing Lessons from Apple
    By Immanuel Martinez
    Apple is a master marketer. This is demonstrated through its reputation as one of the most valuable companies in the world. It is also one of the most recognizable brands in the world. The success of the company comes from its ingenious marketing tactics and activities that provide real-world ...
  • Social Media Strategy of Apple
    By Immanuel Martinez
    Apple has a strong online presence. However, compared to other companies and even tech giants, it is not as active on its official social media platforms. The company has less than 10 million followers on its Twitter account, around 17 million subscribers on its YouTube channel, less than 15 ...
  • Apple and Buzz Marketing
    By Claire Garcia
    Creating buzz around its products or its brand is one of the notable strengths of Apple. Buzz marketing has become an important element of its promotion strategy. It also has become as essential as its advertising campaigns and public relations strategy. The company banks on its established brand ...

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

  • Minoxidil vs Finasteride: Which One is More Effective?
    By Suzanne Garcia
    Minoxidil and finasteride are popular medications used to treat a particular type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia. These two have notable differences in terms of how they work in halting hair fall and promoting hair growth. This article provides a side-by-side comparison of their ...
  • Finasteride vs Dutasteride For Hair Loss
    By Franz Williams
    One option for treating hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia in men is the administration of oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors or dihydrotestosterone or DHT blockers. Finasteride is the most common DHT blocker prescribed to men suffering from male pattern hair loss but dutasteride has also been ...
  • Effectiveness of Dutasteride in Treating Hair Loss: Studies
    By Franz Williams
    Dutasteride is a medication developed primarily to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It belongs to a class of drugs called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors which block the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone or DHT. It is essentially a DHT blocker. Its mechanism of action and ...
  • Effectiveness of Finasteride in Treating Hair Loss: Studies
    By Franz Williams
    Finasteride is a medication prescribed to treat benign hyperplasia in men and hair loss due to androgenic alopecia. It has also been used to treat cases of excessive hair growth in women. This medication is not recommended to treat hair loss or hair thinning in women but some providers prescribe it ...
  • How Excess DHT Leads to Hair Loss
    By Franz Williams
    Dihydrotestosterone or DHT is an androgen or natural sex hormone formed from testosterone through the action of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase in selected tissues such as the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, skin, hair follicles, liver, and brain. The presence of DHT is important for the sexual ...
  • Minoxidil for Beard and Facial Hair Growth: Is It Effective?
    By Franz Williams
    Numerous studies have confirmed the effectiveness of minoxidil in treating a particular type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia or male pattern hair loss and female pattern hair. The topical form of this medication is available over the counter without a prescription and can be applied ...
  • How To Use Topical Minoxidil for Hair Growth
    By Suzanne Garcia
    Topical minoxidil is an over-the-counter medication that has been used in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting hair growth. It comes in either a water-based solution or a foam-based formulation. Several studies have investigated and demonstrated its effectiveness against male pattern hair ...
  • Pros and Cons of Minoxidil in Treating Hair Loss
    By Suzanne Garcia
    Minoxidil is the most popular medication used for treating hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia or male pattern hair loss and female pattern hair loss. It is available as a non-prescription topical solution or a prescription-based oral medication. There is a wealth of studies investigating and ...