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Why Satya Nadella and other tech titans are betting on cricket to become a new American pastime

June 28, 2024 Why Satya Nadella and other tech titans are betting on cricket to become a new American pastime  The founders and investors in Major League Cricket are tapping into the sport’s diaspora to create a new world order for T20 cricket. BY Talib Visram Cricket may be the second most-watched sport in the world, … Continue reading Why Satya Nadella and other tech titans are betting on cricket to become a new American pastime

American Airlines flight attendants offered 17% pay bump. It’s less than what they wanted

June 05, 2024 American Airlines flight attendants offered 17% pay bump. It’s less than what they wanted American Airlines’ flight attendants say they have not had a pay raise in over five years and have asked for an immediate raise of about 33%. BY Reuters American Airlines has offered its flights attendants immediate wage increases of … Continue reading American Airlines flight attendants offered 17% pay bump. It’s less than what they wanted

The former CEOs of Merck and American Express on why executives have gone quiet on social issues

May 22, 2024 The former CEOs of Merck and American Express on why executives have gone quiet on social issues Ken Chenault and Ken Frazier talk about the campus protests and the downfall of terms like DEI on the latest episode of the ‘Rapid Response’ podcast. BY Robert Safian As protests continue to engulf college campuses … Continue reading The former CEOs of Merck and American Express on why executives have gone quiet on social issues

GoFundMe’s Latin American expansion is launching with Mexico

April 24, 2024 GoFundMe’s Latin American expansion is launching with Mexico Similar crowdfunding platforms already exist in Mexico, but none have GoFundMe’s reach. BY Associated Press Mexican fundraisers can now solicit donations on GoFundMe, the company announced Tuesday, as the crowdfunding giant expands into what it hopes is the first of more untapped Latin American markets … Continue reading GoFundMe’s Latin American expansion is launching with Mexico

American Black consumers: More diverse, demanding and reachable than ever

The report uses Black Americans and not African Americans because it includes a growing number of immigrants and their children. Constantine von Hoffman on February 16, 2024  Attention marketers: America’s Black population is more diverse, more reachable and more demanding than ever before, according to a new survey. The report, “The Global Black Audience,” from … Continue reading American Black consumers: More diverse, demanding and reachable than ever

Kraft Singles American cheese recall: plastic choking fears impact 84,000 cases of wrapped slices

  By Michael Grothaus September 20, 2023 Kraft Heinz has announced the recall of some products containing individually wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices. The recall comes after it was determined that the cheese slices may see plastic stuck to them after being unwrapped. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? Kraft Heinz … Continue reading Kraft Singles American cheese recall: plastic choking fears impact 84,000 cases of wrapped slices

American Express Looks To Expand Program With Seasonal Offers

American Express Looks To Expand Program With Seasonal Offers by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, June 19, 2023 American Express continues to build out its Amex Offers program by providing a unique return on investment (ROI) for brands, as business partners have a better chance of their offer leading to a transaction, versus a click … Continue reading American Express Looks To Expand Program With Seasonal Offers

Google News Initiative Works With American Journalism Project To Fund, Advance Online News Startups

Google News Initiative Works With American Journalism Project To Fund, Advance Online News Startups by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, December 14, 2022 The Google News Initiative is working with the American Journalism Project to find U.S.-based founders with innovative ideas that can advance local news online. The latest 18-month venture launched by the Google News Initiative … Continue reading Google News Initiative Works With American Journalism Project To Fund, Advance Online News Startups

TikTok, American Express Launch Small Business Accelerator Program

TikTok, American Express Launch Small Business Accelerator Program by Colin Kirkland , November 15, 2022 In preparation for Small Business Saturday (Nov. 26), TikTok is launching a new accelerator program in partnership with American Express. #ShopSmall will provide small businesses with platform insights, guidance, and ad credit for eligible brands. American Expresses founded Small Business … Continue reading TikTok, American Express Launch Small Business Accelerator Program

How Patagonia’s ownership bombshell changes the game for American business

  By Jeff Beer September 18, 2022 When the news hit earlier this week that Yvon Chouinard and his family had given up ownership of Patagonia, it was met with waves of mixed emotions from fans and the broader business community: inspiring, incredible, optimistic, cynical—and sometimes all at once.       In moving all … Continue reading How Patagonia’s ownership bombshell changes the game for American business