August 07, 2024 Why day passes at hotels and resorts are becoming more popular Day passes cover pool time, spas and, sometimes, fitness centers. BY Associated Press As an independent business consultant, Jen Ford in Austin, Texas, is the master of her own schedule. Twice a month, she blocks out “me” time. In the sweltering summer, … Continue reading Why day passes at hotels and resorts are becoming more popular
July 12, 2024 This insurance is becoming more popular among farmers facing extreme weather The insurance policies are designed to protect against flooding, drought, and typhoons, as well as heat waves. BY Associated Press Joemar Flores, a spindly 28-year-old, gestured across his family’s farmland, nestled between a steep hill and a river, and expressed gratitude for … Continue reading This insurance is becoming more popular among farmers facing extreme weather
Tools like AI-led journey orchestration are akin to air traffic control and empower marketers to optimize thousands of journeys simultaneously. Optimove on July 8, 2024 Imagine you were entrusted with ensuring a planeload of people lands smoothly and safely. Then on top of that, imagine you are also responsible for their comfort and responding … Continue reading Avoid customer journeys becoming a bad trip – be position-less by Optimove
May 31, 2024 It’s becoming alarmingly easy to create audio deepfakes of Biden and Trump New research by the Center for Countering Digital Hate sounds the alarm ahead of a blockbuster political season. BY Chris Stokel-Walker Seeing is no longer believing, thanks to the rise of generative AI video tools. And now, in a crucial election … Continue reading It’s becoming alarmingly easy to create audio deepfakes of Biden and Trump
By Sam Becker November 16, 2023 Shutdown averted—again! The government funding bill that was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Senate late on Wednesday and headed to President Biden for his signature. That will keep parts of the federal government funded until January 19, 2024, and others until February 2, … Continue reading Government shutdown threats are becoming more common. Blame TV, social media, and Newt Gingrich
SoundCloud is laying off up to 20 percent of its workforce Mariella Moon @mariella_moon SoundCloud is joining the depressingly long list of companies in the tech industry that are letting personnel go due to the economic downturn. According to Billboard and Variety, company CEO Michael Weissman told employees in an email that it’s … Continue reading Soundcloud will lay off eight percent of its staff in hopes of becoming profitable
In the face of uncertainties, we must take a data-driven approach to make marketing less of a cost center and more of a value-added partner. Stacey Ackerman on February 7, 2023 In the first few weeks of 2023 alone, at least 174 tech companies have cut close to 60,000 jobs, according to Fortune magazine. What … Continue reading 4 steps to becoming a more strategic marketer in 2023
By Sam Becker December 14, 2022 Employers are having a hard time finding enough workers, and that may be because millions of Americans are increasingly going to work for themselves, either creating businesses or becoming freelancers. During 2021, Americans submitted applications to create 5.4 million new businesses, the highest level ever recorded, according … Continue reading The freelance workforce is becoming more highly skilled and highly educated
Yahoo Becomes Taboola’s Largest Shareholder, Enters Exclusive 30-Year Commercial Agreement by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, November 28, 2022 Yahoo, an internet pioneer, and Taboola, a recommendations engine, have announced a 30-year exclusive partnership that will create what the companies call a “contextual data powerhouse,” which will be important as the advertising industry retires browser cookies. The … Continue reading Yahoo Partners With Taboola In Historic 30-Year Deal, Becoming Largest Shareholder
By Shalene Gupta August 05, 2022 Two years after the Great Office Shutdown, so to speak, remote work is growing fast. And with it comes the possibility of picking a home not because it’s close to your office, but because it’s somewhere you want to live—like by the beach, for example, where it’s sunny all … Continue reading Thinking of becoming a digital nomad? Set sail for these 10 best beaches for remote workers
