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Jif’s new logo is a rebrand done right
Hi, Welcome Welcome back August 15, 2026 Jif’s new logo is a rebrand done right BY Grace Snelling Jif just rebranded for the first time in 30 years, and it’s a (rare) example of how to modernize a beloved brand without killing its quirk. The updated branding will appear across all of Jif’s products starting … Continue reading Jif’s new logo is a rebrand done right
Stripe is reportedly in talks to buy PayPal
Stripe is reportedly in talks to buy PayPal If everything goes well, they could announce a deal in the coming weeks. By Mariella Moon Aug. 15, 2026 Jhvephoto/Getty Images Stripe and private equity investor Advent International are in talks to purchase PayPal, according to the Wall Street Journal. The companies reportedly offered $60.50 a share … Continue reading Stripe is reportedly in talks to buy PayPal
The 2027 CMO planning challenge is bigger than the budget
More budget won’t fix a marketing model that no longer fits how buyers discover, evaluate, and decide. CMOs need to rethink where they invest. By Mark Ogne Published on August 14, 2026 Many of the assumptions that have guided B2B marketing planning for the past decade are becoming less reliable. Buyers were increasingly … Continue reading The 2027 CMO planning challenge is bigger than the budget
Aristotle exchange companies sue Underdog and CEO over acquisition dispute deal
Aristotle exchange companies sue Underdog and CEO over acquisition dispute deal Suswati Basu Two companies tied to Aristotle’s exchange business are suing Underdog Sports Holdings, CEO Jeremy Levine and several other defendants, months after Underdog unveiled plans to buy Aristotle’s federally regulated exchange operations. Aristotle Exchange Holding Company 1, Inc. and Aristotle … Continue reading Aristotle exchange companies sue Underdog and CEO over acquisition dispute deal
This designer was tired of being ghosted by employers. Now he’s sending them ‘unhinged’ résumés
August 14, 2026 This designer was tired of being ghosted by employers. Now he’s sending them ‘unhinged’ résumés BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez Between companies ghosting job applicants and companies advertising ghost jobs that don’t exist, it can feel harder than ever to find a job. And so job seekers trying to land a new role … Continue reading This designer was tired of being ghosted by employers. Now he’s sending them ‘unhinged’ résumés
Agency Feedback On Apple 'Ads On Maps' Runs Hot And Cold
Agency Feedback On Apple ‘Ads On Maps’ Runs Hot, Cold On Eligibility by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, August 14, 2026 Apple fulfilled a long-awaited promise on Friday to launch Apple “Ads on Maps,” and agencies expect the ad unit will have high-performance metrics for a variety of reasons, but some are disappointed in restrictions … Continue reading Agency Feedback On Apple 'Ads On Maps' Runs Hot And Cold
CFTC warning on ‘American odds’ puts sports prediction market pricing in the spotlight
CFTC warning on ‘American odds’ puts sports prediction market pricing in the spotlight Suswati Basu The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned companies offering event-contract derivatives that presenting prices in sportsbook-style “American odds” could mislead consumers, a move that could have significant implications for sports-focused prediction market products offered or distributed by … Continue reading CFTC warning on ‘American odds’ puts sports prediction market pricing in the spotlight
How to decide what’s important when everything is urgent
Every task consumes time and resources. Here’s a system for deciding what earns a place on the agenda and what doesn’t. By Margaret Lee Published on August 14, 2026 Busy doesn’t mean productive. The real skill is deciding which things deserve your time and which don’t. I’m in charge of the marketing efforts … Continue reading How to decide what’s important when everything is urgent
5 brands whose small actions drove big returns
AXA, Suncorp, Idomed, Heineken, and Molson got big business results from small creative ideas, showing a different model for earning attention. By Reid Holmes Published on August 12, 2026 The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity 2026 wrapped in June, with some of the biggest awards going to brands that relied on product improvements … Continue reading 5 brands whose small actions drove big returns
Surprisingly, Cheesecake Factory is one of the hottest food stocks right now. Here’s why
August 13, 2026 Surprisingly, Cheesecake Factory is one of the hottest food stocks right now. Here’s why BY Jennifer Mattson The Cheesecake Factory, along with a group of sit-down restaurant stocks including Texas Roadhouse and BJ’s Restaurants, have seen a median gain of about 62% over the past three months, according to recent data from Yahoo … Continue reading Surprisingly, Cheesecake Factory is one of the hottest food stocks right now. Here’s why