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This brand’s ‘hard honey’ is bringing mead into the 21st century

 February 19, 2025 This brand’s ‘hard honey’ is bringing mead into the 21st century Lixir Hard Honey is pushing to make ancient drink mead appealing to drinkers—and make its product sustainably. BY Andrew Watman When he was a teenager, Collin McKenna’s interest in changing the food system led him to move from Colorado to Hawaii for … Continue reading This brand’s ‘hard honey’ is bringing mead into the 21st century

Malaysia is looking to data centers to boost its economy, but experts warn of risks

February 19, 2025 Malaysia is looking to data centers to boost its economy, but experts warn of risks Malaysia’s government is hoping that data centers will indirectly create thousands of high-paying jobs. BY Associated Press Winson Lau has always had contingency plans. But he wasn’t prepared for data centers. Lau relies on water and electricity to … Continue reading Malaysia is looking to data centers to boost its economy, but experts warn of risks

How un-marketing builds trust in a world of invasive advertising

Consumers are tuning out traditional marketing. Stand out with personalization that feels thoughtful, not intrusive. Sam Shennan on February 18, 2025   Consumers feel besieged by pervasive and invasive marketing. And who can blame them? With data collection at an all-time high, some marketers cross the line, using personal details (e.g., an individual’s weight specifications … Continue reading How un-marketing builds trust in a world of invasive advertising

AI is transforming GTM teams into fiduciary powerhouses

Making the right business decisions just got easier. Here’s how AI helps teams stay ethical, efficient and effective. Mark Stouse on February 18, 2025   AI is driving a radical shift in how go-to-market (GTM) teams navigate an increasingly complex landscape of fiduciary responsibility. Sales, marketing, customer success and channel partnerships are no longer siloed … Continue reading AI is transforming GTM teams into fiduciary powerhouses

DeepSeek disrupts big tech and exposes the inefficiencies of expensive AI

Faced with a competitor whose product costs 90% less, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon keep going with needlessly expensive AI. Constantine von Hoffman on February 18, 2025   Last week, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced ChatGPT users will have unlimited access to its upcoming GPT-5 release free of charge. He said it is being done … Continue reading DeepSeek disrupts big tech and exposes the inefficiencies of expensive AI

New partnership integrates Canva’s design capabilities into HubSpot

A new HubSpot-Canva integration is available globally for free across all HubSpot hubs and tiers with a Canva subscription. Mike Pastore on February 18, 2025   Canva and HubSpot today announced a partnership that integrates Canva’s complete design experience and Magic Studio AI tools directly into HubSpot’s customer platform. Canva is an easy-to-use, affordable design … Continue reading New partnership integrates Canva’s design capabilities into HubSpot

‘I always have a vague, abstract idea of things that I want to do’: Peter Berg on how staying busy fuels his creativity

February 18, 2025 ‘I always have a vague, abstract idea of things that I want to do’: Peter Berg on how staying busy fuels his creativity Peter Berg doesn’t need to do Super Bowl commercials. Yet the award-winning director helmed two ads during this year’s big game. First, was a fun NFL spot advocating for varsity … Continue reading ‘I always have a vague, abstract idea of things that I want to do’: Peter Berg on how staying busy fuels his creativity

Kai Cenat plans to launch a ‘streaming university’ to teach aspiring creators

February 18, 2025 Kai Cenat plans to launch a ‘streaming university’ to teach aspiring creators The Twitch star announces plans for a weekend-long crash course, with influencers like MrBeast and Mark Rober set to teach classes. BY Eve Upton-Clark Kai Cenat is launching a “streaming university.” Cenat announced his plans during a February 13 stream, explaining … Continue reading Kai Cenat plans to launch a ‘streaming university’ to teach aspiring creators