Chicago bankruptcy judge denies emergency hearing request in Hawthorne racetrack Chapter 11 Suswati Basu A federal bankruptcy judge in Chicago has turned down a request from Hawthorne Race Course and related companies to speed up a court hearing connected to their Chapter 11 restructuring. In a March 11 order, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Timothy … Continue reading Chicago bankruptcy judge denies emergency hearing request in Hawthorne racetrack Chapter 11
March 14, 2026 The ultimate entertainment budget hack: Your local library BY Emily Guy Birken Entertainment in 2026 is a bit of a double-edged sword. Excellent films and television shows are widely available in ways that would have sounded like science fiction just 20 years ago—but at a steep price. A single movie ticket costs an … Continue reading The ultimate entertainment budget hack: Your local library
Indiana governor signs sweeping law tightening rules on online sweepstakes games Suswati Basu Indiana has adopted a wide-ranging regulatory measure that reshapes how the state handles certain sweepstakes-style online games. Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1052 into law on March 12, 2026, setting new limits on digital gaming products often tied to … Continue reading Indiana governor signs sweeping law tightening rules on online sweepstakes games
AI is making coordination tools easier to replicate, putting pricing pressure on parts of the marketing stack that deliver convenience rather than operational risk. By Gareth Chilton March 12, 2026 Much of the marketing stack is priced and purchased as infrastructure, but many parts are actually coordination layers that AI can increasingly replicate. … Continue reading AI is repricing the marketing stack, not collapsing it
Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games Suswati Basu Maine legislators are advancing a proposal that would outlaw a category of internet-based casino-style games often marketed as online sweepstakes platforms. Supporters of the measure say it would close a gap in state gambling law, while critics argue it would wipe … Continue reading Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games
Emotion data reveals how audiences actually respond to creative, helping brands fix weak messaging before spending millions on media. By Susan Ferrari March 13, 2026 Marketing campaigns often fail when the creative misses the mark. The product may be good and the targeting accurate, but the message doesn’t connect emotionally with the intended audience. … Continue reading Why emotion data is changing how ads get tested
March 14, 2026 The futurist who helped define tech trend reports just killed them (literally) BY Max Ufberg Unless you spend your time in boardrooms and C-suites, there’s a decent chance you’ve never heard of the Future Today Strategy Group (FTSG). There’s also a better than decent chance you’ve encountered its influence. Every year the consulting … Continue reading The futurist who helped define tech trend reports just killed them (literally)
When AI systems misread signals and make automated decisions, the friction customers experience erodes trust, retention and revenue. By Alicia Arnold March 13, 2026 I was traveling for work and used my credit card in two different states within 24 hours. That wasn’t typical for me, but it made sense given the route … Continue reading When AI decisions create customer friction
March 14, 2026 Is it still an achievement if AI does the hard part? BY Utkarsh Amitabh Would you consider tying your shoelaces an achievement? If you’re able-bodied, probably not. Now imagine doing it with one hand, or no hands at all. Suddenly it is. Fewer than 10,000 people have stood on the summit of Everest. … Continue reading Is it still an achievement if AI does the hard part?
OpenAI reportedly plans to add Sora video generation to ChatGPT The company launched its Sora 2 model in September 2025 alongside a dedicated Sora app. Ian Carlos Campbell Fri, March 13, 2026 OpenAI OpenAI plans to add its Sora video generation model directly into ChatGPT, The Information reports . The standalone Sora app … Continue reading OpenAI reportedly plans to add Sora video generation to ChatGPT
