Hi, Welcome Welcome back By fostering open communication, understanding team bandwidth, and planning ahead, leaders can make the fourth quarter a time of achievement instead of anxiety. BY Aytekin Tank If you’ve ever participated in a race, then you know: there’s a difference between trying to run fast and trying to beat someone. Humans are innately … Continue reading How to turn end of year stress into an opportunity
Meditation has become popular in offices and schools across North America and Europe. BY The Conversation Overwork and burnout are affecting many Americans. The American Psychological Association’s 2023 Work and Well-being Survey found that 77% of Americans suffered from workplace stress. Over half of the respondents reported symptoms of burnout, which ranged from emotional exhaustion to … Continue reading Does meditation help with burnout or is it a means to support corporate ends?
Learn how to adapt to generative AI-powered search and ensure brands remain relevant, trustworthy and highly visible. Dave Minifie on December 10, 2024 The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and marketers are feeling the shift. Generative AI is redefining how people search and engage with content, reshaping traditional marketing strategies. Features like Google’s AI … Continue reading How marketers can succeed with generative engine optimization
GM said it will fold Cruise employees into existing teams. It’s unclear if there will be layoffs. BY Jessica Bursztynsky General Motors is pulling funding from robotaxi company Cruise in order to focus on its own autonomous and assisted-driving systems. “Consistent with GM’s capital allocation priorities, GM will no longer fund Cruise’s robotaxi development work given … Continue reading GM is pulling the funding for its Cruise robotaxi company
Those who want to contribute to the legal defense of the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter should wait, say experts. BY Chris Morris With the largest peer-to-peer fundraising site removing campaigns for the suspected shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, supporters of Luigi Mangione are taking their efforts to other platforms, where they’re finding an environment that’s … Continue reading More Luigi Mangione crowdfunding campaigns pop up, but experts urge caution
Box enterprise users can edit images, and soon videos, collaboratively using genAI tools through an Adobe Express integration. Chris Wood on December 10, 2024 Box, a file-sharing and content management company, announced a new partnership with Adobe Express, which will now be the default image editor for Box. The company’s enterprise users will be … Continue reading Adobe Express partners with Box
It’s not just you: America’s most quintessential restaurant keeps showing up in headlines, including the CEO-shooter manhunt to a high-profile Trump campaign stunt. BY Jennifer Mattson As we look back on 2024, it’s surprising how frequently McDonald’s has played a role, or at least been involved, in major news events. From boycotts and high prices to … Continue reading How McDonald’s was involved in almost every major news story this past year
Behind Google’s And Meta’s Secret Partnership by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, December 10, 2024 The European Union (EU) is probing deeper into a secret Google and Meta partnership that targeted Instagram ads to minors. We learn this as GroupM released its forecast estimating that overall, digital ads could make up as much as 82% of … Continue reading Behind Google’s And Meta’s Secret Partnership
TikTok user Megan Chacalos recalled a high school mishap involving an olive oil hair mask. What happened from there, you couldn’t make this up. BY Eve Upton-Clark If you’ve spent any time on TikTok in the past few days, you’ve probably come across the viral olive oil story. If you haven’t, strap in. The latest trend … Continue reading Why olive oil girl is TikTok’s main character
Integrating a brand LLM is essential for managing your company’s most valuable asset — your brand identity. Frans Riemersma on December 10, 2024 As businesses aim to deliver consistent, personalized engagement across multiple channels, a brand LLM stands out as a transformative solution. Powered by generative AI, a brand LLM ensures that customer interactions … Continue reading Why your company needs a brand LLM to thrive
