Hi, Welcome Welcome back June 07, 2026 Layoffs don’t have to feel inhumane BY Karina Mangu-Ward Most leaders approach layoffs as a messaging problem. What do we say? How do we say it? How do we avoid panic, legal risk, or reputational damage? But that framing misses what’s actually at stake. Layoffs are moments when employees … Continue reading Layoffs don’t have to feel inhumane
US states are reportedly planning to sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover California’s attorney general Rob Bonta launched a probe into the deal shortly after it was announced. By Cheyenne MacDonald June 6, 2026 Robert V Schwemmer/Shutterstock Amid widespread opposition to Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., multiple US states are reportedly working … Continue reading US states are reportedly planning to sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover
AI-generated code moves fast, but organizations still need governance, validation, documentation, and long-term maintenance workflows. By Steve Petersen Published on June 4, 2026 Vibe coding enables more people to build software using natural-language prompts rather than traditional programming. That speed accelerates experimentation and delivery across marketing technology teams. But it’s also a high-reward, … Continue reading How to make vibe coding sustainable inside the enterprise
June 06, 2026 The racetrack is getting a long overdue makeover BY Nate Berg The historic racetracks that host the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing are each in the midst of an evolution, with major upgrades, renovations, and in one case, a complete rebuild—and they’re all happening at once. It’s part of an industry-level reckoning with … Continue reading The racetrack is getting a long overdue makeover
June 06, 2026 11 ways to make your time feel less rushed during a busy week BY Jeremy Caplan This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. I love Laura Vanderkam’s books about how to make the most of time. It’s never about stuffing more into … Continue reading 11 ways to make your time feel less rushed during a busy week
More tools, more channels, and more data have left many marketers struggling to connect activity to outcomes. By Constantine von Hoffman Published on June 5, 2026 Marketers have more data than ever, but a new report from Bitly suggests they still struggle to answer a basic question: What’s actually working? According to Bitly’s … Continue reading Marketing measurement is breaking under its own complexity
June 06, 2026 AI is rewriting the logic of management BY Paul Rubenstein What’s the point of a manager, really? Ask an executive, and they may say managers are essential for ensuring accountability and team performance. Ask an employee, and they’ll probably tell you that becoming a manager is their main path to advancement. Both perspectives … Continue reading AI is rewriting the logic of management
Bally’s Intralot agrees $327M evoke deal to create major European gaming group Suswati Basu Bally’s Intralot has reached an agreement to acquire betting and gaming operator evoke in a recommended all-share deal worth roughly £243.1 million ($ 327 million), bringing together brands such as William Hill and 888 with its expanding lottery and … Continue reading Bally’s Intralot agrees $327M evoke deal to create major European gaming group
AI Found Crediting Brand Trademarks To Rivals by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, June 5, 2026 A major flaw in current artificial intelligence (AI) models has been found based on research released this week. The misrepresentation has become a critical challenge for corporate legal teams and digital marketers. AI models have been found to misattribute, give … Continue reading AI Found Crediting Brand Trademarks To Rival Companies
June 05, 2026 AI is in nearly every classroom BY Sara Schapiro Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday academic life for America’s students. By mid-2025, up to 84% of high school students were using AI for schoolwork, including writing essays, summarizing readings, and completing assignments. Despite widespread usage, students themselves are growing wary … Continue reading AI is in nearly every classroom
