September 01, 2026 Tim Cook invokes Steve Jobs in his last message to Apple employees—just like he did when he became CEO BY Michael Grothaus Today marks a historic turning point for Apple. After 15 years at the helm, Tim Cook is no longer the company’s CEO. Instead, John Ternus is stepping into the role—only the … Continue reading Tim Cook invokes Steve Jobs in his last message to Apple employees—just like he did when he became CEO
June 18, 2026 How this street duck became Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez The World Cup is officially up and running, bringing fans from across the world together for the globe’s largest sporting event. But in Mexico, fans are cheering more than the players. Following the inaugural match between Mexico and … Continue reading How this street duck became Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot
June 10, 2026 The hidden cost of slow CEO succession—from a guy who became president in a weekend BY Josh Block When I became president at 29, it happened over a weekend. On Friday, I was a regional sales rep. On Monday, I was running a $ 30 million company. There was no five-year training plan. … Continue reading The hidden cost of slow CEO succession—from a guy who became president in a weekend
May 29, 2026 How this vegetable became the latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze BY Associated Press Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs. Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any other food product … Continue reading How this vegetable became the latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
CRM now acts as an operating model for marketing, connecting data, teams, and decisions to improve engagement and business outcomes. By Ryan Warren Published on April 24, 2026 The industry has long seen CRM platforms as little more than a campaign tool — a trusted digital notebook for storing customer details, purchase histories, … Continue reading How CRM became the backbone of customer engagement
March 17, 2026 Tecovas identified a storytelling OKR. It became a true ‘Love Letter to Texas’ BY Anna-Louise Jackson About three years ago, David Lafitte surveyed the website, social media, and marketing content from Tecovas, the Western apparel brand he leads, and realized that the messaging had become “very diluted.” So the Austin-based company decided to … Continue reading Tecovas identified a storytelling OKR. It became a true ‘Love Letter to Texas’
March 10, 2026 How Willie Nelson’s THC beverage became an $80 million business in 1 year BY Inc. At 92 years old, Willie Nelson has aged out of his title as the “world’s most prolific octogenarian,” but that doesn’t mean he’s slowed down. The country music legend, who has released more than 150 albums over his … Continue reading How Willie Nelson’s THC beverage became an $80 million business in 1 year
January 24, 2026 How the Australian Open became a tech incubator Every year, Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley issues a challenge to his team that would make most executives—and their teams—break into a cold sweat: Reinvent 50% of the Australian Open. Not subtle changes or a few tweaks. Half of everything, so no two tournaments … Continue reading How the Australian Open became a tech incubator
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September 30, 2025 How freelancing became the new entry-level job The evidence is mounting. There was a time when a college degree all but guaranteed a job. Not anymore. For decades, entry-level roles served as the primary on-ramp into the workforce for college graduates. They offered young professionals a foothold—an opportunity to build experience, earn … Continue reading How freelancing became the new entry-level job
