By Chris Morris September 21, 2023 Hope could be on the horizon with the long-running strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA). The WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) issued a rare joint statement Wednesday, noting that the two parties would meet face-to-face again on Thursday. That was … Continue reading There are signs a deal to end the writers’ strike could be signed soon
By Sam Becker September 15, 2023 While the average American may need to earn upwards of $230,000 to feel financially secure, new data shows that those comprising the lower layers of the income strata need only a fraction of that to feel comfortable. Research from Atticus—a company that helps connect people in crisis with … Continue reading Americans who aren’t making this minimum salary could face ‘severe’ mental health issues
By Elizabeth Segran September 13, 2023 Birkenstock, the German sandal brand that generated $1.22 billion in revenue last year, is going public after more than 240 years in business. It filed for an IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission (September 26, 2023), and it plans to list itself on the New York Stock … Continue reading Could a Birkenstock IPO change the beloved sandal?
Why Retail Media Could Overtake Search by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, August 21, 2023 LiveIntent reports that more than 80% of marketers plan to increase investment in retail media. This may be because 96% of marketers now realize that first-party data is vital to successful advertising strategies, as Google continues to roll out changes … Continue reading Why Retail Media Could Overtake Search
By Michael Grothaus July 26, 2023 The McKinsey Global Institute has just released a report in which it explores, among other things, how generative AI technologies like ChatGPT may affect employment and work in America by 2030. The report will be a relief to many as it suggests that generative AI will likely not … Continue reading Generative AI could free up 1/3 of your working hours. These 13 sectors will be most impacted
Twitter CEO teases banking and payment plans in memo about X rebrand Karissa Bell @karissabe Twitter’s rebrand to X is officially underway, and CEO Linda Yaccarino has offered some new clues about what it may mean for the company. In a memo reported by CNBC, Yaccarino suggested that payments and banking features … Continue reading Twitter’s rebrand to X could worsen its legal and financial problems
By The Associated Press July 24, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — The clock is ticking. As the deadline to reach a new contract nears, a potential UPS strike feels closer than ever. Negotiations broke down earlier this month and unionized workers have been holding rallies and practice pickets across the country. The Teamsters, which represent more … Continue reading A UPS strike could be just around the corner. Here’s what it means for you
By Mark Sullivan July 14, 2023 Elon Musk announced this week the launch his new AI company, called xAI. The company, which already boasts an extremely talented staff, will presumably develop large language models (LLMs) and may represent Musk’s desire to create a challenge to current AI leader OpenAI. Musk was one of the … Continue reading An AI in Elon Musk’s image—what could possibly go wrong?
By Jeff Beer July 08, 2023 Strolling around the south of France a few weeks ago—populated with execs from the best, brightest, and richest brands, ad agencies, media companies, and social and tech platforms gathered here for the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity—you could almost hear the constant chant of “AI, AI, AI, AI . … Continue reading These 40-year-old ideas could help the $73 billion advertising industry survive the rise of AI
By Sam Becker July 05, 2023 With companies like Cava Group and Savers Value Village hitting the public markets in recent weeks, it may feel like IPOs are seeing a resurgence after seemingly going dormant for the past year or so. But the most recent Global IPO Trends report from EY, which covers the … Continue reading The IPO market is still down, but EY says an upswing could finally be on the way
