August 23, 2024 Corporations could be better champions of racial equity, research shows Recent trends suggest more corporations are providing goods and services at a reduced rate in addition to donations, rather than solely giving money to communities. BY Associated Press Forward Through Ferguson has made its mark on its community and the St. Louis region … Continue reading Corporations could be better champions of racial equity, research shows
Signals Show Stabilizing Ad Market Could Crumble by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, August 21, 2024 Various factors led by fluctuating economic conditions, high interest rates, consumer sentiment and thoughts about the U.S. election outcome could shake up advertising return on investments (ROI) during the second half of this year as advertisers head into the … Continue reading Signs Of A Stabilizing Ad Market Could Crumble
August 14, 2024 A looming U.S. seaport strike could delay cargo for weeks or months Retailers like Walmart and other importers have been rushing goods in ahead of the September 30 expiration of the union contract covering some 45,000 dockworkers at three dozen U.S. seaports. BY Reuters A potential strike at U.S. seaports on the … Continue reading A looming U.S. seaport strike could delay cargo for weeks or months
Changes in technology and consumer behavior make this the perfect moment for companies that want to challenge Google’s dominant market position. Constantine von Hoffman on August 6, 2024 Google’s loss in its federal antitrust case may mean huge changes for the company, web users and digital advertisers. It could result in a big hit … Continue reading What the Google antitrust ruling could mean for advertisers
August 05, 2024 Despite market downturn, Kellanova stock jumps on reports that Pringles, Cheez-It maker could be acquired by Mars The potential purchase would give Kellanova a valuation close to $30 billion, making it one of the biggest-ever deals in the snacking industry. BY Grace Snelling One of the biggest deals in the history of the … Continue reading Despite market downturn, Kellanova stock jumps on reports that Pringles, Cheez-It maker could be acquired by Mars
July 29, 2024 Forcing workers back into the office could be risky. Here’s why Arguments for returning to the office often appear driven by manager preference and experience. BY The Conversation Tesco, Boots and Barclays have joined the growing number of companies trying to force employees back to the office after several years of remote … Continue reading Forcing workers back into the office could be risky. Here’s why
July 29, 2024 This on-demand 3D weaving machine could help solve the fast-fashion crisis Unspun’s machines help brands cut down on overproduction. Here’s how it plans to scale its technology. BY Elizabeth Segran For fashion brands, making a pair of jeans is a little like gambling. They must decide what silhouettes will be hot next year: … Continue reading This on-demand 3D weaving machine could help solve the fast fashion crisis
How NBCU, Google Deal Could Change Television by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, July 19, 2024 NBCUniversal’s partnership with Google could change the direction of television if the company experiments as much as it can. NBCUniversal and Team USA created a partnership with Google to use the Alphabet company’s advancements in technologies like artificial intelligence … Continue reading How NBCU, Google Deal Could Change Television
EU could soon charge Meta over ‘pay or consent’ model Sophie Atkinson Tech Journalist The European Union is set to charge Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with breaking its landmark Digital Markets Act. The Financial Times on Monday (July 1) citeds people with direct knowledge of the matter with preliminary findings … Continue reading EU could soon charge Meta over ‘pay or consent’ model
June 22, 2024 What the EPA’s new standard for lead in soil could mean for households When the standard is adjusted down to the proposed level of 200 parts per million, 23.7% of households—nearly one in four—contain a lead hazard. BY The Conversation As spring phases into summer across the U.S., kids are spending more time … Continue reading What the EPA’s new standard for lead in soil could mean for households
