20% reported liking an advertiser less after seeing ads on social media alongside user-generated hate speech. Constantine von Hoffman on September 22, 2023 The FTC approved Omnicom’s purchase of Interpublic Group this week, after the ad agency giant promised not to engage in any nefarious brand safety activities. If you think I’m exaggerating, the … Continue reading FTC says Omnicom deal is OK, as long as there’s no brand safety involved
March 22, 2025 Klarna’s deal with DoorDash is a dystopian reminder that groceries are so expensive you need a loan to shop BY Grace Snelling DoorDash just penned a deal with Klarna that will let you pay for your take-out burrito in installments. This week, DoorDash announced it would be teaming with Klarna to offer a … Continue reading Klarna’s deal with DoorDash is a dystopian reminder that groceries are so expensive you need a loan to shop
January 28, 2025 How to deal with a manager who doesn’t manage If you’re used to a micromanaging boss, it might seem like a dream to have a boss that leaves you alone. But too much of that can also be a bad thing. BY Dina Smith No one enjoys working for a boss who is … Continue reading How to deal with a manager who doesn’t manage
Nippon Steel’s transaction has faced stiff resistance from politicians, including Biden and Trump, and the United Steelworkers, a major labor group. BY Reuters Japan’s Nippon Steel is committed to its $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel and is confident of completing it by year-end, a senior executive said, despite strong U.S. opposition including from President-elect Donald … Continue reading Nippon Steel won’t give up on its U.S. Steel takeover deal despite strong pushback
October 17, 2024 8 ways to deal with chronic complainers Here’s how to handle that coworker who always has something negative to say. BY Gwen Moran Most people will have to work with a chronic complainer or two in their professional lives, whether it’s a dismal coworker or complaining boss. But those who veer from negative … Continue reading 8 ways to deal with chronic complainers
Storms in Southeast impact U.S. traffic and sales for two-day October event. Value-added services and pricing remain key holiday strategies. Chris Wood on October 10, 2024 Holiday promotions got off to a slow start this week as consumers in Florida braced for the second of two big storms in as many weeks. Amazon’s Prime … Continue reading Prime Big Deal Days kicks off holidays with slow start
Google strikes a deal with California lawmakers to fund local news The agreement ends a long-running dispute that led to Google temporarily blocking news for some users in the state. karissa bell Thu, Aug 22, 2024 Anadolu via Getty Images Google has reached a deal with California lawmakers to fund local news … Continue reading Google strikes a deal with California lawmakers to fund local news
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
July 19, 2024 Chuy’s opening new locations? CEO teases expanded footprint after Darden Restaurants deal In an SEC filing, Steve Hislop said the sale to Olive Garden’s parent company would allow the Tex-Mex chain to grow beyond its current count of 101 locations. BY Madeline Nguyen Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s is set to expand after being acquired … Continue reading Chuy’s opening new locations? CEO teases expanded footprint after Darden Restaurants deal
The Atlantic and Vox Media made their own deal with the AI Devil They’re the latest in a string of publications to let OpenAI train its tool on their content. nathan ingraham Updated Wed, May 29, 2024 In the last few months, news organizations have leapt into bed with OpenAI, hatching Faustian bargains where … Continue reading The Atlantic and Vox Media made their own deal with the AI Devil
