March 06, 2026 More Americans than ever are tapping their 401(k)s for emergency cash BY Sarah Bregel Americans are seeking financial relief and, in some cases, are even desperate enough to go against conventional financial wisdom. A record number of Americans are turning to their retirement funds to cover emergency expenses. According to newly released data … Continue reading More Americans than ever are tapping their 401(k)s for emergency cash
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At the November MarTech Conference we discussed AI consent compliance, changing regulations and more. Here’s a recap. MarTechBot on November 13, 2025 At the November MarTech Conference, Tim Hillison, founder and CMO of Entry Point 1, moderated a session called “Consent, compliance and trust in the AI age,” a practical discussion at the intersection … Continue reading The stakes around trust, compliance and consent are higher than ever
September 27, 2025 Cross-cultural communication is more important than ever. Here’s how to get it right Why do so many global projects falter? Often, it isn’t because executives misread market data or underestimate competitors; it’s because they misread each other. Cross-cultural communication is less about translation and more about decoding invisible frameworks—values, norms, and assumptions—that … Continue reading Cross-cultural communication is more important than ever. Here’s how to get it right
September 04, 2025 Why the future of leadership is multifaceted BY Tony Martignetti and Jessica Wan There was a time when leaders followed a linear path. Pick a lane, specialize, climb the ladder, and stay the course for decades. But that norm is unraveling. Global complexity demands leaders who are adaptive, integrative, and, above all, multifaceted. These … Continue reading Why being a leader requires more skills than ever
Humans are the key to AI safety. They must set the policies it runs on and see to it that the policies evolve along with the technology. Constantine von Hoffman on March 13, 2025 AI agents are changing the game for business in general and marketing in particular. While they bring automation and efficiency … Continue reading Smarter AI means bigger risks — Why guardrails matter more than ever
March 05, 2025 3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation BY Lydia Fenet I like to say that I spend most of my life negotiating—and if you consider your own work and life, you just might feel the same. My career has been full of back-and-forth: I sat across tables negotiating agreements for … Continue reading 3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation
Search engines that simply answer your question. Sites driven by algorithms that don’t want people to leave. Building an audience ain’t what it used to be. Mike Pastore on February 26, 2025 A good website, quality content and some solid search engine optimization (SEO) practices — that was one the most reliable recipes for … Continue reading Why it’s harder to build an audience than ever before
February 25, 2025 Consumers are connected more than ever before Balance is nonexistent as devices become a greater part of our lives. BY Sowmyanarayan Sampath As an amateur historian, I can say with certainty that technology has never embedded itself into society as rapidly as it has in the last decade. Today’s consumer relationship with technology … Continue reading Consumers are connected more than ever before
Each year, we cheer as the villains of our favorite Christmas movies change their tune, get their comeuppance, or meet an ignominious end. But these holiday baddies also have a lot to teach us about money. BY Emily Guy Birken One of the benefits of rewatching your favorite holiday films year after year is getting the … Continue reading Some of the best financial advice I ever got came from the Grinch
