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‘We do not have fast companies anymore’: Cory Doctorow on where tech went wrong, and how to fix it

  By Wilfred Chan September 26, 2023 For two decades, Cory Doctorow has led a public fight against draconian copyright laws, monopolistic tech platforms, and surveillance capitalism. But the challenge in trying to stoke a rebellion against the tech giants isn’t just that they’re powerful—it’s that their tactics are so boring. “It is precisely because … Continue reading ‘We do not have fast companies anymore’: Cory Doctorow on where tech went wrong, and how to fix it

Fast Company’s CEO Fair Pay report: The 15 ‘least fairly’ paid tech CEOs

  By Chris Morris September 21, 2023 Median salaries—for everybody—at tech companies are generally higher than other fields. But in some cases, though, the amounts the bosses take home are hundreds—or even thousands—of times higher than even well-paid employees. As part of Fast Company’s CEO Fair Pay report, we’ve broken out the 15 CEOs of … Continue reading Fast Company’s CEO Fair Pay report: The 15 ‘least fairly’ paid tech CEOs

AI-powered speed hiring could get you an instant job, but are employers moving too fast?

  By Jennifer Alsever January 06, 2023 The uber-tight labor market has prompted employers to speed up the hiring process to land the best candidates before they disappear—and increasingly, software is helping to make those job offers. Speed is everything in today’s job market. The nation’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in November, the … Continue reading AI-powered speed hiring could get you an instant job, but are employers moving too fast?

30% Report Dropping An SVOD Sub, 25% Adding A FAST, In Past Year

30% Report Dropping An SVOD Sub, 25% Adding A FAST, In Past Year by Karlene Lukovitz  @KLmarketdaily, October 31, 2022 Nearly a third (30%) of U.S. consumers say they’ve dropped a subscription-based video-on-demand service in the past 12 months, while 25% say they’ve added a free ad-supported subscription service (FAST), according to a new survey … Continue reading 30% Report Dropping An SVOD Sub, 25% Adding A FAST, In Past Year

Move fast and don’t break things: innovation at speed and scale

  By Max Ufberg September 22, 2022 As CEO of Pearson, Andy Bird presides over one of the world’s largest textbook publishers. Yet when thinking about Pearson’s long-term direction, Bird doesn’t necessarily look to his fellow Goliaths; often he’s drawing inspiration from the Davids of the world.     “We are desperately trying to be … Continue reading Move fast and don’t break things: innovation at speed and scale

Macy’s Back-To-School Ads Focus On Fast Fashion Changes

Macy’s Back-To-School Ads Focus On Fast Fashion Changes by Sarah Mahoney  @mahoney_sarah, August 5, 2022 Macy’s is hoping to break through the back-to-school clutter with a new campaign that aims to highlight kids’ fast-changing style sense. Ads showcase bright combinations of trendy fashion finds and essentials, all aimed at helping them own their style. The … Continue reading Macy’s Back-To-School Ads Focus On Fast Fashion Changes

Just A Third Of Marketers Gain Insights Fast Enough To Make Decisions

Just A Third Of Marketers Gain Insights Fast Enough To Make Decisions by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, April 20, 2022 Despite the reach and the need for more data, only 33% of marketers strongly agree they gain insights fast enough for impactful decision-making, and just 51% currently have employees who are dedicated to analytics, while about … Continue reading Just A Third Of Marketers Gain Insights Fast Enough To Make Decisions

Best WordPress Hosting Canada: Fast and Reliable WordPress Hosting for Canadians

Krishi Chowdary Last updated: 18 March 2022 Content management systems (CMS) are becoming increasingly popular among businesses trying to build cost-effective websites. As of now, it’s fair to say that WordPress is the leading CMS in Canada and far ahead of its competitors. The reasons are rather obvious – WordPress is extremely easy to use, … Continue reading Best WordPress Hosting Canada: Fast and Reliable WordPress Hosting for Canadians

World Series Ads Reflect Shifts In Economy As Fast Food Reigns

World Series Ads Reflect Shifts In Economy As Fast Food Reigns by Rob Williams , November 5, 2021 This year’s World Series was notable for allowing stadiums to fill up with baseball fans versus last year’s limitations on attendance, given the pandemic. TV viewership improved to an average of 11.74 million viewers a game, a … Continue reading World Series Ads Reflect Shifts In Economy As Fast Food Reigns