North Carolina budget reshapes gambling taxes with sportsbooks facing higher rates Suswati Basu North Carolina has a new state budget, and with it comes major changes for the state’s gambling industry. Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law Tuesday (July 7), approving the first full state budget North Carolina has passed … Continue reading North Carolina budget reshapes gambling taxes with sportsbooks facing higher rates
February 02, 2026 Higher education needs to change in order to survive the AI economy span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”> A college degree is usually thought of as a ticket to a great job and a secure future. Yet, the job market over the past few years has not been kind to graduates. Rapid changes in technology and uncertainty … Continue reading Higher education needs to change in order to survive the AI economy
January 23, 2026 Why higher education needs to embrace AI span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>For all the talk of how artificial intelligence will revolutionize the way we live and work, there are few industries where generative AI has already had a profound impact. Across the education space, however, from K-12 schools to universities, AI has been widely adopted by … Continue reading Why higher education needs to embrace AI
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
Expect a volatile shopping season, as higher prices and fewer discounts change buying habits. Marketers must act early and stay agile to win consumers. Constantine von Hoffman on September 4, 2025 The 2025 holiday season won’t be business as usual. Consumers are bracing for higher prices, fewer discounts and continued supply chain hiccups. Add … Continue reading Marketers must deliver value and trust to shoppers facing higher holiday prices
August 25, 2025 2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage BY Associated Press Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink. That … Continue reading 2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage
Forget polished brochures — Gen Z wants TikToks and texts. Here’s how to rebuild your martech stack for them. Alicia Arnold on June 5, 2025 Building a martech stack requires careful consideration — alignment with business goals, key features, integration, and compliance. But in higher education, those traditional criteria are no longer enough. Today’s … Continue reading Gen Z is forcing a rebuild of the martech stack in higher ed and beyond
Not all “AI” in martech is created equal. See past the buzzwords and spot the difference between rule-based logic and adaptive learning. Michele Morelli on April 16, 2025 2025 is shaping up to be the year of AI — or is it? Every martech vendor seems to be slapping an “AI-powered” label on their … Continue reading How to tell if it’s real AI or just automation at a higher price
January 01, 2025 Ski patrol strike for higher wages snarls the country’s largest ski resort Nearly 200 ski patrol and safety workers are on strike over demands for higher pay at Park City Mountain Resort. This week is the busiest ski week of the year. BY Reuters Holiday skiers at Utah’s Park City, the biggest … Continue reading Ski patrol strike for higher wages snarls the country’s largest ski resort
October 14, 2024 Employees could see higher quality healthcare benefits as employers get more selective Big employers expect a jump in healthcare costs next year. BY Associated Press A healthcare spending surge looms in the new year, and Business Group on Health is helping employers understand it. The nonprofit found in a recent survey that large … Continue reading Employees could see higher quality healthcare benefits as employers get more selective
