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How McDonald’s was involved in almost every major news story this past year

It’s not just you: America’s most quintessential restaurant keeps showing up in headlines, including the CEO-shooter manhunt to a high-profile Trump campaign stunt. BY Jennifer Mattson As we look back on 2024, it’s surprising how frequently McDonald’s has played a role, or at least been involved, in major news events. From boycotts and high prices to … Continue reading How McDonald’s was involved in almost every major news story this past year

Why generational stereotypes are failing marketers and how to move past labels

Stereotypes limit real market understanding and the benefits of a nuanced approach. Here’s what to do instead. Chris Robson on November 11, 2024   We’ve all seen it: marketing articles, research reports and social media posts that try to capture generations as if they were a single, predictable group. But in reality, these generational labels … Continue reading Why generational stereotypes are failing marketers and how to move past labels

DJT stock price: Donald Trump’s stock has jumped 84% in the past two weeks. What’s driving it?

October 14, 2024 DJT stock price: Donald Trump’s stock has jumped 84% in the past two weeks. What’s driving it? Trump Media’s DJT stock has been on a tear in October after hitting a 52-week low in September. Here’s what’s driving the recent stock rally. BY Chris Morris Fears that shares of Trump Media (Nasdaq: DJT) … Continue reading DJT stock price: Donald Trump’s stock has jumped 84% in the past two weeks. What’s driving it?

How the UPC barcode revolutionized global commerce over the past 50 years

 July 28, 2024 How the UPC barcode revolutionized global commerce over the past 50 years While the barcode didn’t herald the end times, as conspiracy theorists once fretted, it did usher in a new age in global commerce. BY The Conversation The first modern barcode was scanned 50 years ago this summer—on a 10-pack of chewing … Continue reading How the UPC barcode revolutionized global commerce over the past 50 years

Generative AI job postings increase tenfold in the past year

 June 06, 2024 Generative AI job postings increase tenfold in the past year For job seekers, that demand could mean higher salaries in a field where the average paycheck is already significantly higher than in many other occupations. BY Chris Morris More companies are embracing generative artificial intelligence as a part of their road map, and … Continue reading Generative AI job postings increase tenfold in the past year

Microsoft earnings blow past analyst expectations

  By Chris Morris October 24, 2023 Microsoft beat analyst expectations in its latest fiscal quarter, giving the stock a big boost in after-hours trading. Shares were around 4% higher after the company reported first-quarter earning results of $2.99 per share, significantly higher than the $2.65 per share expected by FactSet. Revenue topped expectations as … Continue reading Microsoft earnings blow past analyst expectations

45% Of U.S., U.K. Advertisers Have Used Same Ad Approach For Past 5 Years

45% Of U.S., U.K. Advertisers Have Used Same Ad Approach For Past 5 Years by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, August 31, 2023 Accenture earlier this year released research in partnership with Pinterest that analyzed the state of the advertising market, its upcoming challenges and how prepared advertisers are to face them. The research found that that … Continue reading 45% Of U.S., U.K. Advertisers Have Used Same Ad Approach For Past 5 Years

What will happen to SVB employees? Past bank failures may provide some insight

  By Sam Becker March 13, 2023   The aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse is still unfolding, and the bank is now under FDIC control, allowing insured depositors to access their money as of Monday morning. While that may help some of the bank’s thousands of corporate customers make payroll in the coming days, … Continue reading What will happen to SVB employees? Past bank failures may provide some insight

78% Of Consumers Have Engaged With An OOH Ad In Past 60 Days: Study

78% Of Consumers Engaged With An OOH Ad In Past 60 Days: Study by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, March 10, 2023 Social media, podcasts, search engine ads, and AI-created ad copy generate buzz, but a study on out-of-home (OOH) advertising released this week estimates that 88% of adults notice OOH ads, and nearly 80% of those … Continue reading 78% Of Consumers Have Engaged With An OOH Ad In Past 60 Days: Study

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