Tag Archives: Shows

Disney’s Mandalorian and Grogu trailer shows the fall of a lumbering giant

Disney’s Mandalorian and Grogu trailer shows the fall of a lumbering giant The movie takes place after the collapse of an Empire (not Disney). Kris Holt Disney, a company that definitely isn’t dealing with a major crisis right now, has released a trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. The movie follows on from the events … Continue reading Disney’s Mandalorian and Grogu trailer shows the fall of a lumbering giant →

Most students are using AI to enhance learning, not outsource it, research shows

AI for Students

August 23, 2025 Most students are using AI to enhance learning, not outsource it, research shows BY The Conversation Over 80% of Middlebury College students use generative AI for coursework, according to a recent survey I conducted with my colleague and fellow economist Zara Contractor. This is one of the fastest technology adoption rates on record, … Continue reading Most students are using AI to enhance learning, not outsource it, research shows →

New research shows why remarkably productive people don’t work nearly as hard (or as fast) as you might think

Productive People

August 09, 2025 New research shows why remarkably productive people don’t work nearly as hard (or as fast) as you might think BY Inc. I’m a big fan of productivity bursts. Like choosing a task that will take 10 or 12 hours—a task you’ve long been putting off specifically because it will take 10 or 12 … Continue reading New research shows why remarkably productive people don’t work nearly as hard (or as fast) as you might think →

AppLovin’s Adjust Data Shows AI Changing In-App Targeting

AI Revolution

AppLovin’s Adjust Data Shows AI Changing In-App Targeting by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, August 8, 2025 Adjust, an AppLovin company, revealed a shift in how brands approach gaining app users when supported by artificial intelligence (AI). The combination of AI in shopping apps lets brands key into behavioral changes and focus on higher-value consumers … Continue reading AppLovin’s Adjust Data Shows AI Changing In-App Targeting →

New data shows workers are mostly ignoring return-to-office orders

Back-To-Office

August 04, 2025 New data shows workers are mostly ignoring return-to-office orders BY Inc. At a recent JPMorgan Chase employee town hall meeting, one brave soul brought up a petition pushing back against the firm’s decision to force workers to return to the office five days a week. “Don’t waste time on it. I don’t care … Continue reading New data shows workers are mostly ignoring return-to-office orders →

Study shows AI agents struggle with CRM and confidentiality

AI Agents

The study, led by a Salesforce researcher, found agents had a 58% success rate on simple tasks and a 35% success rate on multi-step ones. Constantine von Hoffman on June 17, 2025 Large Language Model (LLM) agents aren’t very good at key parts of CRM, according to a study led by Salesforce AI scientist … Continue reading Study shows AI agents struggle with CRM and confidentiality →

TransUnion data shows importance of good targeting for ROAS

Employee Unions

An analysis by TransUnion shows good targeting has an exponential effect on return on ad spend. Mike Pastore on June 12, 2025 Making the best targeting decisions can have a compounding effect on return on ad spend (ROAS), according to new data released this week by TransUnion. According to the TransUnion analysis, the upside … Continue reading TransUnion data shows importance of good targeting for ROAS →

Crumbl’s legal trouble shows the risks of shortcut marketing

Marketing Technology

Crumbl faces a $24 million lawsuit for using unlicensed music on TikTok. Here’s how to avoid the same mistake. Jay Mandel on May 16, 2025 In April, Warner Music Group sued the viral bakery chain Crumbl for $ 23.85 million, claiming it used 159 copyrighted songs in TikTok and Instagram posts without securing proper … Continue reading Crumbl’s legal trouble shows the risks of shortcut marketing →

Measles outbreak update: CDC map shows where the disease is spreading after Texas child confirmed dead

Event Marketing

February 27, 2025 Measles outbreak update: CDC map shows where the disease is spreading after Texas child confirmed dead Twenty-five years after the disease was declared “eliminated” in the U.S., cases are rising again, with a Texas outbreak now spreading to New Mexico. BY Michael Grothaus Measles cases continue to rise in the United States nearly … Continue reading Measles outbreak update: CDC map shows where the disease is spreading after Texas child confirmed dead →

Unilever’s Ben & Jerry’s campaign shows why RMNs are the future

Advertisement Campaigns

Combining data-driven, privacy-conscious, real-time personalized advertising strategies with Foodpanda’s RMN got Unilever a delicious result. Constantine von Hoffman on January 22, 2025 Change is the only thing you can rely on in digital marketing. Banner ads and social media campaigns + shifting consumer behavior and privacy regulations = something new. Retail media networks (RMNs) … Continue reading Unilever’s Ben & Jerry’s campaign shows why RMNs are the future →