AXA, Suncorp, Idomed, Heineken, and Molson got big business results from small creative ideas, showing a different model for earning attention. By Reid Holmes Published on August 12, 2026 The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity 2026 wrapped in June, with some of the biggest awards going to brands that relied on product improvements … Continue reading 5 brands whose small actions drove big returns
August 10, 2026 Why does Buc-ee’s keep suing small businesses over a cartoon beaver? BY Grace Snelling When you think of famously litigious companies, your mind likely drifts first to giants like Apple, Disney, and Nintendo. Go ahead and add Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based gas station and travel center company, to the list. It’s spent years taking … Continue reading Why does Buc-ee’s keep suing small businesses over a cartoon beaver?
June 04, 2026 Why Meta’s new AI agents could make sense for small businesses BY Mark Sullivan Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. I’m Mark Sullivan, a senior writer at Fast Company, covering emerging tech, AI, and tech policy. This week, I’m … Continue reading Why Meta’s new AI agents could make sense for small businesses
May 09, 2026 6 small actions that make a big difference in managing stress at work BY Editorial Staff Pressure is an inevitable part of modern workplaces, but when poorly managed, it can quickly turn into harmful stress. The solution isn’t to eliminate pressure from work entirely, but to respond to it in the right way. … Continue reading Six small actions that make a big difference in managing stress at work
April 29, 2026 MacKenzie Scott says we underestimate the impact of small acts of kindness. Science agrees BY Inc. Whatever you think about the charitable gifts of MacKenzie Scott, no one would describe them as small. The novelist and philanthropist gave away $ 7 billion in 2025. That’s more than her ex-husband Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has given away in … Continue reading MacKenzie Scott says we underestimate the impact of small acts of kindness. Science agrees
March 26, 2026 5 small shifts to turn creativity into a daily wellness practice BY Next Big Idea Club Below, coauthors Blythe Harris and Mallory May share five key insights from their new book, Daily Creative: The 5-Minute Habit to Rewire Your Brain. Harris is an artist and entrepreneur, and for many years was the cofounder and … Continue reading 5 small shifts to turn creativity into a daily wellness practice
March 20, 2026 3 small ways to add joy to your day BY Katharine Manning Happiness has been a bit thin on the ground these days. The headlines are grim, loneliness and disconnection are rising, and work pressures seem to multiply by the day as new technologies, global unrest, and social upheaval collide. In the midst … Continue reading 3 small ways to add joy to your day
Airbnb is testing out AI search with a ‘small percentage’ of users Beyond improving search, Airbnb wants to lean heavily into artificial intelligence to help users with with booking, managing listings and customer service. Jackson Chen Sat, February 14, 2026 Airbnb Airbnb plans to double down on artificial intelligence to improve its user experience … Continue reading Airbnb is testing out AI search with a ‘small percentage’ of users
January 19, 2026 Why small businesses are saying they aren’t planning on hiring many recent grads in 2026
Why Do Small Businesses Fail to Convert as Many Customers as Big Brands? Wisam Abdulaziz Dec 19, 2025 In today’s digital landscape, starting an online business is more accessible than ever. With AI-driven tools and modern platforms, you can launch a website, CRM, or ad campaign in days, not months. There … Continue reading Why Do Small Businesses Fail to Convert as Many Customers as Big Brands?
