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In the face of a lousy job market, many Gen Zers are taking the leap into solopreneurship

November 14, 2025 In the face of a lousy job market, many Gen Zers are taking the leap into solopreneurship

The US government is taking an $8.9 billion stake in Intel

The US government is taking an $8.9 billion stake in Intel Money previously awarded in grants is being converted to a 9.9 percent stake in the company. Ian Carlos Campbell REUTERS / Reuters President Donald Trump says the US government is taking a 10 percent stake in chip maker Intel. Trump shared the news during … Continue reading The US government is taking an $8.9 billion stake in Intel →

Employers need help managing workers who are taking second jobs

Employee Retention

August 16, 2025 Employers need help managing workers who are taking second jobs BY Inc. Employers who sense rising levels of anxiety and signs of disengagement or displeasure in their workplace now have survey data to explain the sources of that unsettling vibe. But those insights also suggest managers need to address the sources of that … Continue reading Employers need help managing workers who are taking second jobs →

GenAI taking over digital video buyers’ creatives

Generative AI

86% say they are or will soon use it. Small and mid-tier brands wanting better video for less money are among the biggest users. Constantine von Hoffman on July 15, 2025 Generative AI is transforming digital video ad creation, with 86% of digital video buyers either using or planning to use it in creatives, according … Continue reading GenAI taking over digital video buyers’ creatives →

3% mortgage rates aren’t dead—housing market sees 127% increase in buyers taking over old loans

Mortgage Rates

July 05, 2025 3% mortgage rates aren’t dead—housing market sees 127% increase in buyers taking over old loans BY Lance Lambert Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Some homebuyers are sidestepping 6% and 7% mortgage rates by tapping into assumable mortgages. These allow buyers to … Continue reading 3% mortgage rates aren’t dead—housing market sees 127% increase in buyers taking over old loans →

AI promises a shortcut, but creative teams are taking the scenic route

AI Tools

AI promises a shortcut, but creative teams are taking the scenic route AI is entering creative workflows, but the shift is cautious. Most teams are still exploring its role, not transforming their processes yet. May 20, 2025 Creative professionals are intrigued by AI, but most are still figuring out where it fits. While the … Continue reading AI promises a shortcut, but creative teams are taking the scenic route →

How Duolingo, NBCUniversal, and Creators Corp. are taking branded entertainment to the next level

Branding

March 15, 2025 How Duolingo, NBCUniversal, and Creators Corp. are taking branded entertainment to the next level BY Jocelyn Mintz How brands reach consumers is always evolving. And at the Fast Company Grill at SXSW this past weekend, executives from Duolingo, NBCUniversal, and Creators Corp. discussed how they’re not only holding their consumers’s attention, but finding … Continue reading How Duolingo, NBCUniversal, and Creators Corp. are taking branded entertainment to the next level →

The job search is taking longer than it used to

Job Search

January 07, 2025 The job search is taking longer than it used to Some 7 million Americans are currently unemployed—and of those workers, 1.6 million have been looking for a new job for at least six months. BY Pavithra Mohan The past year has seen strong job growth in the U.S., with employers adding more … Continue reading The job search is taking longer than it used to →

Meet Capacities, the do-it-all productivity app taking on Notion

Productivity Tools

October 23, 2024 Meet Capacities, the do-it-all productivity app taking on Notion This app lets you take notes, organize info, plan out projects, and create documents—all in a way that’s winning over productivity power-users hungry for something that’s both familiar and new. BY JR Raphael Here’s a tantalizing little paradox to chew over: One of the … Continue reading Meet Capacities, the do-it-all productivity app taking on Notion →

How brands are taking the AI plunge and testing customer experiences

Customer Experience

CX experts at Discover, Papa John’s, L’Occitane en Provence and elsewhere discussed opportunities for adopting AI and testing experiences. Chris Wood on September 12, 2024 Brands are integrating AI into their marketing functions, and some are ready to test these tools in customer experience. Currently, analytics and market research are top AI use cases, … Continue reading How brands are taking the AI plunge and testing customer experiences →