Excited by every AI tool? You’re not alone. But history shows tech hype often skips the hard part: real change. Marc Sirkin on September 16, 2025 I still remember the piercing, digital screech of a 56k modem initiating its handshake with the future. While waiting for QuickTime VR demos to appear on my screen, … Continue reading Why every technology revolution feels the same, until it isn’t
People trust people, not press releases. Build a brand that speaks with purpose — and earns loyalty before the storm. Jay Mandel on April 24, 2025 At the recent MarTech conference, I hosted a live coffee chat with Dave Minifie, CMO at Terakeet, about brand safety — what it means, what it definitely doesn’t … Continue reading Brand safety is BS (until it’s not)
February 28, 2025 Intel’s anticipated $28 billion chip factories in Ohio are delayed until 2030 After its expensive bid to become a contract chip manufacturer for other companies strained its balance sheet, Intel has been cutting capital expenses. BY Reuters Intel‘s promised $28 billion chip fabrication plants in Ohio are facing further delays, with the first … Continue reading Intel’s anticipated $28 billion chip factories in Ohio are delayed until 2030
October 04, 2024 Dockworkers’ union suspends port strike until mid-January The temporary end to the strike came after the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement on wages. BY Associated Press The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a deal Thursday to suspend a … Continue reading Dockworkers’ union suspends port strike until mid-January
Sonos is delaying two product launches until it fixes its buggy app CEO Patrick Spence said the app is the company’s top priority right now. billy steele Thu, Aug 8, 2024 Billy Steele for Engadget Last quarter should’ve been a triumphant one for Sonos with the launch of its first headphones, but the … Continue reading Sonos is delaying two product launches until it fixes its buggy app
June 08, 2024 A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary Some teenagers are initiating social media ‘cleanses’ because of the toll they know it takes on mental health and grades. BY Associated Press Kate Bulkeley’s pledge to stay off social media in high school worked at … Continue reading A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary
Until Dawn and The Quarry developer Supermassive is reportedly laying off around 90 workers Indie studio Die Gute Fabrik has paused production amid funding difficulties. Kris Holt Mon, Feb 26, 2024 Supermassive Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment Yet another notable game studio is laying off a significant chunk of its workforce. Supermassive Games, the developer behind … Continue reading Until Dawn and The Quarry developer Supermassive is reportedly laying off around 90 workers
Bobby Kotick will remain Activision Blizzard CEO until the end of 2023 He’s expected to leave in 2024 after helping with the transition to Microsoft’s ownership. Kris Holt Fri, Oct 13, 2023 Carlos Barria / reuters One of the biggest unanswered questions regarding Microsoft’s $67.8 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard concerned the role … Continue reading Bobby Kotick will remain Activision Blizzard CEO until the end of 2023
While predictions are positive, not all actual earnings are following the plan. Constantine von Hoffman on August 1, 2022 Even as some companies report drops in ad spending, most marketers believe the worst is still at least six months away, according to an IAB survey. Some 71% think U.S. ad spend will decrease within the … Continue reading Most marketers don’t expect ad spend drop until next year
Google Delays Phasing Out Cookies In Chrome Until 2024 by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, (July 29, 2022) Google said in a statement that it will once again delay the replacement of third-party cookies — a practice long used by advertisers to target advertisements to consumers. Anthony Chavez, vice president of Privacy Sandbox, said in a blog … Continue reading Google Delays Phasing Out Cookies In Chrome Until 2024
