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Arizona hits $46m in tribal gaming contributions for first quarter of financial year

Arizona hits $46m in tribal gaming contributions for first quarter of financial year Rachael Davies The Arizona Department of Gaming has announced that the first quarter of the financial year has seen over $ 46 million in tribal gaming contributions. In total, so far in the first quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, tribal gaming … Continue reading Arizona hits $46m in tribal gaming contributions for first quarter of financial year

Holiday shopping is starting earlier in the year

Stuck targeting just Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Your customers aren’t. Gen Z starts shopping in June. Mike Pastore on August 29, 2025       MarTechCharts regularly highlights data of interest to marketers and marketing operations professionals. Source: Klaviyo’s “2025 Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) Forecast.” AI is becoming central to how people shop, and the … Continue reading Holiday shopping is starting earlier in the year

When will Agentforce make its mark on Salesforce earnings? Wait ‘til next year

AI agents will wreak havoc without quality data behind them. That’s why the Data Cloud numbers should be a source of optimism for Salesforce. Mike Pastore on February 27, 2025   It was the moment during the Salesforce earnings call on Wednesday when the needle scratched across the record. Amy Weaver, Salesforce president and CFO, … Continue reading When will Agentforce make its mark on Salesforce earnings? Wait ‘til next year

IAB expects digital advertising growth to slow considerably this year

Lack of ad spending for the Olympics and elections cuts growth to 7.3%, down from last year’s 11.8%. Chris Wood on January 16, 2025   U.S. digital advertising will see a 7.3% increase over last year’s spend, according to the latest IAB forecast. This growth is notably lower than the 11.8% 2024 projection. Retail media … Continue reading IAB expects digital advertising growth to slow considerably this year

Tax-loss selling may be a good strategy this year. Here’s where to look

As 2024 winds down, here are some of the most fruitful spots to look for tax-loss candidates. BY Associated Press The U.S. market gained more than 25% for the year to date through mid-December 2024. That’s a healthy showing by any measure. It doesn’t seem like it would be a market environment that’s conducive to tax-loss … Continue reading Tax-loss selling may be a good strategy this year. Here’s where to look

Why 2025 is the year for martech optimization, not expansion

2025 is not for big martech spend but for laying an AI-ready foundation. Here’s how to balance budget restraints with innovation. Anita Brearton on December 12, 2024   As the economic landscape remains uncertain, marketing leaders face a challenging dilemma: how to invest in technology that drives results while navigating frozen or reduced budgets.  The … Continue reading Why 2025 is the year for martech optimization, not expansion

How to turn end of year stress into an opportunity

By fostering open communication, understanding team bandwidth, and planning ahead, leaders can make the fourth quarter a time of achievement instead of anxiety. BY Aytekin Tank If you’ve ever participated in a race, then you know: there’s a difference between trying to run fast and trying to beat someone.  Humans are innately competitive and the psychology … Continue reading How to turn end of year stress into an opportunity

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