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CMO Role Faces Potential Replacement by CBOs in 2026
At the inaugural MarkHack CMO Circle, senior executives openly discussed the potential replacement of Chief Marketing Officers with Chief Business Officers.

Costco brings back the AIWA Retro Boom Box
At Costco, shoppers can now find the AIWA Retro Boom Box, a direct throwback to 1980s audio tech!

Why bonuses fail to create employee buy-in
Get ready for some big news: In February, federal correctional officers, nurses, and psychologists will begin receiving retention bonuses ranging from 5% to 25%!

Kristin Cavallari's Fizzen protein drink to launch nationwide in 2026
Wow, talk about a splashy entrance!

Couples Launching Businesses: The Academic Case for Shared Success
The aroma of scratch-made chicken and Belgian waffles filled the Flint Farmers' Market on May 30, 2026, as Craig and Jaquita Kelley officially opened Wafl Wafl, their joint venture into the food truck

Leaders use Ikea effect for team buy-in and engagement
People are willing to pay 63% more for products they successfully build themselves, according to Profit .

GLP-1RAs Reduce Cardiac Risk Factors, Improve Outcomes
Nearly one in ten participants in a recent study discovered they had previously suffered a heart attack without ever knowing it.

Women with Alzheimer's face steeper cognitive decline
At age 58, women with Alzheimer's disease declined an average of 29 percent more each year in global cognition than white men, according to Alzforum .

The Fresh Pasta Difference: An Inside Look at How BASTA. Pasteria Crafts Its Meals Daily
BASTA. Pasteria offers a unique fast-casual Italian dining experience, crafting fresh pasta daily to merge authentic flavors with modern convenience. It contrasts their fresh, egg-based pasta with store-bought dried varieties and reimagines the traditional Italian restaurant model for today's pace.

Transforming Messy Workflows with GenAI Solutions
Forget the hype: The real challenge in GenAI isn't building models.

Founders Reveal Bizarre VC Pitch Meetings: One Investor Napped
A venture capitalist once fell asleep for 30 minutes during a $15 million Series A pitch meeting, with 12 people present, yet the discussion continued without interruption, according to TechCrunch .

McDonald's AI system processes over a million drive-thru orders
McDonald's new ArchIQ AI drive-thru system has processed over one million transactions with an impressive 90% accuracy across just five test locations.

Amazon launches $5 pizza deal for Prime members
For just 11 days, Amazon Prime members can order a $5 large pepperoni or cheese pizza from Little Caesars directly through Amazon!

Non-alcoholic beer market share at 2.5% in 2025
Non-alcoholic beer, once a fringe option, now commands a market projected to nearly double from USD 25.

New York Knicks gear sales surge during historic winning streak
The New York Knicks have won their last seven playoff games by a combined 185 points, setting an NBA record for playoff dominance, according to The New York Times !

Uber's 2026 AI budget exhausted in just four months
Just four months into the year, Uber's entire 2026 AI budget was already gone, forcing the ride-sharing giant to cap employee access to its much-hyped AI tools, according to Inc .

Unicorn Valuations Plummet, Sparking Startup Nightmare
Nearly half of America's 857 unicorn startups haven't raised fresh funding in three years, according to CNBC .

Box CEO: CEOs Risk 'AI Psychosis' Due to Costly Delusions
Hold onto your hats, folks!

Strategic marketing budget shifts for small business growth
Budgeting for the status quo will result in the status quo, a trap many small businesses unknowingly fall into, according to Accountingmarketing .

An Intention.ly Growth Engine Review: Is It The End of Siloed Marketing for Fintechs?
Intention.ly offers a 'growth engine' approach for fintech and financial services firms, aiming to dismantle siloed marketing by integrating marketing, sales, technology, and operations into a cohesive system. This specialist agency brings deep industry expertise to drive measurable revenue outcomes, unlike generalist marketing firms.

Gas Prices Soar, National Average Nears $5 Amid Tensions
Californians are already paying $5.84 for a gallon of gas.

Chipotle's Summer of Extras: A Test for the New CEO
Despite generating over $12 million in incremental sales and 6.

New Science Reveals People Speak Fewer Words Annually
Between 2005 and 2019, the average person lost nearly 5,000 words from their daily vocabulary.

High Costs Drive Consumers to Car Buying Hiatus
Around one million potential buyers have already exited the new car market, unable to afford the escalating costs of a new vehicle, according to USA Today .