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A symbolic representation of the CMO role being overshadowed by the emerging Chief Business Officer, illustrating a shift in corporate leadership.
Business Resources

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.

Simone Ito·Jun 12
The AIWA Retro Boom Box, a throwback to 1980s audio technology, is available for purchase at Costco.
New Openings

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!

Rizza Valencia·Jun 12
A stressed employee in a dimly lit office ignores a stack of bonus checks, symbolizing the failure of financial incentives to create buy-in.
New Openings

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%!

Rizza Valencia·Jun 11
Kristin Cavallari proudly presents Fizzen sparkling protein drink, highlighting its nationwide launch and availability at Target stores.
New Openings

Kristin Cavallari's Fizzen protein drink to launch nationwide in 2026

Wow, talk about a splashy entrance!

Rizza Valencia·Jun 11
A happy couple, Craig and Jaquita Kelley, proudly stand in front of their new food truck, Wafl Wafl, at the Flint Farmers' Market.
Market Trends

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

Simone Ito·Jun 10
A diverse team collaborating and building a project together, demonstrating the Ikea Effect for increased engagement and buy-in.
Shop Local Guides

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 .

Rizza Valencia·Jun 10
Stylized human heart with glowing GLP-1 molecules, representing reduced cardiac risk factors and improved cardiovascular outcomes in a medical research context.
Market Trends

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.

Eleni Kassian·Jun 9
A middle-aged woman with a pensive expression, symbolizing the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's disease on women and their steeper cognitive decline.
New Openings

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 .

Rizza Valencia·Jun 8
The Fresh Pasta Difference: An Inside Look at How BASTA. Pasteria Crafts Its Meals Daily
Eats & Drinks

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.

Sponsored by BASTA. Pasteria·Jul 24
Digital network seamlessly integrating with an organized office, symbolizing the transformation of messy workflows with GenAI solutions.
New Openings

Transforming Messy Workflows with GenAI Solutions

Forget the hype: The real challenge in GenAI isn't building models.

Rizza Valencia·Jun 7
A venture capitalist sleeps during a $15 million Series A pitch meeting while founders and other investors continue the discussion.
Owner Spotlights

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 .

Shira Edelman·Jun 7
Futuristic McDonald's drive-thru with AI interface processing orders, symbolizing technological advancement in fast food.
New Openings

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.

Rizza Valencia·Jun 7
A delicious-looking large pepperoni pizza from Little Caesars, with an Amazon Prime app visible on a smartphone, highlighting the $5 deal.
New Openings

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!

Rizza Valencia·Jun 6
A modern brewery showcasing a variety of non-alcoholic beer bottles and cans, with people enjoying the drinks in a social setting.
Market Trends

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.

Eleni Kassian·Jun 6
Fans in New York Knicks jerseys celebrating enthusiastically in a packed arena, with merchandise stands full of team gear visible.
New Openings

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 !

Rizza Valencia·Jun 5
Digital visualization of Uber's AI budget rapidly depleting, symbolizing the financial strain of advanced technology adoption.
New Openings

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 .

Rizza Valencia·Jun 4
A cracked and distressed unicorn statue in a desolate landscape, symbolizing the current crisis in unicorn startup valuations and funding.
New Openings

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 .

Rizza Valencia·Jun 4
Silicon Valley CEO lost in abstract AI vision, disconnected from operational reality and human impact.
New Openings

Box CEO: CEOs Risk 'AI Psychosis' Due to Costly Delusions

Hold onto your hats, folks!

Rizza Valencia·Jun 2
Small business owner analyzing growth charts, symbolizing strategic marketing budget shifts for expansion and adaptation in a competitive landscape.
Business Resources

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 .

Simone Ito·Jun 1
An Intention.ly Growth Engine Review: Is It The End of Siloed Marketing for Fintechs?
Market Trends

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.

Sponsored by Intention.ly·Jul 14
A gas station price sign showing a high national average price for gasoline, with a worried driver in the background.
Market Trends

Gas Prices Soar, National Average Nears $5 Amid Tensions

Californians are already paying $5.84 for a gallon of gas.

Eleni Kassian·Jun 1
A busy Chipotle restaurant at sunset, with customers enjoying food, symbolizing the 'Summer of Extras' campaign and its importance for the new CEO.
Eats & Drinks

Chipotle's Summer of Extras: A Test for the New CEO

Despite generating over $12 million in incremental sales and 6.

Rizza Valencia·Jun 1
Diverse group of people in a city square, engrossed in devices, with diminishing speech bubbles indicating fewer spoken words.
New Openings

New Science Reveals People Speak Fewer Words Annually

Between 2005 and 2019, the average person lost nearly 5,000 words from their daily vocabulary.

Rizza Valencia·May 30
A family walking away from a nearly empty car dealership lot, symbolizing the impact of high vehicle costs on consumer purchasing decisions.
New Openings

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 .

Rizza Valencia·May 30