News•Mar 2, 2026
Guji Lorenzana Promoted to Director, A&R and Client Development, APAC, at Symphonic Distribution
Symphonic Distribution has promoted Guji Lorenzana to Director of A&R and Client Development for the Asia‑Pacific region, adding Arie Legowo as A&R Client Development Lead in Indonesia and Abegail Ungab as Senior Manager of Content, UGC & Rights Management. Lorenzana will now steer regional A&R strategy, client growth and team expansion across Southeast, East, South Asia and Australia. The moves accompany a wave of new label and artist signings, including DYNA Music, Kafka by the Sea, XTIE and several emerging Asian acts. The appointments underscore Symphonic’s accelerated push into the APAC market.
By Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
What Salesforce’s Consumption-Based Pricing Means for Martech
Salesforce’s Data 360 is moving to a consumption‑based pricing model, replacing the traditional seat‑and‑channel fees that have dominated Martech. The new approach charges customers only for actual data ingestion, profile unification, segmentation and activation events, making costs directly tied to...
By Salesforce Ben
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Professionalism Vs. Profundity
The article contrasts professionalism—consistent, accountable execution—with profundity—deep, transformative insight. It argues that the two are not opposites but complementary virtues that, when combined, produce resilient organizations and effective thinkers. Professional standards provide risk‑mitigation and clear communication, while profound thinking tolerates...
By Future of CIO
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Publishers' Dues Belong to Unions, Not Individuals
I wrote all about how I once believed in the power of paying one’s dues. And now I believe that the only dues publishing workers should be paying is for a union. https://lithub.com/a-series-of-unfortunate-salaries-maris-kreizman-on-fighting-the-publishing-industrys-elitism/
By Maris Kreizman
News•Mar 2, 2026
Papa Johns Plans CX Upgrades Following Corporate Cuts
Papa Johns will embed an AI‑powered ordering agent in its mobile app in Q2 2026, enabling voice and group ordering while streamlining re‑orders for Papa Rewards members. The loyalty program now touches roughly 41 million fans and drives 2.5 times more orders than...
By Restaurant Dive (Industry Dive)
News•Mar 2, 2026
How Small Businesses Can Win in the AI Era
AI has become the first stop in many consumer journeys, with 36% of couples now using AI for wedding planning—a near‑doubling year‑over‑year. The Knot Worldwide responded by launching a ChatGPT‑based app that surfaces vetted vendors directly within the AI chat....
By Fast Company AI
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
People as Interface
The article frames humans as the primary interface for modern tools, emphasizing how digital technologies amplify human abilities. It highlights key dimensions such as augmentation, intuitive UI/UX, collaboration, learning agility, and cognitive load management. The piece also outlines future imperatives,...
By Future of CIO
News•Mar 2, 2026
What It Takes to Stay Independent
Accounting firms are confronting a surge of private‑equity buyouts that are reshaping valuations, hiring norms, and client expectations. To stay independent, firms must demonstrate financial health, unified leadership, clear succession plans, and a strong cultural identity rooted in conscious capitalism....
By Accounting Today
News•Mar 2, 2026
Indiana Adopts No Tax on Tips, Overtime Only for 2026 Tax Year
Indiana lawmakers approved a one‑year tax exemption for tips and overtime earnings in the 2026 tax year, aligning state law with the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The measure is projected to reduce state and local revenue by up to $237 million, a shortfall...
By CPA Practice Advisor
News•Mar 2, 2026
New ‘TikTok for Games’ Firm Minit Lands $2m
Minit Games, a Hamburg startup specializing in instant‑play HTML5 titles, announced a $2 million pre‑seed round led by LVP and Sony Innovation Fund, with several angel investors joining. The company is building a TikTok‑style, algorithmically curated feed where bite‑sized games load...
By Mobilegamer.biz
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Founders Should Trust Their Gut Over Data
“Trust your gut.” That was Jason Fried answer when I asked him what advice he’d give every B2B SaaS founder. And it hit because it’s uncomfortable. We’ve built a whole business culture around justification: – data-supported decisions – evidence-based roadmaps...
By Wes Bush
News•Mar 2, 2026
Deputy Launches U.S. Payroll with Paycor
Deputy announced the U.S. launch of Deputy Payroll, powered by Paycor, merging its time‑tracking and compliance tools with Paycor’s payroll engine. The partnership gives Deputy instant access to Paycor’s extensive network of small‑ and mid‑size employers, accelerating customer acquisition. Pilot...
By HRTechFeed
News•Mar 2, 2026
Smartly Announces Amazon DSP Integration to Extend Intelligent Creative and Campaign Management to Connected TV
Smartly announced an integration with Amazon DSP that lets advertisers extend their video campaigns to Amazon’s premium connected‑TV inventory, including Prime Video, Fire TV, and third‑party publishers. The partnership embeds AI‑driven creative optimization and personalization directly into Smartly’s platform, eliminating...
By MarTech Series
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Aligned Marketing Creates Predictable Revenue Through Clear Messaging
If your sales aren’t consistent, your marketing isn’t aligned. You don’t need more content. You need clarity. One message. One transformation. One cohesive customer journey. When your marketing systems works together, your audience feels confident buying and that’s when revenue becomes predictable. 👇 Comment TRAINING and I’ll...
By Amy Porterfield
News•Mar 2, 2026
Ease Health Raises $41M in Series A Funding
Ease Health, a New York‑based AI‑native CRM, EHR, and RCM platform, secured $41 million in Series A financing led by Andreessen Horowitz. The capital will fund expansion of its product and engineering teams and accelerate AI‑driven automation across the suite. The raise...
By FinSMEs
News•Mar 2, 2026
Agentic E-Commerce Startup ZyG Gets $58M to Help Solo Inventors Compete with the Biggest Global Brands
ZyG Edge Inc., an Israeli AI startup, secured $58 million in seed funding to empower solo inventors in the direct‑to‑consumer market. The company’s autonomous agents automate marketing, logistics, and data‑driven growth tasks, allowing creators to focus on product innovation. ZyG validates...
By SiliconANGLE
News•Mar 2, 2026
YouTube’s AI Slop Problem And How Marketers Can Compete via @Sejournal, @MattGSouthern
YouTube’s platform is being flooded by low‑quality, mass‑produced AI videos, dubbed “AI slop,” which now appear in roughly one‑in‑five Shorts recommendations to new users. A Kapwing analysis identified 278 dedicated AI slop channels that together generated 63 billion views, 221 million subscribers...
By Search Engine Journal
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
When Compliance Works and Nothing Happens
Natasha Pardasani argues that true compliance success is invisible, measured by decisions that stop problems before they surface. Organizations focus on incidents and investigations, overlooking the quiet interventions that prevent issues. She highlights that a mature governance framework relies on...
By Compliance Perspectives
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Growth Depends on Capital Allocation, Not Marketing Effort
At $10M ARR, pipeline isn’t driven by effort. It’s driven by capital design. Marketing at this stage is not creativity. It’s capital allocation. If you hire a CMO but: • Don’t fund demand • Don’t fund enablement • Don’t fund...
By Krista Mollion
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Cold Outreach Success Is Pure Math, Not Talent
You don’t have a closing problem. You have a math problem. The average response rate on cold outreach is about 5%. That means for every 20 messages you send, one person replies. Not that one person buys. One person replies. Most agency owners...
By Dan Mall
News•Mar 2, 2026
How Data Centers Rewrite the Playbook for Building Protection
Data center construction is shifting toward vertical, multi‑story facilities, driving stricter fire‑protection, corrosion control, and flooring requirements. Builders are increasingly using modular, factory‑applied protective coatings to ensure consistent performance and accelerate schedules, especially in rural sites with harsh environmental exposure....
By Data Center Knowledge
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Altruist AI Tax Tool Sparks Custodian Stock Selloff
In this month's latest in #AdvisorTech news. @altruist's launch of a new AI-powered tax planning add-on to its Hazel AI notetaker, which triggered a big selloff in the stocks of established RIA custodians like @CharlesSchwab, @LPL, and @RaymondJames: https://t.co/GaoXPwW9F3 And other...
By Michael Kitces
Social•Mar 2, 2026
High Finance Remains AI‑Proof, Threatened Only by Socialism
You have to understand that the high finance industry is the most AI-proof (minus back office) because the edge has never been about efficiency It’s regulatory arbitrage, liquidity monopolies, and bilateral custodial trusts backed by war Its only real vulnerability is socialism
By Jeff Park
Podcast•Mar 2, 2026•0 min
Three Current Modern Management Scams - Part 1
In this episode, Sarah and Mark expose three prevalent "management scams": generational management, over‑reliance on engagement surveys, and the myth that feedback must be a formal dialogue. They argue that generational management is discriminatory and ignores individual differences, that engagement...
By Manager Tools
Social•Mar 2, 2026
GENB CEO Describes Emotional Whirlwind Going Public
2March: How did @generate_biomed CEO @mike_nally describe his whirlwind of emotions as his company went public? Read what he and CFO Jason Silvers, MD, JD said about $GENB plus updates on $CASIF, $NVAX, $PMVP & $SRPT in my latest StockWatch...
By Alex Philippidis
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Paramount CEO: No Production Cuts, Streaming Demands Investment
"We have no intention to pull back on production," says Paramount CEO David Ellison, who adds combining streaming requires investing in content to achieve growth goals.
By Joe Flint
News•Mar 2, 2026
Minit Games Raises $2M to Build Feed-Based Gaming Discovery
AI‑focused startup Minit Games announced a $2 million pre‑seed round led by LVP and Sony Innovation Fund, with participation from notable angels. The funding will accelerate development of its feed‑based gaming discovery platform that leverages machine learning to personalize game recommendations....
By GamesBeat
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Legacy Infrastructure Slows Decisions, Innovation, and Integration
Legacy infrastructure isn’t just a technology problem. It’s a speed problem. It slows decisioning, innovation, and the ability to connect modern solutions across the enterprise. https://t.co/f6tGEUmM7Q
By Jim Marous
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Bruce Honors Mascots While Chasing P&G Sale
Meet Bruce. He’s Got a Long Line of Advertising Mascots to Honor in Quest to Sell for Procter & Gamble https://t.co/CEGcvtR0UM via @variety
By Brian Steinberg
Podcast•Mar 2, 2026•22 min
268. Going Viral: How To Balance Authenticity and Spectacle
In this episode, Matt Abrahams talks with Stanford professor Angele Christen about the tension creators face between authenticity and the algorithmic push for drama and spectacle. Christen explains how granular metrics reward conflict‑driven or extreme content, creating short‑term virality but...
By Think Fast, Talk Smart
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Weekly SEO Recap: Google Updates, Bugs, AI Risks
Catch up on last week with the SEO Video Recap covering the Google Discover core update being done, Google volatility, search serving bug, AI prompt injection, Google Ads, local, Bing guidelines and more https://t.co/yRf42eN8G0
By Barry Schwartz
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Gas Prices Jump
UK & European gas price benchmarks have both hit 12-month highs, jumping ~50% today after Qatar paused production in the face of Iranian attacks But it's worth putting this in perspective – we're a long way off the insane spikes we saw...
By Simon Evans
News•Mar 2, 2026
Feb Recap: New AWS Privileged Permissions and Services
In February 2026 AWS expanded privileged permissions to focus on generative AI model integrity. The key addition is the `bedrock-mantle:CreateFineTuningJob` permission, which lets users launch fine‑tuning jobs within the Bedrock Mantle ecosystem. This capability introduces a new attack surface where...
By Security Boulevard
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Diversify Globally for Outsized Returns Beyond the S&P
Start of 2025: ‘Why should I own anything outside of the US?’ 14 months later: South Korea +204%, Peru +143%, South Africa +108% … S&P 500 +18%. The future is unknown. That’s why you diversify. https://t.co/2Lpruh2h0i
By Peter Mallouk
Social•Mar 2, 2026
P&G Eyes Mascot for New Weed‑killer Brand
Procter & Gamble has backed ad mascots ranging from Mr. Clean to the Charmin bears. Now it's hoping to add another one to its roster --- for weed-killer? https://t.co/CEGcvtR0UM via @variety
By Brian Steinberg
News•Mar 2, 2026
Ireland's Apartment Rental Crisis Deepens in 2026
Ireland’s rental market tightened sharply in early 2026, with 2025 rents climbing 4.4% to an average €2,086 for a two‑bedroom unit. Listings plunged 22% year‑over‑year, leaving fewer than 1,800 homes available nationwide in February, the lowest February figure since 2006....
By World Property Journal
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Scale Agentic AI Fast or Lose Banking Edge
McKinsey says agentic AI could fundamentally reshape global banking. But it warns banks not to get trapped in endless pilots and proofs of concept. The competitive edge won’t go to those experimenting the longest, but to those scaling fastest. https://t.co/rrt7ROCCBl @DigWatchWorld @mckinsey
By Spiros Margaris
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Europe’s Energy Dependence Exposes Critical Structural Vulnerability
Europe is once again reminded of a structural vulnerability. As I told @politico: “The fact is still that Europe imports most of its energy from other countries. And I think events like this just highlight how problematic, how risky that is...
By Jan Rosenow
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Causeway’s Paul Devlin Joins Evercam to Grow Reality-Driven Intelligence
Evercam has appointed former Causeway Technologies CEO Paul Devlin as chief commercial officer to accelerate its shift from camera‑led workflows to a reality‑driven intelligence platform. In his new role Devlin will lead global sales, marketing and commercial operations, targeting developers,...
By BIM+ (Construction Computing)
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Paramount CEO: No Asset Sales if WBD Merger Proceeds
Paramount CEO David Ellison says no asset sales planned at this time if WBD deal goes through.
By Alex Sherman
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
ITIL (Version 5) Explained: What’s New, What’s Changed, and Why It Matters
ITIL Version 5 launches, updating the 2019 framework to address today’s rapid IT complexity, AI adoption, and the human side of technology. The new edition introduces a unified Product and Service Lifecycle, a strengthened Value System with a modular value‑chain model,...
By ITSM.tools
News•Mar 2, 2026
Danish Healthtech Hemi Health Secures €4 Million Seed to Expand Migraine and Concussion Care
Danish health‑tech startup Hemi Health has closed a €4 million seed round led by EIFO and Swiss Health Ventures to scale its structured migraine and concussion care model beyond Denmark. The female‑led company blends physical clinics with a proprietary digital platform...
By ArcticStartup
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Paramount CEO's Forced Excitement Masks Warner Deal Hype
Paramount CEO David Ellison calls deal to acquire Warner, "a unique and thrilling moment." Alas he said it with the enthusiasm of a parking attendant telling you to head to the roof for a space. Pre-recordings never sound exciting.
By Joe Flint
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Paramount to Merge Paramount+ with HBO Max
On investor call, Paramount confirms it plans to put P+ and HBO Max together, making one service from the two.
By Alex Sherman
News•Mar 2, 2026
A Sweet Proposition
Quick‑service restaurants are pivoting toward bright, sugary beverages to win over Gen Z and millennial diners who are less price‑sensitive than older consumers. Brands such as Blank Street Coffee, Starbucks and Dutch Bros have seen cold, flavor‑forward drinks now dominate a large...
By Retail Insider (UK blog)
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Charter's Mobile Surge Contrasts Home Internet Decline
.@charter is crushing it in mobile and bleeding in home internet. So Charter just hired the operator who made Frontier acquisition-ready. 🧵📉
By Roger Entner
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Par‑WBD Forecasts $69B Revenue, $18B EBITDA
Combined Par-WBD estimated to have $69 billion in proforma revenue and $18 billion in EBITDA.
By Joe Flint
![Why SEO Now Depends on Citation-Worthy Content [Webinar] via @Sejournal, @Hethr_campbell](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://hixhlmpcokxhartfkpyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/images/thumbnails/0e7a6e922f23c0e0633be05c5fd71eaa.webp)
News•Mar 2, 2026
Why SEO Now Depends on Citation-Worthy Content [Webinar] via @Sejournal, @Hethr_campbell
Large language models now power AI‑driven search experiences such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews, shifting visibility from traditional blue‑link results to answer snippets that cite trusted sources. Marketers must create citation‑worthy content—research, educational, comparison, and expert contributions—to be...
By Search Engine Journal
News•Mar 2, 2026
Littlejohn Taps Shant Mardirossian as Managing Director and COO
Littlejohn & Co. announced Shant Mardirossian as its first managing director and chief operating officer. The newly created position will report directly to the firm’s managing partners and coordinate finance, legal, compliance, operations, and investor‑relations functions. Mardirossian’s mandate includes driving...
By PE Hub Europe