Amazon Buys Globalstar and Does Satellite Deal with Apple
Amazon announced it will acquire Globalstar, folding the satellite operator’s fleet, spectrum licenses, and infrastructure into its Amazon Leo business. The deal secures Globalstar’s existing 85% capacity allocation to Apple, while Amazon and Apple signed a new agreement to keep iPhone and Apple Watch satellite features running on the combined network. Amazon Leo plans to launch a direct‑to‑device (D2D) constellation in early 2028, promising higher spectrum efficiency and support for hundreds of millions of endpoints. The acquisition also dovetails with Amazon’s recent aviation antenna launch and Delta in‑flight connectivity contract.
AI Neutralizes SEO Tricks, only Deserving Brands Rank
The main difference between SEO vs GEO is that you can't really bulldoze your way into getting brand recommendations for something you don't deserve. For example, "best insider threat management" There is a company named Exabeam doing a self-promotional list page...
CENTCOM Chief Visits Israel, Bahrain Amid Iran Ceasefire, Blockade
U.S. Central Command commander General Michael Kurilla visited Israel and Bahrain this week, meeting senior defense officials to coordinate a response to Iran's recent cease‑fire announcement and its ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The trips underscore Washington’s effort...
Making Moves: New Packaging Leaders Appointed in 2026
In 2026 a wave of executive changes swept the packaging sector. Dow elevated longtime COO Karen Carter, a 30‑year veteran of its packaging and specialty plastics unit, to CEO. Georgia‑Pacific, Aptar, Stephen Gould, US Plastics Pact and Sonoco also announced new CEOs,...
Experience It Now Travel
Experience It Now Travel offers a self‑employed, home‑working model for travel agents, leveraging Hays Travel’s iSell platform, supplier network, and regulatory protections. Agents choose from three entry tiers—$375, $440 or $1,900 joining fees plus monthly fees of $62, $113 or...
Research Firms Divided over Impact of Below Normal Monsoon on Food Inflation
India’s 2026 southwest monsoon is projected at 92‑94% of the long‑period average, classifying it as below‑normal. The shortfall, combined with a heatwave, energy price shocks and fertilizer supply concerns, is expected to lift food‑price inflation, a key driver of the...
Producer Price Index Jumps 0.5 Percent, Fourth Straight Month of Big Increases
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Producer Price Index (PPI) final demand rose 0.5% month‑over‑month in March 2026, well below the Bloomberg consensus of 1.2%. The goods component drove the increase, climbing 1.6% on sharp energy price gains,...
EXTRA Intros New SOURS by EXTRA Gum and Launches Cheworkout Sweepstakes with Dancer Hailey Bills
EXTRA Gum, a Mars brand, introduced SOURS by EXTRA, a new sweet‑and‑sour gum line available nationwide in Blue Raspberry and Strawberry. The launch is anchored by a social‑first partnership with TikTok dancer Hailey Bills, who fronts the #CheworkoutSweepstakes. Consumers can...
Amazon Just Bought Its Way Into the Satellite-to-Phone Race — And the Real Target Is SpaceX
Amazon announced it will acquire satellite operator Globalstar, instantly gaining licensed mobile‑satellite spectrum, an operational L‑band fleet, and ground infrastructure that already supports Apple’s emergency messaging. The deal, structured as cash and stock, is slated to close in 2027 pending...
Across the US, the ‘New Compass’ Is Running Away with the Lead
Compass International Holdings has dramatically expanded its market share after acquiring Anywhere, now leading in five major U.S. metros. In Boston, Chicago, San Diego, Austin and Washington, D.C., the "New Compass" brand commands 30%‑40% of home‑sale transactions, outpacing rivals such as...
IMF Warns Iran Conflict Could Spark Fifth Global Recession
the imf's worst case scenario for the iran war: oil at $110 this year, $125 next year. inflation hitting 6%. global growth falling below 2%. that would be a global recession — the fifth since 1980.
Autism Charity Unveils Next Chief
Autistica, the UK autism research and support charity, has named Elizabeth Archer as its next chief executive, succeeding James Cusack who left for the PSP Association. Archer currently leads the PDA Society and brings experience from Ambitious About Autism, SENDirect,...
Freight Data Shows Industrial Demand Rising Despite Oil Shock
Ignore the noise and focus on the signal. This is a great economy for goods consumption and we are finally starting to see industrial demand strengthen. If the oil shock were going to impact goods demand, it would have shown...
Social Traffic Kinda Stinks for News Publishers Now, in 3 Charts
Chartbeat data shows global news publishers have lost 70% of Twitter referral traffic since Elon Musk’s 2022 acquisition, while Facebook referrals have also fallen sharply. In addition, users who arrive via these social platforms now spend less time on publisher...
Cumulus Speeding Toward Chapter 11 Exit
Cumulus Media filed a Modified Joint Prepackaged Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization in Houston on April 13, seeking court approval. The plan would wipe out roughly $592 million of debt and transfer control to secured creditors. A new board of directors...
Beyond the Cart: How to Generate B2B Leads for Your Store
Retailers moving from consumer‑focused sales to B2B must redesign their storefronts, pricing, and sales processes. By segmenting prospects—from small firms spending around $625 per order to large corporations that can spend $62,500 in a month—stores can tailor messaging and offer...
Locala Unveils Planning Agents That Push Agentic Advertising Beyond Automation
Locala launched Planning Agents, an evolution of its Omni Planner platform that links advanced market insights directly to activation-ready strategies. The new agents combine proprietary signals, strategic reasoning, and activation readiness in a single workflow, enabling brands to execute granular,...
Leeds Equity Closes Oversubscribed Fund VIII
Leeds Equity Partners announced the closing of its eighth fund, Leeds Equity Partners VIII LP, with $1.9 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its target and surpassing the previous fund by more than $500 million. The fund focuses on control buyouts in the...
Measuring How Long Competitive Advantages Last
We have a new report out today on the concept of "competitive advantage period." A company’s anticipated value creation is measured by how much its return on invested capital (ROIC) exceeds its cost of capital as well as how long...
NRF: Tax Refunds Help Offset Gas Prices as Retail Sales Grow in March
U.S. retail sales grew 0.4% month‑over‑month and 6.59% year‑over‑year in March, according to the NRF‑CNBC Retail Monitor. The surge was driven by larger tax refunds—averaging $3,521, up 11.1% from a year earlier—that helped cushion higher gasoline prices. Core retail sales,...
HubSpot Launches AEO Tool to Help Brands Compete in AI Search
HubSpot unveiled an Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) tool within its Marketing Hub, giving brands visibility into how often AI systems like ChatGPT and Gemini cite them in generated answers. The feature delivers an AI visibility score, prompt‑level citation tracking, competitor...
Kin Adds Okta’s CFO Brett Tighe to Board of Directors
Kin, a direct‑to‑consumer digital home, auto insurance and home‑finance provider, announced the appointment of Brett Tighe, CFO of identity‑cloud leader Okta, to its board of directors. Tighe, who steered Okta from early stages through its IPO to a multibillion‑dollar public...
Serbian NIS Deal Faces Uncertainty After Hungarian Election
Hungarian oil giant Mol remains interested in buying the controlling stake in Serbia’s state oil firm NIS, currently owned by Russia’s Gazprom and Gazprom Neft. The deal was already under discussion before Hungary’s parliamentary election. The opposition Tisza party’s victory has...
TownCentreCapital Offers All‑Cash, 45‑Day Strip Center Acquisitions
Dear Retail Brokers: I'm reaching out because we're actively acquiring strip centers and wanted to be on your radar in case any of your retail landlord clients are considering a sale. We've purchased 40+ strip centers so far and are continuing to...
Dow Names Former Packaging Leader as CEO
Dow announced that Chief Operating Officer Karen Carter will become CEO on July 1, 2026, succeeding Jim Fitterling who will move to executive chair. Carter brings over 30 years at Dow, most recently leading the packaging and specialty plastics unit, which...
The 10 Most Active NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026
AlleyWatch identified the ten most active New York‑based venture capital firms in Q1 2026, ranking them by the sheer number of investments made in NYC‑headquartered startups. The analysis, current through April 13, excludes accelerators, syndicates and undisclosed rounds, focusing solely on quantity...
Key Tax Compliance Deadlines and Rule Changes
Comply Exchange’s March 2026 roundup highlights a shifted Form 1042‑S filing deadline to 17 April 2026 for entities that received a 30‑day extension, and outlines a second‑extension option via Form 8809. The IRS also issued proposed regulations allowing digital‑asset brokers to deliver Form 1099‑DA solely...
Self‑Correcting Cycles Drive Markets, Economies, and Nations
This evolutionary cycle is not just for people but for countries, companies, economies—for everything. And it is naturally self-correcting as a whole, though not necessarily for its parts. For example, if there is too much supply and waste in a...
E‑commerce Brands Test only Subject Lines—Miss Five Steps
Most ecom brands A/B test subject lines and stop there. That's step one out of six. Here's the full priority list: https://t.co/JdpTVaeubz
Up the Ranks: Tapaswee Chandele Named Global CPO at The Coca-Cola Company, Succeeding Lisa Chang
The Coca‑Cola Company announced that Tapaswee Chandele will assume the role of Global Chief People Officer on May 1, 2026, succeeding Lisa Chang after a seven‑year tenure. Chandele, a 25‑year Coca‑Cola veteran, most recently served as Senior Vice President and Executive Assistant to CFO...
Dollarizing Boosts Growth; Argentina Should Follow Suit
Ecuador and Montenegro both dumped their local currencies and “dollarized.” Stability and growth followed. Meanwhile, Argentina is plagued with the peso and lags behind. IT'S TIME FOR ARGENTINA TO DITCH THE PESO AND DOLLARIZE. https://t.co/KWvfRtgqwr
Cut Budget, Boost Pipeline: Focus High-Intent Yields 119% Target
Budget cut 20%. Pipeline still exceeded target. What we did: • stopped funding low-impact campaigns • reallocated to high-intent • refreshed top content instead of adding more Results: • MQLs at 72% • pipeline at 119% Less volume. More revenue. https://t.co/zwh1WOxnj5
How to Get Better Candidate Applications in 7 Steps
Misaligned role definitions and vague screening criteria flood recruiters with high‑volume, low‑relevance applications, slowing hires and inflating costs. The article outlines a seven‑step framework—starting with hiring‑manager alignment and candidate profiling, then refining job ads, screening questions, sourcing channels, structured evaluations,...
Geopolitical Risk Revives, Sparking Rapid Market Shifts
US-Iran peace talks collapsed over the weekend. Markets repriced oil, gold, and risk assets instantly. Geopolitical risk premiums aren't dead — they're just dormant between headlines. When they wake up, they move fast. $WTI $GLD $SPY — all in play. https://t.co/oTOb2cKuEy
Enterprise Trends: Claude Myth, Neurodiv
Enterprise hits and misses - #Claude Mythos needs a reality check, neurodiverse workplaces aren't there yet, and event season rolls on https://t.co/AfC6zVQQCx by @jonerp. #EnSw #HRTech
Build It and They Will Come? Not Always in the Auto Biz
Dodge’s 2012 Dart configurator let shoppers customize dozens of options, but dealers couldn’t stock every possible build, leading to frustrated buyers. Recognizing the mismatch, automakers have been trimming the number of trims and options, a trend J.D. Power quantifies as...
City Grocery Store to Offer Union Jobs in 3.5 Years
don't worry, in 3.5 years, we will have some union jobs in our city-run grocery store
Small Firms Lack Staff for Group Health Coverage
"Health insurance is another major issue facing my business. Our problem is not enough employees to get a group policy." via @NFIB https://t.co/EtvPFgPtDa
UK Banks on Royal Diplomacy to Soothe a Strained Alliance with Trump
King Charles III will travel to Washington between April 27‑30 for a state visit, the first British monarch to address a joint session of Congress in over three decades. The trip is designed to calm escalating tensions between the United...
US PPI Hits 4%—Inflation Persists Despite Fed Easing
March’s US Producer Price Index (PPI) remains ELEVATED at 4.0%/yr—its highest reading since February 2023. As the Fed pivots away from quantitative tightening to quantitative easing, it's having trouble putting the INFLATION GENIE BACK IN THE BOTTLE. https://t.co/DCJ60m5pJO
How to Get Chosen by AI Platforms that Control Search
ChatGPT’s ascent to the fifth‑largest website marks the emergence of Web 4.0, where AI platforms act as the primary search interface, interpreting intent and delivering answers. Marketers must shift focus from human clicks to being chosen by these AI models, which...
Oil Shock Fleeting, Fed Should Ignore; Egg Prices Fundamentally Falling
An oil-price shock is “temporary” and the Fed should look through it. But egg price deflation is fundamental.
Lagarde Applauds Hungary's New Leader for Euro Entry Plan
Lagarde welcomes the new Hungarian leader’s plan to join the euro https://t.co/ccZ5XwRv1A via @flacqua @NickHeubeck @weberalexander https://t.co/6Ic3jaRRx6
Hire Passion: Spot Candidates Who Want Your Company
The Best Hires… Are Passionate About Working For Your Company (Checklist for spotting passionate candidates) @DrJohnSullivan https://t.co/b27GGnddsF #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Trump: Iran Talks 'Could Be Happening over Next Two Days' In Pakistan
Former President Donald Trump indicated that diplomatic talks with Iran could begin within the next two days, proposing Pakistan as a neutral venue. The comment follows an Atlantic report suggesting talks were slated for Thursday and reflects a shift toward...
Let New Chairman Warsh Guide the Next Cycle
“We should wait for the new chairman, Warsh, and let him lead the next cycle” https://t.co/oUzwu2fhxd
Due Diligence Saved Us: Globalstar Went Bankrupt
I did due diligence on a potential Globalstar acquisition in ~ 1999-2000. We passed for a number of reasons. Globalstar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on February 15, 2002. Adding a mobile component to the Leonbroadband system improves scale. https://t.co/GVvgIb0cD4
Podscan Turns Podcast Mentions Into Instant Book Recommendations
Oooh, big use case for Podscan, and one that intersects my two favorite pastimes: reading and podcasts. Check out Simon's Podshelf, this is a genius approach to trans-media-referencing. Extracting book recommendation as soon as they're mentioned on shows.
Israel's Outsized Influence Lets 9 Million Steer 350 Million
.@TuckerCarlson on Israel’s role as the puppet-master of the US. “The problem is the mechanism of control that allows a country of 9 million to control a country of 350 million.” https://t.co/U9ixzXTjAy
Business Acumen: The Essential Skill for All Tech Roles
“The skill that matters now across all three roles—PM, designer, engineer—is business acumen: understanding the company’s equation and knowing what to build next.” ✅✅✅