Neil Brown Named New Chairman of Poynter Institute Board of Trustees
The Poynter Institute announced that longtime president Neil Brown will also serve as chairman of its Board of Trustees, succeeding Paul Tash after a 20‑year tenure. Brown, who joined Poynter in 2017 and previously edited the Tampa Bay Times, will now guide both the institute’s operations and its governing board. The transition also introduces Alexandra Zayas, ProPublica’s deputy managing editor, as a new trustee. The changes come as Poynter expands its fact‑checking, media‑literacy and ethics initiatives worldwide.
DB Announces Senior Regional Management Changes
Deutsche Bahn announced a senior management reshuffle across its S‑Bahn subsidiaries. Heiko Büttner will become CEO of S‑Berlin on April 1, while Matthias Glaub moves from Stuttgart to head S‑Munich on May 1. Nina Hutwagner takes over as chair of S‑Stuttgart, bringing long‑distance...
Why Unleashed Brands Tapped VaynerX to Pump up Social Media Marketing
Unleashed Brands, the youth‑enrichment operator behind Urban Air Adventure Parks, appointed former Burger King CMO Pat O’Toole as chief marketer and enlisted VaynerX to overhaul its social media strategy. Moving away from a purely lower‑funnel, conversion‑heavy approach, the partnership launched...
California School Bonds Retain Resilience Despite Headwinds
California school‑district municipal bonds remain a solid risk‑adjusted investment despite mounting headwinds such as declining enrollment and exposure to child‑sex‑abuse lawsuits. Strong state backing via Proposition 98 and first‑lien tax claims underpin the sector’s credit quality, with most districts holding A‑rating...
Biopharma’s Recent String of CEO Splits
Three biopharma firms—Bavarian Nordic, Sarepta Therapeutics, and Alkermes—announced the departures of long‑standing CEOs, prompting short‑term share declines. Bavarian Nordic’s Paul Chaplin steps down after a blocked $3 billion buyout, while Sarepta’s Doug Ingram leaves amid family health issues and recent product...
Intercontinental Exchange to Launch Container Freight Futures in April
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced plans to launch four container freight futures contracts on April 7, pending regulatory approval. The contracts will be U.S.-denominated, cash‑settled, and indexed to the New York Shipping Exchange’s Freight Indices covering routes between Asia, Europe and the United States....
Hurco Reports First Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2026
Hurco Companies reported Q1 FY2026 results, posting a net loss of $3.47 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, an improvement over the $4.32 million loss a year earlier. Sales and service fees declined 8% to $42.9 million, while orders grew 5% to $42 million,...
Influencer Pay Lacks Transparency: Here’s What the Numbers Say
Marketers are increasingly splitting influencer efforts between in‑house teams and agencies, with 52% adopting a hybrid approach and 16% moving fully in‑house. Only 25% of agencies tie compensation to key performance indicators, and just 51% of marketers have full visibility...
Employee’s $40,000 Raise Request Sparks Debate Online
An employee with a specialised graduate degree posted on Reddit that they were asked to assume their retiring manager’s duties while maintaining their own role, and sought a $40,000 salary increase to reflect the added workload. The company offered only...
KLIP Launches New TVC Highlighting Microdrama Entertainment for Everyday Waiting Moments
KLIP, a new microdrama streaming app, launched a television commercial to introduce its two‑minute, bite‑sized drama episodes. The ad targets Indian Tier 2 and Tier 3 viewers aged 16‑45, emphasizing entertainment that fits into everyday waiting moments. By framing waiting as an...
From Bank Desk to Noodle Factory: A Small Business in Sultanpur
Anil Yadav quit his HDFC Bank job in Delhi to launch a noodle manufacturing unit from his family home in Manbhavana village, Sultanpur. Using personal savings and later a CM YUVA loan, he scaled production from a single room to...
Scotch-Brite Making Gen Z and Millennial Consumers Think Differently About Everyday Cleaning Essentials
Scotch‑Brite unveiled Brite, a vibrant kitchen‑cleaning collection aimed at Gen Z and Millennial shoppers. The line, debuting March 1 at Target, Walmart and Amazon, features dual‑sided scrubbers, ergonomic palm tools, a leak‑proof dishwand and eco‑friendly refill heads, each paired with a sleek...
Scenic Group Simplifies Pricing With Four New Fare Options
Scenic Group will roll out a four‑tier pricing structure in the U.S. on March 9, 2026, replacing its long‑standing 2‑for‑1 model. The new tiers—Full Fare, Select Fare, Preferred Fare, and Preferred+ Fare—retain core inclusions while varying payment terms, discounts, and...
From Labs to Listings: IIT Start-Ups Ride the IPO Wave
Indian Institutes of Technology are emerging as powerful engines of deep‑tech entrepreneurship, with several alumni‑founded companies recently completing high‑profile IPOs. Sedemac Mechatronics, an IIT‑Bombay spin‑out, listed at a ₹6,000 crore valuation, while Ather Energy’s IPO gave IIT‑Madras incubators a 5 % stake...
Comvita Refutes Speculation of Share Interest From Fraser and Neave
Comvita publicly denied a media report that Singapore‑based Fraser and Neave had taken a stake in the manuka honey producer. The company reiterated that it has not received any investment from F&N and will not comment on market speculation. Simultaneously,...
Bing With Asian Owned Labels On Microsoft Ads
Microsoft Advertising introduced Asian‑owned labels for search ads on Bing, mirroring a similar feature on Google. A recent X post by Khushal Bherwani captured an ad for Amazon displaying the Asian‑owned badge, which appears to be a labeling error. The...
Costco to Flow Tariff Refunds, ‘if and when Received,’ Back to Customers
Costco CEO Ron Vachris announced that any tariff refunds resulting from the Supreme Court's invalidation of Trump-era IEEPA duties will be passed to members via lower prices and better value. The court decision forced Customs to liquidate pending entries, creating...
New Kroger CEO Foran: ‘We Need to Grow Sales Faster’
Greg Foran, former Walmart U.S. CEO, took the helm at Kroger in February 2026, pledging to accelerate top‑line growth. In fiscal 2025 Kroger posted adjusted earnings per share of $4.85, beating Wall Street forecasts, while net sales edged up 0.4%...
Direct Impact of 10% Increase in Oil Prices Estimated to Be Around Almost 1% on WPI: Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda estimates that a 10 percent rise in global oil prices will directly lift India’s Wholesale Price Index by roughly 0.7‑1 percent, potentially reaching a full 1 percent when indirect effects are counted. The surge would push oil imports up by...
Ofgem Chief Brearley to Step Down
Jonathan Brearley will step down as Ofgem chief executive at the end of March 2026 to become permanent secretary at the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Tim Jarvis, director general for markets, will serve as acting CEO during...
Google Local Service Ads Won't Credit Calls For Existing Clients (Not Lead)
Google Local Service Ads (LSA) charged a $400 fee for a call that originated from an existing client, not a new lead. Despite confirming the call’s source, Google refused to refund the charge, highlighting a flaw in the platform’s auto‑credit...
Lee Choong Yan Stepping Down as Genting Malaysia President and Executive Director
Lee Choong Yan announced his resignation as President and Executive Director of Genting Malaysia, ending a tenure that oversaw the company's recent diversification and debt‑refinancing efforts. The board has not yet named a successor, prompting speculation about the strategic direction...
SBM Bank India Reaches 33% Women Representation; Expands Leadership Initiatives
SBM Bank India announced that women now comprise 33 percent of its workforce as of January 2026, up from 32 percent in March 2025, positioning the bank among the most gender‑diverse large private‑sector banks in India. The rise reflects a deliberate hiring strategy and...
Lush Celebrates Harry Styles’ Album Release with Disco-Inspired Bath Bomb
Lush has launched a limited‑edition, UK‑only bath bomb called Bathe All The Time, shaped like a disco ball and designed to turn a soak into a sparkling, mood‑boosting after‑party. The product coincides with singer Harry Styles’ new album Kiss All...
Where to Invest As Iran War Hits Global Stock Markets
The Iran‑related conflict has nudged global equity markets lower, with Europe’s index down nearly 5 % and the U.S. benchmark off about 1 %. Oil prices surged above $84 a barrel, benefitting energy stocks, while shipping firms posted double‑digit gains despite limited...
How Affina Partners Promotes Benchmarks for Premium Growth
Affina Partners has positioned itself as a premium‑focused affiliate program, leveraging immersive storytelling and high‑end animation to elevate brands like iGaming newcomer Millioner. The network operates on a semi‑closed registration model that favors quality traffic, offering affiliates personal managers and...
With €1B War Chest, Belgian Care Homes Giant Lines Up Expansion Across Ireland
Belgian REIT Aedifica has secured roughly €1 billion for Irish expansion after shareholders approved its merger with Cofinimmo, doubling the combined portfolio to about €12 billion. The merger frees capital by recycling non‑core assets and meeting competition‑law divestments, allowing rapid deployment over...
Why the Social Media Burger Wars Are Good for the Industry
Burger chains are waging a high‑visibility social‑media battle, turning menu drops and meme challenges into traffic‑driving events. The podcast episode highlights how this digital rivalry benefits the broader restaurant sector by generating free user content and accelerating trend detection. It...
Elastic Marketing Wins When Companies Build It as Infrastructure—Not Campaign Support
Elastic marketing is becoming mainstream as firms replace full‑time staff with freelancers, agencies, and contractors to match fluctuating demand. The article warns that without redesigning core workflows, flexible talent creates bottlenecks, brand drift, and rising costs. Success hinges on treating...
Advent Discloses Rejected $1.52bn Bid for UK Aerospace Supplier Senior
Advent Capital disclosed that its $1.52 billion offer for Senior, a UK aerospace components supplier, was turned down by the target's board. The rejection comes amid a competitive auction that includes Arcline Investment Management. Senior’s decision highlights valuation gaps between private‑equity...
PE Eyes Growth Opportunities in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: 5 Deals
Private equity firms are actively pursuing growth in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) sector, with five recent transactions highlighted by Astorg, EQT, New Mountain Capital and TA Associates. The deals involve both acquisitions and divestitures of API manufacturing assets, reflecting...
Significant Increase in Female-Led Companies in the South and Mid-West
AxisBIC reports a sharp rise in female‑led startups across Ireland’s Mid‑West and South‑West, with women accounting for 35% of High Potential Start‑Up approvals and 57% of Pre‑Seed Start Fund approvals in 2025. This outpaces the national average of 25‑30% female‑founded...
Jack & Jones Puts Denim in the Spotlight for Retail Debut in Dubai
Jack & Jones, the European denim arm of Bestseller, opened three flagship stores in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, marking its UAE debut. The launch is driven by the minimalist “Invisible Jeans” campaign, which omits models and focuses solely on the denim...
What Are Secondary Keywords? (And How to Use Them)
Secondary keywords are related search terms that support a page’s primary keyword, allowing a single article to rank for dozens or hundreds of variations. The guide explains how these terms differ from long‑tail and LSI keywords and why the average...
AI Max Brand Controls Expand, VRC Non-Skip Ads Go Global – PPC Pulse via @Sejournal, @Brookeosmundson
Google has broadened its AI Max text‑guidelines beta to all advertisers worldwide, letting brands set natural‑language guardrails for AI‑generated search and Performance Max copy. At the same time, Video Reach Campaign non‑skippable ads are now generally available globally, offering automated delivery of...
Gatineau Names Former Elemis GM as Managing Director
Canadian skin‑care brand Gatineau has appointed Susan Harvey as its new Managing Director as it embarks on a growth phase. Harvey joins from Elemis, where she spent over 13 years, most recently serving as UK General Manager. In her role,...
Roboze Receives Investment From Rule 1 Ventures Et Al
Italian manufacturing‑technology firm Roboze announced a new financing round backed by Rule 1 Ventures, Privcorp Ventures, Heather Podesta, Gary Ang, Tholus Capital and the Ferrari Family Office, alongside existing shareholders such as Federico Faggin and Rialto Venture Capital. The amount remains undisclosed. The...
Centre Ropes In Spacetech Startups To Build ‘Bodyguard’ Satellites
India’s security agencies have moved to partner with deep‑tech spacetech startups to create “bodyguard” satellites that can shield high‑value space assets. Bloomberg reports that Galaxeye, Agnikul and Dhruva Space are in advanced talks, with a test flight slated for June...
NoblQ Receives Majority Investment From Yellow Stripes Capital
Plano‑based IT services firm NoblQ announced that Yellow Stripes Capital has acquired a majority stake, though the transaction value was not disclosed. The capital infusion will fund NoblQ’s expansion of operations and accelerate its AI‑driven engineering and enterprise platform development....
SocialTalent’s Cara Now Connects Directly with SmartRecruiters
SocialTalent’s AI hiring assistant Cara now integrates directly with SmartRecruiters, automatically syncing jobs, candidates, interviews, and team members. The integration delivers role‑specific interview preparation and coaching to hiring managers via email, then captures structured scorecards and AI‑generated summaries back into...
Platformisation without Illusion: Separating Integration From Theatre
Enterprises are racing toward platformisation, promising fewer tools and clearer security outcomes. In reality many CISOs encounter "integration theatre," where platforms appear unified but only share superficial data, leaving true cross‑domain enforcement absent. The article argues for a "modular monolith"...
Government Employees Protest in Kapurthala over Pension
Government employees in Kapurthala staged a protest on March 5, 2026, targeting several state notifications that they say erode service conditions and financial security. Union leaders from the CPF Employees Union and the Punjab State Ministerial Service Union condemned the...
Lloyds Bank to Sell More Customer Data and Cut Costs by 35%
Lloyds Banking Group announced its Technology Strategy 3.0, targeting hundreds of millions of pounds in technology cost reductions by 2028. The plan calls for retiring legacy applications, automating compliance checks, expanding in‑house data capabilities and selling more anonymised customer data to...
Helping Employees Find “Meaning” Improves Performance and Narrows Gender Gaps
The LSE study by Oriana Bandiera and co‑authors evaluated a “Discover Your Purpose” (DYP) program among 2,976 white‑collar employees at a multinational firm. The purpose‑focused intervention, which blends self‑reflection exercises with a workshop, cut the share of low‑performing workers from...
Google Says Disavow Links If You’re Conflicted And Need To Be Sure via @Sejournal, @Martinibuster
Google’s John Mueller told SEJ that using the Disavow Tool is acceptable when SEOs feel uneasy about questionable links. He explained that many spam redirects use tracking URLs, JavaScript rewrites, or link wrappers, which often result in no actual backlink...
Market Data Costs – the New Market Structure Battleground
At the FIX EMEA Trading Conference, industry leaders debated the impact of new transparency rules that require exchanges to disclose market‑data margins. The disclosures are prompting a restructuring of pricing models, which many smaller firms fear will raise operational costs....
Enterprise Kubernetes Isn’t a Cluster. It’s a Platform and a Supply Chain.
Enterprise Kubernetes is evolving from a bare‑metal cluster into a full‑stack platform that includes standardized environments, lifecycle automation, and integrated security. The article stresses that true enterprise readiness requires consistent configuration across dev, staging, and prod, as well as a...
John Lewis Enlists Daisy May Cooper to Highlight What Mums Want for Mother’s Day
John Lewis has teamed up with actress Daisy May Cooper for its Mother’s Day social campaign, developed by Saatchi & Saatchi. The initiative spotlights what mums truly want, moving beyond conventional gift tropes. Launched across digital channels, the content aims...
Deutsche Bank Names Gerald Podobnik Co-Head of Its Corporate Bank
Deutsche Bank has appointed Gerald Podobnik as Co‑Head of its Corporate Bank, effective immediately, replacing Ole Matthiessen. Podobnik will share global leadership with Michael Diederich and join the Group Management Committee, reporting to Fabrizio Campelli. He brings 23 years at the bank, most recently serving...
10 Questions to Ask a Telecoms Provider Before Signing Up
The article outlines ten essential questions businesses should pose before committing to a telecom provider, covering network coverage, pricing transparency, service level agreements, data limits, and future technology roadmaps. It emphasizes scrutinizing hidden fees, contract flexibility, and the provider’s capacity...