News•Feb 27, 2026
Mortar AI & DAIVID Partner to Integrate Creative Effectiveness Into MMM
Mortar AI has partnered with creative‑data specialist DAIVID to embed creative effectiveness metrics into its Marketing Mix Model (MMM). The integration brings DAIVID’s AI‑driven emotional analysis—covering 39 distinct emotions and predictive metrics—directly into Mortar’s MMM engine. Advertisers can now quantify how specific emotional drivers influence sales, turning creative quality from a blind spot into a measurable profit lever. The new MMM + Creative solution is live on the Mortar AI platform, promising real‑time, unified insights for marketers.
By ExchangeWire
News•Feb 27, 2026
AI Won’t Fix Your Funnel, It Will Show You Where It’s Broken
Founders expect AI to smooth sales and marketing, but it only highlights existing misalignments. When teams share goals, data, and clear ownership, AI can act as a unifying intelligence layer. The Marketing Centre’s AI Future Forum proposes a three‑pillar health‑check—decisions,...
By Startups Magazine
News•Feb 27, 2026
Hybrid Working: GPA Helping Departments to Meet 60% Mandate
The Department of Business and Trade released the government’s response to the House of Lords Home‑based Working Committee’s report on the civil service’s 60 % office‑attendance mandate. It argues the rule strikes the best balance for most employees while acknowledging that...
By Civil Service World (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Insperity and Workday Announce General Availability of Insperity HRScale
Insperity and Workday have launched Insperity HRScale, a unified HR services and technology platform aimed at small and midsized businesses (SMBs). The solution blends Insperity’s professional employer organization model with Workday’s Human Capital Management suite, delivering payroll, benefits, compliance, and...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 27, 2026
On Sale Live 2026 to Bring Together the People Shaping the Experience Economy
On Sale Live 2026, a conference for sales, marketing and communications professionals in live entertainment, will be held on 15 May at a new Kings Cross venue in London. The event gathers over 250 senior decision‑makers from theatre, festivals, sport...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 27, 2026
America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes – 2026
The 2026 luxury housing report shows the median entry price for the nation’s top 10 % of homes steady at about $1.2 million, while the elite “ultraluxury” ZIP codes now start at $5.5 million. Newport Coast, CA (92657) displaced Fisher Island, FL to...
By Realtor.com Research
News•Feb 27, 2026
Apollo Marks Down Credit Fund as Loan Stress Emerges
Apollo Global Management has taken a significant write‑down on its flagship credit fund as loan‑level stress surfaces across its portfolio. The move mirrors similar distress signals from KKR’s FSK fund and Blackstone’s private‑credit vehicle, which also marked down troubled loans....
By Private Equity Wire
News•Feb 27, 2026
IProov Founder: Own Your Mistakes
Andrew Bud, founder and CEO of iProov, stresses that founders must own their mistakes and keep leadership clear, rather than blaming teams. He advises new entrepreneurs to prioritize solving a real market problem over the allure of technology. Bud also...
By UKTN (UK Tech News)
News•Feb 27, 2026
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Full Year 2026 Guidance
BrightSpring Health Services reported a strong fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025, with net revenue climbing 28% to $12.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA rising 34% to $618 million. The company turned a net loss in 2024 into a $104.8 million profit for the year and...
By GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
News•Feb 27, 2026
Neverland Promotes Laura Kinzett to CSO
Neverland announced that Laura Kinzett has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer, succeeding Lola Neves. Kinzett, who previously led the agency’s planning department, will now steer brand‑building and client‑growth initiatives. The move reflects Neverland’s focus on data‑driven strategy as it...
By Campaign UK
News•Feb 27, 2026
India’s Fiscal Deficit Touches ₹9.8 Lakh Crore in April–January
India’s fiscal deficit for April‑January 2026 hit ₹9.8 lakh crore, about 63 % of the government’s full‑year estimate. Net tax receipts climbed to ₹20.94 lakh crore, while non‑tax revenue rose to ₹5.57 lakh crore. Total government outlays increased to ₹36.9 lakh crore, with capital expenditure reaching ₹8.4 lakh crore. The widening...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 27, 2026
Momentum Delivers Industry-First Botless Google Meet Recording, Redefining Conversation Intelligence
Momentum announced a beta launch of its native Google Meet recording, the first conversation‑intelligence solution that captures meetings without a recording bot or third‑party sub‑processor. The same rollout introduces Autopilot for Contacts, an AI feature that extracts relationship details from...
By SalesTech Star
News•Feb 27, 2026
Top Brands Face Boycott over Aggressive Email Practices
Clean Email’s 2025‑2026 report reveals that aggressive email campaigns from major brands such as LinkedIn, Uber One and McDonald’s are now the leading cause of spam complaints, eclipsing traditional scammers. While global email users are projected to reach 4.73 billion in...
By DecisionMarketing
News•Feb 27, 2026
Northam Starts Initial Work on Zondereinde Expansion
Northam Platinum has approved a R500 million capital programme to widen an existing exploratory hole at its Zondereinde mine, creating an option to boost PGM output beyond 400,000 ounces per year. The reamed shaft will reach 1.4 km depth, a technical challenge...
By Miningmx
News•Feb 27, 2026
Capital Markets as Pillar for Vietnam S Double Digit Growth
Vietnam aims double‑digit economic growth, but banks face loan‑to‑deposit caps and high debt ratios, limiting credit expansion. Capital markets are positioned to provide long‑term funding, improve transparency, and diversify financing sources. By the end of 2025 the stock market topped...
By Vietnam Investment Review (VIR)
News•Feb 27, 2026
‘Just because You Can Do It Doesn’t Mean You Should’: PepsiCo's Sorin Patilinet on AI and Marketing Restraint
PepsiCo’s global marketing effectiveness lead, Sorin Patilinet, cautions that the proliferation of AI tools will not automatically grant a competitive edge. While AI can generate endless creative variations, the true differentiator will be human judgment and disciplined restraint in campaign...
By Campaign UK
News•Feb 27, 2026
Vibhor Kumar: Open Source, Open Nerves
At last year’s CIO Summit in Mumbai, senior leaders from banking, fintech, telecom and manufacturing debated the growing risk profile of open‑source databases, with PostgreSQL emerging as the focal point. The conversation has moved from pure performance to trust, encompassing...
By Planet PostgreSQL
News•Feb 27, 2026
Nurminen Logistics Reports a Financially Robust 2025 Despite Weak Markets
Nurminen Logistics posted a solid 2025 despite weak macro conditions, growing net sales 4.4% to €109.4 million and delivering €18.3 million comparable EBITA. Rail became the engine of growth, with sales climbing to €78.2 million and representing 71.5% of group revenue after the...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 27, 2026
Illumio Insights Brings Agentless Visibility and Breach Containment to Hybrid Environments
Illumio announced Illumio Insights, an agent‑less solution that ingests real‑time telemetry from Check Point and Fortinet firewalls to create live traffic maps across data‑center and cloud environments. The platform converts existing firewall data into visibility without installing software agents, extending...
By Help Net Security
News•Feb 27, 2026
In Agra, a Small Dairy Outlet Grows Around Daily Milk Supply and Local Demand
Naval Kishore, a resident of Bhagupur village near Etmadpur in Agra district, launched a small dairy outlet after leaving his family’s sweet shop. Leveraging a Rs 5 lakh loan from the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan scheme, he equipped a modest processing...
By YourStory
News•Feb 27, 2026
Jack Dorsey's Block Lays Off Nearly Half Of Workforce Due To AI
Jack Dorsey's Block announced a 40% workforce reduction, cutting staff from over 10,000 to just under 6,000. Dorsey cited rapid AI advances as the primary driver, saying a decisive cut now is preferable to a slower attrition. The layoffs include...
By Mashable AI
News•Feb 27, 2026
VLCC Rates – How High and for How Long?
The crude tanker market is experiencing a sharp surge, with VLCC spot hires topping $200,000 per day and one‑year time‑charter equivalents reaching $135,000. Baltic Exchange data show composite VLCC rates near $169,000 daily, while International Seaways (INSW) reported Q4 2025...
By Seatrade Maritime
News•Feb 27, 2026
Adams Street Partners Promotes Cho to Asia IR Head as Hart Heads to Evercore
Adams Street Partners announced the promotion of Chris Cho to head its investor relations for Asia, succeeding the previous lead who is moving to Evercore. Cho brings more than a decade of private‑equity experience across the region. The appointment highlights...
By AltAssets
News•Feb 27, 2026
AI Panic Hits Wall Street: 3 Financial Stocks on Sale
Wall Street experienced a sharp AI‑related sell‑off after Altruist unveiled its Hazel tax‑planning tool and a speculative Citrini Research report warned of a 2028 intelligence crisis. The panic erased roughly $300 billion in equity value, hitting major financial names such as...
By MarketBeat News
News•Feb 27, 2026
The Reliability Cost of Default Timeouts
A recent outage showed that infinite default HTTP timeouts let slow downstream calls consume resources until user‑perceived latency caused revenue loss. The Product Service waited indefinitely for a currency API, saturating thread pools and cascading delays across unrelated requests. Fixing...
By InfoWorld
News•Feb 27, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Silence: How Low Psychological Safety in the Workplace Undermines Compliance, Culture and Growth
The article warns that low psychological safety erodes compliance, culture and growth, citing Brightmine research that only 36% of employees feel safe offering criticism and just 38% see leaders encouraging it. When workers fear retaliation, misconduct goes unreported, regulatory risk...
By HR Daily Advisor
News•Feb 27, 2026
With Court Orders, Know Your Legal Obligations and Risk Considerations
The article outlines employer duties when court orders intersect with the workplace, covering wage garnishments, court‑appearance leave, custody schedules, restraining orders, and confidentiality requirements. Employers must withhold and remit support payments precisely, avoid retaliation for legal attendance, and adjust work...
By HR Daily Advisor
News•Feb 27, 2026
We’re About to Turn Night Into Day. Is that a Good Idea?
The FCC is reviewing proposals to launch orbital mirrors that would reflect sunlight onto cities, effectively turning night into day, while SpaceX is eyeing a constellation of up to a million satellites to serve as floating data centers. Proponents claim...
By Washington Post Technology
News•Feb 27, 2026
Investor Intentions: SMFL MIRAI Partners to Expand and Diversify Its Portfolio in 2026
SMFL MIRAI Partners announced a 2026 capital deployment plan of roughly $300 million to $500 million across multiple funds. The firm aims to broaden its investment universe and diversify holdings beyond its core positions. This allocation underscores a strategic push into private...
By Private Debt Investor
News•Feb 27, 2026
South Yorkshire ICB Launches Digital Transformation, Cyber, and Digital Workforce Strategies
South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) unveiled three coordinated strategies—digital transformation to 2027, a cyber resilience plan, and a digital workforce and skills programme. The digital roadmap emphasizes AI governance, a system‑wide AI and automation forum, and mandatory participation in...
By HTN – Health Tech Newspaper (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Athena Gold Plans Acquisition of Forester Gold Project in Ontario
Athena Gold announced an all‑share acquisition of the 4,900‑hectare Forester Gold Project in north‑western Ontario, securing a full interest while inheriting a 2% net smelter return royalty that can be repurchased for $2 million. The project sits less than 30 km from...
By Mining Technology
News•Feb 27, 2026
Hudson Talent Solutions Appoints Wayne Mealey as Managing Director, North America, Accelerating Growth in Agentic AI-Driven Talent Solutions
Hudson Talent Solutions announced the appointment of Wayne Mealey as Managing Director for North America, a move designed to accelerate the firm’s growth of its agentic AI‑driven talent solutions. Mealey arrives with more than 25 years of talent acquisition experience,...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 27, 2026
Treasury Adapts as AI and Tariffs Reshape Supply Chains
Treasury teams are confronting a new era where AI, blockchain and tariff volatility are reshaping supply‑chain finance. A Citi Institute report finds 36% of large corporates now use AI in trade, with 72% seeking working‑capital gains and liquidity release. Tariff...
By CTMfile (Corporate Treasury Management)
News•Feb 27, 2026
The Tale of Two Spin-Offs: What the Kellogg Breakup Really Achieved
Kellogg’s 2023 split produced two stand‑alone companies—Kellanova, a global snacking platform, and WK Kellogg, a North‑American cereal specialist. Both entities quickly attracted strategic buyers, with Mars acquiring Kellanova for roughly $36 bn and Ferrero purchasing WK Kellogg for $3.1 bn. The spin‑offs...
By FoodNavigator
News•Feb 27, 2026
Five Questions to Ask Before Renewing or Expanding Enterprise AI Platforms in 2026
Enterprise AI platform decisions in 2026 are shifting from new deployments to renewals, consolidations, and selective expansions, especially across Asia‑Pacific where cost pressures demand measurable ROI. Leaders must move beyond model accuracy and user adoption, demanding concrete economic proof that...
By TechRepublic – Articles
News•Feb 27, 2026
Understanding the Regulatory Change of Updates to Individual Income Tax Withholding System in China
On January 23, 2026 China’s State Taxation Administration rolled out an update to the Golden Tax III Individual Income Tax Withholding System. The revision optimizes calculation rules, most notably the method for computing cumulative standard deductions on comprehensive income. Although the agency has...
By HRTechFeed
News•Feb 27, 2026
Electric Vehicles and Industrial Policy Could Transform African Economies
African nations sit atop a critical share of the world’s cobalt and other minerals essential for electric‑vehicle batteries, yet most of the value is still captured abroad. The author argues that proactive industrial policy—mirroring China’s use of special economic zones,...
By LSE Business Review
News•Feb 27, 2026
MiFinity Launches MiRewards – A Premium Loyalty Programme for eWallet Customers Worldwide
MiFinity has launched MiRewards, a premium loyalty program embedded in its eWallet, allowing customers to earn MiPoints on everyday transactions. The free‑to‑join scheme features four tiers—Classic, Exclusive, Signature and Elite—with higher tiers delivering accelerated earn rates and VIP support. Built...
By AffiliateINSIDER
News•Feb 27, 2026
Skyscanner Turns to ChatGPT with AI Flight App
Skyscanner has launched a new AI-powered flight planning app within ChatGPT, leveraging OpenAI's GPT‑4 model. The app lets users ask natural‑language queries and receive personalized flight options and pricing. Skyscanner serves about 160 million monthly users, positioning itself among the first...
By UKTN (UK Tech News)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Why Letting Go of Control Can Improve Your Success
Ancient Stoic Epictetus taught that we should maximize what we can control and let everything else unfold. The article translates this principle into modern business, showing how focusing on effort—such as product development or skill building—boosts productivity while reducing anxiety....
By YourStory
News•Feb 27, 2026
KKR’s FSK Fund Sees Spike in Troubled Loans
KKR’s publicly traded credit vehicle, FS KKR Capital Corp, dropped 15% after reporting a surge in troubled loans and a cut to its dividend. The $13 billion portfolio, dominated by private‑equity‑backed mid‑market loans, is seeing rising defaults and mark‑to‑market losses, especially...
By Private Equity Wire
News•Feb 27, 2026
Cars24 Reports 10% Revenue Decline in FY25; Losses Rise Marginally
Cars24 India posted a 10% drop in gross revenue to Rs 6,233 crore for FY25, following a 25% growth surge in FY24. The decline was driven by an 11% fall in auction and retail sales, while net losses widened 9% to Rs 543 crore....
By Entrackr
News•Feb 27, 2026
Handpickd Expands Into Flour and Spices Category, Plans New Cities Entry
Handpickd, the farm‑to‑home fresh food platform, is extending its product line into freshly milled flours and pounded spices, aiming for the segment to generate 20% of its revenue by the end of the next fiscal year. The company currently operates...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 27, 2026
ECB Consumer Expectations Survey Results – January 2026
The ECB’s January 2026 Consumer Expectations Survey shows median inflation perception falling to 3.0% and 12‑month inflation expectations dropping to 2.6%, while three‑year expectations hold at 2.6% and five‑year expectations ease to 2.3%. Nominal income‑growth expectations rose to 1.2%, driven...
By European Central Bank — Press/Speeches
News•Feb 27, 2026
Investment in UK Legal Tech Soars to Record High, Report Finds
The UK legal‑tech sector secured a record £188.8 million in 2025, a 35% increase over the prior year, according to LawtechUK’s Investment Snapshot. Twenty home‑grown firms raised £42 million in the second half of the year, with an average raise of £2.1 million,...
By Legal Cheek (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Bank of Baroda to Raise up to ₹10,000 Cr via Green Infra Bonds on March 4
State‑owned Bank of Baroda announced a green infrastructure bond issue of up to ₹10,000 crore, with a base size of ₹5,000 crore and a green‑shoe option for an additional ₹5,000 crore. The seven‑year bonds will mature on March 5 2033 and are rated AAA with...
By The Hindu Business Line — Markets
News•Feb 27, 2026
CPP Investments, Equinix Ink $4bn Deal for Nordic Data Center Platform atNorth
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and global data‑center operator Equinix have signed a $4 billion agreement to develop the atNorth platform across the Nordics. The partnership will fund the construction of multiple hyperscale facilities, targeting the region’s growing demand...
By CRE Herald
News•Feb 27, 2026
Indian Railways and Army Join Hands for Veteran Jobs
Indian Railways and the Indian Army announced a joint framework to place retiring soldiers and Agniveers into civilian roles within the railways. The scheme reserves 10% of Level‑2 and above posts and 20% of Level‑1 posts for ex‑servicemen, with lower...
By HR Katha (India)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Faces of HR: Philips’ Justin Kwok on Elevating Global Mobility From Compliance to Business Impact
Philips’ International Mobility Partner for APAC, Justin Kwok, emphasizes that global mobility must evolve from a compliance‑focused function to a strategic business driver. Drawing on over 12 years of experience, Kwok highlights clarity, partnership and flexibility as the pillars enabling...
By Human Resources Online (Asia)
News•Feb 27, 2026
New Start for Comptoir Des Cotonniers and Princesse tam.tam in France
The Paris Commercial Court has approved the final relaunch of Fast Retailing France, the owner of Comptoir des Cotonniers and Princesse tam.tam, ending its insolvency proceedings. The company will operate a two‑brand model designed to generate greater synergy between the labels....
By Retail Detail (EU)