Ari Emanuel Didn't Hijack WWE Over Orton's Muse
The beauty of pro wrestling is trying to figure out what's real and what's a work but I just have a hard time believing Ari Emanuel stomped his feet and overruled WWE's whole creative apparatus because he was monomaniacally obsessed with deciding Randy Orton's mystery muse.
Student Manager Experience Launches Sports Business Careers
Dusty May, Ollie McLellan, @JessicaBerman1 and The Great Value of Being A Student Manager To Set Up A Career... #sportsbiz #michigan #uconn #finalfour https://t.co/K6IFzbDMQG https://t.co/8VwZHxkaQD
Rupee Rally Stalls, Marks Biggest 5‑day Drop Since 2022
The Indian rupee's rally seems to have run out of steam. $USDINR ran a 5-day retreat (rupee a rally) through Friday and notched the biggest 5-day drop since Nov 2022. Put in for a bounce today... https://t.co/qewdcUneMg
Cleveland, Detroit WNBA Expansions Raise Premium Valuations Pre‑launch
WNBA teams in Cleveland and Detroit don't start play until 2028 and 2029, but they both raised $ at valuations above the expansion fee. CLE sold ~45% at $290M, and DET targetting $325M value for 60%. Philadelphia has longer runway...
Post‑pandemic Inflation Driven by Services Wages, Models Miss
Fed research suggests the inflation engine may be running differently across advanced economies since the pandemic: 1/ More categories continue to see price growth above 3%, with broad-based wage growth in services appearing to be a key driver 2/ Even categories with...
Backlinks Still Crucial for Low-Volume, Low-Difficulty Keywords
Yes, but YMMV. For relatively low-volume / low-difficulty terms, links still matter quite a bit.
AI Empowers Solo Founder to Build $1B Business
In 2024, Sam Altman predicted that AI would enable a single person to scale a company to $1B in revenue - Matthew Gallagher launched Medvi, it’s on track to reach $1.8 billion in sales this year https://t.co/80T845nJzW #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology...
Hiring Slows as Service Orders Surge to Three‑year High
There are signs that businesses are increasingly reluctant to hire right now, even amid robust consumer spending. The employment component of today's ISM Services data came in at the weakest since 2023, even as new orders picked up to the...
Scenario Planning Shields Reputation Amid Organizational Change
Protecting your reputation from risks during organizational change - @SmartBrief https://t.co/jOSZtT4Y14 Scenario planning is a strategic exercise that must be part of ensuring an organization is ready when a crisis strikes. #leadership #change #changemanagement #risk https://t.co/rNLV0xXFRe
Holistic Influencers Exploit Fear, Selling Unproven Supplements
Why do people buy into holistic “medicine/healing” influencers? They are legit the biggest grifters on social media. Most recent example was one convincing people boxes of ticks were being left around farms but refused to provide evidence to back up...
Scale Incrementally: Test, Tweak, Then Expand Gradually
A common “scale” strategy is “increasing waves.” Start with 1-10. Observe and tweak. Then 100. Observe and tweak. Then more, etc.. At scale, there’s no such thing as “deploy it now.”
AI Multiplies Engineers, Leaving PMs Squeezed—Hire More
Narrative violation: Anthropic's Head of Growth says we'll need more PMs, not fewer. "While PMs and designers are getting leverage from AI, engineering is getting the most leverage right now. If you think about a default team with 5 engineers, 1...
Free BX Academy Webinars Elevate Creators to Professionals
I have noticed the need for more professional development within our community. Whether you're aiming to do content creation and influencing part-time or full-time there are industry standards and unspoken rules all brands and agencies except creators to adhere to....
Align Your Brand Signals for Bigger Impact
Are your testimonials, PR, and thought leadership telling the same story? If not, you’re diluting your impact. Kriste Goad shows that alignment across signals can drive significantly better results—without increasing spend. 🔗 https://t.co/7HPf04EXSf #fuoco #AEO #hcmktg
Use AI to Assist, Not Replace Authentic Expertise
AI content is easy to create. That’s exactly why it’s easier to ignore. Lacey Reichwald says Google is rewarding expertise + authentic voices. Use AI to assist. Not replace. See what’s next in search: https://t.co/gVeYqeWbe3 @ahamediagroup #marketingstrategy #hcmktg https://t.co/kdh4VfQNPa
ISM Services Shows Rising Costs, Still Resilient Growth
Today’s ISM Services data reinforces the dual narrative of rising input prices and a resilient real economy. (The one caveat is that while the economy remains expansionary, the momentum wasn’t as robust as in previous months.) #economy #markets #growth #inflation
Japan's 10‑Year Yield Peaks, Yen Slumps to 160
Japanese Government 10-Year Yield Highest since 1997, Yen at 160 despite Intervention Threats, But Bond Vigilantes Still Dead. Inflation and deteriorating yen pushed the BOJ into hawkish stance, and bond yields are on their own https://t.co/sF7g5sRsaq https://t.co/XX7yIUKRhS
AI Creates Original Episodes in Days for $200
One Piece. 26 years. $300,000 per episode. A factory running 10–20 episodes in parallel just to stay on schedule. AI does the same in 2 days for $200. And with Higgs' built-in Seedance 2.0 copyright checker, every frame is original. No stolen...
Year's First Pre‑Tax Day Amid Sub‑6.5% Rates
First pre-tax day year when rates have been 6.50% or below most of the time. https://t.co/YibUd3rIAT
Scheduling Trial Reels Makes Frequent Posting Viable
I have been SO hesitant to test out a full strategy with Trial Reels. A lot of people have said you find success when you are posting to it 2-10 times a day... and I just don't have time for that...
Instant AI Assistant Eliminates Onboarding for Knowledge Work
Holy moly... someone finally built the executive assistant that doesn't need a job posting. No meetings to onboard it. No training period. No "can you send me those files?" You give it your phone number and Google account. It takes care of...
US Labor Data Shows Economy Still Robust
Labour market indicators suggest the US economy is still going strong. This and more in the today's Chartbook Top Links. https://t.co/DZsTza1fHV
Wells Fargo Predicts Fed Rates Staying High Until 2026
Higher for longer: Wells Fargo expects the Fed to hold rates at 3.50%–3.75% through 2026 @seekingalpha https://t.co/cSdOS8R4z6
Notice the Tone of Reply Rights in Story
You'd do well to read this story - and particularly the tone and tenor of the right to replies in brackets throughout https://t.co/UdXC5PzYIP
Earn 70% Profit by Monetizing Social Media Opinions
If you want to start a business that makes money, the simpliest is a posting opinions on social media where you have no overhead, no employees; just a smartphone or laptop. Pay corp tax but generally keep 70% of the revenue.
Liquidity Emerges as Primary Market Stress Warning
GS: Global Markets Comment: Market Stress Monitor Temperature Check... seems like liquidity is the biggest red flag https://t.co/mR61tRz4DL
Airline Fares Signal Upcoming CPI Inflation Rise
Not an encouraging sign... this is a solid indicator of future airline prices and CPI inflation. via "Airlines for America" website https://t.co/zXUKyVcVvd
Prioritize People Over Profit for Sustainable Success
A #peoplecentric #culture means making decisions through the lens of #employee well-being, #customer outcomes, and long-term #trust – not short-term gains. That requires shifting from financial-first thinking to human-first thinking. https://t.co/P51C0rnLpl #leadership https://t.co/0DvRAcpRYE
ISM Manufacturing Employment Signals Lower 2026 Recession Risk
The Polymarket recession odds for 2026 are 36%. I believe that is an overestimation. Consider the employment component of ISM Manufacturing. It bottomed nine reports ago, at 43.4, and is on the mend. This index often breaks below 40 for...
Pairwise ELO Rankings Streamline Awards and Performance Reviews
So many judging tasks could be improved by aggregating partial orderings, and in the limit, just ordering pairs. The annual Libertarian Futurist Society novel awards discussion is starting, and while I would like to participate on some level, there is no...
Enterprise Domain Management Requires Strict Renewal and Security Processes
Hive mind - how do large enterprises manage their domains? I'd love to talk to some IT leaders - what processes ensure https://t.co/VFOQyhfres or https://t.co/kuiRO5DwUb or https://t.co/N7kgQgrxQy doesn't expire, or get socially engineered into a redirect or transfer?
From Idea to 1.5M: HYROX’s Rapid Global Rise
HYROX has gone from concept to 1.5M participants globally in less than a decade. So how was it created and what's been the secret to its success? At SportsPro London, CEO & Co-Founder Christian Toetzke will join me on stage to break...
China's Oil Supply Half Threatened by Hormuz Slowdown
Just FYI, with reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz (it cannot be objectively assessed as fully closed), China risks losing roughly 40 to 50 percent of its oil imports, which come from Gulf producers whose exports transit the Strait,...
Dexter Lawrence Eyeing $82M, Three-Year Extension
Assuming an extension is involved, Dexter Lawrence currently projects toward a 3 year, $82M contract according to Spotrac's model.
Invest in Sports Heads to San Francisco May 6
Reminder: Sportico is bringing Invest in Sports to San Francisco May 6. Great lineup of speakers, including: @warriors owner Joe Lacob @AcrewCapital's Theresia Gouw @SacramentoKings owner Vivek Ranadive @ThornsFC/@theportlandfire owner Alex Bhathal https://t.co/BtKMcy5za7
One Leader Turned Microsoft From Crisis to $3 Trillion
In 2014, Microsoft was imploding. Their $7.2B Nokia purchase was a disaster. Windows 8 was failing. Their culture was toxic. Until they hired ONE man who would transform Microsoft into a $3 TRILLION empire... Here's the full story:
Gated Content Is Dead in the AI Era
The invisible vendor: Why gated content is a death sentence in the age of AI by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/61e0ibAVS3 @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #SalesEnablement #Marketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingSuccess https://t.co/O8It1o0eFv
Charge More Now, Profit From Tomorrow’s Features
Founders: The best pricing defense is future value: 'Yes, we cost more today. But in 12 months when you need [upcoming feature], you'll thank yourself for choosing the platform that's investing in innovation.' Sell tomorrow's product today.
Iranian Rial Gains 9% Amid US-Israeli Conflict, Media Silent
Since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran 5 weeks ago, the Iranian rial as APPRECIATED by 9% against the USD. THE WESTERN MEDIA (READ: PROPGANDA MACHINE) REMAINS SILENT ON THIS INCONVENIENT FACT. https://t.co/9n42ihPYE9
Marketing Skills v1.6 Adds Community, Intel, and Growth Tools
Marketing Skills v1.6.0 is out. What shipped: 🆕 /community-marketing — build and leverage online communities for product growth. Strategy principles, platform selection (Discord, Slack, Circle, Reddit), launch playbooks, ambassador programs, and health metrics. 🛠️ SparkToro — audience research and behavioral intelligence. Discover where...
U.S. Petroleum Exports Hit Record, Reaching New Markets
U.S. weekly petroleum product exports surged to a record 7.9 mb/d for the week ending March 27, according to EIA. While weekly figures are volatile, multiple sources have reported U.S. product exports increasing to Asia, Africa and other areas. Trade...
AI Eases Building; Moat Lies in Expertise and Trust
RT If everyone can build with AI, why buy? Because the new moat isn't code. It's context, domain expertise, and earned customer trust. #CIO #DigitalTransformation @Star_CIO https://t.co/QCJX9x5Zwh
Great CEOs Act as Parents, Not Babysitters
The difference between a great CEO and one who isn’t is that one understands they’re a “parent”, while the other thinks they’re a “babysitter.”
Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Dwarfs All Major Sports Leagues
If you add up the value of all the teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, Berkshire Hathaway has more than double that sitting in cash right now.
Pitch Annually: Grants Reveal Your Business Reality
Applying for Grants is a great exercise that forces you look at your Business as an actual business. It opens your eyes to your operations and financials that most people avoid, because they’re bringing in revenue. I recommend pitching your...
Brand Loyalty Can Force Google to Rank You
This site does almost zero SEO. You know what it has? • 20% of traffic is branded/navigational (people looking for this site) • It sells its own popular products • Loyal fan base If you can force Google to rank you because...
Trump Demands Free Oil Flow Through Hormuz in Deal
US President Donald Trump says that “part of the deal is we want free traffic of oil” via the Strait of Hormuz. (In reference to the current US-Iran talks via regional intermediaries)
Consistent Framework Prevents Misreading Tariff Shock Data
Operating from an intellectually and internally consistent framework for how a policy shock like tariffs should affect the economy will help guard against misleading interpretations of the data. https://t.co/GgMqA3UftP https://t.co/cP8F1ngAEQ
McDonald’s CEO on Viral Bite, Social Media Strategy
For my latest interview, I talked with McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski about that viral bite and his strategy around social media and the menu. Link below 👇 https://t.co/LxAI0L4FD0
Authenticity Beats Corporate Facades: People Love Real Humans
Want people to love your brand? People love people, not companies. What if you tried honesty and your own personality? Some will hate it… but some will love you 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 of it. More: https://t.co/WMsL8dje4p