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Is It Time to Fire Yourself? Here Are 5 Signs You’re Holding Your Company Back
Most CEOs don't usually think about putting themselves up on the firing block, but there are many instances where you, as the CEO of the business, may be holding your business back. You need to be honest in your assessment of yourself as CEO, to make sure you are, in fact, the right person for the job.This article will help…
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Why Being a ‘Good Communicator’ Isn’t Enough
In the business world, you often hear how important it is to be a "good communicator," but what does that actually mean? I challenge that concept entirely. Communication is not about being good or bad…
Kaley Cuoco, Katie Hunt on Oh Norman! and Rescuing Chihuahuas
Katie Hunt has had pivotal roles in several amazing companies, including Warby Parker, Hinge, and Showfields. Things were going great for her career-wise until she faced what she describes as "an epic fail." Her business…
GM’s New Battery Tech Could Be a Breakthrough for Affordable EVs
The earliest NMC cells used roughly equal thirds of nickel, manganese, and cobalt. GM’s current “high-nickel” Ultium cells swapped out much of that cobalt for nickel while adding aluminum. They use roughly 5 percent cobalt…
6 Myths That Are Blocking You From This $200 Billion Opportunity
When we first set out to launch a telehealth startup, my brother Eli and I were hit with obstacle after obstacle, each one more confusing and contradictory than the last. It felt like the system…
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The Onion has opened a creative agency
A year after changing ownership hands, America’s Finest News Source has opened America’s Finest Creative Agency.As of today, The Onion…
How to Choose the Right Influencer and Maximize Your Brand’s Reach
If you're grappling with the ultimate influencer marketing question — should you partner with micro-influencers or go big with large-scale…
How to Keep Fatigue From Turning Into Failure
There's a moment, just as you step into the water, when the cold hits you like a shock to the…
US Tech Visa Applications Are Being Put Through the Wringer
Since the end of January, Ryan Helgeson, a Chicago-based immigration attorney, has noticed an unusual trend: He’s been getting significantly…
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How to Turn Simple Ideas Into Never-Ending Paychecks
Imagine creating something once, putting it online and then waking up weeks later to see you've made money without doing anything new. That's the basic idea behind what many people now call micro-hustles. Micro-hustle means selling small online products and services that you make once and then sell them again…
WNBA advises ‘viewer discretion’ in 2025 season campaign
When the 29th season of the WNBA tips off on Friday, it’ll come with a warning.The league’s latest brand campaign, slated to run throughout the 2025 season, is a riff on the classic “viewer discretion advised” message used on content like movies and shows rated for mature audiences.The first spot…
Inside the Fight League That’s Turning Creators Into Broadcasters
For GLORY CEO Marshall Zelaznik, creators aren't just ambassadors — they're the lifeblood of his company's growth strategy."The Kai Cenats of the world have this incredible machine that generates interest and viewership," he says. "They're the new linear TV networks for growing a fan base."As the world's premier kickboxing organization,…
5 Things You Need to Stop Doing as a Solopreneur
Artificial intelligence and other technological advances, along with the rise in the "gig economy," have sent the number of solopreneurs in the United States soaring. SellersCommerce reports that in 2025, there are now 41.8 million solopreneurs, which means a whopping 85.8% of small businesses in the U.S. are solopreneurships.But just…
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Can’t Stop Talking About ‘White Genocide’
A chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence startup xAI appeared to be suffering from a glitch Wednesday when it repeatedly brought up white genocide in South Africa in response to user queries about unrelated topics on X. Grok, which competes with other chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is directly…
Airbnb adds additional booking options, taking aim at the hotel experience
Airbnb is going out of home—but not in its advertising.The company known for its short-term home rentals is adding two new(ish) bespoke travel services, it announced at its Summer Release event on Tuesday. Fittingly called Experiences and Services, the additional offerings will allow travelers to book entertainment activities hosted by…
The Middle East Has Entered the AI Group Chat
Donald Trump’s jaunt to the Middle East featured an entourage of billionaire tech bros, a fighter-jet escort, and business deals designed to reshape the global landscape of artificial intelligence.On the final stop of the tour in Abu Dhabi, the US president announced that unnamed US companies would partner with the…
How to Take Control of Your Brand’s Story With This DIY Strategy
I've always believed that every business, big or small, should have the ability to shape how it is perceived online. Building a brand today means being seen, trusted and found online. Still, many entrepreneurs and professionals I meet are stuck in a waiting game. They might be waiting for a…
Coworking with Brandon Mikolaski
Each week, we spotlight Marketing Brew readers in our Coworking series. If you’d like to be featured, introduce yourself here.How would you describe your job to someone who doesn't work in marketing? I feel like Tom Hanks in Big sometimes. This is the job I imagined advertising would be like…
Insider Tips for the 2025 National Restaurant Show
Every year, thousands of chefs, founders, franchisees, operators and suppliers walk into the National Restaurant Show in Chicago looking for solutions and leave feeling something more powerful: inspired.Lisa Malikow, senior vice president of the National Restaurant Show (taking place this year on May 17-20 in Chicago), has been attending since…
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Why Your Company’s AI Strategy Is Probably Backwards
Companies are treating artificial intelligence like Victorian-era physicians treated leeches: as a universal remedy to…
The Costly Mistake Franchise Recruiters Need to Avoid
While it's widely accepted that there are as many as 4,000 different franchise concepts in…
How Netflix blew up the TV industry—and shaped a new one
Netflix’s shows and movies feature young rising stars like Jenna Ortega and Sadie Sink, but…
How to Build the Ultimate Partner Network for Your Startup
When you're launching a startup, especially in the early stages, the temptation is often to…
She Quit Corporate Life to Run an 8-Figure Side Hustle
It's the era of the side hustle, and if you've ever considered starting one to…