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Media industry

The language of uncertainty returns with earnings season

Earnings season reveals that major companies face uncertainty from new tariffs with vague responses indicating cautious strategies.

fromInsideEVs

22 hours ago

European startups

Nissan's Turnaround Plan Almost Convinced Me. Then The Bomb Dropped.

Nissan's recovery strategy is undermined by unexpected tariffs on imports, jeopardizing their new EV launches and market position.

European startups

UPS Says It Will Cut 20,000 Jobs in Efficiency Drive

UPS plans to cut 20,000 jobs this year to reduce costs and enhance profits amid tariff impacts and economic uncertainty.

Cars

Carmakers Highlight U.S. Manufacturing in Bid to Influence Trump Over Tariffs

Car executives use indirect strategies to cope with tariffs, emphasizing their U.S. investments instead of direct criticism.

fromDigiday

Media industry

The language of uncertainty returns with earnings season

Earnings season reveals that major companies face uncertainty from new tariffs with vague responses indicating cautious strategies.

fromInsideEVs

22 hours ago

European startups

Nissan's Turnaround Plan Almost Convinced Me. Then The Bomb Dropped.

Nissan's recovery strategy is undermined by unexpected tariffs on imports, jeopardizing their new EV launches and market position.

European startups

UPS Says It Will Cut 20,000 Jobs in Efficiency Drive

UPS plans to cut 20,000 jobs this year to reduce costs and enhance profits amid tariff impacts and economic uncertainty.

LIV Golf hires Bud Light's woke ex-marketing exec at a discount after her transgender marketing campaign cratered the brand

Heinerscheid's controversial marketing background may provide LIV Golf with a unique perspective despite her past failures.

Marketing tech

From Burger King to Bumble, These Brands are Currently Without a CMO

Recent changes in CMOs at major brands highlight the evolving landscape of marketing leadership.

fromRetail Dive

Marketing tech

Peloton chief marketer departs as fitness brand shakes up marketing group

Peloton is restructuring its marketing team amid high executive turnover as it seeks to improve its appeal in the fitness industry.

Beer

fromNew York Post

LIV Golf hires Bud Light's woke ex-marketing exec at a discount after her transgender marketing campaign cratered the brand

Heinerscheid's controversial marketing background may provide LIV Golf with a unique perspective despite her past failures.

Marketing tech

From Burger King to Bumble, These Brands are Currently Without a CMO

Recent changes in CMOs at major brands highlight the evolving landscape of marketing leadership.

fromRetail Dive

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Marketing tech

Peloton chief marketer departs as fitness brand shakes up marketing group

Peloton is restructuring its marketing team amid high executive turnover as it seeks to improve its appeal in the fitness industry.

more#marketing

#job-cuts

London startup

HSBC to cut jobs to save 1.2 billion in costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

HSBC plans to cut 8% of global staffing costs to save £1.2 billion, impacting senior management and UK operations.

NYC startup

fromPolygon

Marvel Rivals layoffs are just part of NetEase's ice-cold job and game cuts

NetEase is making significant layoffs despite the success of its game Marvel Rivals, reflecting broader financial and strategic shifts within the company.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

NYC startup

UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities as it reduces amount of Amazon shipments it handles

UPS plans to cut 20,000 jobs and close over 70 facilities amid a significant reduction in Amazon shipments.

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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Miscellaneous

Commerzbank plans job cuts, new goals to fend off UniCredit DW 02/12/2025

Commerzbank is prioritizing independence to avoid potential merger-related job cuts.

London startup

HSBC to cut jobs to save 1.2 billion in costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

HSBC plans to cut 8% of global staffing costs to save £1.2 billion, impacting senior management and UK operations.

NYC startup

fromPolygon

Marvel Rivals layoffs are just part of NetEase's ice-cold job and game cuts

NetEase is making significant layoffs despite the success of its game Marvel Rivals, reflecting broader financial and strategic shifts within the company.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

NYC startup

UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities as it reduces amount of Amazon shipments it handles

UPS plans to cut 20,000 jobs and close over 70 facilities amid a significant reduction in Amazon shipments.

fromwww.dw.com

Miscellaneous

Commerzbank plans job cuts, new goals to fend off UniCredit DW 02/12/2025

Commerzbank is prioritizing independence to avoid potential merger-related job cuts.

CEOs want workers back in officesthis company is giving workers a $10,000 raise to do it

Cameo incentivizes employees to return to the office by offering $10,000 raises and benefits to create a more appealing work environment.

Remote teams

fromNBC New York

Uber raises in-office requirement to 3 days, claws back remote workers

Uber is requiring employees to return to the office three days a week, indicating a shift in remote work policy.

fromwww.cnbc.com

CEOs want workers back in officesthis company is giving workers a $10,000 raise to do it

Cameo incentivizes employees to return to the office by offering $10,000 raises and benefits to create a more appealing work environment.

Remote teams

fromNBC New York

Uber raises in-office requirement to 3 days, claws back remote workers

Uber is requiring employees to return to the office three days a week, indicating a shift in remote work policy.

As Intel welcomes a new CEO, a look at where the company stands | TechCrunch

Lip-Bu Tan appointed as Intel CEO amid industry challenges and previous leadership changes.

Women in technology

fromForbes

How To Maintain The Human Edge In The Tech-Driven Communications World

Digital and social media have transformed communications, shifting the roles of chief communications officers and press secretaries to be more adaptive and diverse.

Europe news

fromchannelpro

Canon names Shinichi 'Sam' Yoshida as new president and CEO for EMEA

Shinichi 'Sam' Yoshida is appointed as Canon's new president and CEO for EMEA, effective March 1.

Intel Mandates That Employees Work Onsite Four Days a Week | Entrepreneur

Intel mandates four days a week in-office work to foster collaboration and is planning layoffs to improve efficiency.

Miscellaneous

fromPsychology Today

Dehumanized by Design: Empathy in an Automated World

Leadership should prioritize human connection amidst numerical demands in business.

Real conversations and active listening can foster a more vibrant organizational culture.

fromZDNET

Intel's new CEO vows to run chipmaker like a 'day one startup'

Intel's new CEO Lip-Bu Tan aims to transform company culture and reclaim market share.

fromTechCrunch

As Intel welcomes a new CEO, a look at where the company stands | TechCrunch

Lip-Bu Tan appointed as Intel CEO amid industry challenges and previous leadership changes.

Women in technology

fromForbes

How To Maintain The Human Edge In The Tech-Driven Communications World

Digital and social media have transformed communications, shifting the roles of chief communications officers and press secretaries to be more adaptive and diverse.

Europe news

fromchannelpro

Canon names Shinichi 'Sam' Yoshida as new president and CEO for EMEA

Shinichi 'Sam' Yoshida is appointed as Canon's new president and CEO for EMEA, effective March 1.

Intel Mandates That Employees Work Onsite Four Days a Week | Entrepreneur

Intel mandates four days a week in-office work to foster collaboration and is planning layoffs to improve efficiency.

Miscellaneous

fromPsychology Today

Dehumanized by Design: Empathy in an Automated World

Leadership should prioritize human connection amidst numerical demands in business.

Real conversations and active listening can foster a more vibrant organizational culture.

fromZDNET

Intel's new CEO vows to run chipmaker like a 'day one startup'

Intel's new CEO Lip-Bu Tan aims to transform company culture and reclaim market share.

Elon Musk Says He Will Drop OpenAI Bid if Company Preserves Nonprofit Mission

Elon Musk's massive bid for OpenAI is contingent on preserving the nonprofit's mission amidst ongoing structural changes.

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

Can Musk damage OpenAI even though his bid has failed?

Elon Musk's $100bn offer for OpenAI was rejected, but could complicate the company's transition to a for-profit model.

US politics

Elon Musk is leaving government. But what does he leave behind at DOGE?

Musk is likely stepping down from overseeing DOGE, refocusing on Tesla amid disappointing company results.

Elon Musk Says He Will Drop OpenAI Bid if Company Preserves Nonprofit Mission

Elon Musk's massive bid for OpenAI is contingent on preserving the nonprofit's mission amidst ongoing structural changes.

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

Can Musk damage OpenAI even though his bid has failed?

Elon Musk's $100bn offer for OpenAI was rejected, but could complicate the company's transition to a for-profit model.

US politics

Elon Musk is leaving government. But what does he leave behind at DOGE?

Musk is likely stepping down from overseeing DOGE, refocusing on Tesla amid disappointing company results.

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6 days ago

Silicon Valley food

Chipotle is making it a must for staff to smile at customers

Chipotle mandates staff to greet customers with smiles to improve service friendliness and overall customer experience.

Strategy Buys Another $584 Million Worth Of Bitcoin

Strategy's latest bitcoin purchase of $584 million increases its total holdings to over 506,000 BTC.

The company prioritizes bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and global uncertainty.

Cryptocurrency

SoftBank, Tether, And Cantor Fitzgerald Prepare $3B Bitcoin Treasury Vehicle

SoftBank is in talks to launch a $3 billion Bitcoin treasury vehicle with Tether and Cantor Fitzgerald.

Cryptocurrency

Eric Trump Joins Metaplanet's Board Of Advisers

Metaplanet appoints Eric Trump to its advisory board to enhance bitcoin adoption efforts.

Cryptocurrency

Strategy Buys Another $584 Million Worth Of Bitcoin

Strategy's latest bitcoin purchase of $584 million increases its total holdings to over 506,000 BTC.

The company prioritizes bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and global uncertainty.

Cryptocurrency

SoftBank, Tether, And Cantor Fitzgerald Prepare $3B Bitcoin Treasury Vehicle

SoftBank is in talks to launch a $3 billion Bitcoin treasury vehicle with Tether and Cantor Fitzgerald.

Cryptocurrency

Eric Trump Joins Metaplanet's Board Of Advisers

Metaplanet appoints Eric Trump to its advisory board to enhance bitcoin adoption efforts.

European startups

Microsoft to target low-performing employees with harsh policies

Microsoft is streamlining its workforce by prioritizing high performance and eliminating underperformers.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Women in technology

Microsoft announces new HR executive, company veteran Amy Coleman

Amy Coleman is the new executive vice president and chief people officer at Microsoft, succeeding Kathleen Hogan.

fromMiami Herald

European startups

Microsoft to target low-performing employees with harsh policies

Microsoft is streamlining its workforce by prioritizing high performance and eliminating underperformers.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Women in technology

Microsoft announces new HR executive, company veteran Amy Coleman

Amy Coleman is the new executive vice president and chief people officer at Microsoft, succeeding Kathleen Hogan.

IBM cuts US jobs in Classic Cloud and other groups

IBM is reportedly laying off thousands, with significant impacts on its Cloud Classic division.

Reports suggest a strategic workforce reduction, potentially affecting around 9,000 employees across multiple locations.

Layoffs appear to be part of ongoing 'Resource Actions' and incentive-driven attrition.

Tech industry

IBM orders US sales to locate near customers or offices

IBM is mandating US sales staff to return to the office for three days a week, leading to concerns of stealth layoffs among older employees.

IBM cuts US jobs in Classic Cloud and other groups

IBM is reportedly laying off thousands, with significant impacts on its Cloud Classic division.

Reports suggest a strategic workforce reduction, potentially affecting around 9,000 employees across multiple locations.

Layoffs appear to be part of ongoing 'Resource Actions' and incentive-driven attrition.

Tech industry

IBM orders US sales to locate near customers or offices

IBM is mandating US sales staff to return to the office for three days a week, leading to concerns of stealth layoffs among older employees.

Starbucks Is Cutting 13 Drinks From Its Menu Next Week: List | Entrepreneur

Starbucks is eliminating 30% of its menu to enhance efficiency and focus on popular items.

from24/7 Wall St.

Coffee

Starbucks Makes Baristas Change Their Clothes

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has introduced a new dress code and streamlined the menu to revitalize company performance.

Startup companies

Starbucks Sets Barista Time Goals to Reduce Waiting | Entrepreneur

Starbucks aims to fulfill in-store and drive-thru orders in four minutes and mobile orders within twelve minutes. The menu will also see significant reductions.

fromLos Angeles Times

Coffee

Starbucks announces new barista dress code. Here's what it looks like

Starbucks is streamlining its employee dress code to enhance consistency and familiarity for customers.

Coffee

Starbucks Is Cutting 13 Drinks From Its Menu Next Week: List | Entrepreneur

Starbucks is eliminating 30% of its menu to enhance efficiency and focus on popular items.

from24/7 Wall St.

Coffee

Starbucks Makes Baristas Change Their Clothes

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has introduced a new dress code and streamlined the menu to revitalize company performance.

Startup companies

Starbucks Sets Barista Time Goals to Reduce Waiting | Entrepreneur

Starbucks aims to fulfill in-store and drive-thru orders in four minutes and mobile orders within twelve minutes. The menu will also see significant reductions.

fromLos Angeles Times

Coffee

Starbucks announces new barista dress code. Here's what it looks like

Starbucks is streamlining its employee dress code to enhance consistency and familiarity for customers.

Activist investor targets Hewlett Packard by reportedly building $1.5B stake

Elliott Investment Management has acquired a $1.5 billion stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise and plans to engage with management for potential changes.

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan its new CEO

Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan as CEO, aiming to revitalize the company after a challenging period.

Tan aims to build on Intel's strengths and improve its position for the future.

Intel's Top Execs Clueless on Tan's 'Chopping Block

Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is reviewing the company's core business strategy and may spin off non-essential segments.

fromEngadget

Tech industry

Intel is selling off a majority stake in chip-maker Altera for $4.46 billion

Intel has sold its majority stake in Altera as part of a strategy to stabilize the company.

fromTechzine Global

Tech industry

Three Intel board members to step down due to turnaround

Intel is streamlining its board to enhance industry expertise and focus on semiconductors.

fromEngadget

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan its new CEO

Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan as CEO, aiming to revitalize the company after a challenging period.

Tan aims to build on Intel's strengths and improve its position for the future.

Intel's Top Execs Clueless on Tan's 'Chopping Block

Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is reviewing the company's core business strategy and may spin off non-essential segments.

fromEngadget

Tech industry

Intel is selling off a majority stake in chip-maker Altera for $4.46 billion

Intel has sold its majority stake in Altera as part of a strategy to stabilize the company.

fromTechzine Global

Tech industry

Three Intel board members to step down due to turnaround

Intel is streamlining its board to enhance industry expertise and focus on semiconductors.

more#intel

fromHackernoon

5 years ago

Europe news

The Business Survival Kit | HackerNoon

Organizations must be ready to adapt to constant crises, ensuring resilience in business operations through diversification and liquidity.

Law

fromAbove the Law

Willkie Farr Surrenders To Trump - Above the Law

Willkie Farr’s commitment of $100 million in pro bono services reflects a strategic move to evade negative Executive Orders from Trump.

The Internet Reacts To Shocking Marvel Rivals Layoffs

NetEase's surprising layoffs of the Marvel Rivals team follow its successful launch, highlighting instability even in successful projects.

fromAmerican Military News

Business

Black Monday at Meta as Performance-Based Layoffs Begin

Meta begins performance-based layoffs, affecting approximately 3,600 employees worldwide.

Employees will receive severance details and face immediate access revocation post-notification.

Startup companies

Layoffs coming to Edward Jones in St. Louis

Edward Jones is restructuring and laying off some local employees to better align with company goals.

The company aims to enhance its client-first approach while remaining an employer of choice.

fromTheWrap

US news

QVC Cuts 900 Staffers in Pivot to 'Live Social Shopping'

QVC laid off around 900 employees due to reorganization after consolidating with HSN, aiming to shift towards a live social shopping model.

Video games

fromKotaku

The Internet Reacts To Shocking Marvel Rivals Layoffs

NetEase's surprising layoffs of the Marvel Rivals team follow its successful launch, highlighting instability even in successful projects.

fromAmerican Military News

Business

Black Monday at Meta as Performance-Based Layoffs Begin

Meta begins performance-based layoffs, affecting approximately 3,600 employees worldwide.

Employees will receive severance details and face immediate access revocation post-notification.

Startup companies

Layoffs coming to Edward Jones in St. Louis

Edward Jones is restructuring and laying off some local employees to better align with company goals.

The company aims to enhance its client-first approach while remaining an employer of choice.

fromTheWrap

US news

QVC Cuts 900 Staffers in Pivot to 'Live Social Shopping'

QVC laid off around 900 employees due to reorganization after consolidating with HSN, aiming to shift towards a live social shopping model.

Yahoo Is Still Here-and It Has Big Plans for AI

Jim Lanzone aims to revitalize Yahoo after its decline and several management failures.

Aberdeen restores the 'e's after admitting 'abrdn' rebrand wasn't that clvr

Aberdeen rebranded back from 'abrdn' to restore its traditional name after facing mockery.”],

extendedSummary

The 200-year-old asset manager, formerly known as abrdn, has reverted to its original name, aberdeen, in response to widespread mockery of its previous rebranding. CEO Jason Windsor articulated that this change aims to "remove distractions" and marks a new chapter for the organization. The criticism surrounding the name change has been described as 'corporate bullying', while the firm aims to distance itself from modern branding trends. Alongside the name change, the company has seen a 9% stock price increase, indicating investor approval amidst ongoing challenges in revenue.

Tech is fast democratizing our industry. Now a future isn't the sole right of the big

Agency leaders must embrace change proactively to navigate systemic issues in the advertising industry.

London startup

Aberdeen restores the 'e's after admitting 'abrdn' rebrand wasn't that clvr

Aberdeen rebranded back from 'abrdn' to restore its traditional name after facing mockery.”],

extendedSummary

Tech is fast democratizing our industry. Now a future isn't the sole right of the big

Agency leaders must embrace change proactively to navigate systemic issues in the advertising industry.

I worked as a recruiter at TikTok, Google, and Uber. This common resume mistake could be why you're not hearing back.

Job seekers must focus on outcomes rather than responsibilities in their résumés to demonstrate value to potential employers.

#business-innovation

Artificial intelligence

AI running out of juice despite Microsoft's hard squeezing

AI adoption is stagnating, revealing a gap between expectations and reality in workforce integration.

Workers and management struggle to utilize AI effectively, risking its potential benefits.

Business intelligence

How to innovate diversity for a changing global world

Companies are rethinking and innovating DEI initiatives to better align with business goals.

Artificial intelligence

AI running out of juice despite Microsoft's hard squeezing

AI adoption is stagnating, revealing a gap between expectations and reality in workforce integration.

Workers and management struggle to utilize AI effectively, risking its potential benefits.

Business intelligence

Silicon Valley real estate

How to innovate diversity for a changing global world

Companies are rethinking and innovating DEI initiatives to better align with business goals.

more#business-innovation

#workforce-reduction

Rolling job cuts by Broadcom have slashed VMware's workforce roughly in half

Broadcom has drastically reduced VMware's workforce by about half post-acquisition to enhance profitability.

fromThe Mercury News

Chevron plans to lay off 20% of workers in cost-cutting push

Chevron plans to cut its workforce by 15%-20%, affecting up to 9,000 employees, to reduce costs and increase profits.

Miscellaneous

Chevron to Lay Off Up to 20% of Staff

Chevron to lay off up to 20% of workforce to cut costs and streamline operations.

fromIrish Independent

Silicon Valley real estate

Miscellaneous

Meta begins informing Irish staff of up to 100 'performance based terminations'

Meta plans to terminate approximately 5% of its Irish workforce to improve performance management.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes faster exit for low-performers as a key strategy.

Rolling job cuts by Broadcom have slashed VMware's workforce roughly in half

Broadcom has drastically reduced VMware's workforce by about half post-acquisition to enhance profitability.

fromThe Mercury News

Chevron plans to lay off 20% of workers in cost-cutting push

Chevron plans to cut its workforce by 15%-20%, affecting up to 9,000 employees, to reduce costs and increase profits.

Miscellaneous

Chevron to Lay Off Up to 20% of Staff

Chevron to lay off up to 20% of workforce to cut costs and streamline operations.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Meta begins informing Irish staff of up to 100 'performance based terminations'

Meta plans to terminate approximately 5% of its Irish workforce to improve performance management.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes faster exit for low-performers as a key strategy.

more#workforce-reduction

SF real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Rocket Companies to acquire Redfin for $1.75B

Rocket Companies acquires Redfin for $1.75 billion to integrate home buying and financing services.

Insolvencies soar to 16-year high as tax hike drives bosses to close up shop

Company insolvencies surged at the year's start, reaching levels not seen since the financial crisis, driven by challenging economic conditions.

European startups

Japan's Seven & i strikes $5.4 billion deal with Bain Capital

Seven & i is executing a major divestment and restructuring strategy to enhance shareholder returns and focus on its convenience store business.

fromBusiness Matters

Insolvencies soar to 16-year high as tax hike drives bosses to close up shop

Company insolvencies surged at the year's start, reaching levels not seen since the financial crisis, driven by challenging economic conditions.

European startups

Japan's Seven & i strikes $5.4 billion deal with Bain Capital

Seven & i is executing a major divestment and restructuring strategy to enhance shareholder returns and focus on its convenience store business.

RTO roadblocks continue plaguing companies. Workplace experts share what they can do better.

RTO mandates face significant challenges due to lack of office space and employee sentiment, emphasizing the need for cultural adaptation.

Business intelligence

Bic's CEO explains why he's stepping down at 46, and what's next

Gonzalve Bich, CEO of Bic, plans to step down, seeking to reinvent himself after transforming the company.

Bic lacked an overarching business strategy until Bich implemented one.

Marketing tech

fromMarketing Dive

Ulta taps company vet for chief marketer role

Ulta Beauty appoints Kelly Mahoney as new Chief Marketing Officer following significant C-suite changes.

UK news

fromwww.theguardian.com

BP expected to scrap renewables target in shift back to fossil fuels

BP is abandoning its renewable energy target for 2030 in favor of increasing fossil fuel output.

Business intelligence

fromHarvard Business Review

IBM Consulting workers told of incentives shakeup

IBM Consulting is implementing performance reviews to align employee pay with performance, differentiating between high and low performers.

Startup companies

How a Company's Ownership Model Shapes the Mistakes It Makes

Ownership models greatly influence a company's ability to adapt and thrive.

Successful companies exhibit flexible ownership structures that allow them to evolve.

Video games

fromVG247

Ex-PlayStation exec says studios aren't forced into live-service stuff, they just, er, feel it gives them "a better chance of getting a project approved and supported"

PlayStation studios are not forced to develop live-service games but may choose to align with corporate initiatives for better project approval.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

GameStop selling Canadian and French operations as CEO laments 'wokeness and DEI' | CBC News

GameStop is selling its Canadian and French operations as part of a strategic evaluation of its international assets.

Cars

fromInsideEVs

Honda And Nissan Might Still End Up Together, But There's A Big 'If': Report

Honda seeks to revive merger talks with Nissan contingent on CEO Uchida's resignation.

fromDevOps.com

Business intelligence

Tech Leaders Reveal New Approaches to Corporate Sustainability - DevOps.com

Sustainability is now a core strategy for businesses, driven by new regulatory requirements.

Companies must focus on tracking Scope 3 emissions to enhance sustainability.

Tech innovations often drive both sustainability and profitability.