In hard times, bosses often slash teams first. Amazon, UPS and Nestlé did exactly that in recent years, cutting thousands of jobs. Yet most executives forget one truth: shrinking payroll rarely fixes money problems, it usually makes them worse. The real leak is often in the sales funnel, not the sta
Chelsea Football Club has signed a deal with Jay‑Z’s Roc Nation Sports International, aiming to broaden its presence across America. The partnership is part of a larger plan that mixes soccer with music and other entertainment channels to reach fans in new ways. The club’s owners, Todd Boehly and
South Korea's top gamers are getting a tech-savvy boost before the big Asian Games. Google Play just teamed up with the national esports squad to help them shine on the global stage. This isn't just about cheerleading—the deal means Google Play will fuel the team's journey with financial support and
Warner Bros. Discovery is pushing the limits of advertising by turning ads into interactive, scene‑specific experiences. The company announced new tools that let brands place shoppable spots on the screen while a show pauses, and it has teamed up with Kerv. ai to match ads to particular moments in m
Streaming services keep growing, but so does the frustration of jumping between apps to find something to watch. A new approach tries to fix that by bundling live TV, on-demand shows, and free channels into one place. This makes life easier for viewers—and gives advertisers a clearer path to reach t
Local stores and services often assume their biggest challenge is competing with big brands. But in 2026, something quieter is changing how customers find them—artificial intelligence. A recent look at how AI picks local recommendations showed some surprising truths. Most small businesses barely get
The woman leading Binance’s push to make crypto feel mainstream has decided to step back. After just nine months in the role, the company’s chief marketing officer is leaving at the end of June, closing a brief but notable chapter in the exchange’s history. Her exit comes as the broader crypto marke
Back in the 1990s, Gap jeans were as common as sneakers on a school bus. The brand’s plain but durable pants were everywhere—malls, school halls, TV screens. Then shopping centers started emptying out, and Gap’s minimalist look lost some of its glow. Instead of sticking to what once worked, the comp
Samsung Electronics changed the head of its television unit after a drop in profits. The new leader, Won‑Jin Lee, was formerly the head of global marketing and will now run the Visual Display business. The outgoing chief, Yong Seok‑woo, will stay on as an adviser in the Device Experience division to
"Tomasz Skublak, a 28‑year‑old striker for Inter Toronto in Canada’s top soccer league, made headlines after a goal by showing off a business card for his real‑estate side job. The moment, captured on camera and shared online, sparked a conversation about how many professional athletes balance spor
