Agencies often face a tough crowd when pitching new clients. Many brands have had bad experiences with other agencies, leading to mistrust. Kristin “KJ” Jones, SVP of integrated media at Rise, a Quad Agency, has seen this firsthand. She loves the moment when clients realize they’re dealing with a different kind of agency. Jones and her team focus on building trust f...
Alaska's former Revenue Commissioner, Adam Crum, made a significant move in July by taking $50 million from the Constitutional Budget Reserve and placing it into a partnership with DigitalBridge. This action has sparked a debate about the need for better oversight of state investments. Governor Mike Dunleavy, Crum's supervisor, has promised to provide full disclosure...
The Syracuse City School District is making some big moves with taxpayer money. They want to pay $250, 000 to two retired executives for consulting services. That's a lot of cash, and the school board isn't being very open about why they think this is a good idea. The board has seven members, all elected by voters. But they're not doing a great job of explaining the...
Teri Hatcher, known for her role in "Desperate Housewives, " recently opened up about her views on aging and plastic surgery. She shared that while she doesn't rule out cosmetic procedures entirely, she believes in focusing on inner growth first. Hatcher emphasized that her journey involves emotional and intellectual work rather than surgical fixes. She admitted that...
AI and blockchain are like two sides of the same coin in the world of finance. AI is the brainy part, making things smarter and faster. Blockchain is the strong backbone, making sure everything runs smoothly and safely. Together, they are changing how money moves and how decisions are made. Think about how AI can handle money on its own. Imagine an AI assistant that...
Lawmakers are upset about the lack of information on recent military strikes. Democrats say they were not given enough details about the strikes on suspected drug boats. They claim the Trump administration is not being open about the reasons for these strikes. At a recent meeting, Democrats were not happy with what they heard. They said they did not get a clear plan...
The Trump Organization has seen a huge jump in money from crypto sales. In the first half of 2025, they made over $800 million from crypto assets, mostly from their World Liberty tokens. This is a big change from the $51 million they made in all of 2024. Some people are worried about where this money is coming from. Legal experts say foreign investors might be buyin...
Ann Arbor is making it easier for everyone to keep an eye on crime. The police have launched a new online tool that shows crime numbers from the past few years. This tool reveals that overall crime has gone down by 7% compared to last year. Violent crime has also dropped by 4%. But not all areas of Ann Arbor are seeing these improvements. Downtown Ann Arbor is actua...
Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War, is making waves with a new policy that's got over 100 Pentagon reporters up in arms. They've handed in their press passes and cleared out their desks, refusing to sign a restrictive reporting policy. Hegseth seems to want the press to simply repeat what he says, rather than report independently. This bold move by the press is a st...
Japan is taking a big step to regulate cryptocurrency trading. They are updating their laws to include crypto under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA). This move aims to prevent insider trading, making crypto rules similar to those for stocks and bonds. The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) will now have more power. They can inves...