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Comcast Attempts to Steal Fox from Disney with All-Cash Deal

1. Comcast Attempts to Steal Fox from Disney with All-Cash Deal Disney bought CEO James Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox for $52 billion in December of 2017, however, Comcast has not given up on securing Fox as its own. Comcast is rumored to be preparing $60 billion for a new all-cash offer to Fox. Comcast’s aim […]

Marketing to Different Generations from Baby Boomers to Generation Z [Infographic]

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What Causes Businesses To Fail In Their Early Years

What Causes Businesses To Fail In Their Early Years According to Fundera, roughly 20% of businesses fail within their first year of operation, and about half of new businesses close within five years of their opening. These statistics stay roughly the same year over year which means that economic downturns and policy changes rarely affect […]

Facebook’s Leadership Roles Play Musical Chairs

1. Facebook’s Management Mashup Facebook has decided to change up management responsibilities in a move to improve executive communication and increase user privacy. Facebook chief product officer, Chris Cox, will now oversee Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger; other executives will oversee additional divisions as well. COO, Sheryl Sandberg, and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, will keep their same […]

Uber’s Latest Big Announcement and How It Will Affect Insurance Needs

Uber’s Latest Big Announcement and How It Will Affect Insurance Needs Life in the big city just got easier as Uber announced it will partner with car and bike rental services in select areas. Now, when you need to get from point A to point B, you have the traditional option to hail an Uber […]

The Three Pillars of a Successful Marketing Team

The Three Pillars of a Successful Marketing Team Marketing is commonly seen by those within and outside of the industry as an amorphous blob that seems to embody everything under the sun and nothing at all at the same time. While this can be true in some cases, the reality is that marketing is a […]

4 Ways Technology is Revolutionizing Warehousing

4 Ways Technology is Revolutionizing Warehousing By 2020, an estimated 25 billion smart devices — ranging from home thermostats, appliances, and cars to innovative software and commercial equipment — will assist businesses in becoming more intelligent and connected to the world. This latest research has manufacturing and business industry insiders insisting that we are at […]

Nearshoring — Changes to the IT Industry

Nearshoring — Changes to the IT Industry Outsourcing has visibly changed the business landscape. In a world of opportunities derived from the constant development of technology, outsourcing seems to have the most potential for business. How has outsourcing, nearshoring in particular, changed the IT industry and how can companies benefit from it? Nearshoring has become […]

Is your parcel carrier the best fit for your company?

Is your parcel carrier the best fit for your company? It’s always a good idea to do a little self-scouting. When it comes to your business and its shipping needs, this means reviewing shipping contracts annually to ensure you are getting the best deal. So, how do you go about this? Deciding which approach works […]

Nestle and Starbucks Form a “Global Coffee Alliance”

1. Nestlé & Starbucks Form a “Global Coffee Alliance” Nestlé and Starbucks are uniting for the love of coffee. Nestlé has agreed to pay Starbucks $7.15B for the right to sell Starbucks products around the world, including the Starbucks capsules that work in Nestlé’s coffee machines. This arranged marriage sounds like a win-win. Starbucks will […]