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Employees fear layoffs after CBS and Viacom merger
New York Post - 14 Aug 2019 03:32
The merger of CBS and Viacom has staffers bracing for layoffs -- but the companies are keeping mum about when and where they'll wield the ax. "The bigwigs are concerned for their jobs," said a CBS source, explaining that...
Downstream Efficiencies, Upstream Prudency Reshaping $16B OMV, Says Oil Company's CEO
Forbes - 14 Aug 2019 17:49
In an exclusive interview, Rainer Seele says integrated Austrian company wants to become the most cost efficient refiner in Europe while participating in strategic upstream plays.
The Best Books To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Forbes - 14 Aug 2019 17:00
You can't disrupt anything by fine-tuning established processes. These books will teach you to think with nary a box in sight.
Shopify launches web chat for merchant and customers
Venture Beat - 14 Aug 2019 17:00
Shopify Chat is a new web chat choice for merchants and small business owners to communicate with customers who find their online stores.
Meet The 26-Year-Old Who Used These Unexpected Mindset Hacks To Become A Millionaire... in 3 Years
Forbes - 14 Aug 2019 17:00
Discover the mindset secrets that took 26-year-old Kathrin Zenkina from struggling Ukranian immigrant to successful multi-millionaire online business owner in less than 3 years.
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Wednesday
USA Today - 14 Aug 2019 16:55
Hump Day just got a little better thanks to sales on food processors, cold brew coffee makers, Instant Pots, and more.
Hope Springs Eternal: The New Wave Of Startups Fighting Drought
Forbes - 14 Aug 2019 16:10
Drought is a growing problem in America. Entrepreneurs can help.
Asian stocks bounce in relief as Trump delays China tariffs
Reuters - 14 Aug 2019 05:03
Asian stocks joined a global equities surge on Wednesday, after Washington delayed tariffs on some Chinese imports and gave much-needed relief for markets gripped by political and economic turmoil.
U.S. aviation regulator bans select MacBook Pro laptops from flights
Reuters - 14 Aug 2019 04:19
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned certain models of Apple Inc's MacBook Pro laptops on flights, after the company recalled select units which had batteries posing fire risks.
Joseph Tsai to buy rest of Brooklyn Nets for record $2.35B
New York Post - 14 Aug 2019 03:42
Meet the new owner of the Brooklyn Nets. Joseph Tsai, the billionaire co-founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, is close to signing a deal to buy the 51% of the Brooklyn Nets he does not already own from Russian billionair...
Cannabis Watch: The $4 billion time bomb ticking away inside the biggest marijuana companies
Market Watch - 14 Aug 2019 02:21
Cannabis companies that have made acquisitions at the height of excitement about Canadian legalization last year may be facing some big goodwill writedowns.
Happy Ending Ahead? Imax CEO Sees "Good Outcome" From U.S.-China Talks
Forbes - 14 Aug 2019 01:47
"I always understood that without the government's support, we weren't going to be able to succeed."
Become Obsessed with Re-Imagining Customer Experience
Forbes - 14 Aug 2019 22:30
If you think you can sink millions into expensive ad campaigns and recover from a social media crisis or too many bad reviews, think again. Customer experience is literally everything -- and if you don't remove friction ...
Why You're Losing Talent To Your Competitors
Forbes - 14 Aug 2019 22:15
With B2E marketing, brands commit to open communication and transparency with employees and prospects, in addition to offering the kinds of benefits, perks, and working environment that today's employees expect and desir...
Creativity, Better Manners And Community Engagement Can Help Solve Overtourism
Forbes - 14 Aug 2019 20:46
Executives attending Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas discussed overtourism and potential solutions.
Apple defends iPhone 'unauthorized' battery warning as a safety feature
Venture Beat - 14 Aug 2019 20:06
iPhones running iOS 12 and later now indicate battery replacements with 'unauthorized' parts, an Apple-defended practice that has irked indie repair shops.
These Influencers Are Taking Their Following Offline, One Meetup At A Time
Forbes - 14 Aug 2019 19:44
It's no secret that offline events are trending amongst content creators.
AI researchers launch SuperGLUE, a rigorous benchmark for language understanding
Venture Beat - 14 Aug 2019 19:00
A consortium of AI researchers from Facebook, NYU, and Google's DeepMind have created SuperGLUE, a benchmark for more nuanced, complex conversational AI.
iPhone 11 rear glass may lose 'iPhone' branding, come in matte green
Venture Beat - 14 Aug 2019 18:45
New details from the Asian supply chain suggest that Apple will be making a series of changes to 2019 iPhone backs, including color and brand tweaks.
The Freemium Model Is Coming To Music
Forbes - 14 Aug 2019 18:39
The days of bands making a living off touring and streaming revenue are mostly over. A new model is coming: The freemium model.
Need For Speed: Heat seems painfully uncool
Venture Beat - 14 Aug 2019 18:16
Need For Speed: Heat is the newest entry in EA's racing franchise, but the trailer makes it look as uncool as ever. Did you know that we "own the night"?
Disrupting Education. The Rise Of K-12 Online And The Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Forbes - 14 Aug 2019 18:11
K-12 education is moving online very rapidly. As an entrepreneur you need to understand the opportunities.