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Chobani's Founder on Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship

Chobani's success is rooted in its commitment to mission-driven entrepreneurship and employee-centric values during growth.

How To Write A Business Plan: 9 Steps To Turn Your Idea Into A Profitable Reality

A business plan serves as a roadmap for a company's goals and strategies to achieve them.

5 ChatGPT Prompts To Be More Pirate: Make Unconventional Moves To Win

Making unconventional 'pirate moves' can lead to unlimited growth in business.

Chobani's Founder on Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship

Chobani's success is rooted in its commitment to mission-driven entrepreneurship and employee-centric values during growth.

How To Write A Business Plan: 9 Steps To Turn Your Idea Into A Profitable Reality

A business plan serves as a roadmap for a company's goals and strategies to achieve them.

5 ChatGPT Prompts To Be More Pirate: Make Unconventional Moves To Win

Making unconventional 'pirate moves' can lead to unlimited growth in business.
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#leadership

Khan Academy: A Case Study in Scaling a Start-Up

Khan Academy illustrates the necessity of strategic leadership and focused growth for sustainable success.
Expert leadership and a balanced team are crucial for effective organizational strategy and scaling.

Lower's Dan Snyder will share his story at the HousingWire IMB Summit

Dan Snyder is making a significant impact in mortgage banking through strategic acquisitions and leadership at Lower.

This ex-Microsoft executive-turned-CEO is betting on 'gritty tech'

Toni Townes-Whitley is focusing on growth through 'gritty tech' integration and higher-margin services for governmental customers at SAIC.

Audacy Completes Financial Restructuring - Podcaster News

Audacy has successfully completed a major financial restructuring, reducing its debt by 80% and positioning itself as a leader in the audio industry.

Khan Academy: A Case Study in Scaling a Start-Up

Khan Academy illustrates the necessity of strategic leadership and focused growth for sustainable success.
Expert leadership and a balanced team are crucial for effective organizational strategy and scaling.

Lower's Dan Snyder will share his story at the HousingWire IMB Summit

Dan Snyder is making a significant impact in mortgage banking through strategic acquisitions and leadership at Lower.

This ex-Microsoft executive-turned-CEO is betting on 'gritty tech'

Toni Townes-Whitley is focusing on growth through 'gritty tech' integration and higher-margin services for governmental customers at SAIC.

Audacy Completes Financial Restructuring - Podcaster News

Audacy has successfully completed a major financial restructuring, reducing its debt by 80% and positioning itself as a leader in the audio industry.
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Looking to 'thrive rather than survive,' Lord Hobo merges with Maine's Lone Pine Brewing

Lord Hobo and Lone Pine Brewing's merger aims to foster growth in the craft beer industry amidst challenges.
A strategic partnership approach differentiates Lord Hobo's growth strategy from other breweries.
The merger plans to serve as a beacon of hope for breweries facing industry-wide headwinds.

Agilitas targets growth with chief revenue officer appointment

Agilitas IT Solutions appoints Gary Lomas as chief revenue officer to drive growth and improve channel services.
#investment

Is Meta Platforms Stock a Buy Now? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms continues to show strong growth potential, driven by digital advertising and AI investments.

Madrid's Making Science & SOPEF Fund Announce 40M - Silicon Canals

Making Science secures €40M investment from SOPEF fund for growth in data analytics and digital marketing.

Adelaide Secures $1.4m (1.079m) Seed Expansion Led by Aperiam Ventures to Advance Attention Measurement & Activation

Adelaide has raised $1.4 million to enhance its media quality measurement capabilities and support global team growth, further influencing the advertising industry.

Investors anticipate SSE's spending plans amid completion of key energy projects

Investors are anticipating SSE's interim results for updates on renewable project progress and spending plans.

Top MLB prospects go to bat for women's softball

Women's softball gaining investment from MLB prospects JR Ritchie and Roman Anthony.
Softball America publication revamped with help from softball legends for growth and visibility.

Is Meta Platforms Stock a Buy Now? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms continues to show strong growth potential, driven by digital advertising and AI investments.

Madrid's Making Science & SOPEF Fund Announce 40M - Silicon Canals

Making Science secures €40M investment from SOPEF fund for growth in data analytics and digital marketing.

Adelaide Secures $1.4m (1.079m) Seed Expansion Led by Aperiam Ventures to Advance Attention Measurement & Activation

Adelaide has raised $1.4 million to enhance its media quality measurement capabilities and support global team growth, further influencing the advertising industry.

Investors anticipate SSE's spending plans amid completion of key energy projects

Investors are anticipating SSE's interim results for updates on renewable project progress and spending plans.

Top MLB prospects go to bat for women's softball

Women's softball gaining investment from MLB prospects JR Ritchie and Roman Anthony.
Softball America publication revamped with help from softball legends for growth and visibility.
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How to Set and Implement OKRs for Growth (+ Examples)

Establishing clear OKRs helps tech startups align their departments, focus on growth, and effectively track measurable outcomes.

Leveraging product evangelists to drive advocacy and engagement - LogRocket Blog

Building a community of product evangelists drives growth, retention, and user satisfaction for companies.
#investors

DoubleVerify (DV) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

DoubleVerify achieved record global market share wins in Q3 2024, signaling strong growth and momentum in its core business.

Microsoft earnings show that investors only care about AI now

Investors prioritize AI growth over earnings in tech companies like Microsoft.

DoubleVerify (DV) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

DoubleVerify achieved record global market share wins in Q3 2024, signaling strong growth and momentum in its core business.

Microsoft earnings show that investors only care about AI now

Investors prioritize AI growth over earnings in tech companies like Microsoft.
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3 weeks ago

Starbucks (SBUX) Needs to Win China, or Die

Starbucks must overcome domestic challenges and fierce competition in China to revitalize its growth and stock performance.
#financial-performance

Criteo S.A. Reports Record Q3 2024 Results - TipRanks.com

Criteo S.A. highlighted strong Q3 earnings with record gross profit and significant cash flow returning $180 million to shareholders despite a slight revenue dip.

Earnings call: Taboola reports a cash flow increase to over $26 million By Investing.com

Taboola's strong Q2 performance highlighted by financial growth in key metrics and positive outlook for future.
Taboola reaffirms annual guidance, expects significant growth in ex-TAC, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow.
Partnerships with major companies and new AI offerings drive Taboola's growth strategy.

Criteo S.A. Reports Record Q3 2024 Results - TipRanks.com

Criteo S.A. highlighted strong Q3 earnings with record gross profit and significant cash flow returning $180 million to shareholders despite a slight revenue dip.

Earnings call: Taboola reports a cash flow increase to over $26 million By Investing.com

Taboola's strong Q2 performance highlighted by financial growth in key metrics and positive outlook for future.
Taboola reaffirms annual guidance, expects significant growth in ex-TAC, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow.
Partnerships with major companies and new AI offerings drive Taboola's growth strategy.
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Massachusetts' largest pharmaceutical company is laying off employees again

Takeda has announced layoffs totaling close to 1,000 employees as part of a multi-year efficacy program aimed at ensuring future growth.

7 Easy Steps To Improve Your Early-Stage Startup Marketing Strategy

Startups should narrow their audience to improve marketing effectiveness and conversions.
Building a robust online presence is essential for customer reach and brand credibility.
#media-innovation

Arthur Sadoun on media masterplan and the role of creativity to Publicis today

Publicis Groupe is focused on maintaining growth momentum amid challenging macroeconomic conditions through strategic acquisitions and a new media model.

Listen Hires Ex-Diary Of A CEO's Emma Williams - Podcaster News

Emma Wiliams is appointed as Director of Marketing and Partnerships to lead growth and commercial strategy at Listen.

Arthur Sadoun on media masterplan and the role of creativity to Publicis today

Publicis Groupe is focused on maintaining growth momentum amid challenging macroeconomic conditions through strategic acquisitions and a new media model.

Listen Hires Ex-Diary Of A CEO's Emma Williams - Podcaster News

Emma Wiliams is appointed as Director of Marketing and Partnerships to lead growth and commercial strategy at Listen.
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#innovation

Startups of The Year 2024: Media Interview | HackerNoon

Startups must innovate and align with user needs to thrive in a competitive landscape.

12 Best Million-Dollar Business Ideas To Start In 2024 - Shopify

Developing a growth strategy is key to starting a million-dollar business, focusing on product selection, innovation, and cost-efficiency.

Harnessing Imagination to Drive Innovation

Decay of rules-based trade impacts growth strategy
Companies must focus on innovative offerings for growth

Startups of The Year 2024: Media Interview | HackerNoon

Startups must innovate and align with user needs to thrive in a competitive landscape.

12 Best Million-Dollar Business Ideas To Start In 2024 - Shopify

Developing a growth strategy is key to starting a million-dollar business, focusing on product selection, innovation, and cost-efficiency.

Harnessing Imagination to Drive Innovation

Decay of rules-based trade impacts growth strategy
Companies must focus on innovative offerings for growth
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What's next for Clio? 'We'll always remain focused on customer success'

Clio aims for significant growth while remaining focused on customer success and innovative solutions for legal professionals.
#ai

How Etsy Is Using AI, the Cloud to Get 10 Times More Traffic | Entrepreneur

Etsy's revenue has tripled from 2019 to 2023, driven by AI implementation and technology investments.

INBOUND 2024: Co-creating with AI to Drive Growth

The conversation around AI has shifted from hype to practical challenges in driving growth for businesses.

Embrace, invest & evolve: marketing leaders who seize AI at scale 'will get the edge'

2024 is an important inflection point for marketers as AI and the deprecation of third-party cookies on Chrome reshape digital marketing.
Marketers need a plan in place to navigate these changes and seize the opportunity for future growth and success.

T-Mobile sees Nvidia, OpenAI deals boosting Ebitda to $39B

T-Mobile is focusing on profit growth through customer acquisition and AI-driven enhancements over the next three years.

Czech-Slovak HR startup Sloneek secures 3.6M

Sloneek raised €3.6M to enhance AI-driven HR systems, positioning for growth in Western Europe focusing on employee efficiency.

How Etsy Is Using AI, the Cloud to Get 10 Times More Traffic | Entrepreneur

Etsy's revenue has tripled from 2019 to 2023, driven by AI implementation and technology investments.

INBOUND 2024: Co-creating with AI to Drive Growth

The conversation around AI has shifted from hype to practical challenges in driving growth for businesses.

Embrace, invest & evolve: marketing leaders who seize AI at scale 'will get the edge'

2024 is an important inflection point for marketers as AI and the deprecation of third-party cookies on Chrome reshape digital marketing.
Marketers need a plan in place to navigate these changes and seize the opportunity for future growth and success.

T-Mobile sees Nvidia, OpenAI deals boosting Ebitda to $39B

T-Mobile is focusing on profit growth through customer acquisition and AI-driven enhancements over the next three years.

Czech-Slovak HR startup Sloneek secures 3.6M

Sloneek raised €3.6M to enhance AI-driven HR systems, positioning for growth in Western Europe focusing on employee efficiency.
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#real-estate

eXp Realty lands 21-agent team in Northern California

eXp Realty is rapidly expanding by attracting agents from other brokerages, particularly in California, demonstrating strong growth and alignment with agents' aspirations.

Movers: Cyrus Mohseni Is Strategy Chief at OC's First Team

Cyrus Mohseni, founder of The Keystone Team, has been named vice president of strategy and growth for First Team brokerage.
Mohseni's group will switch affiliation to First Team and take advantage of their infrastructure, training, and career development programs.

eXp Realty lands 21-agent team in Northern California

eXp Realty is rapidly expanding by attracting agents from other brokerages, particularly in California, demonstrating strong growth and alignment with agents' aspirations.

Movers: Cyrus Mohseni Is Strategy Chief at OC's First Team

Cyrus Mohseni, founder of The Keystone Team, has been named vice president of strategy and growth for First Team brokerage.
Mohseni's group will switch affiliation to First Team and take advantage of their infrastructure, training, and career development programs.
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Adtech company PubMatic lays off staffers as it tightens focus on growth areas like connected-TV ads

PubMatic laid off 1% of its workforce to realign towards growth sectors like connected-TV advertising while planning a 15% overall headcount increase.

How Grasshopper uses team building and customer acquisition strategies to catalyze its growth - Tearsheet

Investing in talent with expertise in emerging technologies is crucial for sustained company growth.
#family-business

Germany: Axel Springer splits media, classified businesses DW 09/19/2024

Axel Springer is restructuring its operations to enhance growth potential, making its media division family-owned for the first time since 1985.

Is Your Family Business on the Path to Growth?

Reinvestment rate is crucial for a family business's growth.
Focusing on reinvestment rate leads to purpose-driven decisions.

Germany: Axel Springer splits media, classified businesses DW 09/19/2024

Axel Springer is restructuring its operations to enhance growth potential, making its media division family-owned for the first time since 1985.

Is Your Family Business on the Path to Growth?

Reinvestment rate is crucial for a family business's growth.
Focusing on reinvestment rate leads to purpose-driven decisions.
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Sam's Club's corporate supply chain team is merging into Walmart. Read the internal memo announcing the 'big step.'

Walmart is merging Sam's Club supply chain with its own to strengthen growth and operational efficiency.
Job cuts are not anticipated, ensuring employee stability amidst the merger.

The importance of enablement for business success - LogRocket Blog

Enablement managers play a crucial role in aligning sales and marketing teams, providing necessary resources for sales efficiency, and enhancing customer self-service.

CMG's Sean Kirksey on building out the reverse mortgage division

CMG Home Loans is expanding its reverse mortgage division by hiring industry expert Kari Van Kleef and leveraging its existing mortgage originators.

UK-Based Biglaw Firm Continues In Its Quest To Conquer US Legal Markets

Kennedys is expanding its footprint in the U.S. by opening new offices in Los Angeles and Seattle, raising total U.S. office count to 12.
#ad-tech

Netflix's Advertising Business Is Boosting Profit Margins | AdExchanger

Ads are becoming a significant revenue source for Netflix, with a positive impact on profit margins.

Multilocal Accelerates Growth in Audience Curation: Doubles SSP Partnerships & Expands Team with Key Hire

Multilocal has made significant advancements in growth and sustainability in H1 2024, reflecting its commitment to excellence and revenue growth for partners.

Netflix's Advertising Business Is Boosting Profit Margins | AdExchanger

Ads are becoming a significant revenue source for Netflix, with a positive impact on profit margins.

Multilocal Accelerates Growth in Audience Curation: Doubles SSP Partnerships & Expands Team with Key Hire

Multilocal has made significant advancements in growth and sustainability in H1 2024, reflecting its commitment to excellence and revenue growth for partners.
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#ai-technology

How AI helped Nvidia to become a $2 trillion company | - Times of India

Nvidia reaches $2 trillion valuation driven by demand for chips and AI technology
Nvidia's rapid growth outpaces other US companies with a record one-day gain

GoDaddy Aids Small Business Marketing in Digital Sector - Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET), Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI)

GoDaddy has launched an all-in-one Digital Marketing product to empower small businesses by integrating essential marketing tools into a single platform.

How AI helped Nvidia to become a $2 trillion company | - Times of India

Nvidia reaches $2 trillion valuation driven by demand for chips and AI technology
Nvidia's rapid growth outpaces other US companies with a record one-day gain

GoDaddy Aids Small Business Marketing in Digital Sector - Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET), Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI)

GoDaddy has launched an all-in-one Digital Marketing product to empower small businesses by integrating essential marketing tools into a single platform.
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How to stop assuming the worst in a state of uncertainty

We should reframe our perception of uncertainty from negative to a neutral or positive perspective.
#partnerships

Instacart projects a strong third quarter as more people place orders

Instacart projects Q3 performance above estimates, driven by increased transaction fees, partnerships, and advertising revenue.

Disney's streaming business gets closer to becoming profitable

Disney Plus and Hulu posted their first profit, marking a milestone for Disney's streaming business growth.

Instacart projects a strong third quarter as more people place orders

Instacart projects Q3 performance above estimates, driven by increased transaction fees, partnerships, and advertising revenue.

Disney's streaming business gets closer to becoming profitable

Disney Plus and Hulu posted their first profit, marking a milestone for Disney's streaming business growth.
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I'm a Pro YouTuber. Here's the Video Equipment That Powers My Setup

Starting video content creation with minimal equipment is feasible and can lead to significant growth over time.

Earnings call: Phoenix New Media reports Q1 2024 financial results By Investing.com

Total revenues up by 4.5%, net advertising revenues grew by 9.8%, operating and net losses reduced, strong cash position.

Investment property lender Kiavi closes $300M securitization

Kiavi closed a $300 million securitization of residential transition loans, marking its 17th such transaction, fueling continued growth.
#london

Lidl plans to open more than 90 new south London stores including Bromley and Bickley

Lidl plans to open over 90 stores in south London, focusing on areas like Bromley, Lewisham, and Orpington.

London business confidence soars in January

Business confidence in London rose at the fastest rate of any UK region or nation in January to the joint-highest level in the country.
London businesses identified their top target areas for growth in the next six months as investing in their teams, introducing new technology, and entering new markets.

Lidl plans to open more than 90 new south London stores including Bromley and Bickley

Lidl plans to open over 90 stores in south London, focusing on areas like Bromley, Lewisham, and Orpington.

London business confidence soars in January

Business confidence in London rose at the fastest rate of any UK region or nation in January to the joint-highest level in the country.
London businesses identified their top target areas for growth in the next six months as investing in their teams, introducing new technology, and entering new markets.
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How Nuuly plans to retain customer subscriptions, data after its first growth spurt

Nuuly, a subscription clothing rental service owned by Urban Outfitters, has seen significant growth and achieved profitability by focusing on customer satisfaction.

Acast annual report: Defending and defining the podcast ad market - RAIN News

Acast's 2023 net sales reached 1,636M SEK with a 32% gross margin and 259M SEK operating loss.
The company focused on balancing cost control with innovation and growth throughout 2023.

LinkedIn Shares Commenting Can Triple Profile Views - Lindsey Gamble

Commenting once a week can triple profile views on LinkedIn.

Tesla sees EV deliveries drop year-over-year for the first time since 2020

Tesla delivered 386,810 EVs in Q1 2024, a significant drop from the previous quarter and a YoY decrease.
The delivery figures fell short of analysts' projections, with mitigating factors like factory closures and production disruptions mentioned.

Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Had Fallback Plans If The Game's Risks Didn't Pan Out

Larian had fallback plans in place for the risks associated with RPG development and rapid hiring growth.
The studio's CEO is confident about the sustainability of their decisions in hiring and development based on backup financial strategies.

Polyconcept hires chief growth officer - Pittsburgh Business Times

Doug Mitchell appointed as chief growth officer at Polyconcept North America
Launch of Givee Select platform for personalized gifting by PCNA

The full list of Papa Johns closing in London

Papa John's closing 43 UK locations due to financial viability issues.
Redployment opportunities are being explored for affected team members.
#private-equity

Making the Case for a Private Equity Approach to Online Business Growth | Entrepreneur

Private equity firms use financial savvy to generate significant returns for investors and can apply the same focus to running digital marketing programs.
Approaching digital marketing with a private equity mindset involves creating a digital marketing business case and finding a strategic partner.

To Accelerate Growth, Analyze Your Company Like an Investor

PE firms apply due diligence for growth, but companies often fail to use the same approach in their own strategies.
Companies can benefit from applying due diligence skills and tools to ongoing operations for sustained growth.

Making the Case for a Private Equity Approach to Online Business Growth | Entrepreneur

Private equity firms use financial savvy to generate significant returns for investors and can apply the same focus to running digital marketing programs.
Approaching digital marketing with a private equity mindset involves creating a digital marketing business case and finding a strategic partner.

To Accelerate Growth, Analyze Your Company Like an Investor

PE firms apply due diligence for growth, but companies often fail to use the same approach in their own strategies.
Companies can benefit from applying due diligence skills and tools to ongoing operations for sustained growth.
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Semrush (NYSE:SEMR): This Great SEO Tool Can Be a Great Stock - TipRanks.com

Semrush is a leader in the SEO industry with over one million active customers and a model based on recurring revenue growth.
CEO Oleg Shchegolev emphasizes the focus on three main growth pillars: new user growth, customer value, and product expansion.

Council Post: How To Build The Right Marketing Team In 2024 And Beyond

Establish marketing as a strategic partner within organizations for growth.
CMOs need to position marketing as a key function and build best-in-class teams.

Internal Buy-In Will Make or Break Your Growth Strategy

Organizations should involve all stakeholders in growth strategy development.
Execution capability depends on internal stakeholders' involvement in strategy development.

Xbox Confirms Four First-Party Games Are Coming To PlayStation And Nintendo Switch

Microsoft is bringing four Xbox exclusives to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch as part of its growth strategy.
The confirmed Xbox exclusives are Indiana Jones and Starfield, while Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded are rumored to be the other four games.

How social-centric Gallery Media is taking on events, TikTok Shop and ever-changing algorithms

Digital media companies need to be adaptable to changes in the industry in order to achieve growth in 2024.
Gallery Media Group is experimenting with new social offerings like TikTok Shop and modifying its experiential business to improve ROI for sponsors.

BuzzFeed Is The Reason It Can't Sell 'Hot Ones' | Defector

BuzzFeed's failed attempt to sell First We Feast reflects a decade-long media overgrowth and hubris, hindering new media potential.
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Microsoft: A Case Study in Strategy Transformation

Microsoft faced challenges in innovation, considered shifting to subscription sales for growth.

Oracle Car Finance exceeds 2 billion in vehicle funding - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oracle Car Finance in the UK has exceeded £2 billion in vehicle funding, setting industry benchmarks.

Revolution Beauty Expects Return to Growth by Year-End

Revolution Beauty expects return to growth in second half of fiscal year despite revenue decline in the coming six months.

Target reshuffles C-suite

Target announces executive role changes to strengthen growth strategy amidst recent sales decline.
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