#industry-challenges

#industry-challenges

At the same time, we're operating in an increasingly challenging industry environment. Rising development costs, slowed industry growth, changing player behavior, and broader economic headwinds are making it harder to build games sustainably. To navigate this reality, we need to continue adapting and evolving. We've taken a close look at our business to ensure we're delivering today while still well-positioned for the future. As a result, we will be closing Bluepoint Games in March.

That date is traditionally the day after Christmas, but for the second time in seven years, the forecast of heavy rain caused Santa Anita officials to postpone "extended Christmas" by two days. The revised opening-week schedule for Santa Anita's "Classic Meet" will feature racing Sunday and Monday, a day off Tuesday and full cards Dec. 31 through Jan. 4. The regular three-day racing weeks begin Jan. 9 and continue through April 5.

Papasan stresses that many rookie agents stumble by skipping foundational work in favor of flashy branding and marketing.

"We made the choice because we didn't want to have a 'proper' job. Using your brain to make something fun and put it into the world is a nice way to spend your time."

"In creating a single editorial department, we will improve teamwork and our ability to target key audiences, streamline decision making, and grow both digital subscriptions and digital advertising revenues, enable by a cohesive editorial vision across our titles."

Kelly emphasized the need for real estate firms to focus on local markets amidst national conversations and rapid changes, ensuring decisions resonate with consumers' needs.

Stone emphasizes that everyone in the real estate transaction must work together, stating, "We’re all part of the same transaction... title companies have to start thinking of themselves as partners in the client’s process."