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Business

Take-Two is reportedly shutting down 2 studios

Take-Two reportedly closing Private Division studios Roll7 and Intercept Games amid layoffs. [ more ]

www.housingwire.com

Carrington names new vice president of TPO marketing

Increase emphasis on diverse non-QM resources for TPOs to support equality in homeownership. [ more ]

Digiday

Industry flirts with making the Possible conference a must-attend tentpole event

Possible is a new tentpole event in the media industry calendar, attracting attention and credibility from top marketing and ad tech luminaries. [ more ]

The Drum

Beyond 'cinematic universes': Welcome to the entertainment universe

The rise of entertainment universe concept

Challenges in making entertainment content distinctive [ more ]

GameSpot

Xbox President Tries To Defend Shutdown Of Award-Winning Hi-Fi Rush Studio

Microsoft evaluates studios based on multiple factors beyond individual game success. [ more ]

Inverse

'Helldivers 2' Found Success In Breaking From Gaming's Worst Trends

Helldivers 2 is a successful game that showcases how to optimize studio resources and prioritize player experience over flashy graphics. [ more ]

GameSpot

Lots Of Developers Already Working On Switch 2 Games, According To Survey

18% of game developers are working on a project for the Nintendo Switch, while 8% are working on games for a Switch successor.

32% of developers are interested in Nintendo's new console. [ more ]

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Inverse

3 days ago

Square Enix's New Strategy Proves Console Exclusives Just Don't Work Anymore

Square Enix shifts from console exclusives to multiplatform games and focuses on quality over quantity. [ more ]

New York Post

Ex-video game exec slammed for bizarrely suggesting players tip developers: 'Always put burden on customers'

It may become common for players to tip game developers up to 30% extra to support them financially. [ more ]

technology

The Drum

I was an old agency dog, but I learned new tricks

Ageism is prevalent in the creative industry, leading to job loss for experienced professionals.

Adapting to new technology and industry trends can help experienced individuals remain relevant and find opportunities. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

Career

5 Tested Strategies For Successful Reskilling

Assess current skills to identify gaps and align with business goals.

Research in-demand skills and industry trends to stay ahead and adapt. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business intelligence

Tatiana Migali: Perspective on industry trends

Industries are constantly changing and CEOs need to stay adaptable to maintain competitiveness.

CEOs should embrace technology and a customer-centric focus to stay ahead in the business landscape. [ more ]

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GameSpot

Top 20 Best-Selling Games For February 2024 In The US

Sony's Helldivers II was the best-selling game in the US for February 2024, surpassing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

Total spending on games in February reached $4.146 billion, with a 5% increase year-over-year, but hardware spending dropped by 30%. Mobile game revenue rose 17%. [ more ]

WGB

Microsoft announces Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Grounded and Pentiment release dates on PS5 and Switch

Former Xbox exclusives like Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Pentiment, and Grounded are going multiplatform.

Cross-play support for Sea of Thieves and Grounded will benefit playerbases. [ more ]

layoffs

GameSpot

Video Game Industry Layoffs Are Worse Than Ever. How Did We Get Here?

Layoffs affecting major game studios like Sony and EA.

Widespread staff reductions in the games industry since 2023. [ more ]

GameSpot

Former PlayStation Boss Responds To Mass Layoffs In Gaming, Says Things Will Be "Fine"

Layden believes the demise of the video game industry is exaggerated, citing historical predictions.

Layoffs in the industry are attributed to a mismatch of talent rather than a sign of industry collapse. [ more ]

GameSpot

Another Terrible Week In Video Games, What Is Going On? | Spot On

PlayStation and EA announced significant layoffs affecting hundreds of employees.

Developers like Remedy, Toys for Bob, and Saber Interactive are gaining more control over their destinies and properties. [ more ]

GameSpot

PlayStation Cutting 900 Jobs In Video Game Industry's Latest Round Of Big Cuts

Over 6,000 layoffs in the video game industry in 2024

PlayStation closing London games studio [ more ]

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Business

Cryptocurrency Super PACs Are Sweeping 2024 Elections

When someone claims to have invented new money with cryptocurrency, skepticism is wise due to the unusual characters and manipulated perceptions in the industry. [ more ]

Eater NY

Coffee

The Price of Your Fancy Coffee Drink Just Went Up, Again

The average cost for a cup of coffee ranges from $4.50 to $6.50, expected to rise in 2024 due to factors like bean prices and labor costs. [ more ]

Theregister

Information security

Te years since the first corp ransomware and no end in sight

Ransomware attacks on corporations have increased over the past decade, with no sign of slowing down, posing a significant threat to information security. [ more ]

The Drum

In-housing, billing arrangements, and consultancy: How are agencies pivoting in 2024?

Agencies need to adapt to evolving industry trends by reevaluating business models and expanding services to meet client demands. [ more ]

VentureBeat

Overwolf acquires NitroPay in 8-figure deal to boost ad tech offering

Overwolf acquired NitroPay in a significant deal, enhancing their gaming ad tech reach to over 100 million unique gamers monthly. [ more ]

AdExchanger

15 hours ago

Putting Ads Without Third-Party Cookies To The Test: A Roadmap To Advertising Durability | AdExchanger

Industry is shifting away from third-party cookies, necessitating proactive testing for future ad strategies. [ more ]

MarTech

Comarch Holds New Webinar - Top Loyalty Trends: Industry-Specific Ideas 2024 | MarTech

Loyal customers drive significant brand purchases; loyalty programs crucial for retention and increased spending. [ more ]

Itsnicethat

It's Nice That launches new research-driven Insights department

Creative leaders are struggling to find inspiration due to time constraints and lack of organized initiatives, impacting work culture and output. [ more ]

The Drum

The imaginary marketing awards: Ad execs' unsung campaign heroes (and villains)

Marketing awards categories evolve with the times and must stay relevant to industry trends.

Awards recognize innovative and creative marketing strategies, showcasing brands that effectively engage with consumers. [ more ]

Podcast

MarTech

6 days ago

Podcast

Podcast Upfront highlights rebounding audiences and increased innovation | MarTech

Podcast industry is rebounding, with revenue growth and innovative strategies to engage listeners. [ more ]

Podcaster News

Podcast

Libsyn Unveils January 2024 Podcast Advertising Rates - Podcaster News

Podcast advertising rates for January 2024 have been announced, with insights into the highest and most accessible CPM categories. [ more ]

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The Community Roundtable

Online Community Development

Community Manager Salaries in 2024

Average community manager salaries are high in 2024, showing significant wage gaps between different types of organizations and regions. [ more ]

Social Media Today

2 days ago

Data science

LinkedIn Shares Data on Evolving Marketing Skills [Infographic]

CMO jobs dropped by 47% in the past year, but new skills and opportunities are emerging. [ more ]

www.housingwire.com

4 weeks ago

Data science

April Demo Day: Market Intelligence by CoreLogic

Market Intelligence tool combines CoreLogic's data for mortgage industry insights. [ more ]

Axios

19 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI departure shows doomers have lost the AI fight

OpenAI's shift towards deploying AI quickly under Sam Altman's leadership is embraced industry-wide despite initial warning signs from AI ethicists and AI doomers. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

AI Engineers Say They're Burning Out as Bosses Whiplash From One Desperate Idea to Another

AI engineers are under immense pressure to deliver new products, facing rapid project changes and prioritization issues. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Artificial intelligence

AI race heats up as OpenAI, Google and Mistral release new models

AI industry experiences a sudden release of advanced models from key players simultaneously.

New models like GPT-4 Turbo, Gemini Pro 1.5, and Mixtral 8x22B are multimodal, accepting various inputs beyond text. [ more ]

TechCrunch

3 days ago

Venture

From Miles Grimshaw to Eva Ho, venture capitalists continue to play musical chairs | TechCrunch

Big-name investors making moves in the venture capital industry are becoming more common recently, contrary to traditional practices. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Venture

From Connie Chan to Ethan Kurzweil venture capitalists continue to play musical chairs | TechCrunch

Venture capitalists at partner level rarely change firms due to fund life cycles and personal investments, but recent trend shows notable moves in the industry. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Design

These milk carton designs are my latest obsession

Milk & More introduces custom milk cartons with adorable architecture-inspired packaging and interactive elements like QR codes for exclusive offers and competitions. [ more ]

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Tech industry

Alphabet's Revenue Jumps 15% to $80.5 Billion

Alphabet reported strong revenue growth, with $80.5 billion in quarterly sales, up 15% from a year earlier, demonstrating its dominance in the online advertising industry. [ more ]

Intelligencer

Tech industry

Apple, Tesla, and the Dying Dream of Self-Driving Cars

Apple's car project, Titan, ended abruptly due to vague plans, executive skepticism, industry trends, and inability to make the car work. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Tech industry

Microsoft reinvents ERP into total enterprise integration | Computer Weekly

Microsoft integrated AI engine CoPilot into Dynamics 360 suite.

ERP vendors focusing on integration and automation for workforce connectivity. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

Beer

Homebrewing Isn't the Popular Hobby It Once Was. What Went Wrong?

Homebrewing played a significant role in the growth of the American craft brewing industry. [ more ]

PUNCH

Beer

Are Beer Flights Passe? The Debate Captures Craft Beer's Growing Pains.

The beer flight debate within the craft beer community reflects the industry's evolving nature.

Craft breweries are moving away from being generalists to focusing on specific beer styles. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

Wine

Alice Feiring Reflects on the State of Natural Wine Today

Natural wine pioneer Alice Feiring has been instrumental in popularizing natural wine in America and spends most of her time in New York City. [ more ]

Itsnicethat

Graphic design

Adobe MAX London live stream will let you tune into the action from wherever you are

The opening keynote at the event will feature inspiring speakers like Annie Atkins, showcasing Adobe's latest technology and providing insights for creative professionals. [ more ]

Above the Law

4 weeks ago

The 2024 Am Law 100 Ranking Is Here!

Fiscal 2023 showed growth in revenue, RPL, profitability metrics for Biglaw despite not reaching pre-pandemic highs. [ more ]

Above the Law

Biglaw Merger Activity Very Likely To Soar To New Heights In 2024

Law firms are engaging in more mergers in 2024 than in previous years.

Firms with 400-800 lawyers are particularly interested in acquiring smaller firms for growth. [ more ]

Above the Law

3 Takeaways From LITFINCON

Successful third installment of LITFINCON in Houston

Combination of content, networking, and unique conference activities contributed to the event's success. [ more ]

Above the Law

Recruiting Firms Join Forces To Become Go-To Headhunters For Elite Biglaw Firms

The legal industry will see consolidation among top firms, with the strongest getting stronger.

Johnson Downie and Lippman Jungers aim to become the go-to recruiter for elite law firms. [ more ]

ABA Journal

Do you know who your legal recruiter is?

Top legal recruiters can earn millions annually.

Legal recruiting firms face challenges with ethical practices and conflicts of interest. [ more ]

BikeMag

Bicycling

Niche Framebuilders Share Their Most Overrated Bike Industry Trends

The Portland Made Show featured niche bike builders criticizing overrated industry trends like carbon bikes and dropper posts. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Marketing tech

Will Clean Room Consolidation Actually Make Collaboration Easier? | AdExchanger

Rise of clean rooms due to privacy-compliant data activation

Consolidation in the clean room space by key players like Snowflake and LiveRamp [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Film

Want to See This Film? Movie Studios Won't Let You.

Warner Brothers Discovery chose to pull the film Coyote vs. Acme for accounting reasons rather than releasing it.

Studios like Warner have been shelving near-complete movies to save costs and reduce debt, creating confusion in the streaming landscape. [ more ]

Coindesk

Cryptocurrency

Goldman Sachs Clients Not Interested in Crypto, Says Chief Investment Officer: WSJ

Goldman Sachs maintains a negative stance on cryptocurrencies, citing lack of value as a key reason.

Clients of Goldman Sachs have shown no interest in exposure to cryptocurrencies despite industry trends. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Cryptocurrency

Is Crypto Back? What to Know About Bitcoin's Surge.

Bitcoin reached record high of $69,000

Crypto industry showing signs of recovery despite past downturns

Introduction of E.T.F.s marked a turning point for the industry [ more ]

Shopify

Business intelligence

What Is Market Research? Definition and Guide - Shopify

Market research helps businesses understand consumer needs and market trends.

Primary and secondary data are the two main types of market research data. [ more ]

Observer

Media industry

How Meta Is Quietly Moving Away From News Content

Social media companies pivoting away from news content

Meta's decision to remove news tab based on user feedback [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

UX design

InVision is shutting down - where does that leave design collaboration services? - LogRocket Blog

Adobe's acquisition of Figma was terminated, leaving a gap in their suite of tools for wireframing and prototyping.

InVision announced the sale of Freehand to Miro and the discontinuation of other services, signaling changes in the design collaboration software market. [ more ]

Hubspot

YouTube Competitor Analysis: How I Do It in 5 Easy Steps

YouTube is the biggest video-sharing platform with over 2.70 billion users, estimated to reach 2.85 billion by 2025.

Competitor analysis on YouTube helps understand competitors' strategies, content performance, audience tactics, and industry trends for a comprehensive content strategy. [ more ]

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Canada news

Air Canada joins WestJet in hiking checked-bag fee. Could carry-on charges be next? | CBC News

Airlines increasing checked-bag fees to remain competitive.

Potential consequences of higher bag fees include more carry-on luggage. [ more ]

Shopify

Ecommerce Insights: Key Metrics, Analytics and Trends (2024)

Ecommerce industry predicted to grow by 39% with $8 trillion online spending by 2027

Turning data into actionable insights is crucial for business growth in ecommerce. [ more ]

Zero To Mastery

Python

[February 2024] Python Monthly Newsletter | Zero To Mastery

Python newsletter helps Python developers stay updated with industry trends and resources.

Newsletter focuses on providing curated content to save time and improve skills. [ more ]

The Drum

Here's what's on the menu for The Drum's Focus Weeks

The Drum introduces Focus Weeks for in-depth coverage of various client categories like Food & Drink.

The food & drink industry offers valuable insights for experts and newcomers alike, impacting shopping and dining experiences. [ more ]

Amazic

European startups

Startup Success: Identifying Opportunities and Making the Right Choice - Amazic

Define your career goals and align them with startup opportunities.

Research the startup landscape and stay informed about industry trends. [ more ]

Bloomberg

Privacy technologies

Bloomberg

1. Companies need to prioritize digital transformation to keep up with changing customer expectations and industry trends.

2. A multi-cloud strategy can help companies achieve flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency in their IT infrastructure. [ more ]

MacRumors

54 years ago

Privacy technologies

Cheaper Apple TV+ With Ads Plan a Possibility, Recent Job Hires Suggest

Apple is hiring ad executives hinting at potential ad-supported Apple TV+ tier.

Apple's recent hires have experience in data-driven targeted advertising. [ more ]

PUNCH

NYC drinking

The New Vocabulary of Cocktails

Cocktail culture has a unique lexicon that has evolved over time.

Current bar lingo reflects the crossover between restaurants and bars, as well as the adoption of scientific techniques. [ more ]

Social Media Today

LinkedIn Shares Insights into B2B Marketing Trends of Focus [Infographic]

AI is a big focus for B2B marketers

Maximizing shrinking ad budgets and customer retention are key considerations [ more ]

The Business of Fashion

How Struggling Beauty Brands Can Course-Correct

Matter of Fact, a skincare line, has laid off five employees in its second round of layoffs this year.

Even well-funded beauty brands are facing challenges and experiencing closures. [ more ]

Cloud Four

5 months ago

Web design

HTML Web Components Are Having a Moment

The author has noticed a common pattern of new technologies being adopted gradually after being shared by influential figures in the industry.

There is currently a buzz around 'HTML Web Components' and several articles have been written on the topic. [ more ]

The Drum

5 months ago