Media Buying Briefing: Handicapping the 2025 national ad marketplace, from an investment POV
The 2025 advertising landscape is marked by uncertainty and significant personnel changes in major companies, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
After missing the AI boom - badly - Samsung hires new bosses
Samsung Electronics faces challenges in memory sales and semiconductor production despite surging generative AI demand.
Leadership changes aim to enhance competitiveness and remedy production delays affecting AI technologies.
Media Buying Briefing: Handicapping the 2025 national ad marketplace, from an investment POV
The 2025 advertising landscape is marked by uncertainty and significant personnel changes in major companies, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
After missing the AI boom - badly - Samsung hires new bosses
Samsung Electronics faces challenges in memory sales and semiconductor production despite surging generative AI demand.
Leadership changes aim to enhance competitiveness and remedy production delays affecting AI technologies.
New NYC schools chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos 'elevates' 14 educrats in DOE reshuffling
Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos promoted 14 educrats within the NYC Department of Education following her appointment and amidst scrutiny from previous leadership.
The restructuring includes naming Miatheresa Pate as the new chief academic officer responsible for overseeing key curriculum changes.
ANALYSIS | The carbon tax is (nearly) dead. Now what? | CBC News
The carbon tax's decline reflects leadership changes and inflation concerns, despite initial cross-party support and minimal impact on consumer prices.
Bumble shares fall after founder Whitney Wolfe Herd announces impending return as CEO
Bumble's founder Whitney Wolfe Herd will return as CEO in March, aiming to reverse the company's declining fortunes.
The Free-Speech War Inside the ACLU
The ACLU has been criticized for departing from its core mission of neutral civil liberties advocacy towards a focus on social justice and political agendas.
Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie proposes rejiggering San Francisco mayor's office
Lurie proposes to enhance city governance by appointing policy chiefs for better oversight and accountability in San Francisco's bureaucracy.
Dr. Grant Colfax Out the Door as SF DPH Director, as Daniel Lurie Takes Office
Dr. Grant Colfax resigns from SF Department of Public Health after six years, noted for his effective COVID response and controversial fentanyl policies.
Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie proposes rejiggering San Francisco mayor's office
Lurie proposes to enhance city governance by appointing policy chiefs for better oversight and accountability in San Francisco's bureaucracy.
Dr. Grant Colfax Out the Door as SF DPH Director, as Daniel Lurie Takes Office
Dr. Grant Colfax resigns from SF Department of Public Health after six years, noted for his effective COVID response and controversial fentanyl policies.
LVMH announces Kim Jones' departure from Fendi amidst significant leadership changes in the fashion industry, pointing to ongoing turbulence and brand re-alignments.
My Favorite "Old Proenza Schouler" Buys to Commemorate the End of an Era
Proenza Schouler founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are leaving, signaling a significant change in the fashion industry.
Why Imran Amed says the fashion industry is in a 'full-blown luxury crisis'
The fashion industry is experiencing a major upheaval with high turnover rates and leadership changes.
Kim Jones Leaving Fendi
LVMH announces Kim Jones' departure from Fendi amidst significant leadership changes in the fashion industry, pointing to ongoing turbulence and brand re-alignments.
My Favorite "Old Proenza Schouler" Buys to Commemorate the End of an Era
Proenza Schouler founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are leaving, signaling a significant change in the fashion industry.
Why Imran Amed says the fashion industry is in a 'full-blown luxury crisis'
The fashion industry is experiencing a major upheaval with high turnover rates and leadership changes.
After CEO exit, Sonos gets rid of its chief product officer, too
Sonos is undergoing leadership changes as CEO Patrick Spence and chief product officer Maxime Bouvat-Merlin leave the company.
Wendy's Next Gen Restaurants are Here - And More Are Coming | Entrepreneur
Wendy's revitalized its brand in 2024 under new leadership with innovative strategies boosting growth, technology integration, and franchise recruitment, landing them back in the Top 10.
R+C Expands as Agency Brass, Hires Pierre Lipton as CCO
Brass has rebranded from a production company to a creative agency, focusing on strategy and creative processes to enhance client collaboration.
Higher education faced multiple crises in 2024, including financial pressures, leadership changes, and the implications of political scrutiny on institutional values and functions.
UT Austin president leaves for top job at Southern Methodist
Hartzell's move to SMU signifies a shift in leadership from a public university to a dynamic private institution.
New presidents or provosts: Cleveland State Felician Highland Lake Superior Mitchell Hamline SOU USCA Washington & Jefferson
Several academic leaders have recently transitioned to new roles within institutions across the United States.
Key appointments include Vincent Bowhay to Highland Community College and Mildred Mihlon to permanent president at Felician University.
New presidents or provosts: Grambling Hamilton Jefferson La Roche LSSU Loyola SFASU Wagner
Several universities in the U.S. have appointed new presidents and provosts, highlighting major leadership changes within higher education.
New presidents or provosts: Linfield Colby Saint Louis Dickinson State SMU Hamline Denver Seminary Rockland CC Indiana U South Bend TCU
Multiple leadership changes in higher education institutions across the U.S. are signaling new directions and opportunities for academic advancement.
Looking back at 2024 in higher ed
Higher education faced multiple crises in 2024, including financial pressures, leadership changes, and the implications of political scrutiny on institutional values and functions.
UT Austin president leaves for top job at Southern Methodist
Hartzell's move to SMU signifies a shift in leadership from a public university to a dynamic private institution.
New presidents or provosts: Cleveland State Felician Highland Lake Superior Mitchell Hamline SOU USCA Washington & Jefferson
Several academic leaders have recently transitioned to new roles within institutions across the United States.
Key appointments include Vincent Bowhay to Highland Community College and Mildred Mihlon to permanent president at Felician University.
New presidents or provosts: Grambling Hamilton Jefferson La Roche LSSU Loyola SFASU Wagner
Several universities in the U.S. have appointed new presidents and provosts, highlighting major leadership changes within higher education.
New presidents or provosts: Linfield Colby Saint Louis Dickinson State SMU Hamline Denver Seminary Rockland CC Indiana U South Bend TCU
Multiple leadership changes in higher education institutions across the U.S. are signaling new directions and opportunities for academic advancement.
Dealers trust Stellantis the least among major automakers - here's why
Stellantis aims to rebuild trust with US dealers after 72% report having 'no trust' in the company.
Change in leadership brings renewed optimism among some dealers.
Struggling auto giant Stellantis says CEO Carlos Tavares will retire in 2026 when his contract ends
Stellantis is undergoing significant leadership changes as CEO Carlos Tavares announces his retirement in 2026 amidst declining sales and profit forecasts.
Stellantis' CEO promises to leave in 2026 after mostly making a mess of things
Stellantis' leadership changes reflect a critical response to struggles in the US market, particularly in the transition to electric vehicles.
Dealers trust Stellantis the least among major automakers - here's why
Stellantis aims to rebuild trust with US dealers after 72% report having 'no trust' in the company.
Change in leadership brings renewed optimism among some dealers.
Struggling auto giant Stellantis says CEO Carlos Tavares will retire in 2026 when his contract ends
Stellantis is undergoing significant leadership changes as CEO Carlos Tavares announces his retirement in 2026 amidst declining sales and profit forecasts.
Stellantis' CEO promises to leave in 2026 after mostly making a mess of things
Stellantis' leadership changes reflect a critical response to struggles in the US market, particularly in the transition to electric vehicles.
NPR hires backstop editors for Editorial Review team
NPR has announced new hires for the Editorial Review team, enhancing its editorial leadership with experienced professionals from notable news organizations.
Party City is reportedly going out of business and closing all stores
Party City is winding down operations due to severe financial difficulties exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and sustained debt.
OpenAI just hired its first chief marketing officer.
OpenAI has hired Kate Rouch as its first chief marketing officer, enhancing its marketing strategy.
AWS hires former SAP and Microsoft executive as new marketing chief
AWS appoints Julia White as new chief marketing officer, signaling ongoing executive turnover and a strategic shift towards cloud and AI marketing expertise.
Revolving Door: Instagram, Skydance, Telemundo Studios, CBS News
Jake O'Leary appointed global head of marketing for Instagram and Threads at Meta.
Cindy Holland joins Skydance Media as they pursue Paramount Global acquisition.
Monica Albuquerque takes a senior role in content development at Telemundo Studios.
Alison Pepper leaving CBS News indicates major changes within the network.
Westcon-Comstor targets further growth with executive promotions
Westcon-Comstor is enhancing its leadership team to focus on digital sales, data innovation, and cybersecurity growth.
OpenAI just hired its first chief marketing officer.
OpenAI has hired Kate Rouch as its first chief marketing officer, enhancing its marketing strategy.
AWS hires former SAP and Microsoft executive as new marketing chief
AWS appoints Julia White as new chief marketing officer, signaling ongoing executive turnover and a strategic shift towards cloud and AI marketing expertise.
Revolving Door: Instagram, Skydance, Telemundo Studios, CBS News
Jake O'Leary appointed global head of marketing for Instagram and Threads at Meta.
Cindy Holland joins Skydance Media as they pursue Paramount Global acquisition.
Monica Albuquerque takes a senior role in content development at Telemundo Studios.
Alison Pepper leaving CBS News indicates major changes within the network.
Westcon-Comstor targets further growth with executive promotions
Westcon-Comstor is enhancing its leadership team to focus on digital sales, data innovation, and cybersecurity growth.
He helped Twitter and Instagram outstrip competitors. For his hat trick, Kevin Weil will try to save OpenAI from itself.
OpenAI is transforming from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity, highlighting shifts in its operational ethos despite significant successes in AI.
Meet Liam Fedus, the person responsible for getting OpenAI's new products out the door
Turf wars at OpenAI have caused instability, leading to multiple leadership changes in key teams, particularly the post-training team.
OpenAI loses another lead safety researcher, Lilian Weng | TechCrunch
Lilian Weng leaves OpenAI after 7 years to pursue new opportunities, amidst growing concerns about the company's focus on commercial products over AI safety.
He helped Twitter and Instagram outstrip competitors. For his hat trick, Kevin Weil will try to save OpenAI from itself.
OpenAI is transforming from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity, highlighting shifts in its operational ethos despite significant successes in AI.
Meet Liam Fedus, the person responsible for getting OpenAI's new products out the door
Turf wars at OpenAI have caused instability, leading to multiple leadership changes in key teams, particularly the post-training team.
OpenAI loses another lead safety researcher, Lilian Weng | TechCrunch
Lilian Weng leaves OpenAI after 7 years to pursue new opportunities, amidst growing concerns about the company's focus on commercial products over AI safety.
Sam's Club's CTO is leaving following parent company Walmart's return-to-office mandate
Cheryl Ainoa, CTO of Sam's Club, is leaving due to Walmart's return-to-office mandate.
What Happens to Hamas and Hezbollah Now That Their Leaders Have Been Killed?
The enduring resilience of terrorist networks poses an ongoing challenge, as they often regenerate even after losing leadership.
HSBC divides into four businesses in major overhaul of operations
HSBC aims to restructure by dividing into four businesses and regions to improve efficiency and address geopolitical issues.
Will the Warhol Museum's $80m plan pop?
The Warhol Museum's Pop District project is struggling with internal discord and leadership instability.
State Police remove unit commander Brian Tully from Norfolk DA's office
Detective Tully's transfer indicates ongoing scrutiny and aims to enhance public safety following internal affairs investigations.
SNP chief executive Murray Foote to stand down
Murray Foote resigns as SNP chief executive citing inability to commit to party reorganization after significant electoral losses.
UnitedLex CEO's Sudden Departure Appears to Be Due to Personal Allegations Unrelated to Work
James Schellhase's departure as CEO of UnitedLex is surrounded by controversy due to alleged personal misconduct unrelated to his professional performance.
City Hall Is in Crisis. Who's Running New York?
Mayor Adams must navigate significant leadership changes amid turmoil in his administration, marked by resignations and investigations.