How to Build a Media List Like a Publicist (Without Paying One)
Want to get featured in top media outlets? It starts with building the right journalist list — focused, relevant and relationship-driven.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
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Walmart’s U.S. CEO Says ‘Resilient’ American Shoppers Are Opening Their Wallets and Spending
“This is a very strong economy we’re operating in,” said Walmart’s CEO of U.S. operations.
Why Corporate Innovation Moves So Slowly — and the Shift That’s Finally Breaking the Cycle
Corporate innovation often fails not because of ideas, but because of infrastructure bottlenecks. Here’s how companies can move faster and smarter.
Selena Gomez Says Taylor Swift’s One-Sentence Business Advice Helped Her Create a Billion Dollar Brand
In mid-2025, Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty was valued at $2.7 billion.
These Are the Top Retail Franchises for 2025, According to the Franchise 500
These retail brands are proving there’s still a big opportunity in brick-and-mortar franchising.
Turn Boring Tasks into Work People Actually Care About
Discover why the smallest parts of your workflow might be the most important — and what happens when you start paying attention.
Job Hugging Is the New Quiet Quitting — and Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore It
Clinging to a role out of fear causes frozen progress and erodes the very conditions innovation depends on. Leaders must rebuild trust in order to thrive in uncertain times.
My Career Took Off When I Stepped Aside — That Shift Might Be Exactly What You Need to Scale
A founder’s lesson on why sustainable growth doesn’t come from doing it all yourself—but from designing a business that runs without you.
Car Prices Just Reached a New Record — And Buyers Aren’t Celebrating
“The $20,000-vehicle is now mostly extinct,” said a Cox Automotive analyst.
Eightfold co-founders raise $35M for Viven, an AI digital twin startup for querying unavailable coworkers
Viven’s seed funding was led by Khosla Ventures and Foundation Capital.