Trade associations saw a resurgence in perceived effectiveness in 2024 — bouncing back after two years of decline — and the International Franchise Association (IFA) was among the standout performers. It gained recognition for its efforts in member mobilization, bipartisanship and coalition-building, according to a survey from APCO Insight. Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started…
Happy Friday to all who celebrate. In this week’s roundup of stories we didn’t post for one reason or another, we see the usual to and fro of local talent. We also see that an Atlanta artist is paying tribute to Jovita Moore, who died from brain cancer in 2021 and a GoFundMe has been…
Since you work in marketing, you’re well aware of the bad rap marketing technology gets from time to time. Many of the features in martech solutions go unused. That’s true, but it’s true of software in general, not just martech tools. You’re only using a fraction of the capabilities of your web browser, email client…
Ryan Salame, a former FTX top executive who worked alongside Sam Bankman-Fried, is set to report to federal prison in Maryland on Friday. He pleaded guilty to campaign finance fraud in May and will serve a sentence of seven-and-a-half years. Salame, 31, announced the change in location and scenery by updating his LinkedIn Thursday with…
NASA/ISS Hurricanes Helene and Milton – which have devastated parts of the south-east United States – have bookended an exceptionally busy period of tropical storms. In less than two weeks, five hurricanes formed, which is not far off what the Atlantic would typically get in an entire year. The storms were powerful, gaining strength with…
A top British tax expert has warned Rachel Reeves that reported plans to hike Capital Gains Tax up to 39% could be a “disaster”. Reports emerged yesterday [FR] that the Chancellor is considering increasing Capital Gains Tax by nearly double as she scrambles to find extra cash ahead of the budget to fund Labour’s manifesto…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Technology’s boom has led to a complex, interconnected global supply chain for electronic products. Each device involves a network of raw material suppliers, manufacturers and logistics companies working in tandem across borders. However, this globalized production model has also exacerbated a pressing environmental issue — the management…
Property management companies are no longer just a luxury in the modern real estate industry; they’re a necessity for many property owners. Imagine freeing yourself from the daily grind of tenant complaints, maintenance issues, and rent collection. Sounds like a dream, right? A good property management company can turn that dream into reality. However, the keyword,…
SINGAPORE: The Singapore government has called for investigation of an Indian-origin activist here for not posting a correction to her social media posts related to execution of drug-related convicted prisoners, which it said is incorrect. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it would refer Kokila Annamalai to the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation…
PUERTO MADRYN: In the icy seas off Argentina‘s southern Patagonian coast, an important breeding ground for whales, scientists are studying the huge marine mammals to better understand how they mate, feed and look after their young.They have learned some surprising facts. Southern right whales in the Valdes Peninsula unexpectedly dive to the ocean floor to…
