The framework of the NBA’s new media rights agreement is taking shape. Partners include Disney and Amazon. NBCU is making a strong bid to surplant incumbent WBD.
SBA 2024 GAFC Stage One Winners, Up to $3 Million in Prizes
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has just announced the winners of the first stage of the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC). This competition gave away up to $3 million in prizes to help entrepreneurs from underserved communities in important science and technology fields. Each winner got $50,000 in prize money for their effective…
Spin Master’s Toca Boca Takes On Roblox With First Multi-Player Push
Long-time children’s game maker Toca Boca will roll out its first multi-player experience in a direct challenge to Roblox’s primacy with young players.
Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Odometer Tampering Conspiracy
Laith Ghzo, a 37-year-old man from Oak Lawn, Illinois, has pleaded guilty to a years-long fraud conspiracy involving the tampering of odometer readings on hundreds of used cars. Court records show that Ghzo bought cars with high mileage from auto auctions and then had their odometers rolled back to show lower mileage. He also changed…
Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios’ Mental Health Action Day Slated For May 16
Fourth annual event encouraging people to prioritize mental health includes partnerships with more than 2,300 nonprofits, brands and leaders, including surgeon general.
TikTok And Instagram Have An AI Influencer Problem—Blockchain Can Help
Many are using AI generated influencers now. The solution to this problem lies in what blockchain technology can offer in terms of verified human digital identities.
What’s Next For Paramount With Bob Bakish Gone
The list of to-do items to reshape Paramount as its leadership considers two takeover deals without its CEO is long and complicated. Maybe it’s time for a TV show.
American Express and Delta Air Lines Launch Limited-Edition Boeing 747 Card Design
American Express and Delta Air Lines announced the return of the Boeing 747 Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card design, a limited-edition credit card that incorporates metal from retired aircraft. This special edition is available from April 25 to June 5, 2024, for Delta SkyMiles® Reserve and Reserve Business Card Members. Due to its popular demand in…
FTC Institutes Rule Banning Noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a final rule banning noncompete clauses nationwide, aiming to promote competition, protect workers’ freedom, and foster innovation. This decision is expected to generate more than 8,500 new businesses each year, raise worker wages, lower healthcare costs, and drive innovation. Noncompete clauses, which affect nearly one in five Americans,…
How to Be an Entrepreneur in 2024: 15 Tactics Revealed
How to Be an Entrepreneur in 2024: 15 Tactics Revealed written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Paul Cheek, a serial tech-preneur, educator, and software engineer. Paul Cheek is also a senior lecturer…