Meta on SMBs: Pandemic-Related Issues Wane, Replaced by Inflation, Supply Chain Worries
Closure rates for small and midsized businesses and other challenges related to the pandemic are beginning to stabilize, but they are being replaced by new roadblocks, such as inflation, according to the latest edition of the Global State of Small Business Report. Meta’s ongoing series of reports surveys more than 20,000 business leaders across 30…Read More
At Recurrent Ventures, Recurrent Layoffs Raise Questions of Mismanagement
The media company Recurrent Ventures, which operates a portfolio of editorial titles ranging from Popular Science to Field & Stream, eliminated the roles of 52 employees last week in a surprise round of cuts, according to documents obtained by Adweek. The layoffs, which affected the editorial departments at The Drive and Task & Purpose, as…Read More
Coors Light Will Do Your Laundry So You Can Watch More Football
For most people, being an adult entails doing things you don’t want to do. Dishes need cleaning. Lawns need mowing. Floors need sweeping. To help lighten the load of responsibility, Coors Light is offering to do people’s laundry throughout the college football season. The beer brand has teamed up with Tide Cleaners, a national laundry…Read More
Front of house/back of house
What do the dishwashers eat for lunch?
What’s the user experience of accounts payable for that big tech company?
How does the head of sales treat the receptionist?
If it’s good enough for your customers, it should be good enough for your team, your vendors and your friends. And vice versa.
The key is this: In many organizations, customers have a choice and customers have a voice. Treating everyone as if they have that sort of power makes it far more likely you’re earning trust and respect, not cutting corners.
Downtown Is the Prime Business Area? Not So Fast, Says Yelp
Being located downtown isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be, according to the Yelp Downtown Analysis, which was released Tuesday. The business directory and crowdsourced review forum found that prior to the pandemic, from 2017 through 2019, the average yearly business growth was very similar between downtowns and non-downtowns of main metropolitan cities, but…Read More
Let’s Talk About Brand Podcast: Inclusive Branding With Michelle Ngome
“Inclusive.” We’ve all heard the word, but what does it really mean–and what doesn’t it mean? In the latest episode of Let’s Talk About Brand, inclusive marketing consultant Michelle Ngome explains the different dimensions “inclusivity” can encompass–race, culture, gender presentation, sexual orientation, disability status, neurodiversity and more–and how brands can thoughtfully broaden their messaging in…Read More
Wondermind Wants to Get Your Mental Health in Shape
Wondermind, a mental health startup co-founded by newsletter entrepreneur Daniella Pierson and backed by Selena Gomez, officially launched its content hub website with hopes of furthering the brand’s mission of “democratizing and destigmatizing” care for emotional wellbeing. The new content hub features expert-backed tips and advice articles for improving mental and emotional health. Mental health-focused…Read More
Edit Tweet Begins Rolling Out to Twitter Blue Subscribers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand
Twitter users’ most desired feature isn’t quite on their devices yet, but it’s getting closer. The social network said Monday that the Edit Tweet feature is rolling out to members of subscription service Twitter Blue in Australia, Canada and New Zealand, adding in a tweet, “U.S. coming soon.” now that Edit is rolling out in…Read More
Creative Flavor: Camila Rocha Thrives On Great Teamwork With Brave Clients
For Miami-based Republica Havas copywriter Camila Rocha, day-to-day work is all a part of an ongoing educational experience that will continue throughout her career. “I hope to hone my craft and keep learning from everyone around me,” Rocha told Adweek. Emphasizing teamwork as a key element of success, Rocha likewise noted that finding the ideal…Read More