McDonald’s plans reorganization, job cuts as it accelerates restaurant openings

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Description: McDonald’s is planning job cuts and a reorganization as the company refocuses its priorities to accelerate restaurant expansion, CEO Chris Kempczinski told employees Friday. Source: CNBC.com Date: Jan 06, 2023 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/06/mcdonalds-plans-reorganization-job-cuts.html Questions for discussion: How is McDonald’s reorganizing and what are the reasons given? What do you think about this orientation? What suggestions would… Read more »

Shopify tells employees to eliminate recurring meetings

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Description: Yahoo Finance Live anchors discuss Shopify’s new internal meeting policy. Source: Yahoo.Finance.ca – video report Date: Jan 05, 2023 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/shopify-tells-employees-eliminate-recurring-215943131.html Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the changes and the reasons given? How do you think this will affect the firm? Do you think this publicity will influence other firms… Read more »

A New Area of A.I. Booms, Even Amid the Tech Gloom

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Description: An investment frenzy over “generative artificial intelligence” has gripped Silicon Valley, as tools that generate text, images and sounds in response to short prompts seize the imagination. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Jan 07, 2023 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/technology/generative-ai-chatgpt-investments.html? Questions for discussion: Why is there so much excitement about this latest development in AI technology? What are some… Read more »

Miller High Life unveils leg lamp beer tower inspired by ‘A Christmas Story’

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Description: Miller High Life is paying tribute to “A Christmas Story” with the release of a leg lamp reminiscent of the fishnet-adorned decor from the holiday classic, according to a press release. The piece will be on sale for $120 starting Dec. 9 while supplies last. Source: MarketingDive.com Date: Dec 06, 2022 Link: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/miller-high-life-christmas-story-major-award-beer-tower/638067/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202022-12-06%20Marketing%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:46477%5D&utm_term=Marketing%20Dive Questions for… Read more »

Shoppers Are Feeling The Inflationary Pinch As The Holidays Approach

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Description: Consumers are feeling far from optimistic as we get closer to the holidays, according to Jungle Scout’s Q4 Consumer Trends report. Of U.S. shoppers, 80% believe the country is headed for a recession, and 93% have noticed higher prices in their day-to-day spending. In addition, 83% say rising inflation has affected their spending. And 69% are… Read more »

Inflation: From missing family time to making food, Canadians are cutting back

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Description: It has not been an easy year for Canadians financially. Decades-high inflation and soaring interest rates have led many to take a closer look at their spending habits and, consequently, make some tough choices. Source: BNNBloomberg.ca – video report Date: Dec 09, 2022 Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/inflation-from-missing-family-time-to-making-food-canadians-are-cutting-back-1.1857130 Questions for discussion: What does the report say about… Read more »

Will U.S. Holiday Shoppers Reward Companies for Doing Good?

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Description: The recent Bentley-Gallup Force for Good study found that most Americans are willing to pay a premium for products from companies that have a reputation for doing good. Specifically, majorities of at least 60% said they would be willing to pay extra for a simple consumer good — a T-shirt — if the company that made… Read more »

Tim Cook says Apple will use chips built in the U.S. at Arizona factory

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Description: CEO Tim Cook confirmed that Apple will buy U.S.-made microchips at an event in Arizona on Tuesday, where President Joe Biden also spoke. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Dec 06, 2022 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/06/tim-cook-says-apple-will-use-chips-built-in-the-us-at-arizona-factory.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for discussion: Why is Apple doing this? What are the implications for future global supply channels? What does this… Read more »

Pepsi brings ‘Pilk’ to the masses with Lindsay Lohan holiday ad

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Description: Pepsi is promoting an unusual concoction for the holiday season with help from Lindsay Lohan, according to a news release. Source: MarketingDive.com – video report Date: Nov 21, 2022 Link: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/pepsi-holiday-marketing-Lindsay-Lohan-dirty-soda-TikTok/637734/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202022-12-01%20Marketing%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:46373%5D&utm_term=Marketing%20Dive Questions for discussion: What do you think about this product concept? Do you think Pepsi risks damaging its brand with this concoction or that… Read more »

Want to Foster Innovation? Don’t Start a New Committee — Do This Instead.

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Description: Sparking innovation is easier than you might think — and you won’t have to schedule another meeting to make it happen. Source: Entrepreneur.com Date: Nov 30, 2022 Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/want-to-foster-innovation-dont-start-a-new-committee/438574 Questions for discussion: What advice is presented for fostering innovation? What do you believe is the primary obstacle in most organizations? What advice would you… Read more »