Podcast appearances and mentions of Andy Jassy

This week, Gene Marks tells us why he's skeptical of corporate CEOs like Amazon's Andy Jassy who have started telling employees that they are likely to lose their jobs as the company continues to adopt tools that use artificial intelligence. Gene thinks CEOs who blame AI for corporate layoffs are really covering for bad management. In fact, he thinks anyone who is already replacing employees with AI is a fool. On the other hand, Gene tells us he's incorporating AI tools into almost every aspect of his business, and he gives us some examples.

Today's show:AI has been feasting on the open web—but is the free lunch over? In this explosive episode, @Jason and @alex call out OpenAI and others for “strip mining” the internet's content without paying creators. As lawsuits pile up and new defenses like AI-robots.txt emerge, a reckoning looms. Will AI be forced to pay for its training data? Dive into the legal, ethical, and business implications—including Substack's stance, Cloudflare's firewall, and Perplexity's lawsuits—in what may be a turning point for the future of the web.Timestamps:(0:00) Concerns about AI data sourcing and sustainability(1:43) Recent travels and airline industry insights(5:28) Meta's AI strategy and market competition(10:20) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist(11:50) Meta's financial moves and AI focus(17:08) Midjourney's advancements in video AI(20:30) Northwest Registered Agent. Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today!(21:33) Twist 500 companies and Cloudflare's anti-AI scraping tool(27:09) AI scraping: creator impact and regulation debate(30:18) Retool - Visit https://www.retool.com/twist and try it out today.(31:23) BBC lawsuit and Perplexity's AI challenges(35:44) Office hours with Giram Taitana of Doctours(42:55) Medical tourism: Psilocybin, IVF, and consumer trust(49:33) Design's role in trust and safety for medical platforms(55:57) Doctours' fundraising and insurance strategies(1:00:08) SEO and domain name tips for startups(1:02:50) Tesla's robo taxi launch and implications(1:08:13) Andy Jassy on AI's impact on employment(1:10:09) Discussing global job displacement and China's youth unemployment(1:14:53) The gig economy in the age of advanced AISubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(10:20) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist(20:30) Northwest Registered Agent. Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today!(30:18) Retool - Visit https://www.retool.com/twist and try it out today.Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss how AI is transforming our local tech giants, changing the fundamental nature of work, and blurring the lines between human and machine. We dive into the memo that has Amazon employees either signing up for AI training or updating their resumes; unpack why you're answering emails at 10 p.m.; and explain how one of us ended up quizzing his dentist's office assistant (or was it an AI chatbot?) about whether he or she (or it?) was human. Then we ask the new Alexa+ what it (she?) thinks about the exchange. Related stories Andy Jassy’s long game: Amazon’s reinvention enters its 5th phase as AI upends the workforce Amazon CEO: AI will shrink corporate workforce in coming years The ‘infinite workday’ is here — and Microsoft says AI will make it worse if we’re not careful With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) OpenAI and Microsoft's tension boils as business relationship grows complex 2) Is Microsoft being anticompetitive? 3) How much money OpenAI owes Microsoft 4) Who holds the power in the relationship? 5) OpenAI discounts ChatGPT enterprise 6) New study shows using ChatGPT leads to eroding critical thinking skills 7) Does ChatGPT help or hurt education? 8) Andy Jassy says AI will replace Amazon workers 9) Is this really just a ploy to get workers using AI tools? 10) Zuck hires more AI execs 11) Waymo arrives in NYC.... kinda --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com

This week, hosts Chad Sowash, Joel Cheesman, and Emi Beredugo sling zingers at the tech and policy chaos of today's work of work. First up, they cackle over OpenAI's Sam Altman throwing shade at Meta, claiming Zuck's crew dangled $100 million bonuses to poach his AI wizards. Altman, smirking on his brother's podcast, scoffed, “Meta's not exactly an innovation powerhouse,” betting OpenAI's culture will outshine cash as they chase superintelligence—AI that'll make humans look like dial-up modems. Chad quips, “Zuck's throwing cash like confetti, but Altman's holding the AGI trump card.” Next, the hosts tackle Trump's immigration whiplash. Last week, he hit pause on ICE raids targeting farms and hotels—where 42% of crop workers and 7.6% of hospitality staff are undocumented—after farmers cried foul. But days later, he flipped, doubling down on mass deportations, especially in blue states, risking $315 billion in economic fallout. Tech gets weirder with Amazon's Andy Jassy predicting AI will shrink corporate jobs, leaning on generative AI and Zoox's 10,000 robotaxis to replace drivers. Meanwhile, Zoom's Eric Yuan shrugs off work-life balance, saying leaders live for work and family, but sees AI pushing Gen Z toward three-day workweeks. Klarna's CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, not to be outdone, launches an AI hotline starring a digital him. Surely, AI Sebastian will be running interviews at Klarna soon, right? Tune in for insight. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Summer Vibes 01:49 Current Events: Juneteenth and Global Chaos 03:21 TikTok's Staying Power 05:10 Browser Dating: Privacy or Romance? 08:08 Indeed's New Market Squeeze 08:25 Meta vs. OpenAI: The Poaching Wars 24:32 Trump's Economic Tightrope 29:35 Immigration vs. Market Needs 35:26 AI's Job Displacement Threat 45:33 Culture and Burnout 50:23 The Infinite Workday Free stuff at http://www.chadcheese.com/free

The grocer is in a pickle. Can a longtime employee and new CEO turn it around? (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: - The macro factors influencing Powell's interest rate decision. - Andy Jassy's letter to Amazon employees. - Albertson's turnaround and market-beating potential (or lack thereof). Companies discussed: AMZN, META, MSFT, ACI, KR Host: Mary Long Guest: David Meier Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is increasingly becoming a double-edged sword in the workplace, as highlighted by a recent Microsoft report. While artificial intelligence tools are intended to enhance productivity, they are inadvertently contributing to an "infinite workday," leading to heightened employee burnout. The report reveals alarming trends, such as 40% of workers checking emails by 6 a.m. and a 16% increase in meetings scheduled after 8 p.m. This shift indicates that work is encroaching on personal time, suggesting a need for companies to rethink their time management and workflow strategies to prioritize high-impact tasks over busy work.Amazon's CEO, Andy Jassy, has acknowledged that AI efficiency gains will result in job cuts within the company, reflecting a broader trend of AI adoption across various sectors. Gallup's research shows that AI usage among U.S. employees has nearly doubled, with significant increases among white-collar workers. However, despite the growing integration of AI, concerns about job displacement remain relatively unchanged, with only 15% of employees fearing automation will eliminate their jobs in the near future.The podcast also discusses the transformative impact of autonomous software agents on small to mid-sized businesses, as outlined in PAX 8's report. The findings indicate that a majority of mid-sized enterprises are already deploying AI, with a notable emphasis on the need for organizations to adapt to new operational standards. The report suggests that IT service providers must shift their focus from merely selling AI tools to becoming organizational strategists that help clients redesign workflows and manage time effectively.Finally, the episode touches on the evolving landscape of the technology channel, emphasizing the necessity for vendors and partners to adapt to emerging trends. The shift from product-based selling to outcome-based solutions is becoming essential for survival in a competitive market. As traditional marketing development funds decline, the call for performance-based partnerships is more pressing than ever, urging IT service providers to demonstrate their value and influence in driving client success.  Four things to know today  00:00 Microsoft Warns of ‘Infinite Workday' as AI Blurs Work-Life Boundaries06:19 OpenAI's Defense Deal and MCP Push Signal AI's Transition from Tool to Infrastructure08:58 MiniMax Launches One-Million-Token Open Model, Undercutting Cost of GPT-4 by Orders of Magnitude10:40 Techaisle: Channel Faces Structural Shakeup as Outcome-Based, Risk-Sharing Models Replace Old Playbook  This is the Business of Tech.     Supported by:  https://getnerdio.com/nerdio-manager-for-msp/ All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

P.M. Edition for June 17. President Trump has called for Iran's “unconditional surrender” as he considers a range of options, including a potential U.S. strike, against the country. WSJ national security reporter Alexander Ward discusses the key piece of intelligence around which Israel built its case for war, though the U.S. didn't buy it. Plus, unemployment for recent grads hits nearly its highest level in a decade. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart about the factors at play. And Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy says that developments in artificial intelligence will lead to a smaller workforce. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1056: Today we're talking about Elon Musk's dramatic exit from government, the rising appeal of extended-range EVs as a hybrid-EV mashup, and how Amazon wants to talk you into your next purchase—literally—with AI-generated audio highlights.Show Notes with links:Elon Musk has exited his role as a special government employee under the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), after a controversial 130-day crusade to slash federal spending.Musk's off-boarding began suddenly, without a direct talk with Trump.His DOGE plan aimed to cut $2 trillion but claimed only $175B in savings—an unverifiable figure.He aggressively targeted federal telework policies and agency redundancies, prompting both voluntary exits and court challenges.Clashes with cabinet members and critiques of Trump's tax plan sped his exit.Musk, reflecting on the challenge: “The federal bureaucracy situation is much worse than I realized.”With hybrids on the rise and EV momentum cooling, automakers are revisiting a once-overlooked technology: the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Acting like an EV with backup, EREVs offer consumers a new kind of compromise.EREVs run on electric motors exclusively; the gas engine charges the battery, not the wheels.Sales in China are up, and new models are coming stateside from Ram, Nissan, Ford, and Scout.Ram's 2025 Ramcharger boasts 145 miles of electric range and a total of 690 with the gas engine.ZF and other suppliers are betting big on smaller, smarter range-extender systems launching globally.“EREVs...provide the benefits of an EV with the flexibility of a hybrid, at a relatively lower cost,” said AlixPartners' Dan Hearsch.Amazon is rolling out a new AI-powered audio feature designed to make product research less of a chore. “Hear the highlights” offers short audio summaries of key product info—ideal for the multitasking shopper.The feature pulls from product pages, reviews, and web data to generate brief, conversational scripts that are read by AIIt's currently being tested on select products like a Ninja Blender and Keurig coffee maker.Amazon VP Rajiv Mehta says it's “like having helpful friends” talk through your shopping choices.It may soon integrate with Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI voice assistant, to power hands-free buying.CEO Andy Jassy revealed Amazon is developing 1,000+ generative AI tools, calling AI the “reinvention” of customer experience.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How does someone deal with the pressures of figuring out their path early in their career? How does a "shadow role" help prepare both the individual and the company for a smooth leadership transition? How does the paradigm of having either a one-way door or a two-way door decision empower employees within a big company like Amazon? ——— GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — ⁠⁠⁠Download today in the App Store⁠⁠⁠ Get coaching from David by ⁠⁠⁠signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan⁠⁠⁠. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week! ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast⁠⁠⁠ to ensure you never miss an episode!

It's easy to say you care about customers. But how do you actually make decisions with them in mind? In this episode, David sits down with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy for a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world's biggest companies keeps customer focus at the heart of everything, from product launches to leadership culture. You'll also learn:  The two documents you need before you launch anything big What it's like to shadow Jeff Bezos in every meeting A simple framework to help you delegate the right decisions  Why Andy thinks AI will reinvent customer experience as we know it Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: ⁠⁠⁠The How Leaders Lead App⁠⁠⁠: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go  ⁠⁠⁠Daily Insight Emails⁠⁠⁠: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day Whichever you choose, you can be sure you'll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

Tech CEOs are making bold proclamations, from WhyQ to It is what it is. How will companies navigate this spectrum as they seek innovation, accountability and profitability throughout 2025? SHOW: 922SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #922 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK: http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST: "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:Cut Enterprise IT Support Costs by 30-50% with US CloudSHOW NOTES:Amazon 2024 CEO Letter to Shareholders - A Why CultureUber CEO says “it is what it is” about changing benefitsWHEN DOES WHY BECOME IT IS WHAT IT IS? Communicating is difficult, especially as the company grows in size (or is remote)Communicating change is difficult, even when communication channels are strongOutside of finance, tech tends to pay at the high end of salaries and perksWe're in an interesting time of challenging economics and pressure from AI Perks are difficult to pull back, because business success isn't evenly rewardedWhy is positioned as open culture, or strategy, but it's also about day-to-day behaviorIt is what it is a decision, but it's also accountability and continued viabilityMost leaders are going to have to manage between Why and It is what it is in 2025Most workers are going to have to work between Why and It is what it is in 2025FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodBlueSky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

The demand for AI services is driving more growth in public cloud platforms, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google have all continued investment in the public cloud platforms to keep up with generative AI. Andy Jassy highlighted triple-digit growth in AI revenues, Microsoft has committed to 40% more capacity in Europe, and Google is investing $17 Billion in cloud infrastructure.Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown1:13 - Amazon Internet from Space in 20263:07 - Palo Alto Networks buys Protect AI5:44 - Forescout and NVIDIA Team Up for Operational Technology8:29 - Cloud Costs are Higher than Expected, Value to the Business is Even Higher11:24 - Chatbots aren't Giving Good Health Advice14:18 - Huawei AI chips to take on NVIDIA and beat US controls17:13 - AI Growth Driving Cloud Provider Investment21:27 - The Weeks Ahead22:21 - Thanks for WatchingHosts: Tom Hollingsworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingnerd/Stephen Foskett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfoskett/Alastair Cooke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastaircooke/Follow Tech Field Day: Website: https://techfieldday.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-field-day/X/Twitter: https://x.com/TechFieldDay Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techfieldday.com

Alleen al één deal met Google kan Apple een kwart van de winst kosten. Die deal brengt ze nu nog 20 miljard dollar per jaar op. Maar daar kan snel verandering in komen. Als de Amerikaanse overheid en de EU het techbedrijf echt willen aanpakken kan die winst zomaar verdwijnen. Als dat nog niet dreigend genoeg is, heeft Apple nóg twee grote problemen. Die bevinden zich allebei in China. Daar daalt de omzet voor het zesde kwartaal op rij, omdat de iPhone er niet meer goed verkoopt. En het moet ook nog eens de productie uit China verplaatsen om niet aan Trumps tarieven te moeten geloven. En dat laatste grapje kost de iPhone-maker het komende kwartaal al bijna een miljard dollar. Wat kan en moet Apple doen om aan al die gevaren te ontkomen? Dat zoeken we in deze aflevering voor je uit. En dan kijken we ook naar de problemen bij Amazon. De cloudtak van Amazon stelt voor het derde kwartaal op rij teleur. En dat terwijl het geluk bij de concurrentie niet op kan. Daarnaast staat ook de webwinkel nog onder druk van de handelsoorlog. Volgens de topman valt er 'geen peil op de toekomst te trekken'. Verder hebben we het over ING. Dat koopt voor twee miljard euro aan eigen aandelen in, omdat het anders te veel geld op zak heeft. En ondertussen blijft de topman zoeken naar leuke bedrijven om over te nemen. Eerder waren er geruchten over een overname in Italië, maar daar wil de topman bij BNR niks over zeggen. De VEB is er in ieder geval niet blij mee dat ING zo serieus op overnamepad is. En je hoort over Shell. Ook daar worden rijkelijk cadeaus uitgedeeld. De topman komt zijn belofte van historisch veel teruggeven aan aandeelhouders na met een inkoopprogramma van 3,5 miljard euro aan eigen aandelen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alleen al één deal met Google kan Apple een kwart van de winst kosten. Die deal brengt ze nu nog 20 miljard dollar per jaar op. Maar daar kan snel verandering in komen. Als de Amerikaanse overheid en de EU het techbedrijf echt willen aanpakken kan die winst zomaar verdwijnen. Als dat nog niet dreigend genoeg is, heeft Apple nóg twee grote problemen. Die bevinden zich allebei in China. Daar daalt de omzet voor het zesde kwartaal op rij, omdat de iPhone er niet meer goed verkoopt. En het moet ook nog eens de productie uit China verplaatsen om niet aan Trumps tarieven te moeten geloven. En dat laatste grapje kost de iPhone-maker het komende kwartaal al bijna een miljard dollar. Wat kan en moet Apple doen om aan al die gevaren te ontkomen? Dat zoeken we in deze aflevering voor je uit. En dan kijken we ook naar de problemen bij Amazon. De cloudtak van Amazon stelt voor het derde kwartaal op rij teleur. En dat terwijl het geluk bij de concurrentie niet op kan. Daarnaast staat ook de webwinkel nog onder druk van de handelsoorlog. Volgens de topman valt er 'geen peil op de toekomst te trekken'. Verder hebben we het over ING. Dat koopt voor twee miljard euro aan eigen aandelen in, omdat het anders te veel geld op zak heeft. En ondertussen blijft de topman zoeken naar leuke bedrijven om over te nemen. Eerder waren er geruchten over een overname in Italië, maar daar wil de topman bij BNR niks over zeggen. De VEB is er in ieder geval niet blij mee dat ING zo serieus op overnamepad is. En je hoort over Shell. Ook daar worden rijkelijk cadeaus uitgedeeld. De topman komt zijn belofte van historisch veel teruggeven aan aandeelhouders na met een inkoopprogramma van 3,5 miljard euro aan eigen aandelen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we discuss Google being found to be a monopoly, OpenAI's “offer” to buy Chrome, and some hot takes on JSON. Plus, is it better to wait on hold or ask for a callback? Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUxUPJv5g4) 516 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUxUPJv5g4) Runner-up Titles Just Fine The SDT “Fine” Scale Callback Asynchronous Friendship I would love to get to know you better…over text Send you Jams to the dry cleaners. JSON Take it xslt-easy! 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If you missed 20 minutes in the market yesterday, then you missed out on almost an average year's worth of gains. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Their reflections on one of the best days in the market since WWII, and the hangover today. - Nike and Lululemon getting caught in a brewing trade war. - Andy Jassy's annual letter to Amazon shareholders. Then, (18:45) Tim Beyers and Mary Long discuss some “icks” for investors to watch as companies report earnings. Companies discussed: NKE, LULU, AMZN, NFLX, IQ, LCID, CSCO Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Mary Long, Tim Beyers Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just days after the White House shut down rumors of a potential pause on tariffs, the world reacts to a swift reversal. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the market's reaction to President Trump declaring a 90-day pause on tariffs and how a spike in the bond market possibly changed negotiations. Plus, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sits down in an exclusive interview at the company's headquarters, saying he believes sellers will pass increased tariffs costs on to consumers.  Meanwhile, Becky Quick revisited her 2019 conversation with Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger and Bill Gates discussing the then-latest developments in the U.S.-China trade talks and what they thought would benefit all parties involved. Watch the video from that discussion here. Kevin Hassett     25:37Andy Jassy          47:07 In this episode: Andy Jassy, @ajassyBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Ever wondered why companies like Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Alphabet (Google) have reached unparalleled financial success? In this episode, Coach David Adam Kurz dives deep into America's richest companies, exploring their visionary leadership, innovative strategies, and customer-focused approaches that have propelled them to trillion-dollar valuations.  

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy weighs in on AI, James Bond, and why Alexa+ is for the children in an extended interview. Plus, ahead of earnings, we dig into why Wells Fargo says Nvidia is still one of the most attractive secular growth stories in semis. 

Today, You'll be hearing insights from Andy Jassy. Jassy is President and CEO of Amazon.com. He founded and led Amazon Web Services (AWS) from its inception and served as its CEO until 2021. He joined Amazon in 1997 and, prior to founding AWS, held various leadership roles across the company, including both business-to-business and business-to-consumer. Erik and Andy discuss his origin story, Amazon's investment strategy, Artificial Intelligence, and why he believes customer satisfaction is what's most important.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com

Si la semana pasada el mercado estaba atento a los resultados de una compañía, esos eran los de Amazon. Las cuentas de un gigante de ese calibre suelen repercutir y mucho en el desempeño de las bolsas. Las estimaciones del mercado eran altísimas, tanto así, que una mala previsión de ventas hizo caer las acciones de la empresa un 4%. La orientación de 2025 ha estado por debajo del consenso de los analistas. Amazon espera ventas netas entre 151.000 millones y 155.500 millones, una subida de entre un 5% y un 9% en comparación con el primer trimestre de 2024. Los expertos esperaban unas ventas de 158.500 millones. Aún así, Andy Jassy, CEO de la compañía destacó la fortaleza de los resultados. Ignacio Vacchiano, country manager en Iberia De Leverage Shares, también opinó que los resultados de Amazon habían sido bastante buenos. La compañía destacó que su servicio de nube, Amazon Web Services, registró un alza del 19% interanual. Aunque es cierto que han mejorado en este aspecto, el desempeño de sus rivales, que crecieron en el negocio “cloud” de media un 30%, repercutió también en su desempeño en bolsa. La competencia lo es todo y no solo vale con mejorar tus propios números y más en un negocio vital como es el servicio de nube. Azure de Microsoft o Google Cloud subieron un 30%. A pesar de esto, Jassy quiso resaltar las fortalezas de Amazon Web Services. Amazon es una corporación estadounidense que fundó Jeff Bezos en 1994. Ante el auge de internet y deseoso de dar el próximo pelotazo, Bezos abandonó la firma de Wall Street D. E. Shaw & Co, de la cual era vicepresidente y se convirtió en uno de los pioneros en la venta de artículos en línea. Lanzó su primera oferta pública en 1997 y en 1999 la revista Time nombró a Bezos como persona del año. Aunque no empezó a registrar los primeros beneficios hasta 2001. A España no llegó hasta 2011 pero pronto se convirtió en la tienda online número uno del país. Una de las grandes claves para su gran expansión, tanto en el mercado nacional como en el internacional, fueron sus centros de distribución, con los que ha podido enviar más rápido sus paquetes. Solo en Madrid hay 13 almacenes. En España hay 25 almacenes.

Amazon reduces its management structure, resulting in job cuts and potential savings. The company laid off workers in communications and sustainability teams and previously cut 200 positions in North America. CEO Andy Jassy aims to decrease middle management layers. Guidelines from Amazon Web Services instruct sales managers to increase direct reports and pause managerial hiring. Managers must now supervise at least eight team members, up from six. This shift transforms Amazon's management structure to a diamond shape, adjusting the ratio of individual contributors to managers by 15% by the end of the first quarter of 2025. Estimates suggest a decrease in managerial positions from over 105,000 to about 92,000, saving $2.1 to $3.6 billion annually. Jassy highlighted the importance of these changes for competitiveness and encouraged employee feedback on processes.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Two. How many people do you know who walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do—and so does the wife of today's guest, Monte Wood. Turns out, small acts of generosity like this aren't just about hygiene; they're about making things better for the next person. Monte, author of Generosity Wins and former CEO of Opus Agency, has collaborated with heavyweights like Mark Benioff, Andy Grove, Steve Jobs, John Chambers, and Andy Jassy. He's learned from the greats, his mentors, and even his mother that generosity isn't just nice—it's transformative. In his world, giving back is more than a feel-good slogan; it's a life strategy. In the last episode, Monte unpacked his definition of generosity and explained why he sees it as the ultimate secret to happiness and career success. And that's just the beginning. Today, we'll tackle why generosity feels so hard in today's hustle culture and how you can cultivate a mindset centered on giving without burning out. Still skeptical that generosity pays off? Join the conversation and see how giving a little can lead to getting a lot—just maybe not in the way you expect. Key Highlights of Our Interview: Generosity Beyond Kindness: Lessons from Steve Jobs, John Chambers, and Andy Jassy “Steve Jobs' goal to democratize technology was generous, even if his approach wasn't. Leaders like Chambers and Jassy showed that while generosity doesn't always come with kindness, the drive to uplift others' success is, in itself, a powerful form of generosity.” The 600-Day Challenge: How Practicing Generosity Daily Transforms You “Documenting a daily act of kindness, whether it's a smile or genuine listening, became a habit that revealed a thousand ways to be generous—proof that practicing generosity opens new perspectives.” Unexpected Generosity in a Hot Tub: A Chat with Elon Musk “In an unexpected encounter, Musk showed genuine interest and warmth, sharing laughs and stories. It was a small gesture, but a powerful reminder of the impact of unexpected generosity from those at the top.” The Hidden Costs of Greed and Division in Today's Media “With opinion-driven media stirring division, the challenge lies in overcoming these forces with conscious generosity and mutual respect—proving that true strength is found not in agreement, but in the ability to disagree respectfully.” Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guests: Monte Wood ______________________ Chief Change Officer: Make Change Ambitiously. Experiential Human Intelligence for Growth Progressives Global Top 2.5% Podcast on Listen Notes World's #1 Career Podcast on Apple Top 1: US, CA, MX, IE, HU, AT, CH, FI 3.5 Million+ Downloads 80+ Countries

Part One. How many people do you know who walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do—and so does the wife of today's guest, Monte Wood. Turns out, small acts of generosity like this aren't just about hygiene; they're about making things better for the next person. Monte, author of Generosity Wins and former CEO of Opus Agency, has collaborated with heavyweights like Mark Benioff, Andy Grove, Steve Jobs, John Chambers, and Andy Jassy. He's learned from the greats, his mentors, and even his mother that generosity isn't just nice—it's transformative. In his world, giving back is more than a feel-good slogan; it's a life strategy. In this episode, Monte unpacks his definition of generosity and explains why he sees it as the ultimate secret to happiness and career success. And that's just the beginning. Tomorrow, we'll tackle why generosity feels so hard in today's hustle culture and how you can cultivate a mindset centered on giving without burning out. Still skeptical that generosity pays off? Join the conversation and see how giving a little can lead to getting a lot—just maybe not in the way you expect. Key Highlights of Our Interview: True Generosity in Leadership: More Than Just Charity “Being generous isn't just about grand acts of philanthropy. It's about caring for the individual. Whether it's helping employees grow beyond their roles or driving an old Toyota to work, leaders like Andy Grove and Mark Benioff show that humility and connection are what truly drive success.” Why Generosity is the Key to Confidence, Courage, and Success “Generosity isn't just about giving—it's a strategic move toward success. Helping others builds faster, more meaningful relationships, while also boosting your own confidence and courage. Harvard's 50-year study shows that close connections are the top predictor of happiness, and generosity is the engine that powers those relationships.” Tracking the Untrackable: The True ROI of Generosity “Generosity doesn't fit into the typical business models of ROI—no one's handing you a direct return. Yet, the rewards are undeniable. Life has a way of paying you back tenfold, proving that being generous might be the most strategic investment you can make, even if it can't be measured in dollars.” Generosity Isn't Always Grand – Sometimes It's Just a Smile “Even the smallest act of generosity can be life-changing. A smile, a kind word, or even cleaning up a public restroom can shift someone's day. In a world full of loneliness and depression, simple acts of generosity may be the most powerful way to create joy and connection.” Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guests: Monte Wood ______________________ Chief Change Officer: Make Change Ambitiously. Experiential Human Intelligence for Growth Progressives Global Top 2.5% Podcast on Listen Notes World's #1 Career Podcast on Apple Top 1: US, CA, MX, IE, HU, AT, CH, FI 3.5 Million+ Downloads 80+ Countries

The 2024 AWS re:Invent happened, with a new CEO, and an appearance by a previous CEO. What were the big announcements, trends and stories coming out of the keynote?SHOW: 880SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #880 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK: http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwNEW TO CLOUD? CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCAST: "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSOR:While data may be shaping our world, Data Citizens Dialogues is shaping the conversationFollow Data Citizens Dialogues on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcastsSHOW NOTES:AWS re:Invent 2024 - CEO Keynote with Matt GarmanTop Announcements of 2024 AWS re:InventWhat hath AWS wrought? (Forrest Brazzeal newsletter)Prince guitar solo during George Harrison tributeOverall Takeaways:The new CEOThe overall themesAndy Jassy's appearanceBrian's Top 5 Takeaways:The focus is now all ARM and GPUs/AI Accelerators (goodbye Intel)AWS is getting back to basics on Cloud - a focus on primitivesAWS is trying to get ahead of startup and enterprise usage of GenAI with a focus on Inferencing costs (trying to make it a game of compute costs vs. model capabilities)What are the 1000 GenAI apps that Amazon has built? (Rufus, Robot package loading? NFL Blitz predictor?Brandon's Top 5 Takeaways:Amazon is the “Everything Store,” AWS is the “Every Service Store”Garmon is the legacy AWS CEO, Jassy is the AWS AI CEOAWS wants everyone to build a chatbot and/or call center app using AWS Bedrock The NOVA foundation models are the AWS answer to OpenAI and Anthroptic. AWS is attempting to build both the models and the AI Chips to run them. Tenuous partnerships with Nvidia and Anthropic. Neither was on stage. AWS will never stop telling us about “Working Backwards”AWS marketing still wants talk about the how rather than the benefit. A long lecture on Nitro and Amazon Aurora DSQL with a lot of discussion about synchronizing clocks.FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netBluesky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

Guest: Jeff Wilke, former CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer and chairman of Re:Build ManufacturingJeff Wilke worked more than 20 years at Amazon, overseeing the million-person team that speedily gets packages from warehouses to doorsteps. In hindsight, he observes that Amazon Prime's exponential growth was actually an incremental daily process.“I used to say things like, ‘If God was running this plant, whoever is your God ... they can't violate physical laws. How well would they do?' And then we know where we are,” Jeff says.“If we're perfect in it, compounding over all this time, we're going to get there. But when you're in the middle of it, it can feel almost impossible.” Chapters:(01:37) - Grit and longevity (02:24) - Flow state (07:29) - Refining mental models (12:29) - The ivory tower and the shop floor (16:49) - Gnarly holidays (20:41) - Identifying grit (24:28) - Reflecting and learning (27:36) - Christmas 2000 (31:06) - The duplicate bug (34:01) - Incremental progress (38:36) - Prime Video (43:05) - Organizing the day (46:42) - Amazon's leaders (49:55) - The Whole Foods acquisition (53:33) - Amazon Fashion (59:54) - The great Kindle battle (01:02:40) - How to work with Jeff Bezos (01:05:11) - Leaving Amazon (01:09:48) - Re:Build Manufacturing (01:14:35) - What “grit” means to Jeff Mentioned in this episode: Peloton, Andy Jassy, Daniel Kahneman, Zoom, Allied Signal, Toyota and the Gemba Walk, MacKenzie Scott, Bob Thomas and Crucibles of Leadership, David Risher, Toys “R” Us, Amazon Prime, Jeff Blackburn, Louis Pasteur, Netflix, Bill Carr, Steve Kessel, Larry Bossidy, Rick Dalzell, West Point, John Mackey, Liesl Wilke, Tony Hsieh, the Met Gala, Anna Wintour, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tim Tebow, the New York Jets, Shopbob, Gucci, Zara, Cathy Beaudoin, Walmart, Dave Clark, John Doerr, Bill Baumol, and Bing Gordon.Links:Connect with JeffTwitterConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss stocks hovering at record highs as the desk make some major portfolio moves. Plus, the Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day. And later, Kate Rooney joins us with the latest comments from Andy Jassy at the Amazon re:Invent Conference in Las Vegas. Investment Committee Disclosures

Significant developments in workplace engagement and productivity lead, focusing on contrasting strategies from major companies like Amazon and Intel. Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy recently addressed employee concerns regarding the company's return-to-office (RTO) mandate, which requires corporate employees to work on-site five days a week starting January 2025. While Jassy claims the policy aims to strengthen company culture, over 500 employees have signed a petition against it, raising questions about the true motivations behind the mandate. Meanwhile, Intel has reinstated free office coffee to boost employee morale amidst ongoing layoffs, reflecting a broader trend in the tech sector to support workforce engagement during challenging times.Host Dave Sobel highlights research from the University of Melbourne, which indicates that companies offering flexible work options tend to perform better in the stock market. The study found a significant correlation between high rankings for remote work opportunities and improved share prices. Additionally, a survey by Quantum Workplace revealed that over 80% of hybrid employees report being engaged at work, compared to 72% of on-site employees. This data suggests that flexibility in work arrangements can enhance employee satisfaction and productivity, presenting a compelling counterpoint to the office-centric strategies of Amazon and Intel.The episode also covers recent capital movements in the tech industry, with Logic Monitor raising $800 million to explore strategic mergers and expand its market presence. Enable Technologies has acquired AdLumen for approximately $225 million, enhancing its capabilities in security services. These moves reflect a growing demand for robust data center monitoring and security solutions, driven by the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in the tech landscape. Sobel notes that these investments indicate a recognition of the need for companies to grow and adapt in a competitive market.Finally, Sobel delves into the evolving role of artificial intelligence in various sectors, including creative writing and IT service management. He discusses the implications of AI's integration into creative processes, particularly in relation to National Novel Writing Month, where the use of AI has sparked controversy over originality and skill development. Additionally, Sobel emphasizes the necessity for businesses to adapt their IT service management methods to incorporate AI, highlighting the potential for improved efficiency and user experiences. The episode concludes with thought-provoking questions about the balance between AI and human effort, urging listeners to consider how they can effectively leverage technology in their own organizations. Four things to know today00:00 From Amazon's RTO Push to Intel's Free Coffee: Contrasting Strategies in Workplace Engagement and Productivity05:15 Capital Infusions and Acquisitions: How LogicMonitor and N-able Are Positioning for Market Leadership07:18 Sentiment Analysis, Microsoft Integrations, and Strategic Growth Events: The Evolving Tools Empowering MSPs09:27 AI's Expanding Role: Vectorization, Creative Writing, and IT Service Management Transformations  Supported by:  https://www.huntress.com/mspradio/https://tdsynnex.com/StreamOneIon   All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessoftech.bsky.social

【欢迎订阅】每天早上5:30，准时更新。【阅读原文】标题:Why your company is struggling to scale up generative AIAs employers hesitate, workers are ahead of the curve正文：For investors concerned that America's tech giants are making recklessly large bets on generative artificial intelligence (AI), big tech's latest quarterly results have offered some reassurance. The growth in demand from companies for the cloud services of Amazon, Microsoft and Google was red hot. Andy Jassy, boss of Amazon, said that AI revenue for Amazon Web Services (AWS) was growing at triple-digit rates—three times faster than AWS itself grew in the early years after it pioneered cloud computing in 2006.知识点：reckless adj. /ˈrekləs/showing a lack of care about danger and the possible results of your actions鲁莽的；不计后果的；⽆所顾忌的• He showed a reckless disregard for his own safety.他对个⼈安危全然⽆所顾忌。• He had always been reckless with money.他花钱总是⼤⼿⼤脚。获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记，请关注微信公众号「早安英文」，回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！【节目介绍】《早安英文-每日外刊精读》，带你精读最新外刊，了解国际最热事件：分析语法结构，拆解长难句，最接地气的翻译，还有重点词汇讲解。所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。【适合谁听】1、关注时事热点新闻，想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者3、想快速掌握表达，有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者4、参加各类英语考试的应试者（如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等）【你将获得】1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程，拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景2、逐词、逐句精确讲解，系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法3、每期内附学习笔记，包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等，帮助扫除阅读障碍。

Scotty O does his own version of the Amazon earnings call. Andy Jassy and Brian Olsavsky put on quite a fun show! We have fun with some of the new catch phrases and try to give you the vendor and seller perspective. Always Off Brand is Ecommerce Simplified, Learn & Laugh!  Our SPONSOR is back! They are back MAGIC MIND!!  Go to their website! https://magicmind.com/pages/hp-v1   Scott has been using Magic Mind and is the best MENTAL PERFORMANCE Shot there is out there! Our listeners get a FREE trial offer to try out Magic Mind for yourself and get the mental performance you want! Get a 3 sample pack for free! And now you can get 20% off one-time purchase and subscriptions.    CODES: ALWAYSOFF20 -  https://magicmind.com/ALWAYSOFF20   - 20% off for one-time purchases and subscriptions- the rest of the episodes   ALWAYSOFFTRIAL -  https://magicmind.com/ALWAYSOFFTRIAL  - get a 3 sample pack for free- 1st episode   QUICKFIRE Info:   Website: https://www.quickfirenow.com/ Email the Show: info@quickfirenow.com  Talk to us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quickfireproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickfire__/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickfiremarketing LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/quickfire-productions-llc/about/ Sports podcast Scott has been doing since 2017, Scott & Tim Sports Show part of Somethin About Nothin:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somethin-about-nothin/id1306950451 HOSTS: Summer Jubelirer has been in digital commerce and marketing for over 16 years. After spending many years working for digital and ecommerce agencies working with multi-million dollar brands and running teams of Account Managers, she is now the Amazon Manager at OLLY PBC.   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/summerjubelirer/   Scott Ohsman has been working with brands for over 29 years in retail, online and has launched over 200 brands on Amazon. Owning his own sales and marketing agency in the Pacific NW, is now VP of Digital Commerce for Quickfire LLC. Scott has been a featured speaker at national trade shows and has developed distribution strategies for many top brands. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ohsman-861196a6/   Hayley Brucker has been working in retail and with Amazon for years. Hayley has extensive experience in digital advertising, both seller and vendor central on Amazon. Hayley is based out of North Carolina and has worked in multiple product categories and has also worked on the brand side and started with Nordstrom on the retail floor.  LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-brucker-1945bb229/   Huge thanks to Cytrus our show theme music “Office Party” available wherever you get your music. Check them out here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cytrusmusic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cytrusmusic/ Twitter https://twitter.com/cytrusmusic SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VrNLN6Thj1iUMsiL4Yt5q?si=MeRsjqYfQiafl0f021kHwg APPLE MUSIC https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cytrus/1462321449   “Always Off Brand” is part of the Quickfire Podcast Network and produced by Quickfire LLC.  

Microsoft reported a strong fiscal first quarter for 2025, surpassing earnings expectations with a notable 33% growth in Azure revenue, driven by AI services. However, the company is facing cloud capacity constraints and has announced substantial investments to enhance data center capacity, reflecting the booming demand for AI. Despite this growth, Microsoft's investment in OpenAI is projected to result in significant losses this quarter.Alphabet, the parent company of Google, also reported impressive earnings, with Google Cloud experiencing a 35% growth rate in the third quarter of 2024. CEO Sundar Pichai attributed this acceleration to advancements in AI, which are attracting new customers and increasing usage among existing ones. Meanwhile, Amazon exceeded earnings expectations, with its advertising business and Amazon Web Services showing strong growth. CEO Andy Jassy announced plans for substantial capital expenditures focused on technology infrastructure and generative AI, indicating a continued commitment to innovation in the cloud space.In addition to earnings reports, the episode covers Microsoft's delayed rollout of its AI-powered Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs, which has faced multiple setbacks due to security concerns. The feature aims to enhance user privacy and will be available as an opt-in option. Microsoft also announced a new program allowing consumers to purchase extended security updates for Windows 10, highlighting the ongoing relevance of the operating system despite the push for upgrades to Windows 11.The episode concludes with a discussion on the societal implications of AI in media, featuring a Polish radio station that has begun using AI hosts in an experimental format. This move has sparked controversy and a petition against the shift, raising questions about the future of human roles in journalism. Additionally, experts caution about the limitations of generative AI for enterprises, emphasizing the need for human oversight in critical decision-making processes. The episode invites listeners to reflect on the balance between AI hype and real-world implementation, particularly in the context of ongoing technological advancements. Four things to know today 00:00 Cloud Leaders See Strong Earnings as AI Demand Drives High Capital Spending, Fueling Data Center Boom04:41 Microsoft Delays AI-Powered Recall Feature Again, Highlights Privacy Hurdles for Windows Copilot Users07:08 ChatGPT Expands with Real-Time Web Search and Voice Features, Targeting Broader Applications for Small Businesses and Enterprise Users08:37 AI as the New Voice of Media? Polish Radio Station OFF Radio Krakow Tests AI Hosts Amid Public Pushback  Supported by:  https://msrpadio.com/engage/    All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessoftech.bsky.social

Full transcript It's easy to say you want your decisions to be data-driven. But as Salesforce CMO Ariel Kelman has learned, hard data doesn't tell the full story. Often, you also need to consider the qualitative. "Let's say you go and do some executive event series, where you have 30 people come to each event," he says. "It's not like if we want to go draw conclusions from, let's say, Dreamforce, we had 45,000 people. You've got a lot of data to work with there." Ariel previously led worldwide marketing for Amazon's cloud services business, AWS; his boss at the time, Andy Jassy, recommended that he call up a sampling of the participants in a niche program to determine its value to the company. "Of the 300 people in this program over the year, we went and called up 20 of them and we got pretty consistent information: This part of what you're doing is super impactful to getting us to do more. This part [is] irrelevant, waste of time. This part, I don't care ... When there's areas of your business that you can't measure precisely, if you come up with three different imprecise, imperfect measurement techniques that are very different, then you can see it can actually end up being useful. If they're all aligning, your chances of them being statistically flawed in exactly the same way are pretty low." Today on Building Better CMOs, Ariel talks with MMA Global CEO Greg Stuart about the transformative role of AI in modern marketing and Salesforce's innovative Agentforce platform. They also discuss prioritizing customer experience, the challenges of adopting deep learning models, and misconceptions in marketing measurement. Follow or subscribe to Building Better CMOs Rate & review the podcast Links: Ariel's LinkedIn Greg's LinkedIn This episode was produced and edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Jason Kilar, former CEO & co-founder of Hulu and former CEO of WarnerMediaWhen Jason Kilar was a child, he was obsessed with Walt Disney — not just as a filmmaker or the creator of Disneyland, but as an entrepreneur. He started his career at the Walt Disney Company (where else?) but then got his first opportunity to help build something new when a young startup entrepreneur from Seattle visited his business school classroom. Most of Jason's classmates predicted the failure of this startup, Amazon.com, which elicited “this awesome laugh, the Jeff Bezos trademark laugh.” How a leader reacts to criticism or doubts, Jason learned, says a lot about their conviction and intelligence.Chapters:(01:08) - Bing Gordon and John Doerr (04:11) - Warner Bros. (06:12) - Walt Disney (11:10) - Working at Disney (14:32) - What makes it special (18:31) - Meeting your heroes (20:06) - “Walt's folly,” Disneyland (22:45) - Harvard and Amazon (25:09) - Meeting Jeff Bezos (29:10) - “Help people understand Amazon exists” (33:25) - Amazon's culture (38:07) - What Warner Bros. makes (40:55) - Obscurity and relevance (45:53) - Feeling the lows (50:09) - Launching Hulu (53:36) - NewCo or ClownCo? (59:13) - Over-communication (01:03:14) - The future of TV memo (01:06:46) - Innovator's dilemma (01:08:57) - No labels (01:14:04) - Unfinished business (01:16:22) - Staying present (01:20:26) - The theatrical window (01:26:19) - What's next? Mentioned in this episode: Amazon, The Matrix, Star Wars: A New Hope, Disney World, Diane Disney Miller, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Michael Eisner, Universal Studios and Harry Potter, Disney University, Jeffrey Rayport, Barnes & Noble, Joel Spiegel, David Risher, Joy Covey, Garry Trudeau and Doonesbury, Andy Jassy, Brian Birtwistle, Jim Kingsbury, Vessel and Verizon, HBO, Friends, Hogwarts Legacy, Sony, Netflix, NBCUniversal, Paramount, AT&T, Discovery, Richard Tom, Kara Swisher, Fox, YouTube and Google, Saturday Night Live, Peter Chernin, Jeff Zucker, Bob Iger, Andy Rachleff and Benchmark, CBS, Miracle on 34th Street, Marissa Mayer and Yahoo, Rony Abovitz and Magic Leap, House of the Dragon and Industry, Dune, Christopher Nolan, and the TSA.Links:Connect with JasonTwitterLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Part Two. How many people do you know who walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do—and so does the wife of today's guest, Monte Wood. Like me, she does it because she wants to make things better for the next person. Monte, author of Generosity Wins and former CEO of Opus Agency, has worked with industry legends like Mark Benioff, Andy Grove, Steve Jobs, John Chambers and Andy Jassy. He's learned from them, his mentors, and his mother what generosity truly means and how it leads to success in life and career. In yesterday's episode, we looked into Monte's definition of generosity and why he believes it's the key to a happier, more successful life. Today, we'll explore why generosity is tough in today's world and how to nurture a mindset focused on giving. Still skeptical about how generosity can lead to success? Tune in and join the conversation. Key Highlights of Our Interview: Generosity Beyond Kindness: Lessons from Steve Jobs, John Chambers, and Andy Jassy “Steve Jobs' goal to democratize technology was generous, even if his approach wasn't. Leaders like Chambers and Jassy showed that while generosity doesn't always come with kindness, the drive to uplift others' success is, in itself, a powerful form of generosity.” The 600-Day Challenge: How Practicing Generosity Daily Transforms You “Documenting a daily act of kindness, whether it's a smile or genuine listening, became a habit that revealed a thousand ways to be generous—proof that practicing generosity opens new perspectives.” Unexpected Generosity in a Hot Tub: A Chat with Elon Musk “In an unexpected encounter, Musk showed genuine interest and warmth, sharing laughs and stories. It was a small gesture, but a powerful reminder of the impact of unexpected generosity from those at the top.” The Hidden Costs of Greed and Division in Today's Media “With opinion-driven media stirring division, the challenge lies in overcoming these forces with conscious generosity and mutual respect—proving that true strength is found not in agreement, but in the ability to disagree respectfully.” Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guests: Monte Wood Chief Change Officer: Make Change Ambitiously. Experiential Human Intelligence for Growth Progressives World's Number One Career Podcast Top 1: US, CA, MX, IE, HU, AT, CH, FI Top 10: GB, FR, SE, DE, TR, IT, ES Top 10: IN, JP, SG, AU  1.5 Million+ Streams 50+ Countries

Part One. How many people do you know who walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do—and so does the wife of today's guest, Monte Wood. Like me, she does it because she wants to make things better for the next person. Monte, author of Generosity Wins and former CEO of Opus Agency, has worked with industry legends like Mark Benioff, Andy Grove, Steve Jobs, John Chambers and Andy Jassy. He's learned from them, his mentors, and his mother what generosity truly means and how it leads to success in life and career. In today's episode, we dive into Monte's definition of generosity and why he believes it's the key to a happier, more successful life. Tomorrow, we'll explore why generosity is tough in today's world and how to nurture a mindset focused on giving. Still skeptical about how generosity can lead to success? Tune in and join the conversation. Key Highlights of Our Interview: True Generosity in Leadership: More Than Just Charity “Being generous isn't just about grand acts of philanthropy. It's about caring for the individual. Whether it's helping employees grow beyond their roles or driving an old Toyota to work, leaders like Andy Grove and Mark Benioff show that humility and connection are what truly drive success.” Why Generosity is the Key to Confidence, Courage, and Success “Generosity isn't just about giving—it's a strategic move toward success. Helping others builds faster, more meaningful relationships, while also boosting your own confidence and courage. Harvard's 50-year study shows that close connections are the top predictor of happiness, and generosity is the engine that powers those relationships.” Tracking the Untrackable: The True ROI of Generosity “Generosity doesn't fit into the typical business models of ROI—no one's handing you a direct return. Yet, the rewards are undeniable. Life has a way of paying you back tenfold, proving that being generous might be the most strategic investment you can make, even if it can't be measured in dollars.” Generosity Isn't Always Grand – Sometimes It's Just a Smile “Even the smallest act of generosity can be life-changing. A smile, a kind word, or even cleaning up a public restroom can shift someone's day. In a world full of loneliness and depression, simple acts of generosity may be the most powerful way to create joy and connection.” Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guests: Monte Wood Chief Change Officer: Make Change Ambitiously. Experiential Human Intelligence for Growth Progressives World's Number One Career Podcast Top 1: US, CA, MX, IE, HU, AT, CH, FI Top 10: GB, FR, SE, DE, TR, IT, ES Top 10: IN, JP, SG, AU  1.5 Million+ Streams 50+ Countries

This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review Nasser The Goat by AJ Fernandez and Southern Tier Brewing Company's Pumpking Imperial Pumpkin Ale.  Other topics this week include -- Coca-Cola and Bacardi are testing a canned rum and Coke. AT&T sells its stake in DirecTV for $7.6 billion as it exits the entertainment biz -- as DirecTV buys Dish. Are remote workers really working all day? No. Here's what they're doing instead. Amazon employees blast Andy Jassy's RTO mandate: ‘I'd rather go back to school than work in an office again.' The port strike and its potential impact on the economy. CNN launches a digital paywall, charging some users to read articles for the first time. Halloween creep is haunting Christmas as it becomes retail's new rising star. All that and much more on this week's Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmokeFacebook: @eatdrinksmokeIG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicStitcher SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textAmazon CEO Andy Jassy released a statement last week notifying all Amazon employees that they will need to be in the office five days per week beginning in January 2025. How many companies will follow Amazon's lead and require their employees to be in the office five days per week? What does this mean for you? You can read Andy Jassy's statement here. In this episode, I'll unpack the benefits of increased in-office collaboration while addressing this policy's challenges to work-life balance and overall employee satisfaction. If you're accustomed to a hybrid work environment, this episode is crucial for you. You'll also gain valuable strategies to navigate job interviews and career moves in light of such sweeping policy changes.You must know how you work best and your best working situation. Yes, companies are still hiring fully remote employees, but Amazon's move will change things, and you should be prepared. Support the showThank you for listening to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Want me to review your LinkedIn profile? Learn more here. Visit https://johnneral.com to join The Mid-Career GPS Newsletter, a free, twice-weekly career and leadership resource for mid-career professionals. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announces return to office policy, sparking debate on workplace culture and employee expectations in tech industry.Will Amazon's RTO policy lead to increased employee turnover and a decline in morale? Listen as Kelli and Nolan explore the implications of these changes on workplace culture, employee expectations, and the broader business landscape.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coHR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.--Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview is the AI assistant for interviewing. Metaview completely removes the need for recruiters and hiring managers to take notes during interviews—because their AI is designed to take world-class interview notes for you. Team builders at companies like Brex, Hellofresh, and Quora say Metaview has changed the game—see the magic for yourself: https://www.metaview.ai/heretics—RELATED EPISODE:Everyone's Talking About Founder Mode—KEEP UP WITH NOLAN, + KELLI ON LINKEDINNolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—TIMESTAMPS(00:20) Andy Jassy's Letter on Culture (01:50) Two Big Changes at Amazon (03:00) Amazon's Employee Growth(04:40) Innovation and In-Person Work (05:10) Trade-offs of Remote Work(06:00) Clarity in RTO Communications(07:56) Sponsors: Planful | Metaview(10:10) Exceptions to RTO Policy(11:40) Top Performers and Exceptions (13:20) Business Reality vs Expectations This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

It was Jeff Bezos who first said “your margin is my opportunity”, and the Andy Jassy regime continues that strategy as Amazon continuously adjusts vendor terms to maximize profitability and win the price war. Amazon consultancy Consulterce and our friends at Stratably recently teamed up on a survey of brands about their Amazon relationship. Martin Heubel from Consulterce returned to the podcast to dig deep into some of the best defensive strategies that brands can use to gain some higher ground with the world's everything store.

This past week, Amazon announced a new RTO policy that required 5 days a week in the office. What types of impacts could this have on tech workers and the tech industry? SHOW: 858SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #858 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK:  http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST:  "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSOR:Access Gartner cloud research come to life with the “The Future of Cloud in 2028: From Technology to Business Necessity,” webinar.Secure your seat for Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2024 with our early bird savings of $400 off standard rates now.  SHOW NOTES:Amazon announces new Manager/Employee Ratio and RTO policy for 2025IT'S BEEN 4.5 YEARS SINCE PEOPLE WERE IN THE OFFICE - FULL TIMEPeople have adapted their life to working from homePeople have adapted their families to working from homeDaily commutes seem like a poor use of resourcesIT'S BEEN 4.5 YEARS SINCE PEOPLE WERE IN THE OFFICE - FULL TIMEBeing around co-workers does tend to increase collaboration and idea sharingRTO is more difficult on certain employee (especially care-giving women)RTO is an effective way to reduce headcount without defined “layoffs”RTO may feel more impactful to mobility-able tech workersFEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter: @cloudcastpodInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

Amazon's decision to bring its employees back to the office five days a week is a window into the challenges facing the e-commerce and technology giant, and CEO Andy Jassy's larger plan to get the company to operate like "the world's largest startup" again. Plus, GeekWire's John Cook gets into the back seat of a driverless car for the first time since 2018, and has a very different experience. Coverage of Amazon's announcement: Amazon ‘will return to being in the office the way we were' before the pandemic, CEO tells employees ‘The way we were': Amazon tries to rekindle its future by rediscovering a spark from the past Thoughts on Amazon's full return to the office from a CEO who knows the value — and the trade-offs A ‘home run' or a ‘cowardly' decision? Amazon's new in-person work policy elicits cheers and jeers Amazon's new back-to-office mandate fuels debate over remote work and productivity Waymo links and related stories: NPR: Armed with traffic cones, protesters are immobilizing driverless cars GeekWire in 2018: We rode in Uber's self-driving car, and now we're less confident in the future of autonomous vehicles Video of John's Waymo ride this week. The Verge: Waymo and Uber expand their robotaxi partnership to Austin and Atlanta With John Cook and Todd Bishop; Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best week in a long time - markets popping! Cats and Dogs - all anyone can talk about these days - DogCat Bounce anyone? More back to work directives .... Apple disappointing again. PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter DONATIONS ? Warm Up - Best week in a long time - markets popping! - Cats and Dogs - all anyone can talk about these days - DogCat Bounce anyone? - More back to work directives .... - Apple disappointing again - All of a sudden - Now the Biden-Harris administration Market Update - BIG week of central bank rate decisions - Rotation - still a big item keeping markets in check - Rates LOW - bond traders overconfident? - Oil comes back after miserable 2 weeks - TrumpCoin? Central Banks - The Federal Reserve's highly anticipated two-day meeting, which gets underway Tuesday, is poised to take center stage. - Elsewhere, Brazil's central bank is scheduled to hold its next policy meeting on Wednesday. - The Bank of England, Norway's Norges Bank and South Africa's Reserve Bank will all follow on Thursday. - Bank of Japan will provide its rate decision Friday --- Markets getting a bit more volatile ahead of this Fed rate decision BACK TO WORK! - Amazon is instructing corporate staffers to spend five days a week in the office, CEO Andy Jassy wrote in a memo on Monday. - The decision marks a significant shift from Amazon's earlier return-to-work stance, which required corporate workers to be in the office at least three days a week. Now, the company is giving employees until Jan. 2 to start adhering to the new policy. One Day Later - Oracle provide some really nice earnings and guidance that the market loved... (Discussed last week) - A day later: --- Oracle now sees at least $66 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue, around $1.5 billion more than analysts had expected. ---- Capital spending also will increase. ------The company plans for over $104 billion in revenue in the 2029 fiscal year. - Odd that  this was the next day - Stock up 55% - 2nd best of tech companies just behind Nvdia - Larry is now 2d richest person in the world behind Elon Musk Economics - August Retail Sales 0.1% vs -0.2% Briefing.com Consensus; prior revised to 1.1% from 1.0% - August Retail Sales ex-auto 0.1% vs 0.2% Briefing.com Consensus; prior unrevised at 0.4% - August Industrial Production 0.8% vs 0.1% Briefing.com Consensus; prior revised to -0.9% from -0.6% - August Capacity Utilization 78.0% vs 77.9% Briefing.com Consensus; prior revised to 77.4% from 77.8% --- Generally economy is speeding up again and looks like signs that manufacturing may be picking up More Issues - This is a bad apple - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a top banking regulator in the United States, said on Thursday it has issued an enforcement action against Wells Fargo due to deficiencies in its risk management practices. - There will be no penalties - but company is still in the penalty box due to past issues China Apple - Online retailers in China have slashed the prices of Apple's new iPhone 16 series ahead of its official release, as consumers in the world's largest smartphone market hold out for the release of the US company's first on-device artificial intelligence (AI) software. - They are blaming this on the delay of any significant AI features Intel Gets $$$ - The Biden-Harris Administration announced today that Intel Corporation has been awarded up to $3 bln in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act for the Secure Enclave program. The program is designed to expand the trusted manufacturing of leading-edge semiconductors for the U.S. government.

Intel investors have been looking for signs of life with its foundry business – a couple billion dollars in deals and its new independent subsidiary status might help.  (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Intel's three focuses for turning it around: its Foundry business, AI strategy, and cost structure. - The real reason Amazon might be pushing workers to return to office five days a week, and why Andy Jassy is looking to reduce bureaucracy. - Microsoft's new buyback authorization and dividend hike and it marches on the path to being a Dividend Aristocrat. (18:20) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp look at how Gen X saves and how to catch up if you're feeling behind. Join us at our live podcast recording in Denver with BiggerPockets on Wednesday, September 18: https://www.meetup.com/biggerpockets/events/303028272/  Companies discussed: INTC, TSMC, AMZN, MSFT Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Tim Beyers, Robert Brokamp, Alison Southwick Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of retail's most insightful minds makes her triumphant return to the pod. Sucharita Kodali, Forrester's Principal Analyst, was our very first guest when we launched the podcast in September of 2020, and now she's back to separate the hope from the hype on key topics like the important difference between e-commerce and digital commerce and the critical role of digital influence on brick-and-mortar performance. She also gives us her fun and fascinating perspective on how Amazon is different under Andy Jassy, where retail media networks are headed, the challenges in online grocery, luxury's future, and a whole lot more. We also get a bold prediction about Temu and rocket through a lighting round of hot-takes.But before our interview we unpack the week in retail news brought to you by Scayle, the fastest-growing enterprise commerce platform in the world.We kick things off with the implications of the latest news on inflation, before discussing Forrester's remarkable prediction on the dominance of Walmart and Amazon. We then move to two pieces of interesting Amazon news, discuss Couche-Tard's rebuff by 7-Eleven, ponder Big Lots bankruptcy, before wrapping up with two noteworthy quarterly earnings announcements. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

We start with Amazon's announcement that it will require corporate employees to return to the office five days a week by January 2025. This decision, articulated by CEO Andy Jassy, aims to enhance in-person collaboration and strengthen company culture. However, it comes alongside plans to reduce middle management by increasing the ratio of individual contributors to managers, raising concerns about potential employee turnover and the impact on productivity and satisfaction.Host Dave Sobel also highlights Microsoft's recent enhancements to its Microsoft 365 CoPilot, which now includes the ability to create autonomous AI agents for workflows and improved collaboration features. The integration of the advanced GPT-4.0 model is expected to streamline tasks across various departments, potentially reducing manual workloads. Additionally, Microsoft has launched Office LTSC 2024, aimed at commercial and government customers needing long-term support, which includes new functionalities and security updates.The episode further delves into CrowdStrike's challenges, as former employees report a culture prioritizing speed over quality, which contributed to a significant software outage in July 2024. Despite the company's commitment to quality control, the rising technical errors raise questions about its operational practices. In response, CrowdStrike has expanded partnerships with Cohesity and 1Password to enhance cybersecurity solutions, indicating a shift towards improving threat detection and response capabilities.Finally, Sobel discusses the growing role of AI in customer service, with Salesforce launching AgentForce to automate customer interactions and Jabra introducing ClearSpeech to enhance audio quality in contact centers. These developments reflect a broader trend of businesses embracing AI-driven efficiency while balancing the need for human support in complex customer interactions. The episode concludes with a call for accountability among software vendors to ensure quality and reliability in their services. Four things to know today00:00 Amazon to Require Full Return to Office by 2025, Tightens Workforce with Cuts to Middle Management04:11 Microsoft Enhances 365 Copilot with Autonomous Agents, GPT-4o Integration, and New Collaboration Features06:12 Ex-CrowdStrike Employees Cite Culture of Speed Over Quality Leading to Major July 2024 Outage07:59 Salesforce's Agentforce and Jabra's ClearSpeech Showcase Growing Role of AI in Customer Service Automation  Supported by:  https://www.coreview.com/msphttps://getthread.com/mspradio/  CoreView Sept 19 Webinar: https://okt.to/CLa4Uf   All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessoftech.bsky.social

Brian Gracely (@bgracely)and Brandon Whichard (@bwhicard) discuss the top stories in Cloud and AI from August 2024.SHOW: 855SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #855 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNETCLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwNEW TO CLOUD? CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW NOTES:Link to August 2024 news and articlesSEGMENTS COVERED IN THE SHOW:Good Old Fashioned Cloud NewsThe AI Innovation Continues Trend 1 - What will be the ripple effects of Intel's struggles?Trend 2 - Is this a bump or a bubble for NVIDIA?Trend 3 - Why do companies have such a hard time with a 2nd act?Trend 4 - Why you should always take the big job if it's offered to you.  FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter: @cloudcastpodInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Today, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss discuss the real-life challenges of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and finding that elusive work-life balance. They emphasize the importance of maintaining non-work activities for a fulfilling life. Discover practical strategies for financial resilience, the power of fresh perspectives in business, and the myth of work-life balance. Tune in for an honest conversation that goes beyond the usual “everything's great” facade and provides actionable advice for thriving in both business and life.Highlights: "Anybody who, when you ask them like, 'Oh, how's it going?' If they're always like, 'great,' you're probably not that close to them.""It's very possible to be self-employed or start a business from scratch and still have a family life. You will work differently than a nine to five typical job.""There's a big difference between being an entrepreneur and being self-employed. You have to be responsible for the allocation of your time."Timestamps:00:00 - Real Talk on Entrepreneurship00:18 - Reflecting On New Year's Resolutions01:14 - Honest Conversations02:10 - Cash Reserves Strategy03:31 - Operating Expenses Reserve06:26 - Andy Jassy's Leadership at Amazon09:10 - Setting a Rallying Theme11:07 - Metrics and Goals12:34 - Work-Life Balance Myth15:27 - Time Management for EntrepreneursCONNECT • Ask Roland a question HERE.RESOURCES:• 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREETo learn more about Roland Frasier

We're back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10's Chief Brand Evangelist, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10's newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level. Amazon is responsible for dangerous products sold on its site, federal agency rules https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/amazon-responsible-dangerous-products-sold-site-federal-agency-rules-rcna164309 Etsy Is Getting Loyalty Program for Its Most Dedicated Shoppers https://gizmodo.com/etsy-is-getting-loyalty-program-for-its-most-dedicated-shoppers-2000481536 AWS Outage Hits Amazon Services, Ring, Whole Foods, Alexa https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/2024/aws-outage-hits-amazon-services-ring-whole-foods-alex Amazon looks to reduce costs to compete more aggressively on price as consumer habits shift https://www.geekwire.com/2024/amazon-looks-to-reduce-costs-to-compete-more-aggressively-on-price/ Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns https://www.businessinsider.com/temus-office-besieged-chinese-suppliers-protesting-refund-policy-2024-7 New landing page in Sponsored Brands Grow brand impression share goal https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/grow-brand-impression-share-with-new-landing-page/ Scale your message with priority delivery using Prime Video programmatic guaranteed deals https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/scale-your-message-using-prime-video-programmatic-guaranteed-deals/ Harvest high performing targets with Target Promotion, now available for Sponsored Products advertisers in UCM ads console https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/target-promotion-for-sponsored-products/ This episode is jam-packed with news and insights to help you stay ahead in the competitive world of selling on Amazon, Walmart, and ecommerce! In this episode of the Weekly Buzz by Helium 10, Bradley covers: 00:50 - Amazon Recall Change 02:40 - New Bullet Point Rules 06:23 - Etsy Prime? 07:01 - Amazon Outage 07:43 - New Amazon Fees 09:50 - Amazon Cost Cutting 11:30 - Product Images Update 13:22 - On Time Delivery Policy 15:42 - Temu Sellers Gone Wild 17:38 - Labor Day Sale 18:16 - FBA Capacity Fees 19:51 - New Sponsored Brand Page 21:24 - Prime Video Ads 22:03 - Keyword Harvesting 24:04 - Sellerfest Online Event ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On Youtube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Transcript Bradley Sutton: Amazon is changing its bullet point requirements. There is yet another new fee that Amazon sellers are going to have to pay. Temu sellers in China storm the Temu offices in protest. This and more on today's Weekly Buzz. How cool is that? Pretty cool, I think. Hello everybody, and welcome to another episode of the Series Sellers Podcast by Helium 10. I'm your host, Bradley Sutton, and this is the show. That is our Helium 10 Weekly Buzz, where we give you a rundown of all the news stories that are going on in the Amazon, Walmart and e-commerce world. Let's see what's buzzing. Today might be a first. There's so much news today. I think there might be a total of 14 or possibly more news articles that affect e-commerce sellers out there. So a very abnormal week. Let's go ahead and hop right into it. Bradley Sutton: The first news story that we're going to talk about today is from NBC News and it is entitled Amazon is responsible for dangerous products sold in its site. Federal agency rules, all right. So the Consumer Product Safety Commission is classifying Amazon, it says, as a distributor of the product and therefore bears legal responsibility for a recall. You know, in the past Amazon kind of like had this stance where they're like hey, we're not the sellers. It's third party sellers. You know like we'll do what we can to keep customers safe, but we're not the ones who are responsible for it. But now this ruling says that Amazon has to notify customers about and remove products deemed dangerous that it sells through its website. Federal regulators ruled on Tuesday, all right. So basically it's saying that, hey, amazon bears legal responsibility for product recalls, even if they are sold by us. You know, third party sellers. I guess there was a few years ago, three years ago, there was about 400,000 products sold that had faulty carbon monoxide alarms and and flammable children's pajamas, that's. I shouldn't laugh at that. But that's like who? Who is selling flammable children's pajamas? Like what kind of quality control are you guys doing? And flammable hairdryer, and they're subject to this order. But you know Amazon says it's already removed and notified customers about it. But anyways, you know like this might seem like, hey, we're not selling flammable pajamas, what does this have to do with me? But you know if this requires a lot more procedures or things that Amazon is going to have to do, well, you know there's costs that come with that and we might see some of the cost of that. Now, on the flip side. You know, let's say, there are sellers from other countries, like factories that are are selling, you know, not high quality things that are dangerous. Now it looks like maybe Amazon might take a more proactive approach and so you know, hey, this could help Amazon sellers long term. Bradley Sutton: Next article is going to Seller Central. Spend a little bit of time on this one because this is interesting. I think a lot of sellers are going to find this important and it's entitled Review Updated Bullet Point Requirements to Optimize your Listing. All right, so effective in a couple of weeks, on August 15, 2024,. It says Amazon is updating its bullet point requirements. All right, so we announced this a long time ago, actually, where it was for hardline. Now it says here that the main points is restriction of special characters, emojis and some phrases such as refund related guarantees. Now, supposedly, you know like Amazon a while back said no more emojis, but we haven't seen that policed too much. So now that it's kind of like coming out with it a little bit in a more official capacity, perhaps like could this mean that you know, listings might start getting suppressed, or things like that. Well, let's read on here. Other thing is it says is that one change is you're going to have guidance to help you create high quality bullet points that are clear and concise. Bradley Sutton: All right, now here's the thing. They're going to use AI to help optimize listing quality. They're going to remove non-compliant content and use AI to generate compliant, high quality bullet points. Supposedly they're going to share these with you for review before published. But again, this is kind of like something like before. We talked about how Amazon has image requirements, we're going to talk about that later and then, if you're not meeting the requirements, amazon could go in there and change your images. They can go in there and change your title, and then you're kind of stuck with that. So, buyer beware now, hey us. Or seller beware. I guess I should say, if you're a seller, who's kind of like towing the line and then using emojis or using things that you shouldn't. Potentially this kind of like policy might state that, hey, you're giving Amazon the right to go in there and put some AI thing or put what it thinks is valid, and in the past, when Amazon does that, you know, be it with images or be it with titles, once that happens, it's like you can't change it back, right. So it's kind of a serious thing Now that article that was in your seller central dashboard. Bradley Sutton: It says hey, don't put a sense, don't put N a or not applicable or not eligible or TBD or copy pending. Don't do any of that. It says don't use phrases such as eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, ecologically friendly antibacterial made from bamboo I didn't realize. Made from bamboozle. I have a bamboo brand. I didn't realize. Made from bamboo. I have a bamboo brand. I didn't realize that that's not allowed. Made from soy or contained soy. You can't say hey, if not satisfied, send it back. Full refund, unconditional guarantee with no limit, not allowed to say those things. Obviously no company information there, no repetition. Bradley Sutton: It says and then you have to include at least three bullet points as far as character limits, as hey, uh, use more than 10 characters but less than 255, uh characters. So something to think about. Like, uh, you might want to do an audit on your listings. Make sure that you're compliant instead of like just taking the chance that you know Amazon might just slap you on the wrist and you can just remove your emojis or something later on. So curious, what do you the wrist and you can just remove your emojis or something later on. So I'm curious, are you guys going to just take this seriously, or maybe think that's kind of like their image requirements where Amazon doesn't enforce it too much, or hey, they've been saying bullet points, no emojis for years and I've been able to get away with it. What are you going to do? Are you going to keep going or are you going to actually change it this time? Let me know in the comments below. Bradley Sutton: Next article is from Gizmodo and it's entitled Etsy is getting a loyalty program for its most dedicated shopper. So this is going to be an invite only closed beta. It's going to cost $5 a month and kind of like. Makes me think of Walmart plus. You know Amazon prime target three, 60, where it's a membership buyer called Etsy insider. So it's not called Etsy Prime, but it's called Etsy Insider and it's going to offer exclusive benefits to buyers. So something very similar perhaps to what you guys know about Amazon Prime is now coming to Etsy. So is that going to increase sales, increase loyalty on the Etsy platform? Will be interesting to find out. Bradley Sutton: Next article is from CRN.com and it's entitled AWS outage has Amazon services, ring, whole foods and Alexa. Um, you know a lot of stuff in this article. Maybe doesn't, you think doesn't apply. But this is maybe what happened. Like how many of you guys out there, I saw a lot of message boards and groups where, talking about a few days ago, the seller central dashboard was glitching like crazy, you couldn't even get into your Amazon advertising, et cetera. So it probably is related to this. So I saw some people saying, hey, is it just me or you're not able to get your data? Well, it's no, it wasn't just you. There was this big outage that even affected whole foods, uh, supermarkets from Amazon. So don't worry, it looks like everything's back to normal. Uh, but you weren't the only one affected, if that was affecting you. Bradley Sutton: Next article, back to Seller Central Dashboard, and it's entitled Digital Service Fees Effective October 1st. So guess what, guys? We have got yet another set of fees, but it's not anything huge and it's because of some kind of regulation. So it says the Canadian government recently implemented a DST Digital Services Tax similar to those of the UK, France, Italy and Spain, and so on October 1st, we're going to start introducing a digital services fee to account for DST. Now, who does this apply to? All right, well, this DST rate is 2% in the UK, 3% in Canada, France, Italy and Spain. But it depends on the location of the buyer, the location of your business, et cetera. Bradley Sutton: So if you are a USA seller and you only sell in US, all right, so you're a US-based company and you're selling Amazon USA, you're not going to have to worry about any of this. All right, it's not going to apply. But if you sell in Amazon USA but your business is established in a country in which DST has been introduced UK, France, Spain, Canada now the sales in your Amazon USA store is going to apply to this DST fee. All right, so it is a 3% fee in the US store. Now you might be thinking 3%, good grief. Now that's crazy. If I'm already paying 15%, what? It's 18%? No, it's 3% of your Amazon seller fees. So if your seller fee is $2.25, like it is on a $15 item, you're paying only 7 cents more because it's 3% of that 225, as opposed to 3% of the 15. All right. And another example they gave here is if your product is in the UK, uh, that's going to be a 2% fee based on the Amazon fee, all right. So, so make sure to check your dashboard If you're not sure. Hey, is this going to apply to you? Um, you know, if you're outside of Canada and these other places, check the fee schedule in your dashboard for more information. But hey, it's not going to be a surprise if something is coming months from now and Amazon is giving everybody a heads up on it. Bradley Sutton: The next article here is from CRN.com and it's entitled Amazon looks to reduce costs to compete more aggressively on price as consumer habits shift. All right, so a lot of this was on their Q2 report. You know they actually had some. The shares of Amazon went down. But whenever you have these reports there's always some interesting tidbits that Amazon kind of like not leaks but mentions, and it kind of can give you insights into what their plan is in the future. And then one thing that Andy Jassy was saying is they're trying to make cost improvements, all right. And the thing that I thought affected sellers is. It says here Jassy said that the company will expand its use of automation and robots, continue to build out its same day delivery network Okay, great so far further regionalize its inbound network and strive for better inventory placement. He says it's going to enable faster speeds, more orders per box, and then here we go Fewer inventory transfers once items hit fulfillment centers. So that's the part that I liked. The other stuff, whether Amazon's using robots or not I don't know how that's going to affect me, but how many times have you had some inventory and all of a sudden it goes into transfer status or reserve status and then a lot of times that's because Amazon's having to move it around to different warehouses. Well, I think this is definitely going to help because the less you know, the more it kind of like you know distributes your inventory in a correct way and doesn't have to redistribute. Well, that's going to. That's going to help. You know your, your buyability, in my opinion, and how much you know units you have available to sellers or to buyers, and then you then it's going to help the shipping times as well. So let's see how this works out, if sellers are going to have an advantage because of these changes. Bradley Sutton: Our next article is going back to the Seller Central dashboard and it's entitled Update to how Product Detail Page Images Are Selected. So back in January on the Weekly Buzz, we had talked about how product details pages for hard lines product types are going to start displaying, potentially, images from multiple sellers. All right, now, in the coming months, this article says it's going to now include both soft lines and consumable products types. All right, and supposedly this is going to help increase sales. Um, but you know the they made a couple of tweaks to it since January. All right, they're going to prioritize brand owner images, thank goodness. All right. So if you're a brand registered owner, it's not like you're just going to automatically get your images removed. Um, and they're only going to use Amazon or brand registered sellers content If the required images are missing in the product detail page or to upgrade low quality content. Bradley Sutton: So this is what I talked about a little bit earlier, about what's going on, where sometimes, if Amazon says, hey, if you're not hitting our requirements on images, on title, on bullet points, we're going to step in and make necessary changes that we see fit. Now, again, this is the thing that I brought up like seven months ago, back in January. That I thought was super noteworthy, and they're reiterating it here. It says, as a reminder, each product detail page must have at least three required images one with the product on white background main image. One with a product in an environment that's what we call lifestyle images and one with product information such as dimensions or nutritional facts. This is an infographic. January was the first time I ever saw this where Amazon is basically saying you need a white background image, you need an infographic. January was the first time I ever saw this where Amazon is basically saying you need a white background image, you need an infographic and a lifestyle image. So they're reiterating that requirement. Now, you know, like three years ago you never, you only saw the white background image and the rest of the images could be whatever you wanted it. So, so make sure your images, guys, are in compliance. Bradley Sutton: All right, the next article back to the seller central dashboard. I mean, it seems like they they just seems like they just spit all these things out back to back to back 're going to have to maintain a 90% OTDR on time delivery rate. All right, I don't know what it was before. I mean, 90% seems pretty reasonable, like I thought it was a hundred percent that you pretty much had to do, but it's recommending that you actually do 95% according to this article. And obviously this does not apply at all to FBA, you know, because sellers aren't responsible for on-time delivery promises. Okay, now another thing is transit time settings. Now, before this September 25th date, on August 25th, the transit time requirements are going to be updated to match delivery capabilities of shipping services. So if you're shipping within the continental US you know that means that's not including Puerto Rico and Hawaii and Alaska you have to have a maximum transit time of only five days for standard and eight days for free economy shipping. Now this is interesting to me because I know some sellers who are doing FBM. You know, including myself. Bradley Sutton: You know maybe your initial reaction is like oh, this is going to be a pain in the neck. But remember what was announced in the Weekly Buzz a few weeks ago by Carrie about how Amazon might have like a Teemu-ish kind of like setup where Chinese sellers can ship directly within like eight to 10 days. Well, if that happens, who knows, maybe this is kind of like a protection for those of you shipping for full but fulfilled by merchant domestically, where you're going to have a guaranteed advantage over those Chinese direct shipping where you know the buyer is going to see five days delivery time, all right. So this five day delivery time, it's because Amazon's going to be displaying this as the as the shipping time for the product. And then if the Temu ish ones have like eight to 10 days, well, you, the Temu-ish ones have like eight to 10 days. Well, you know, this might help you know the buyability of your products. There's a lot more information here in this detailed article on your Seller Central dashboard, so make sure to check it out when you can. If you are an FBM seller, if you do 100% FBA, you can just go ahead and forget about that article, as it doesn't apply to you. Bradley Sutton: Now, speaking of Temu, this next article is kind of funny. Like sometimes, I think, amazon sellers, you know, like, especially when I read message boards, they get on the same page. They want to complain about the same thing of Amazon. Have you guys ever fantasized about or like thought about, let's all get together and let's like storm Amazon's headquarters not storm it, but, like you know, let's go there and let Bezos or let Jassy know how we feel and see if we can get up a meeting. Well, that might seem comical and like not realistic, but that is like literally what happened in Temu last week. All right, so this is an article for Business Insider and it says dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns. Now, 80 people got in the building. There's like 300 people this article says was protesting and then 80 of them actually were able to storm the building here and they're disgruntled. So I know we're kind of jealous of what's going on with Temu sellers. Man, how could we ever match the prices? But not all is rosy over there. So these Temu suppliers are upset that Temu is trying to recruit US-based sellers and they're also upset about the refund policy. Bradley Sutton: So if they ship something from China to the customer and the customer says you know what, I don't like this product, it looks like I didn't realize this. I've never bought one thing from Temu myself, but Temu just returns the money and they don't even have to return the product to the, the product to the customer. So, like the sellers are up in arms about this. One merchant said told this Chinese newspaper that he lost almost all of his profits when he was fined $400,000 for customer refunds and complaints. First of all, holy crap, if he profited $400,000, how much did he actually sell in the last you know a few months? But anyways, this is what's going on in Temu. Don't get any ideas, guys. I don't think if 300 of you tried to storm Amazon Seattle offices that 80 are going to get through. Pretty sure Amazon has got some pretty tight security over here. Bradley Sutton: All right. Next article, again going back to Seller Central. It's not necessarily a prime day, but there is going to be a special Labor Day sale that Amazon is going to have. All right, it's actually entitled Labor Day sale and this is going to begin August 26th and runs through September 3rd. All right, so right. There's going to be deals that you can offer and these are time bound promotional offers and go to advertising, go to deals hit, create new deals and then select the week of the 26th and then that's going to go ahead and see if you're eligible to be able to have a special Labor Day sale deal. All right, the next article is for the last time, I believe again going back to Seller Central Dashboard, and this is an article about peak readiness and timelines for FBA capacity limits. Bradley Sutton: Now a couple important things. Number one a date that you have to keep in mind. It says if you want to guarantee you're going to have the prime badge for black Friday we're looking way ahead you have to have your inventory in the fulfillment centers by October 19th. So set a reminder for yourself. However you ship your inventory to Amazon, you've got to have it in the fulfillment centers by October 19th. Now that's kind of crazy if you think about it. When is Black Friday? Isn't that like November? You got to get your stuff. Don't think that you're going to send it in the beginning of November. You got to get your stuff in there pretty early. And one more thing here about fees and actual elimination of a fee. You know for once. Isn't that nice. It says additionally, to help you simplify operations and manage inventory more efficiency during peak, we have eliminated this overage fee for storage effective July 1st 2024. So if your on-hand inventory exceeds your capacity limit, you are not going to get this overage fee. All right. So that's, how often is it that there's a reduction or elimination of fees? Usually the announcements we we give her are about new fees that Amazon is charging. So that's a nice little welcome surprise from Amazon this week. If you want more information on that, make sure to check that news article in your dashboard. Bradley Sutton: All right, now we've got a few Amazon ads announcements, all right. So for those of you who are doing PPC, we have got some advanced ones, some beginners ones. Let's go ahead and hop into that. The first one from Amazon advertising. They announced new landing page in sponsored brand grow brand impression share goal Right. So what is this? That launch says the sponsored brand grow brand impression share campaign now allows advertisers to utilize a new landing page option in the product collection ad format. So you can select three products to advertise and then that's going to lead shoppers from a top of search ad to a new brand landing page containing these products. Bradley Sutton: All right. So one of the differences is now this is a new type of landing page that Amazon creates that buyers can land on. So sellers who even don't have a formally prerequisite Amazon store brand store which hopefully you guys have, but that used to be a requirement to be able to advertise some of your top of search ads Well, now you don't need that prerequisite stores to say you can just start this campaign super quick and ensure the brand product discovery experience. So where this is is under your goals when you set up a new sponsored brand campaign, one of the goals is grow brand impression share and now you can choose, once you, if you select that one, the product collection ad format, and then there's a brand new section right here that says new landing page and says pick products to advertise and we'll create a landing page for you here. For those of you watching on YouTube, I'm showing an example of the shoe brand. Who's got one of these set up right now and where this is now available. It's across the board North America, south America, Europe, middle East and Asia Pacific East and Asia Pacific. Next news article from Amazon advertising. Bradley Sutton: It says scale your message with priority delivery using Prime Video programmatic guaranteed deals. I'm not going to go too much into details because probably not that many of you are using Prime Video ads, but basically they launch programmatic guaranteed deals for Prime Video so you can have run of service deals, contextual deals that can go on, like you know top best of TV shows, page best of movies, best of Prime Video originals, et cetera, and then audience based deals. Check the link in the comments below or the description below If you want, if you're somebody who uses Prime Video ads and you can get a little bit more information on this. Last article of the day is an announcement from Amazon Advertising says on this last article of the day is an announcement from amazon advertising says harvest high performing targets with target promotion now available for sponsored products advertisers. So this is kind of like funny. It's like like very similar to what like atomic and another you know PPC software does where you can supposedly harvest keywords from like auto campaigns and move it to a manual. Now I tried to test this in my account and it wasn't working. So like just got a bunch of error messages. But for those of you who aren't using software, you know this is a potential option for you. Um, I'm not sure I can suggest using it yet because I got to see first how the suggestions work. You know, like if Amazon's algorithms was perfect in advertising, they wouldn't we wouldn't even have to negative match keywords because once we get like 30, 40 clicks they would start negative matching itself. But no, if we don't do anything, amazon's still going to keep charging us. So you know that in mind, like I'm not sure if we can, you know, quote unquote just trust this Amazon suggestion thing to move keywords in the right way. But who knows, maybe it's going to be pretty cool thing to move keywords in the right way. But who knows, maybe it's going to be pretty cool. Bradley Sutton: But for me it doesn't affect me much because I've been doing keyword harvesting for four years using Helium 10 Atomic. I set my rules and I say, hey, if one of my auto or broad campaign gets two orders at this ACoS or less, I want you to go ahead and move it to this campaign and I could exactly set up the flow. So there's nothing that is coming out here that is going to really affect the way I do things, but maybe for those of you who are just trying to eyeball your Amazon advertising and not even using the search term reports and not making pivot tables and not using software or whatever, maybe this might be a feature that can help you a little bit. So check out your advertising console, go to one of your auto campaigns, go to the ad group, go to the search terms page and take a look there. Does it show you something that? Uh? Does it give you suggestions on what you can move? Uh, it did it on mine because it was broken, but maybe it's working on yours. Let me know what you think and I'll leave a message in the comments below. All right, that's finally it for the news this week. Bradley Sutton: One last thing I wanted to give you a heads up. I'm going to be giving some cool strategies at the Seller Fest online next week. So if you want to get free tickets. I think it's free. I'm not sure if it's free or not but for more information, go to h10.me/sellerfest. Even if you have to pay, it'll be worth it. There's going to be tons of great speakers uh, other than myself as well, so I'm sure you're going to get a lot of value. h10.me/sellerfest for more information. All right, guys who that literally made a record? We've been doing Weekly Buzz for four years and this was the most articles, the most news stories in one week that we have ever had. So thank you, guys. For those of you who stuck to the end, let's see what's going to happen next week. Make sure to tune in next Thursday or Friday to see what's buzzing.