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A CMO Confidential interview with Jason Radisson, CEO of Movo, former Regional GM at Uber and Marketer at Caesars Entertainment. Jason shares his thoughts on how to approach inflection points like declining sales, a change of control, or company pivot -- and the importance of focusing on the outcome you have to deliver to move the business forward. Key topics include: how to quickly get the math you need; how to reset strategy if the math says the strategy is wrong; the difference between marketing and business math; and what a "fixer" actually does. Tune in to hear about "algorithmic shelf campaigns," and pages from some of the playbooks he developed at Uber and Harrah's.Dive into the "New CMO Survival Guide: Avoiding the Inflection Pitfalls" on CMO Confidential, where host Mike Linton, a seasoned CMO with experience at Best Buy, eBay, Farmers Insurance, and Ancestry.com, uncovers the intricate challenges faced by new Chief Marketing Officers. Tune in to hear from Jason Radisson, Founder and CEO of Movo, as he shares insights from his extensive background, including roles at Uber, Caesars, and consulting with McKinsey. Key topics include understanding and navigating inflection points such as technological obsolescence and strategic turnaround, and the importance of math and data-driven decision-making in marketing leadership. Discover practical strategies for assessing and reframing company expectations, executing a gap analysis, and optimizing marketing channels for maximum ROI. Whether you're a new CMO or a seasoned executive, this discussion offers valuable lessons in leadership and strategic planning. Subscribe to the CMO Confidential Newsletter for Exclusive Content and stay informed on marketing innovations.#socialmediamarketing #b2bmarketing #fractionalcmo #digitalmarketing #cmostrategiesCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:24 - Inflection Point Explained04:07 - Speed Math Techniques06:34 - Analyzing Wrong Visions11:48 - Understanding a Fixer18:13 - Marketing as Supply Chain19:45 - Identifying Sales Problems23:39 - Algorithmic Shelf Campaigns27:28 - Resolving Data Issues30:38 - Focusing on Desired Outcomes34:24 - OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, major shifts are underway in the iGaming sector. DraftKings has laid off 101 New Jersey employees, while Caesars Entertainment has cut positions within its Sportsbook creative team, reflecting cost-cutting trends. Meanwhile, Glitnor Group's acquisition of OneCasino highlights ongoing consolidation in the industry. These moves signal a focus on streamlined operations as companies adapt to changing market dynamics.

S&P futures are up +0.24%, pointing to a positive open today. Asian markets were mixed, with Japan's Nikkei up +1% while China markets closed broadly lower. European markets are extending recent losses in early trades. For today's highlight, Investors in Asia are turning to sovereign bonds from emerging markets in Asia (ex China) to mitigate potential volatility from the US election. Asset managers are favoring Indonesian and Philippine bonds as safe havens, with growing interest in South Korean, Thai, and Indian government bonds. Some investors are also seeking refuge in cash, Indian equities, certain Chinese market segments, and Singapore dollars. Analysts highlight increased risk for the region if the election outcome is close or contested, as seen in the 2000 US election.Companies Mentioned: EQT Corp, Caesars Entertainment, Visa

In this episode, Jeremy talks with hospitality expert and former Vice President of Hospitality VIP Marketing and Lifestyle VIP Services for Caesars Entertainment,  Pasquale Romano Jr. They discuss the most underrated aspect of customer service, the role that empathy plays in relationship building, why a good employee experience is essential, the importance of constantly auditing the consumer experience, and more! Guests Name: Pasquale Romano Jr., Hospitality Expert & Accounts Manager, UrVenueGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pasquale-romano-jr/Guest Bio: A seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience in Las Vegas, working with renowned hotels and nightlife/daylife concepts, Pasquale is a firm believer in leading by example and cultivating a culture of collaboration and innovation. Beginning in 2005 he worked his way up the ladder at Palms Casino Resort, eventually becoming their Director of VIP Services. Three years later he moved over to Caesars Entertainment and spent 6 years as their Vice President of Hospitality VIP Marketing and Lifestyle VIP Services. At one point Las Vegas Weekly voted Pasquale #8 of the 53 things Las Vegas should be thankful for. Currently he's an advisor for UrVenue the leading hospitality technology solution working with well-known hospitality brands like Tao Group, Groot Hospitality, and Wynn Nightlife. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jeremy Tiershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/https://twitter.com/CoachTiersAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and The Application with Allison Turcio.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Element451 is hosting the AI Engage Summit on Oct 29 and 30Register now for this free, virtual event.The future of higher ed is being redefined by the transformative power of AI. The AI Engage Summit brings together higher ed leaders, innovators, and many of your favorite Enrollify creators to explore AI's impact on student engagement, enrollment marketing, and institutional success. Experience firsthand how AI is improving content personalization at scale, impacting strategic decision-making, and intuitively automating the mundane tasks that consume our time. The schedule is packed with real examples and case studies, so you leave knowing how to harness AI to drive meaningful change at your institution. Whether you're looking to enhance student outcomes, optimize enrollment marketing, or simply stay ahead of the curve, the AI Engage Summit is your gateway to the next level of higher education innovation. Registration is free, save your spot today.

In this eye-opening episode of Double Down with Breslo, host James Breslo sits down with Jordan Bender, Senior Equity Research Analyst at Citizens JMP, to explore the booming sports gambling and gaming industry. Jordan gives listeners an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at America's most recognized sports betting companies, including DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars Entertainment, ESPNBet, and Flutter. He also reveals his top stock pick and explains in detail why it's a smart investment in today's market. The conversation doesn't stop there—James and Jordan dive into the future of fantasy sports, revenue projections, and discuss how Las Vegas continues to break revenue records despite the rise of online sports gambling. Whether you're a sports gambling enthusiast or an investor looking for insider tips, this episode is packed with valuable information. Tune in for expert insights and the latest trends in sports betting!

Surly dragon, sexy showgirl, and cute puppies. If I told you the best magic show in Vegas right now is starring a short, unkempt, surly Englishman in a poorly-fitting sequined dragon costume, you would probably question my opinion.  But Piff the Magic Dragon is hands-down the most entertaining magic show I've seen in Vegas, and that includes all the celeb-magicians. Caesars Entertainment snatched up a contract with Piff in 2015 after he appeared on America's Got Talent. He was no stranger to Vegas, having worked in the Cosmopolitan's Rose.Rabbit.Lie and Spiegelworlds's Vegas Nocturne in 2014. He also toured as a supporting act for Mumford & Sons during their 2012 tour and is on their album cover for “Babel.” I first saw Piff in 2020, shortly after he was moved from the tiny Bugsy's Cabaret (the same place you can currently see Wayne Newton and X-Burlesque) to the 700 seat Flamingo Showroom due to social distancing requirements. Mrs. Jaydubs describes Piff as “that surly uncle who comes to the party, and you don't want your kids around him because you don't know what he's going to say. But he tells the best stories.” This is pretty accurate. I brought the whole family to see him during spring break and tried not to mentally cringe as he dropped S-bombs during the show, but 1) they're already hearing it at school and 2) they were so captivated by Piff's bombastic magnetism that much of it flew past them without registering. Plus: Mr. Piffles. Piff's chihuahua in a little dragon costume is definitely a gimmick, but Mr. Piffles is so adorable that the gimmick is forgiven. When we last saw Piff, Mr. Piffles was so tired that he fell asleep onstage during his bit. I fear the tiny pup is not long for this world. Piff's greatest strength is his mis-direction. His biggest trick starts at the beginning of the show, but he doesn't bring it home until the end. He slowly revisits the trick, building on it and adding layers of complexity. You start to wonder where he's going with all this seemingly random stuff until it all comes together at the end in a very impressive way. If you've ever wanted to see a dog in a dragon costume driving a car, have I got a show for you... Part of Piff's schtick is his surly, rude demeanor. And it's mostly schtick, as he is a super nice guy. He heads out into the Flamingo gaming floor after the show to take pictures with any and all audience members. If you want to get a taste of his act, check out his full special “Reptile Dysfunction” which is free on YouTube. But don't watch it all until you've seen him live so you don't spoil any of his tricks. Then come back and watch the whole thing after you've seen him live and watch the whole thing, because it's fucking hilarious. Piff is my answer for the best magic show in Las Vegas right now. He may not have the best tricks - I don't really know enough about magic to say what the best tricks are - but he is by far the most entertained I've ever been at a magic show in Vegas, and he's the only magician I've gone back to see more than once. Piff works well in the Flamingo Showroom Audience fuckery factor: So there's definitely some audience participation in this show. Frankly, I haven't seen a magic show that didn't have volunteers or some type of audience involvement. There's several instances in which Piff asks for volunteers for the audience, but none that I can recall in which people were chosen at random. The showroom itself is gorgeous and reminds me of old Vegas. Seating is comfortable and available at a variety of price points. Seat styles range from “chairs in a row” to table and booth seating. There is drink service during the show, but Mrs. Jaydubs got terribly sick from one of their specialty cocktails, so maybe best to stick with bottles and cans. Shows are currently nightly at 7, dark on Fridays. Tickets start at around $50.      

In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Michael Crome, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Las Vegas Raiders, shares his inspiring journey from his modest upbringing in Columbus, Ohio, to his current role with one of the NFL's most iconic teams. Growing up in a single-parent household, Michael discusses the challenges he faced and how a chance encounter with a mentor in high school sparked his interest in accounting, ultimately shaping his career path. He details his academic journey at the University of Akron and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, which paved the way for key roles at Accenture, Caesars Entertainment, and Pinnacle Entertainment.Outside of his demanding role as CFO, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and running. He shares his experience completing the World Marathon Challenge, a grueling event involving seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. For Michael, the mental challenge was as significant as the physical, a lesson he carried into his personal and professional life. Michael offers valuable advice for young people, emphasizing the importance of education, curiosity, and always keeping your integrity intact. He stresses that education can be a life-changer and encourages youth to remain open to learning, formally or through life experiences. His passion for mentoring the next generation is evident as he talks about giving back and helping others find their paths.Allegiant Stadium: Events | Allegiant StadiumJunior Achievement: JA of Southern Nevada | Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada

In der heutigen Folge von „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über Kursziel 0 bei Mynaric, wie viel es braucht, um reich zu gelten und Boom bei Zoom. Außerdem geht es um Siltronic, Lanxess, Befesa, Adidas, Snowflake, Zoom, MongoDB, Cloudflare, Datadog, Wolfsspeed, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, Covestro, K+S, BASF, Knorr-Bremse, Fresenius Medical Care RTL Group, ARK Space Exploration&Innovation ETF (WKN: A3CUNY), Goldman Sachs Hedge Industry VIP ETF (WKN: A2DWAV), Adobe, Caesars Entertainment, Endeavor Group Holdings, Spotify, IAC, HashiCorp, Insmed, Teva Pharmaceutical, Natera, GE Vernova, UnitedHealth Group, Hubspot,Workday, Vistra, Walt Disney, Amphenol, Constellation Energy, Stericycle, Teleflex, Paylocity, Nvidia, Netflix, Eli Lilly, Apple, Broadcom, TMSC, Tenet Healthcare, Progressive, Sea, MercadoLibre, Carrier Global, Hitachi, Midea, Haier Smart Home, Whirlpool und Samsung. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Ab sofort gibt es noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peter sits down with Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King for an extended conversation on the power of travel and tourism, service, and America's continuing division on race. Then, Matthew Upchurch - CEO of Virtuoso - stops by to shed some insight on how travel disruptions create unexpected travel opportunities. Finally, Sean McBurney - Regional President of Caesars Entertainment - speaks about the iconic hotel's history in a city that continues to reinvent itself.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peter sits down with Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King for an extended conversation on the power of travel and tourism, service, and America's continuing division on race. Then, Matthew Upchurch - CEO of Virtuoso - stops by to shed some insight on how travel disruptions create unexpected travel opportunities. Finally, Sean McBurney - Regional President of Caesars Entertainment - speaks about the iconic hotel's history in a city that continues to reinvent itself.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week, Caesars Entertainment shareholders voted down a proposal to study the effects of a possible smoking ban inside their properties. This comes after Bally's and Boyd Gaming also rejected the same proposal from the American NonSmokers' Rights Foundation. These casino operators all have properties in states where indoor smoking is banned, so why are they still holding on to indoor smoking in Las Vegas? Senior reporter Howard Stutz, who covers the gaming industry at the Nevada Independent, tells executive producer Sonja Cho Swanso why last week's vote failed and if a smoking ban could ever be possible in Las Vegas. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 25th episode here: Babbel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Martin has significant experience in leadership, corporate strategy, public company governance, and entrepreneurial ventures. He served nearly 20 years as Chairman and CEO of Saks Incorporated.  During his tenure, the enterprise grew from a $70 million annual revenue 10-store chain into one of the largest department store businesses in the United States. He has previously served on the Boards of Caesars Entertainment, Dillard's, Chesapeake Energy, First Horizon, Gaylord Entertainment, Lululemon Athletica, and Ruby Tuesday. Brad served five terms as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and was Interim President of the University of Memphis from 2013 – 2014 and he also chairs the Board of the Martin Family Foundation. Brad is with me on the show this week to share his personal journeys in leadership, service, and business growth. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, humility, and continuous learning, as well as how taking calculated risks and visualizing success has helped him move forward professionally and personally. We also dig into the value of service and the need for perseverance, resilience, and mindfulness in the face of challenges.  “The question is, are you willing to risk embarrassment?” - Brad Martin “The best leaders I have ever met are continuously trying to learn and to get better.” - Brad Martin   “Business can play a huge role in service, growth, and the betterment of a community” -  Brad Martin This Week on The Wow Factor: Why Brad ran for Tennessee House of Representatives at 20 years old, despite being up against a seasoned politician How tenacity and belief in your vision can lead to success How Brad uses visualization techniques to help him stay focused and motivated Why sometimes you need to take risks and face potential embarrassment for personal growth How to develop a clear vision and action plan for achieving your goals Brad discusses storytelling in leadership and decision-making and why it moves you forward How Brad unexpectedly found purpose in business when he realized business could make a positive impact The impact of seeking mentors on your success and the importance of being humble and teachable Reflections on Brad's 20-year career at companies like Saks, Lululemon, and FedEx Understanding and being aware of the potential consequences of our actions, whether positive or negative, and why it's important to be more forgiving of people who make mistakes Brad Martin's Words of Wisdom: As a leader, it is absolutely critical to be a continuous learner and model that for your team. It doesn't matter how old you are, what job you have, or what you've accomplished—there's always more you can learn. Connect with Brad Martin:  R. Brad Martin's Website  Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang; we begin this Monday morning with the world of director deals and institutional trades. Discover the latest insider activities at Jardine Cycle & Carriage and the activist moves at Caesars Entertainment. Dive into the legal troubles surrounding Tesla's Elon Musk and explore Nio's record-breaking delivery numbers. Plus, catch up on corporate news from Saudi Aramco, Qantas, Dell, Trip.com, AEM, Paragon REIT, and DBS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Efraín Pérez Agosto began his career on the lively casino floors of Puerto Rico, where his fascination with the gaming industry was first sparked. Starting with a succession of jobs, he quickly showcased his analytical prowess and passion for finance. In search of broader horizons, Agosto relocated to the U.S. when his casino owner set down roots in Indiana. This move marked a pivotal chapter in his career, as he balanced work while completing his undergraduate degree stateside before going on to pursue an MBA. The Indiana operation offered Agosto invaluable experience in the American gaming market. His ability to dissect complex data and drive strategic initiatives began to set him apart. During this period, Agosto tells us, his pursuit of an MBA expanded his strategic thinking and prepared him for more significant challenges ahead. Upon graduating, Agosto joined Caesars Entertainment, where he soon found himself on a fast track to becoming a casino controller. After 4 years with Caesars, it was then on to MGM Resorts International, which was seeking to field a finance team for its new National Harbor resort in Maryland. Agosto headed east, where over the next 5 years he steadily advanced up MGM's finance ladder. Eventually having beefed up his FP&A resume, he subsequently landed inside the National Harbor's CFO office. Although his leadership there was notably tested by both the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant cyberattack, his proactive and resilient approach was able to help to safeguard the business. Today, Agosto focuses on driving growth initiatives and navigating labor market challenges, positioning him as a transformative finance leader in the gaming industry.

In episode 175, Erik and Kerel talk with Anika Howard, President and Chief Executive Officer at Wondr Nation. Anika was born to two student activists in New Orleans and soon moved to Washington D.C. where it was safer and they could help more activists be protected while they worked to integrate schools and museums in the US. She fell in love with technology as a child because she felt like that was a place where the playing field was level, where if she learned about technology, she could succeed. She was put in a management accelerated program right out of college and went from intern to now being an executive, visionary, and leader. Anika talks about the work she's doing in gaming and tech, qualities leaders need to be successful, how her journey was influenced deeply by her parents and her upbringing, and what brought her to be CEO. Anika has been in gaming since before people even knew about it and she talks about being a key factor in educating people about these integrations, making the partnerships and experiences more fluid and fun, why sometimes being the first can be lonely and confusing, what she wants to be better at on a personal level, and so much more. Timestamps 0:34: Anika shares her story of being born in New Orleans and growing up in Washington D.C. to two student activists who helped integrate schools and museums at the time 2:04: Where Anika's passion and desire to work with technology came from, how her parents taught her and her 7 younger siblings that there are no limitations and what that continued to allow her to do with her life, interests, and career 3:33: Anika talks about Wondr Nation, an online gaming and entertainment company owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and how the Indian gaming industry in the US is equivalent to commercial gaming 5:17: The huge opportunity Anika had at the beginning of her career, right out of business school, to work with Caesars Entertainment, an accelerated management program, the experience she got, and why it prepared her for her first real job in the industry 7:30: The pivotal moment of Anika to become the CEO and how it was a build up of a lot of little tiny moments that made her right for that position, and what made her right for it 9:33: Being one of the first in the interactive gaming scene, Anika goes through what that time was like, watching the world start to embrace technology, and the things she was doing to advocate for that integration 12:47: How Anika went through her experience of high technological standpoints in history and a lot of changes and how she looks at those times now, and how she thinks about it as a CEO 15:40: Where Anika draws inspiration from including other leaders, conferences, new connections, reading, family, and friends 17:15: The book Anika thinks everyone should read, even a book she buys for her employees 17:49: What gets Anika excited, bringing together her team, building a company, her network and more 18:42: The two things Anika says leaders need, which one is the hardest to lead with, and how to navigate both 20:24: One of the most exciting times in Anika's career, seeing a shift in gaming for diversity and inclusion, and the importance of bringing people together for connection 22:26: Anika responds to a quote Erik presents saying “my brain works differently” and how growing up as the oldest of 8 probably had an impact on that 23:59: One thing Anika wishes she were better at 24:25: What is in Anika's music rotation including Nina Simone, Bob Marley, Kendrick Lamar's recent diss tracks, and more 25:28: How to get in touch with Anika on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn Follow Us: Newsletter: bitly.com/2QLEY8U Linkedin: bit.ly/2ZZUBxG Twitter: bit.ly/2Qp0SzK Instagram: bit.ly/2QLfEQc

Caesars Entertainment currently grapples with a complex financial landscape, including decreasing net revenues and overall mitigated adjusted EBITDAR from the previous year. Unfavorable weather conditions, initial losses associated with sports betting launches, and poor luck at the gaming tables primarily drove this decline.Despite these challenges, the organization has still managed to facilitate several positive developments. Among these are an increase in Las Vegas visitor numbers and advancements within the digital portfolio, as shared by the company on the earnings call.The company's progress primarily hinges on strong Las Vegas revenues, generated from hotel, food, and beverage sales, and ongoing regional construction projects. Equally important is the growth of their digital platform, where online sports betting and iCasino net gaming revenues have significantly influenced the company's revenue.An essential contributor to the growth within the iCasino division has been the Caesars Palace Online app, which has seen a positive customer response since its introduction.The shift toward online gaming is clear from observable consumer behavior, with evident growth within the digital gaming segment. Nonetheless, physical casinos continue to attract substantial foot traffic, justified by the consistent occupancy in Las Vegas properties. The success of the company's online sports betting and iCasino platforms signals customers' acceptance of these digital options. Furthermore, the positive response to their new online app reflects customer preference for engaging, user-friendly platforms that offer enriched content and attractive loyalty schemes.As Reeg indicated during the earnings call, there were no savings due to unfavorable weather this quarter. Despite these setbacks and the constant struggle against economic and inflationary pressures, Caesars Entertainment strives to improve its margins and become more efficient— a testament to the company's commitment to growth.Looking forward, the company plans to complete ongoing construction projects by 2024 and expects this to generate attractive returns. Also, in line with the digital trend, the company intends to introduce a new iCasino brand while refining their sports betting product.In their pursuit of greater efficiency, the company also plans to reduce debt and diversify their offerings, thus aligning better with changing consumer preferences, as mentioned on the earnings call.To conclude, Caesars Entertainment, while currently facing several challenges, appears to be taking realistic measures toward positive growth, particularly in the digital sphere. Relying on a professional investment strategy and a customer-centric approach, the company seems prepared to handle future hurdles and make the most of upcoming opportunities. This analysis is based significantly on statements and acknowledgments made by Caesars Entertainment during their recent earnings call. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theprompt.email

“If I'm not scared, I don't know that I want to be doing it.” Amanda Dunks loves living outside her comfort zone.  As Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy and Creative Development at Caesars Entertainment, she's been making waves in the gaming world for over 12 years. In her conversation with Ryan, Amanda shares her insights from navigating mergers, emphasizing the value of learning through trial by fire and the abandonment of the pursuit of perfection. She discusses her approach to hiring, prioritizing potential over credentials, and the delicate balance between agency-like creativity and corporate structure. Amanda also explores the intersection of brand strategy and creative development, highlighting the importance of visionary leadership and practical implementation. Don't miss Amanda's advice to embrace fear as a sign of growth and her encouragement for authenticity in business, reminding listeners to pursue what they love.

In this episode of the AI For All Podcast, Nikola Mrkšić, CEO and Co-Founder of PolyAI, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss AI-powered solutions and voice assistants in enhancing organizational efficiency and improving the customer service experience. The conversation explores the growing adoption of AI across various industries, the pivotal role of generative AI in deploying scalable solutions, benefits of AI, risks associated with implementing generative AI, and the importance of skepticism and testing when navigating customer service technology. Nikola Mrkšić is the CEO of PolyAI. He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. Prior to PolyAI, Nikola was an ML Researcher at Apple. Nikola was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2021 for his work with PolyAI. PolyAI is a leading provider of AI-powered voice assistants. Their customer-led voice assistants are used across industries within global companies where B2C conversations are crucial, like FedEx, Marriott, Carter's, and Caesars Entertainment. PolyAI's award-winning voice assistants have earned renown for their ability to understand natural language and provide quick, accurate, and helpful responses. Discover more about AI at https://ai-forall.com More about PolyAI: https://poly.ai/ Connect with Nikola: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikola-mrksic/ (00:00) Intro (00:31) Nikola Mrkšić and PolyAI (01:57) The rise of AI-powered voice assistants (03:15) Transforming customer service with AI (08:27) The power of personalization and data insights (15:50) Navigating the risks and future of generative AI (21:26) Looking ahead: the future of AI and humanity (24:01) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/43dYQV9 Listen to the Podcast: https://bit.ly/45rewGf Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.ai-forall.com Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/aiforallofficial

Episode Summary: In this Business of Dance podcast episode, Mic Thompson, shares his extensive career journey. Starting with ballroom dancing, Thompson progressed to TV shows, Las Vegas performances, and a memorable impromptu gig in South Africa.  He recounts his path from working with Debbie Allen on the tv show “Fame” to becoming a main choreographer after starting as a Disney performer. A key episode highlight is Thompson's 1993 Michael Jackson audition, leading to a lasting professional and creative partnership. The discussion delves into the dance industry's dynamics, emphasizing the importance of relationships and networking, illustrated by anecdotes like Chris Judd's engagement through Mic's recommendation. Thompson reflects on significant career achievements, including choreographing for Disney and evolving dance choreography, notably for Michael Jackson's "Ghost." The episode also covers Thompson's experiences with Las Vegas extravaganzas and training Chinese dancers, along with his involvement in projects like Pirates of the Caribbean.  The episode concludes with a surprise guest and Mic's thoughts on the dance industry's history and the power of collaboration. Show Notes:  0:03 Dance industry insights and experiences with a legendary choreographer.  3:44 Ballroom dancing and Las Vegas show auditions.  6:46 Early dance career in Las Vegas and South Africa.  11:41 Dance career, Fame TV show, and industry experiences.  15:40 Michael Jackson's Neverland theme park in the metaverse.  20:33 Michael Jackson's dance crew and Nick Thompson's role.  23:21 Dance industry, relationships, and Michael Jackson's short film.  28:50 Dance career highlights and experiences.  34:25 Dance choreography and performances.  38:45 Dance careers, Vegas shows, and international choreography.  43:34 Dance career, advice, and Pirates of the Caribbean experience.  49:14 Building relationships and paving the way for a dance career.  55:40 Building intentional relationships in the entertainment industry.  1:01:37 Dance industry history and collaboration. Biography: Mic Thompson, a versatile choreographer, has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry. Known for his versatility, Mic was a guest choreographer for the Las Vegas School District (CCSD) Dance Festival, creating a dazzling "BOLLYWOOD" Pop production and "NEWSIES." Over his 25-year career, Mic has worked with clients like Walt Disney Animation, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Royal Caribbean, NBC, FOX, IBM, and Caesars Entertainment. Dubbed the "Trick of all Trades" by Dance Spirit Magazine, he seamlessly transitions between dance styles and mediums. His credits include stage shows for Disney/Pixar films, performances at Barneys New York Disney Electric Holiday Event, and choreographing for Disney Theatrical Regional Broadway productions like "Tarzan." Internationally, he showcased his talents at the Lido De Paris Theatre in "Bonheur" Extravaganza. Mic's contributions to choreography have been recognized with awards such as the Southern California Best Choreography Award in 2018 and a nomination for "Best Choreography On The Las Vegas Strip" for his work in "BITE" at the Stratosphere. Collaborating with Michael Jackson from 1997 to 2001 was a highlight, performing internationally and nationally, leaving their mark on award TV shows like the AMA and MTV. His tribute show, "The Ultimate Thriller-MJ Tribute Spectacular," has traveled worldwide, honoring the music legend. Mic's enduring legacy is seen in the MICTENDO inner-active illuminated dance routine, performed by the BYU World Formation Ballroom Dance Team Champions. Mic Thompson's career showcases his talent, versatility, and dedication to the art of choreography. Website: www.micsmatch.com Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/micthompson/ https://www.facebook.com/micsmatch

In this episode, Amir Bormand interviews Tariq Shaukat, co-CEO at Sonar, about the impact of software and AI on companies. They discuss how every company wants to be a software company and how AI is accelerating this trend. They delve into the challenges companies face in pivoting to deliver software and the importance of clean code. The conversation also touches on the role of the board in driving digital transformation. Tune in to gain insights into the evolving landscape of enterprise software and AI. Highlights: [00:00:04] Software is eating the world. [00:03:02] Companies becoming software-enabled. [00:05:36] Importance of software in industries. [00:09:11] Cultural and educational aspects. [00:11:58] Education and deployment of AI. [00:14:21] Trust but verify AI governance. [00:17:18] AI and cybersecurity governance. [00:21:39] AI impact on software development. [00:24:13] Software pricing models in AI. [00:28:06] Per seat pricing vs. value delivery. Guest: Tariq Shaukat is co-CEO of Sonar, the world's leading Clean Code solution, and is a member of Sonar's Board of Directors. Tariq has extensive experience in growing and scaling private and public companies across many domains, including cloud computing, social media, travel, and entertainment.Before joining Sonar, Tariq was the President of Bumble Inc., the parent company that operates the Bumble, Badoo, Fruitz and Official mobile apps. He joined Bumble as the company's first ever President, and partnered with the Founder and CEO to successfully IPO and scale the company to over $900M in revenue in 2022. Prior to that, Tariq was President of Google Cloud. There, he played a key role in establishing its go-to-market operations as well as its industry and AI solutions, and scaling the company to over $12B in revenue. He has also held senior roles at Caesars Entertainment, McKinsey & Company, and Trilogy Software.Tariq serves on the Board of Trustees of Public Storage, a leading self-storage REIT, and on the Board of Directors of Gap Inc, the iconic fashion and apparel retailer. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. in Technology and Policy from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. ---- Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Tech Trek, and we would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.comHave questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests? Please message me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)

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Description: In this episode, join us for an insightful conversation with Susan Fronk, President and CEO of MRA. Get ready to kick-start your new year, as we explore trends, strategies, and expert insights that will define success in 2024. Whether you're a professional, entrepreneur, or anyone seeking to thrive in the fast-paced future, Susan shares invaluable advice for making 2024 your best year yet.  Resources: 2024 National Business Trends Survey  MRA Hot Topic Surveys  MRA Membership  About MRA  Let's Connect: Guest Bio - Susan Fronk  Guest LinkedIn Profile - Susan Fronk  Host Bio - Sophie Boler  Host LinkedIn Profile - Sophie Boler  Transcript: Transcripts are computer generated -- not 100% accurate word-for-word. 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:21:04 Unknown Hello everybody and welcome to 30 minute Thrive, your go to podcast for anything and everything HR, powered by MRA, the Management Association. Looking to stay on top of the ever changing world of HR? MRA has got you covered. We'll be the first to tell you what's hot and what's not. I'm your host, Sophie Boler, and we are so glad you're here. 00:00:21:05 - 00:00:41:11 Unknown Now it's time to thrive. Well, hello, everybody, and thank you for joining us and happy New Year. And welcome back, Susan. Hey. Well, Susan, since your New Year podcast from last year is actually in our top ten podcasts of all time, we thought it would be great to really bring you back this year and share your insights for the coming year of 2024. 00:00:41:12 - 00:01:04:09 Unknown Yeah, I saw that, that it was in the top ten, but you know, sort of thing too much credit because I was one of the first podcasts. So it's top ten for a still call me season, right? Okay. But for those of you who may not know, Susan Fronk is MRA's president and CEO. And you're really here today to help you get your new year off to a great start, really help you and your business thrive. 00:01:04:11 - 00:01:31:17 Unknown So speaking of where to start, Susan, let's take a look at a recent national Business Trends survey from the Employers Association of America, the EAA. I know, Susan, you always talk about using data THRIVEn decisions and using those for results. So let's take a look at the results that we're seeing from the 2024 National Business Trends Survey. We know that the economy impacts everything every day, life in work. 00:01:31:19 - 00:01:58:05 Unknown So let's talk about the numbers for this year specifically. According to the survey, 67% of organizations say the economy will improve or stay the same. And that's an 18% increase from last year's report. So we're really seeing greater confidence in this year's economy. So my first question to you is, with business leaders feeling more confident, how will that impact employers for this year? 00:01:58:11 - 00:02:28:12 Unknown Sure. Well, first, a word about the National Business Trends survey and how relevant it is for our members. The EAA, the Employer Associations of America. Organizations like us across the country. So employers of all sizes in all industries and tens of thousands of employers. So this survey is really reflective of kind of coast to coast thinking in how they're planning for the next year. 00:02:28:14 - 00:03:14:14 Unknown And you're right, there is a greater confidence that business will at least stay the same or improve in the year ahead. And that's great because where confidence goes, usually production follows, sales follow and hiring follows. So I know we're going to get into that, but that's kind of a mixed blessing. So hiring is still really tough. When you look at the comfort index in production and sales and where companies are going, that means there will be investments, investments made in their companies, in mergers and acquisitions, plant expansions, maybe more experimentation and innovation as well as additional hiring. 00:03:14:16 - 00:03:45:17 Unknown Yeah, absolutely. And according to the business Trends survey, 52% of employers here in the Midwest are looking to hire permanent staff. So when it comes to hiring and recruiting for 2024, what suggestions do you have for employers out there? Really? Sure. Generally, when I'm talking with members, whether those are our constituents or the C-suite, they are still having great difficulty finding qualified experience hires. 00:03:45:19 - 00:04:23:03 Unknown So if you think of hiring as filling positions and not just hiring somebody from outside the organization and bringing them in, it may make a little more sense. And that's some of the creative D that I see. Employers are not necessarily looking for that needle in a haystack. Well, they certainly are, but they're also saying, who in my organization may have the ambition and the skills and characteristics to move up and what kind of development most training and professional experiences would I need to give them to grow them into that position? 00:04:23:05 - 00:04:53:00 Unknown If you can't buy it, meaning hire, you've got to make it and that'll develop. Yeah, absolutely. And we'll talk a little bit more later, especially on emerging leaders and from a CEO perspective, what qualities and characteristics do you specifically look for in those emerging leaders? We'll talk more later. But Susan Talent acquisition TA has been a serious challenge for employer employers in the past year and this year looking ahead. 00:04:53:01 - 00:05:26:10 Unknown So let's talk about what executives identified as some other top challenges of this year. Talent acquisition was top at 50 to 2%, but also making the top five list was cybersecurity at 44%. Talent retention also at 44%, inflation coming in at 41%. And then developing future leaders, as you've mentioned, at 34%. Looking at that, cyber security is new on this list for this year and really an issue top of mind for executives And, you know, all employers. 00:05:26:12 - 00:05:52:00 Unknown What are you hearing from other organizations in business leaders overall on how what they are doing to increase cybersecurity? Sure. And it's coming up in many business conversations. Before we move to that with your commission, Sophie, could I circle back to the talent, get perhaps a lesson? Because the survey did highlight some things that I think are worth underscoring in this conversation. 00:05:52:01 - 00:06:28:21 Unknown One is that compensation, as a starting wage went up. No surprise there, but also that the ranges of the jobs themselves have been adjusted upward in the majority of organizations. And again, no surprise with inflation being kind of break away in 2022 and maybe moderating a bit in 2023, just that those are table stakes. Right. We all know that compensation alone isn't a satisfying necessarily, but it's a dissatisfying. 00:06:28:23 - 00:06:47:04 Unknown So what I mean by that is if you don't get it right, people will leave. But even if you have it right, meaning that you pay competitively and you know what the market pay is and your benefits are appropriate, the right amount of paid time off, just the fact that you get that right, those are table stakes. That doesn't mean people won't leave. 00:06:47:06 - 00:07:09:20 Unknown You have to have culture and environment and professional growth and development opportunities as well. The innovation is just the doubling down on the fact that it is a total package and human resources is right at the center of that and leadership conversation to say, here's here's how we have to touch all those bases. So pay alone will get you there. 00:07:09:22 - 00:07:34:02 Unknown But you do have to know how your jobs stack up to off. And I think business leaders may say this job title and what does this job title pay? That almost doesn't matter because titles are just that. You have to really look at the responsibilities and the role itself and the job duties to make sure that you're comparing apples to. 00:07:34:04 - 00:08:02:14 Unknown Absolutely. Thank you for circling back. Sure. Yeah. I think that was an important point, and I neglected to say that originally. Absolutely. If you asked me about cybersecurity. Yes. Well, I think it is a big question. It's like describing the you and I am no cybersecurity expert, but I do have the catbird seat, I guess I would say, and I always feel honored to have those conversations with so many business leaders. 00:08:02:16 - 00:08:26:23 Unknown But our members do share confidential information with us, and cybersecurity is keeping people up at night. It can ruin a business in the blink of an eye. Before I get to a couple of recommendations that I would make as a layperson, not as a cybersecurity expert, but as a business leader, that that does have this advantage of talking with a lot of other smart business leaders. 00:08:27:00 - 00:09:03:23 Unknown Anecdotally, I happen to be in Las Vegas last fall for my husband's birthday, and it was during the MGM data breach and Hurd worldwide, everybody was talking about it because they decided not to play ball with the threat actors. And there are a thousand decisions that businesses need to make about cybersecurity. But one of them is am I going to capitulate, potentially pay ransom, try to secure my data and hope and pray that that the bad right. 00:09:03:23 - 00:09:28:09 Unknown You're going to honor their word, which is interesting all by itself mean you trust in criminals to do what they say. That makes no sense. But then the other branch is to say, forget it. I'm going to take what comes right. And what was so unique about the MGM? Brett breach is that just prior to that, the whole Caesars Entertainment family worldwide was in it. 00:09:28:11 - 00:10:04:17 Unknown They paid a seven figure ransom. Whether that was there's two huge hospitality, gaming, entertainment, playing in the same space, trying to attract the same customers in the same industry. And they went in it very different ways. So I guess an umbrella is you have to know your own company, your own culture, your appetite for risk, and that the subject matter experts you've got on hand and higher tech to move you through any threat, hopefully to prevent a threat. 00:10:04:19 - 00:10:34:04 Unknown And then what's the fallout? Can your company with stand whatever it is from your employees, from your customers, from your vendors who say, maybe I don't trust you as much anymore, So now two organizations, very similar, could have been brought to their knees, and I witnessed it staying at an MGM property. My husband and I saw it was basically shut down. 00:10:34:05 - 00:11:18:14 Unknown They must have lost millions and millions every day. So just having that kind of ringside seat and talking to who I could. Dealers and Uber THRIVErs. Yeah, customer service people, they highlighted the fact that it was really only one employee who unintentionally who did a very bad and reckless thing against the training that he'd had, which brought the company to its knees, and that because they were networked so thoroughly at all of their properties worldwide for economy and efficiencies, a scalability, knowledge and interest locking this out. 00:11:18:16 - 00:11:55:17 Unknown It also was once somebody got in their room, they got in every. So how does that relate to our members here in the Midwest, wherever you happen to be? It's that employee training is an absolute again, just ticket to the show. If you're going to be in business today, you have to realize the threat really is everywhere and your employees, advertently or inadvertently are likely going to be the access point. 00:11:55:19 - 00:12:25:15 Unknown So train your employees and keep training and keep training and can don't take no for an answer. You just have to have that level of knowledge of what the risk is out there and and how they could jeopardize your organization. It's one thing. The second thing is I would really advocate for an independent outside audit of all of your systems. 00:12:25:17 - 00:12:56:07 Unknown Yes, it takes time and yes, it costs money, but they will highlight areas of opportunity, areas of risk. Can I give you a report card and a game plan to say if this is your report card, where you're strong and where you're weak, here are some gaps. Here are some systems or practices that make you vulnerable. The devil you know is better than the devil you don't. 00:12:56:09 - 00:13:26:09 Unknown And then you can address those gaps that an outside third party, nothing in the game has identified to help make your company stronger. And it isn't a one and done sort of thing. I undertook one in 2020 and again in 2022. We plan to do it again next year. So that's just like maintenance review. You do what you can and that doesn't that, that doesn't ensure you're not going to have a problem, right? 00:13:26:11 - 00:13:58:24 Unknown It just maybe reduces the likelihood. So those two things extensive of ongoing kind of black and white employee training must do it. And second and a regular practice of outside objective audits of your systems so that you can become stronger and less vulnerable. Absolutely. Those are great takeaways, Suzanne. And I appreciate the examples, too, that came with it was very interesting to watch in real time. 00:13:59:01 - 00:14:26:18 Unknown Cybersecurity has been one of our was highly requested topics coming from our 30 minute Thrive listeners. So I'm glad we can address that today. Well, I'm not a cybersecurity expert. I would suggest we get some for future podcasts. We will really dig into it. Absolutely. Another topic that's been very highly requested is I we have a couple episodes out there if you'd like to go in depth about A.I.. 00:14:26:18 - 00:15:15:01 Unknown But Suzanne, I guess I'm curious from your perspective how you feel about a A.I. in HR overall, MRA's first steps to kind of incorporate air in our company. I'm sure just kind of briefly touch on that. I will. I wouldn't say that we're ahead of the game. I would say we're writing this tsunami with most of the organizations out there and learning as best as we can so we understand not only do we need to get it right and become more knowledgeable about our own services and how we're going to offer, connect with produce what we do, and that our members are 4000 strong, are turning to us to say, What should I be concerned 00:15:15:01 - 00:15:42:07 Unknown about? And specifically, I guess as it pertains to human resources. So my thought is there is no there is no value in saying a AI is bad, more A.I. is dangerous. It can be in the wrong hands. And without a plan. But I just is it is coming on strong. So it's not it's not an argument to be debated. 00:15:42:09 - 00:16:06:23 Unknown It's a fact to be managed and wrestled with and resolved. And as best as each company can. So what do I think the impact on each I would be, I think is going to be huge. I'm making this big universal statement without a lot of detail under it. But we're learning, as I said, as fast as we can. 00:16:07:00 - 00:16:53:08 Unknown This practice might work for our members too. We have developed last year we developed an AI task force so people internal, aided by some external experts that would just make us smarter, that would take a look at it and study it regularly and carved out a bit in their time and their goals to be help us elevate our skills with regard to artificial intelligence, not necessarily deciding what our projects would be because it's a small group of people, but elevating the knowledge of our leader team, our employees in general, our senior leaders, and to say, here's what we're learning and to keep that in front of us so that we can make good decisions about 00:16:53:10 - 00:17:27:20 Unknown both internal and external offerings, program services and expertise we may do, I will say, one thing. I strongly recommend that every company who is trying to get their arms around AI and who isn't, that they start with something that sounds like you're putting on the brakes before you even get in the car, which is data governance policy, because every company has employees, whether you know it or not, who are already working with A.I., It could be in a side hustle. 00:17:27:20 - 00:18:04:15 Unknown It could be that they're using it for what they do for your organization and you just don't know it. Or it could be that innocently. They're just one of those early adopters that are saying, Well, I'm just going to experiment through having listened to some outside experts and some people in the legal realm who talk about copyright and many other legal issues, I guess I would just say help your employees be the best they can be by having a data policy and guidelines that give them the parameters. 00:18:04:17 - 00:18:26:17 Unknown So you want to make sure you know what's going on in your organization so you can make sure you don't get in trouble. But also you want to make sure that it's a conversation daily, weekly, ongoing, so that you can harness whoever is an early adopter and excited about it and use that to help further whatever you're trying to do. 00:18:26:17 - 00:18:57:23 Unknown So it's really going to impact and this is just fundamental, you know, the basic knowledge of of things I've seen, it's really going to impact the employment world, how you hire and attract source, bring on board employees. Absolutely. So HR needs to get its arms around that second thought. When you think about marketing production and content production communications, it's really going to impact that as well. 00:18:58:00 - 00:19:25:10 Unknown I would never put something out there written by a guy who. What is that and who is that? You know, the the very old adage garbage in, garbage out applies might be more garbage, might be digital garbage, but it could still be art. So that I almost think artificial intelligence, I'm never going to change the title. That is what it is universally, but it's almost like it should be called augmented in time. 00:19:25:10 - 00:19:51:11 Unknown Just plainly put a computer brain is helping humans do their job better. So you augment how you do your job with artificial intelligence. So artificial always kind of gives me the creeps, but neither it's real or it's not right and it's real. So I would I would say you want to use augmented and I like the do your job from the heard it here first. 00:19:51:15 - 00:20:19:15 Unknown All right. We're changing artificial intelligence. Right. It's just you know, it's not even 9 a.m.. We're getting things done. Get things that I would just add to that, too, from the conversations that I've had with some subject matter experts specifically on AI and how it will affect the workforce. And each are specifically I feel like they're seeing that A.I. is going to help with operational and more routine tasks. 00:20:19:17 - 00:20:49:23 Unknown And that's going to leave HR Professionals and professionals in general more room to focus on the strategic planning tasks that maybe they don't have enough time on right now. That's well said. And i think HR People should be excited about that. But first, it's scary. Before you get excited about said you first have to get your arms around it and know how i'm going to harness it and you don't left behind and and and and though I do think it could help HR 00:20:49:23 - 00:21:14:03 Unknown People focus on the more strategic conceptual things and getting more routine tasks out of the way. It won't stop there, though. I think that's a bridge to to something even bigger. Yeah, absolutely. Well, thank you for those recommendations. In fact, we have a hot topic survey coming out very soon on ai in the workplace, so stay tuned for that. 00:21:14:03 - 00:21:45:16 Unknown And if you want to learn more about how I will affect your workplace in HR specifically, that hot topic survey is going to be coming out next week, actually, so the week of January 7th. And we will also have a podcast covering those results of survey results. But so, Susan, let's talk more about some other business trends, survey results here to our attention was among the top business challenges for 2023 and heading into 2024. 00:21:45:18 - 00:22:13:08 Unknown So what are organizations doing now to really retain top talent once hired? There's very little like earth shaking and VR and tremendously different. But I can say again with the confidence of thousands of employers weighing in, that some fundamentals that again put it, are right in the middle of that business conversation session. You need to be an employer of choice. 00:22:13:08 - 00:22:56:14 Unknown You need to be an employer that competes not just on being in the top of the range you need to pay competitively, as we've determined. But there are so many other things. And one of those other things that is trending more strongly isn't new, but trending much more along strongly is learning in growth. How how are you going to take a new employee, an existing employee, a long service employee, and continue to give them opportunities to learn and to grow in your organization, that that deserves more time and attention on a regular basis? 00:22:56:16 - 00:23:35:20 Unknown Then then most of us either devote to because you're there's a crush of other things to do, or maybe we don't realize just how important it has become and the talent shortage and the fact that employers are looking to hire more in a stronger economy and those people just don't always exist. And so for self-preservation as well as for growth, you really need to keenly focus on career paths and opportunities to develop your current team. 00:23:35:22 - 00:24:05:00 Unknown That doesn't mean you all have to create a university. That doesn't mean you need to have a ladder, a and a ladder being a ladder. I guess it would be the other way around. Let's see. Matter be ladder. But in some organizations that makes sense. Maybe more of a manufacturing organization, but it does mean the quality of supervision and management, the quality of those conversations are really important so that that employee knows. 00:24:05:02 - 00:24:37:04 Unknown All right. The job to which I aspire or the pay that I'd like to earn someday is achievable with these steps. My employer is going to do these three things and I'm going to do these five things and we're going to arrive at this happy destination together. So spending more time and thoughtful consideration of each employee's career path, no matter the job, is really trending strongly. 00:24:37:06 - 00:25:07:11 Unknown And that's not going to change as the talent market stays really challenging, challenging in that there just aren't enough experienced, qualified candidates out there. And even at the very entry level or new to the job market range, I'm not letting those great employees get away and happy somewhere else. Absolutely. And I have a follow up question for that. 00:25:07:11 - 00:25:50:19 Unknown Then, in addition to, like you said, table stakes, the competitive wages we've seen variable pay has also come into play to overcome these recruiting and retention challenges. Are you seeing any incentives used by our members or other organizations, employers with variable pay to kind of overcome the retention challenge? Sure. I'll give you what we've learned from our survey and then I'll give you a little Susan Twist, because, well, my opinion doesn't always carry the day, but we want to hear it. 00:25:50:19 - 00:26:24:00 Unknown Well, it is what it is. What I think would work if you had an organization that you started from scratch with people that you were able to select carefully and grow the way you wanted to. You would treat everybody in a very custom way. Your best employees would get 10% raises and you, your average steady, at ease would get far less than that, and you wouldn't have poor quality employees. 00:26:24:00 - 00:26:55:17 Unknown And in real world that doesn't exist. But I do see to sell them that employers use whatever matrix they have for pay and benefits, they use it to too much the same year. At the end of the day, what is the difference to you or to me or to anyone? You know the difference between a 2.7 raise and a 3% raise. 00:26:55:17 - 00:27:26:07 Unknown It just isn't meaningful. So if you really want to keep that better employee, what is meaningful for great performance. So again, that's the real trend with my twist using HR Being very nimble and able to layer on its policies and practices not as consistently maybe as a lifetime has taught us. You need to treat everybody the same. Not necessarily. 00:27:26:10 - 00:27:58:01 Unknown You need to have business justified reasons for doing that. You need to make sure it's tied to documented perform means but achievement of goals. Those employees who truly are head and shoulders above, they're going to go elsewhere in this market unless you do treat them differently. Ways that you can do that. Variable variable pay tied to performance, not universal bonuses, but those that say if the company achieves this, then we all get that. 00:27:58:03 - 00:28:25:15 Unknown That means gain sharing, Whatever you call it, it's gain sharing. Second would be if you in this role achieve this, you're going to get this. Those things benefit the organization and they will lift all boats instead of variable pay that isn't as tightly tied for goal achievement. And again, that brings the spotlight right down on the quality of management in supervision. 00:28:25:17 - 00:28:50:15 Unknown Are your managers and supervisors savvy, trained and strong enough to say, Sophie, here's where you hit your goals. Here's where you missed your goal. Here's what that earned in our variable pay plan and here's what you going to do next year. That should be a dialog. Usually saying that's achievable might be a stretch goal, but I can do it. 00:28:50:17 - 00:29:25:05 Unknown Not pie in the sky. What are you talking about? I could never do that. So it should feel like a partnership, but it should also feel like a stretch and your manager has to be able anyone's manager has to be able to say, Great job or here's the gap. And that's saying a lot. If you're not going to use things very consistently which can water down performance if you treat everybody the same, the great performers say, What the heck? 00:29:25:07 - 00:30:01:11 Unknown Why should I tie on my son Jr's every day and run at 100 miles an hour when he is and she is and they are running at 50 miles an hour? No, you know, why would I do that? It tends to it tends to breed mediocrity instead of excellence. So the key to that is high quality management and supervision and the ability to have conversations in a partnership way so that people understand, here's how I can excel, here's how I can earn that variable pay, and here's, you know, what caring what I do to improve. 00:30:01:13 - 00:30:30:14 Unknown If that was Susan's twist, that makes sense. Yeah, but it doesn't exist. It doesn't reflect. Well, Susan kind of rounding out the top five challenges from this year's survey is developing future leaders. So I know we touched on this briefly, but what recommendations do you have for developing an organization's up and coming leaders or emerging leaders? I would say, well, one of them, I think, is what I just touched on with regard to variable pay. 00:30:30:16 - 00:31:00:06 Unknown People work for intrinsic feeling of accomplishment. That's true. I think if you hire good employees, they want they come in saying, I want to do a good job because that's just how I'm wound. That's my theory. But let's not make the mistake that an achievement is an important and compensation isn't important. And recognition and rewards are an important and I'm probably wound a little differently that way. 00:31:00:11 - 00:31:29:17 Unknown I'm not saying intergenerational, but it tends to be in that newer workers in the workplace just need more care and development and to feel a part of the team. And I think sometimes longer service workers missed that. By missed that, I mean don't recognize that enough. Don't think about it often enough. Not out of bad intention, but because that's not what they experienced. 00:31:29:22 - 00:31:53:11 Unknown So so you don't want to allow that disconnect to become pervasive in your company. You want to make sure it's fluid and organic is a word I like to use there, meaning it's growing and changing all the time and it's an in an into flow of information going back and forth, people communicating about what they need and what they want and what they have and they like and what they don't like. 00:31:53:12 - 00:32:24:23 Unknown I mean, then you can respond to it back to the career passing. Just make sure that's part of your performance system. Whatever your performance system is, it isn't just about goals, it's about what's next and where you want to go and what you want to achieve and and help with how you get there. So if any employee is willing to say, I want to grow my job and I'm willing to put in these things, room managers should want to work with them all day long. 00:32:25:00 - 00:32:50:21 Unknown It's great advice. Well, common sense, right? Well, Susan, unfortunately, we're running out of time here. But I know we asked this question a lot to our members, but now I'm curious to know what keeps you up at night, Susan, looking forward into the future, 2024 for business? Well, thanks, Sophia. You you actually gave me some nightmares during this conversation because most things. 00:32:50:21 - 00:33:16:19 Unknown Yeah, this is what I'm you. You you touched on two of them because they're so external to an organization. I think many leaders and I like to feel that I really know how to run this business and that I communicate with this team really well that you that you know where we are financially. You know what our goals are. 00:33:16:22 - 00:33:47:01 Unknown Our strategic placement is tucked up in your cubicle, whatever, you know, where we're going. But cybersecurity and artificial intelligence that are tiger by the tail, both of those things, you can do everything right and not see the train coming on the track. So again, business people are paid to square their shoulders and say, how do I how do I capitalize on those opportunities? 00:33:47:01 - 00:34:13:01 Unknown Not how do I run afraid from them? What your question was, what keeps me up at night? I would say it's those two things, among others, because they are so external to minimization. They are so foreign and fast moving and in the hands of other people and things and technology that today a few of us are expert in. 00:34:13:03 - 00:34:39:12 Unknown So so that's what keeps me up at night. And that's why through our conversation I highlighted just the fundamentals of policy governance practice. Outside audits, you do what you can and then hopefully you can just put your head down on the pillow and sleep because you've done what you can. That doesn't mean it will protect or be perfect or optimize artificial intelligence the impact on your business. 00:34:39:14 - 00:35:08:09 Unknown But you can't be an ostrich either and stick your head in the sand and just say, I hope it doesn't impact me for two years or five years. It will come in my CEO roundtable. We talked about cybersecurity and there were 14 really smart business leaders, owners in the room, and four of them had had data incidents, let's call it threat actors attack their business. 00:35:08:09 - 00:35:35:18 Unknown So four out of 14 just in the last year, it's not if, but when. So make yourself as bulletproof as possible. Absolutely. And we have resources linked in the charts below. You can also find them at MRA Talk. But Susan, we wrap up here. Any last thoughts, any words of inspiration for the new year, your mike drop moment here? 00:35:35:20 - 00:35:55:00 Unknown I'll tell you what I told my employees and my partner over the holidays. Bring it on, We're Ready! I love it. I need to. I'm excited. Perfect. Well, thank you, Susan. I really appreciate you coming on. And I appreciate your leadership here, too. Like I mentioned, we have resources in the show notes below, so make sure to refer back to those. 00:35:55:02 - 00:36:15:24 Unknown They are also found on our website, mranet.org. And thank you so much for listening and tuning in today. We hope you have a great New Year in a successful New Year and we are always here to help. So thank you again, Susan. Happy New Year. And that wraps up our content for this episode. Be sure to reference the show notes where you can sign them to connect. 00:36:15:24 - 00:36:31:04 Unknown For more podcast updates, check out other Amari episodes on your favorite podcast platform. And as always, make sure to follow MRA's 30 minutes THRIVE so you don't miss out. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next Wednesday to carry on the conversation.    

The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) and the Hambletonian Society are proud to partner together to sponsor a special In The Money Media Roundtable to discuss the upcoming Dan Patch Awards. The 2024 Dan Patch Awards, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, will see the 12 divisional winners honored on the equine side, plus a live announcement and presentation of the Trotter of The Year and Pacer of the Year, culminating with the announcement of the E. Roland Harriman Harness Horse of the Year. There are also numerous awards to be given out on the human side, including the prestigious Stan Bergstein Proximity Award, presented to an individual, group, organization, or even a horse for outstanding contributions to harness racing. The special Roundtable is hosted by Edison Hatter of In The Money Media (who is a member of the Delaware Valley USHWA Chapter). Edison will be joined by several other USHWA Award Voters: Barry Lefkowitz (USHWA President), Michael Carter (USHWA First Vice President), Derick Giwner (USHWA New York City Chapter member), and Garnet Barnsdale (USHWA Canadian Chapter member). The panel will discuss the 2024 Dan Patch Equine Awards and discuss the choices they each made as voters. The official announcement of the 2024 Dan Patch Award winners will take place on Saturday, December 30th on the Meadowlands pre-game show at approximately 5:20 pm EST ahead of their card of live racing that evening.

Kalen Axam, the founder of Dem Burgers, talks her journey of working in hospitality in Las Vegas at Caesars Entertainment to becoming a Pilates instructor at The Daily Pilates and how she leveraged her MBA to grow her unique burger brand.Kalen's InstagramDEM BURGERS InstagramKiss My Gritss

Talking Cyber is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast series that covers the latest news and breaking stories on the cybereconomy, hackers, intrusions, privacy, security and much more. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss updates in the FBI's case against the hacking gang behind the recent breaches at MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Joe Iturri brings nearly 30 years of hospitality experience to Caesars Republic Scottsdale, previously serving as General Manager of Saguaro Scottsdale for nine years, the opening Director of Sales and Marketing at W Scottsdale for six years, and Regional Director of Revenue Management for all of Starwood's Southwest hotels for 13 years. During his tenure with Starwood, he was also a leader in their process improvement effort, acting as a “Black Belt" in Six Sigma at the Phoenician Resort. A Scottsdale resident with longstanding roots in the community. Joe Iturri serves on many boards in the community, including Vice Chair of the Board at Experience Scottsdale Education Chair at the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association, (AZLTA), is a board member of Scottsdale Police Chief Walther's Community Engagement Group and the Scottsdale Police Foundation. About Caesars Republic ScottsdaleCaesars Republic Scottsdale is a new lifestyle hotel experience and the first non-gaming hotel by Caesars Entertainment in the United States. Located adjacent to Scottsdale's premier luxury retail destination, Scottsdale Fashion Square, the new concept taps into the unique pulse of the surrounding city to form a one-of-a-kind experience. The 11-story, 265-room hotel and conference center is scheduled to open in February 2024.

In der heutigen Folge „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Lena Zimmermann und Holger Zschäpitz über Dankbarkeit an den Börsen, die Folgen der Altman-Volte für OpenAI und Microsoft sowie einen ungewöhnlich privaten Tim Cook. Außerdem geht es um Siemens, SAP, ThyssenKrupp, SMA Solar, Bayer, Deere, Caterpillar, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Amazon, Hugo Boss, Apple, Delivery Hero, Nvidia, Alphabet, Caesars Entertainment, CVS, Delta Airlines. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hier findet ihr alle AAA-Bonus-Episoden bei WELT – dazu den AAA-Newsletter und noch weitere WELTplus-Inhalte: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Kick-off Politik - Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. Mehr auf welt.de/kickoff und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

In this episode we are joined by filmmaker, producer Ron James.  His recent documentary "Accidental Truth - UFO Revelations" narrated by Matthew Modine has won 24 awards and has been one of the top documentaries world-wide since.   Accidental Truth - UFO Revelations Documentary:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26443953/"The truth can no longer be contained by those duty-bound to hide it. The truth about another intelligence engaging humanity becomes undeniably clear. Witness UFO revelations from true insiders that have never been shared with the public."Ron James is an on-camera personality and producer in the study of science and the paranormal. He is also the Media Relations Director for MUFON, the Mutual UFO Network. MUFON:  https://mufon.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mutualufonetwork/ He founded the popular online UFO / UAP related TV Channel, "MUFON Television" and continues to produce its original programming.  He writes, produces and hosts several more Internet based TV Shows as well.  He has produced many feature-length docs, including "Alien Disclosure - It Could Happen Tomorrow, "The Disclosure Dialogues," "Dead Whisper", "Ghost Asylum", "Travis, the True Story of Travis Walton", "Marilyn Monroe Declassified" and many more.  He also works in formats such as VR and Immersive Branding, designing immersive experiences such as the Microsoft Kinect Dome for the Super Bowl two years in a row. He has pioneered live interactive special projects for many Fortune 500 companies through his relationship with Vortex immersion Media, Inc.   James also recently designed and implemented the Re:Match interactive bar for Caesars Entertainment. The $1,500,000.00 bar features 27 interactive interconnected screens that clients can play games on as a group.  Ron has been instrumental in the recent music productions of Alison Wonderland (Director VR) The Beach Boys 3D, Guns n Roses 3D, and The Smashing Pumpkins 3D, and the recent HSN Earth Wind and Fire Live TV concert. His famous "Spaceship Set" was used in the recent music video by Kendrick Lamar and George Clinton.***Please note all opinions expressed on The Three Guys Podcast do not represent any Group, Company or Organization***Episode Produced by The Three Guys ProductionsInstagram: The Three Guys Podcast (@the_three_guys_podcast_) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: The Three Guys Podcast (@TheThreeGuysPo1) / TwitterYouTube: Three Guys Podcast - YouTubeLinkedIn the-three-guys-podcastDerek: Derek DePetrillo (@derekd0518) • Instagram photos and videosBrian: Brian Nazarian (@the_real_brian_nazarian) • Instagram photos and videosBrett: Brett J. DePetrillo (@78brettzky

Our big interview with Mattr CEO Michael Reeves (MATR/SAWLF). Also what Apple (AAPL) isn't telling us about its “scary fast” chips, Caesars Entertainment (CZR) looks beyond Vegas, and The Bancorp (TBBK) – is it just a bank? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a weekly look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, when we first put this together, our guest Scott Welch indicated that we could pick the topics of discussion, as long we didn't involve how quantum physics works. We agreed. So instead, we chat about the aspects of the music business, from Artificial Intelligence, to touring, to managing acts, and how artists need to take control of their careers. In other words, we take a peek behind the curtain, and chat about all things regarding the music biz! Scott Welch is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse range of experiences in the music industry, entertainment sector, and technology ventures. He currently serves as the President of Scott Welch Management Inc, where he oversees the careers of various talented artists and provides consulting services to multiple Nashville-based music technology companies. In addition to managing acts, Scott also offers his expertise to influential companies such as Soundstripe, Single Music, Eva, Giggs and AtoZ Sports. In recognition of their outstanding contributions, these four companies were nominated for the prestigious 2022 Nashville Entrepreneur Center's NEXT Awards, with three of them emerging as Winners. Scott's involvement in the entertainment industry expands beyond music and serves on the board of directors of Wherever TV, a publicly traded television company. These roles demonstrate his commitment to supporting and nurturing diverse ventures in the entertainment realm. Among his notable achievements, Scott is an integral part of the team responsible for building the highly anticipated Game of Thrones attraction in Las Vegas, Nevada, in partnership with HBO and Caesars Entertainment. Scheduled to open in 2024, this attraction promises an immersive experience for fans of the renowned television series. Furthermore, he is involved in the development of another exciting venture called XPERIA, set to open in September 2023 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. With these projects, Scott showcases his passion for creating captivating experiential attractions on a global scale. Prior to his current endeavors, Scott managed the careers and development of numerous multi-platinum recording artists. Icons such as Alanis Morissette, LeAnn Rimes, Steve Perry, Paula Abdul, Collective Soul, and C&C Music Factory flourished under his guidance. Notably, Alanis Morissette's debut album, "Jagged Little Pill," achieved remarkable success, becoming the largest-selling debut album in history, with over 36 million records sold worldwide. This monumental achievement earned the album seven Grammy Awards, in addition to various accolades and critical acclaim. Scott's expertise extends to his previous role as a partner at Mosaic Media Group, where He worked with renowned artists and celebrities across music, film, and television. Notable clients included Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, Seal, Jim Carrey, Ellen DeGeneres, and Vince Vaughn, among many others. At Mosaic, Scott also had the opportunity to oversee Dick Clark Productions and manage the music publishing catalogs of esteemed artists such as ZZ TOP and Aerosmith. Through his involvement with Mosaic, Scott contributed significantly to the growth and success of various high-profile entertainment Ventures. Furthermore, Scott played a pivotal role in the pioneering days of digital music with his involvement in MP3.com. As part of the team that launched the website, he contributed to its initial public offering (IPO), which raised an impressive $370 million, making it the largest technology IPO at the time. Scott's forward-thinking approach also led him to invest in and advise the development of StubHub, the first online secondary ticketing company. StubHub's success ultimately culminated in its acquisition by eBay for $310 Million. © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse) Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy. 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https://youtu.be/kvSA53ncRlg This week on the podcast, we review a thorough unmasking of Octa Tempest, the threat actor beind the MGM and Caesars Entertainment attacks in September. Before that, we give an update on the Cisco IOS XE vulnerability that head to an implant installed on thousands of exposed devices. We round out the episode with an analysis of CitrixBleed, an information disclosure vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler that was just patched last week.

Random Vegas The music video for U2's “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For”, filmed in downtown Las Vegas in 1987, was done in one take, shot in less than 3 hours with a skeleton crew and an unsuspecting cast of extras. All the stuff in the video really happened.  The music video is credited with introducing, or in some cases re-introducing, Fremont St to the masses and creating a demand for the area that it hadn't had in a long time. This would go on to spark the need to renovate the area with an attraction that would draw people to it.  Today, we know it as the Fremont St Experience.  (RJ.com)   Twitpic of the week The rebranding of a property must be an inexpensive process.  Consider how quickly Caesars Entertainment rebranded Imperial Palace into the Quad, shared by @MeltzVegas, only to rebrand the property less than two years later into the Linq.  Naming aside, we've been a fan of the properties transformation from what was considered by most to be one of the worst properties on the strip when it was Imperial Palace into what we have today.  I can't emphasize enough that Keren wouldn't step foot in Imperial Palace and since the transformation, we've not only spent a considerable amount of time at the property but we've spent the night at more than once.  The Linq is proof concept that you can make a discount version of Cosmopolitan.   News Valid Form of ID Sphere Impact Golden Tee Championships Arte Museum Street Performance Art Fertitta Strip Resort Particle Ink Vegas Advantage Craps Games      

This week Kali Fencl, Tim Helming, and Ian Campbell discuss the ransom attacks against MGM and Caesars Entertainment along with Cisco's acquisition of Splunk.

On September 11th, 2023, MGM Resorts International posted that the company experienced a "cybersecurity issue." That issue links to two different hacker groups, a ransomware attack, and a similar incident that happened to another major casino company earlier in the year. This is the story so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a giant spotlight shining on cybersecurity at Las Vegas casinos. Recently a hacking group pretended to be an IT support employee with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and gained access to the company's computer systems. Hackers made off with Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers from a “significant number” of loyalty program customers. Social engineering attacks exploit the weakest link in cybersecurity: the human. In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to a former US Army Intelligence Officer who once served as an interrogator. For years he interviewed detainees and informants during a time of war. While he functioned as a good actor, he also leveraged many of the social engineering strategies employed by the modern threat actor. You will hear real accounts of interrogations and how an intelligence officer navigates difficult interactions to collect vital information that can save lives. Whether you are an individual concerned about phishing attacks on your financial accounts or a cybersecurity professional guarding vast amounts of critical company data, this episode will provide you with a different perspective on social engineering methods so you can better protect against bad actor attacks. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Casino titans MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have had front-row seats this week to the devastating potential of cyberattacks. Plus: Lost labor, TikTok trouble, and a very expensive sheep sweater. Join our hosts Juliet Bennett Rylah and Ben Berkley as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/  Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues). “The Hustle Daily Show” is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

https://youtu.be/Yo5GO14F5N0 This week on the podcast, we get up to speed on the MGM and Caesars Entertainment ransomware incidents from the previous week. After that, we take a deep dive into a blog post from Meta's application security team for their VR headsets. After that, we cover Microsoft's analysis of an ATP's pivot from email to another form of phishing.

"Peach Sandstorm" is an Iranian cyberespionage campaign. A Cyberattack against a telecom provider affects government and corporate online operations in Colombia. Python NodeStealer takes browser credentials. Caesars Entertainment files its 8-K. Some MGM Entertainment systems remain down. Betsy Carmelite from Booz Allen talking about how to leverage cyber psychology. Ron Reiter of Sentra outlines the threats for connected cars. And a third-party incident exposes personal data of the Manchester police. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/177 Selected reading. Peach Sandstorm password spray campaigns enable intelligence collection at high-value targets (Microsoft) Hackers Backed by Iran Caught in Apparent Global Spy Campaign (The Messenger) BNamericas - Colombia cyberattack hits government, corpor... (BNamericas.com) Colombia's judicial branch thrown offline in major cyber attack (Colombia Reports)  Casino giant Caesars Entertainment reports cyberattack; MGM Resorts says some systems still down (AP News) Casino Operators Caesars and MGM Still Reeling From Cyber Attacks (Kiplinger.com)  Groups linked to Las Vegas cyber attacks are prolific criminal hacking gangs (CyberScoop)  MGM still responding to wide-ranging cyberattack as rumors run rampant (Record) Ransomware in the casinos. (CyberWire) MGM Resorts shuts down some systems. (CyberWire) Manchester police officers' data stolen following ransomware attack on supplier (Record) Contractor Data Breach Impacts 8k Greater Manchester Police Officers (Hackread)  A Second Major British Police Force Suffers a Cyberattack in Less Than a Month (SecurityWeek)  Who is behind the latest wave of UK ransomware attacks? (the Guardian)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Did you see that first drive? Biz has been talking about this for months, folks. Lots to be excited about with this team! Enjoy.Offer: Caesars New Customers: Get Your First Bet on Caesars up to $1,250 on Any Sport!Use Promo Code At Sign-Up: NYGINSIDERFULLFull Disclaimer: Gambling problem? Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-GAMBLER (OH). 21+ only. Offer valid and must be physically present in AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV & WY only. New users and first $10+ wager only. Must register with eligible promo code. Bet amount of qualifying wager returned only if wager is settled as a loss. Maximum bet credit $1,250; must be used within 14 days of receipt. Tier Credits and Reward Credits will be added to account within 7 days after qualifying wager settles. Void where prohibited. Know When To Stop Before You Start® Gambling Problem? AZ: Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; CO, WY, KS (Affiliated with Kansas Crossing Casino): Call 1-800-522-4700; IN: Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT; IA: Call 1-800-BETSOFF; LA: Call 1-877-770-STOP (licensed through Horseshoe Bossier City and Harrah's New Orleans); MI: Call 1-800-270-7117; IL, NJ, VA, WV, PA (Affiliated with Harrah's Philadelphia): If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or WV: visit 1800gambler.net. TN: Call or text TN REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789. ©2022, Caesars Entertainment. See Caesars.com/promos for full terms.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lions 21, Giants 16 -- we review the positives, the negatives, and we take your Twitter questions. Enjoy.Offer: Caesars New Customers: Get Your First Bet on Caesars up to $1,250 on Any Sport!Use Promo Code At Sign-Up: NYGINSIDERFULLFull Disclaimer: Gambling problem? Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-GAMBLER (OH). 21+ only. Offer valid and must be physically present in AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV & WY only. New users and first $10+ wager only. Must register with eligible promo code. Bet amount of qualifying wager returned only if wager is settled as a loss. Maximum bet credit $1,250; must be used within 14 days of receipt. Tier Credits and Reward Credits will be added to account within 7 days after qualifying wager settles. Void where prohibited. Know When To Stop Before You Start® Gambling Problem? AZ: Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; CO, WY, KS (Affiliated with Kansas Crossing Casino): Call 1-800-522-4700; IN: Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT; IA: Call 1-800-BETSOFF; LA: Call 1-877-770-STOP (licensed through Horseshoe Bossier City and Harrah's New Orleans); MI: Call 1-800-270-7117; IL, NJ, VA, WV, PA (Affiliated with Harrah's Philadelphia): If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or WV: visit 1800gambler.net. TN: Call or text TN REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789. ©2022, Caesars Entertainment. See Caesars.com/promos for full terms.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In The Money Media, Caesars Entertainment, and Harrah's Hoosier Park proudly present a roundtable for a breakdown of harness racing stakes action from Hoosier Park for Friday (August 11), which features the $310,000 Dan Patch Stakes for Free For All Pacers with an overflow 11-horse field. Join Edison Hatter (Freehold), Mike Pribozie (Nahupicks.com), Ray Cotolo (Oak Grove), Rod Allums Jr. (Nahupicks.com), John Rallis (Woodbine Mohawk Park), Emily Gaskin (Hoosier Park), and Jacob Rheinheimer (Hoosier Park) as they discuss and handicap the blockbuster 15-race card on Datch Patch Night 2023. The discussion will center on betting strategies with a special focus on the $30,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4 that spans Races 12-15.