Podcast appearances and mentions of jeff benjamin

This week on the podcast Beards and Dun sit down and have a conversation with Jeff Benjamin. Jeff has written for more than 30 years for American Track and Field magazine along with RunBlogRun.com. He is also a columnist for SILive.com's monthly "On The Run" column. He is also a member of the College of Staten Island Sports Hall Of Fame for cross country and currently teaches a college course in Sports Business Management at the college. A passionate (some would say fanatical) follower of the sport of running, his subjects have included Sebastian Coe, Jim Spivey, Joe Newton, Tom Fleming, Bill Rodgers, Marty Liquori, Rod, Dixon, Jim Ryan, Bob Beamon, Dave Wottle and Abelf Kiviat. In 2023 Benjamin was honored with the Annual James Dunaway Award by the Track and Field Writers Association for journalism excellence.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the COO & Co-Founder of Vetri Restaurant Group, Jeff Benjamin.After graduating from The University of Massachusetts Amherst, Benjamin met Marc Vetri in New York City while working in the food industry. When Marc decided to return to his native Philadelphia to open Vetri Cucina, he tapped Benjamin to be his business partner and general manager—and the rest is history.Today, Benjamin serves as co-founder of Vetri Cucina, and has worked alongside Marc to open many restaurants in the past 25 years including Fiorella, Fiore Rosso and MVP located in the Philadelphia area, and Osteria Fiorella and Vetri Cucina in Las Vegas. Benjamin is the co-founder and a board member of the Vetri Community Partnership. In 2015, he published his first book, Front of the House: Restaurant Manners, Misbehaviors & Secrets, a behind-the-scenes look at the details that go into an evening out. In addition to operating restaurants, Benjamin enjoys helping entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry through angel investing and consultation. Benjamin recently released, "Extra Innings: A Memoir of Fathers, Sons, Fandom, and Fate" which explores the relationships between generations and the passion of being a sports fan, and the bond between a father and son through their shared love for the Chicago Cubs. Benjamin intertwines themes of family, faith, social justice, and personal growth.Currently he is an investor and sits on the boards of Federal Donuts, a quick serve restaurant company, and Simply Good Jars, a CPG salad product for the foodservice and grocery industry.Benjamin lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Melissa, and has two daughters. When not working, he can be found spending time with his family and rooting for his beloved sports teams, the Cubs and 76ers.Jeff Benjamin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-benjamin-57472a132/X: @RkBenji

What does it mean to be a man? Society offers conflicting answers, from outdated stereotypes to extremes of dominance or passivity. But what does the Bible say? Masculinity is more than appearances or achievements—it’s about integrity, humility, and servant leadership. A real man leads with compassion, exercises self-control, and strives to reflect the character of God. Scripture shows us flawed men—David, Moses, Gideon—who still pursued righteousness. It’s a call to resilience, repentance, and faith. Jeff Benjamin shares how these timeless principles challenge and inspire men to live as God intended.

Dave and Alex welcome Jeff Benjamin back to the show and we talk about USATF Indoor Nationals, if the frequently broken world records have been good for the sport, Sebastian Coe's bid for IOC President and more!

An ALLCITY Network Production Jon Morosi drops a massive potential Cubs trade into the hot stove. Could they reunite with former prospect Dylan Cease in the next week? The CHGO guys are ranking the best right fielders in the National League. It's a spot the Chicago Cubs are elite. Plus, did Luis Robert almost end up in the Cubs division?! Don't miss a live interview with Jeff Benjamin, Cubs fan and author of “Extra Innings…a Memoir or Fathers, Sons, Fandom and Fate”. Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Cody Delmendo for the CHGO Cubs Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head tohttp://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freecubs. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/CHGO today to get 10% off your first month. Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO' at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Use code chgocubs50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box and free wellness shots for life with any active subscription at https://FACTORMEALS.com/chgocubs50 Get Blue Moon delivered and see delivery options by visiting http://get.bluemoonbeer.com/CHGO ! Celebrate Responsibly. Blue Moon Brewing Co. Golden, CO Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #FlyTheW #VibeWithUs

In this insightful conversation, the power of forgiveness is explored as a key to resolving conflicts. Jeff Benjamin delves into the challenges of reconciliation, emphasizing that avoiding conflict only builds tension over time. Instead, he advocates for facing issues head-on through forgiveness, even before receiving an apology, as a way to foster healthier relationships. Forgiveness, Benjamin explains, isn’t only for others; it frees us from bitterness and allows for peace. He shares how this principle aligns with biblical teachings and offers practical applications for workplace and personal relationships, encouraging listeners to rethink how they handle offenses, big and small. ✍️ Links and Show Notes Dawkins’ dilemma: how God forgives sin Is God unjust for sending people to Hell? About ‘Creation to Salvation’ (book)

We are joined by music journalist Jeff Benjamin to go track-by-track through Christina Aguilera's debut album! We discuss the melodies, production, music videos and performances and give our ratings for each song. Join in and let us know what you think of this brilliant pop album! Follow Jeff Benjamin on X: https://x.com/jeff__benjamin Follow Jeff Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff__benjamin/ Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops Christina Aguilera - "Christina Aguilera" Genie In A Bottle What A Girl Wants I Turn To You So Emotional Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) Reflection Love For All Seasons Somebody's Somebody When You Put Your Hands On Me Blessed Love Will Find A Way Obvious References: “Genie In A Bottle” MV https://youtu.be/kIDWgqDBNXA?si=UaVg1J6UMLLt00Xd “What A Girl Wants” MV https://youtu.be/hpspGHeLOPE?si=AduCjmTyZzyUqcTm “What A Girl Wants” Live with Sabrina Carpenter for Spotify Anniversaries 2024 https://youtu.be/E2dY_nw1DBo?si=9dakx5cOfOmY2mrl “I Turn To You” MV https://youtu.be/z4q05resEvc?si=_XKKEe14ykR1WTbJ “So Emotional” MV https://youtu.be/TKzJ7GJOkvA?si=uGk86RVxHtke9Zol “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” MV https://youtu.be/0RQDIJ2CvbA?si=9N5PywbMNbswy08U “Reflection” MV https://youtu.be/rREg8tsJGfI?si=ClSzamgTUa-kpakQ “Reflection” (2020) MV https://youtu.be/RNprQYHenNI?si=tMCJETTIlRAlQkAP “Love For All Seasons” Live in Vancouver 2000 https://youtu.be/-U-TD18ntKA?si=OoRJZBotzrixQHvo “Somebody's Somebody” Live in Vancouver 2000 https://youtu.be/02J8gfBxHMY?si=TVoPIGaIrMXLpD1T “When You Put Your Hands On Me” Live in Philadelphia 2000 https://youtu.be/IKHBRGdPn3M?si=AXBzBy0FQ83Proa- “Obvious” Live for Spotify Anniversaries 2024  https://youtu.be/mgR7n6vwwvU?si=CFQv4cm3VLBhtvmc

Why does buying concert tickets feel like navigating a maze? Join us on this episode of Music Elixir as we share our frustrations and insights about the chaotic world of ticket sales and pre-sales. From the baffling phenomenon of entire shows selling out during pre-sales to the impact of fan club and TikTok pre-sales on ticket availability and pricing, we leave no stone unturned. Sarah and DJ Panic also reveal their personal strategies for managing the high costs of attending concerts, particularly in pricey cities like New York and Boston, making this a must-listen for any live music aficionado.Switching up the tempo, we delve into the ever-changing landscape of K-pop festivals and concerts. We express our excitement about upcoming events in Boston, and our success in snagging prime seats for the Epik High concert at the Orpheum Theatre. But it's not all good news; we discuss the disappointing postponements of ARIA Fest in Europe and WeBridge in Vegas, along with the eyebrow-raising ticket prices for KCON LA. These incidents open up a broader conversation about the struggles festival organizers face and the ripple effects on fans eagerly awaiting their favorite acts.Finally, we confront a serious issue affecting the concert scene: inappropriate fan behavior. Highlighting unsettling incidents involving military returnees and BTS members, we stress the importance of respecting personal boundaries at events. Our discussion underscores the severe consequences of unwanted physical contact and calls for fans to treat public figures with humanity and respect. Wrapping up on a lighter note, we send best wishes for Ninomiya's birthday and we share thrilling updates on upcoming events, including a highly anticipated streaming show on August 16th. Tune in for an episode filled with rants, updates, and heartfelt conversations.Support the Show.Please help Music Elixir by rating, reviewing, and sharing the episode. We appreciate your support!Follow us on:TwitterInstagram If have questions, comments, or requests click on our form:Music Elixir FormDJ Panic Blog:OK ASIA

9to5Mac's Zac Hall joins Jeff Benjamin in this week's episode of Overtime to discuss Visioneers, his new Apple Vision Pro podcast, and his origin story with 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac's Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4FYOOajSrM&ab_channel=9to5Mac Links A thread about gaming at Sears Visioneers Podcast Animoog Galaxy Akai MPC history Hosts Zac Hall Jeff Benjamin

Join etf.com's Wealth Management Editor, Jeff Benjamin, and special guests from the ETF industry in discussions that cater to financial advisors seeking a deep dive into the world of investments and portfolio management! Guests will include financial advisors, ETF issuers, and representatives from across the financial services landscape, that will provide a comprehensive perspective on navigating the dynamic world of portfolio management. You can expect to hear industry experts share their insights on strategies, product utilization and the newest concepts shaping today's wealth management. Tune in for practical wisdom, expert discussions and valuable takeaways to elevate your advisory practice.

Ever felt the tension while celebrating your favorite artist, cautious not to step on the toes of perplexing copyright laws? Let Panic and Sarah guide you through the labyrinth of LDH's fan rules with a dash of humor, as we untangle the enigma of sharing content online, debating the nuances between fan adoration and intellectual property rights. Amidst our celebrations for International Women's Day, we delve into the puzzling world of official photos and the recent trend of birthday billboards, all while navigating the ever-changing dynamic between artists and their admirers.We analyze the seismic impact of digital engagement on K-pop sensations like BTS and Blackpink, dissecting the nuances of fandom power in the age of viral content. But it's not all glitz and fandom frenzy; we also confront the prickly side of copyright enforcement, pondering the future influence of international fans on entertainment giants. And because no music chat is complete without a little gossip, we bring you the latest buzz from influencers, some barroom karaoke scuffles, and a boy band lineup shuffle.Wrapping up with some candid banter, we speculate on BTS's Jin and Suga's post-military plans and the implications of their social media hush. Our episode is a kaleidoscope of opinions, from the melodramatic squabbles over (G)I-DLE's "Super Lady" to forecasting the shape of K-pop's future. So, whether you're a die-hard fan or just love a hearty debate on the quirks of music culture, tune in as we share our unfiltered take on the symphony of fandom, right down to the last note.Support the showPlease help Music Elixir by rating, reviewing, and sharing the episode. We appreciate your support!Follow us on:TwitterInstagram If have questions, comments, or requests click on our form:Music Elixir FormDJ Panic Blog:OK ASIA

Jeff Benjamin, Wealth Management Editor and Journalist at etf.com joins Katie Bruner, President of SkyView Holdings and Mike Langford for an expansive conversation about the evolving landscape for M&A deals for RIAs and other financial advisory businesses. Jeff recently interviewed Katie for an article titled "Financial Planners' M&A Drops as Rates, Uncertainty Jump" to get a sense of how the M&A market in 2023 was rounding out. And as you'll hear in this expanded conversation on the topic, the market continues to be dynamic and vibrant across a variety of segments.

VettaFi's Lara Crigger discusses ARK Invest's future, Fidelity's recent ETF share class filing, and key stories to watch the remainder of the year.  etf.com's Jeff Benjamin offers an inside look at how the media covers ETFs, including important tips for...

Dave and Alex are joined by Jeff Benjamin and we talk about the upcoming Marathon Week Legends Dinner in Staten Island, his memories of being around the sport and a preview of the upcoming NYC Marathon.

In our second story about famous blizzards of Niagara Falls, an idiot gets a chance at a new life, but it might cost him his own. If you like self-help tapes, snow worship, and deformed man-babies, this creepy cringer is for you. Written by Ric Royer Sounds by G Lucas Crane Voices: Ric Royer, Admiral Grey, Julia Mounsey, Zach Keebaugh, Jeff Benjamin.

Jeff Benjamin gets a makeover! For his portfolio, that is. Christine Benz of Morningstar hosts an annual portfolio makeover, and this year Jeff took part to learn about it, and act as a guinea pig. Hear his lessons learned. Jeff and Bruce Kelly also host their colleague, Stephen Lamb, to go behind the scenes of the inspiring 2020 ESG Film Festival, which took place virtually on Dec. 3.

Schwab's chief global investment strategist Jeffrey Kleintop joins Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly to chat about the global markets and how they'll react to the U.S. elections, the ongoing pandemic and Black Friday. Liz Skinner also joins to share the winners of the 2020 Women to Watch Awards.

Kurt MacAlpine, CEO of Canada's CI Financial, joins Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly to talk about his company's buying spree. CI Financial has struck 12 deals so far this year, purchasing U.S. RIAs large and small. They chat about Kurt's mandate as the new CEO, CI's strategy, and the RIA market in North America.

Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly welcome Jon Dauphiné from the Foundation for Financial Planning to discuss his group's call asking for advisers to commit to at least 25 hours of pro bono work a year. He explains why this commitment would be good for advisers, and why it would be good for the industry as a whole. In the second half, Bruce and Jeff chat about an analyst from Bank of America Merrill Lynch who spent over $21,000 on his corporate card for ‘adult entertainment'

Bruce Kelly talks to Nicole Casperson about the proliferation of free robo-platforms across large financial institutions and how they are using these digital tools to cross-sell to their smaller investors. Jeff Benjamin then interviews Todd Rosenbluth, who outlines the odd evolution of semitransparent ETFs. The market demand doesn't seem high, yet more and more of them are being launched. Jeff and Todd dive into the “why.”

Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly discuss whether financial regulations will be affected if Democrats win the 2020 election. This week's episode also includes a conversation with Michelle Fuller, head of ETF distribution at John Hancock Investment Management. And we wrap it up with an Open Notebook segment on Schwab christening its 30th annual Impact conference in virtual fashion.

From Washington, D.C., special guest Mark Schoeff joins hosts Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly to look at the fallout for the wealth management industry in the wake of both the Democratic and Republican national conventions. Jeff raises the question of accredited investors, Bruce has an update on the ongoing GPB scandal and Mark takes issue with PR folks hampering interviews at times.

The momentum continues with the second weekly episode of the InvestmentNews Podcast, where senior columnists Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly take opposing sides of some important issues facing the wealth management industry. This week Jeff and Bruce scratch beneath the surface of SEC chairman Jay Clayton's contributions to the financial services industry, what recourse brokers have when consolidation leads to pay cuts, why outsourcing makes sense for advisers, how financial service industry professional sometimes talk when clients aren't around, and Doc Kennedy's legal wrangling. Keep the conversation going on twitter @InvestmentNews

Jeff Benjamin speaks to David Kelly, chief global strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, about Modern Monetary Theory and why we shouldn't be panicked about current inflation. Together they unravel the Fed's plans to raise interest rates seven times this year, and the dangers the U.S. may or may not be facing as the Federal Reserve tightens and the economy slows.

Tom O'Shea, a director at Cerulli Associates, explains why taxes and ESG are creating a surge of interest in direct indexing, a separately managed account product that has been around for 20 years. His research firm predicts a 12.4% growth in direct indexing assets, compared with 11.3% for exchange-traded funds and 3.3% for mutual funds. InvestmentNews hosts Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly discuss a report from two academics that suggests $36 million of the $590 million that RIAs accepted in the first round of PPP loans last year went to firms that abused the program.

Kara Murphy, formerly of United Capital and then Goldman Sachs, recently became the first chief investment officer of Kestra Holdings, which has about $33 billion in assets under management. She joined the podcast to share her plans for the new division she will lead, Kestra Investment Management, which will work the firm's 2,400 advisers on investment selection and advice. Blair DuQuesnay of Ritholtz Wealth Management joined Jeff Benjamin and co-host for this episode Nicole Casperson to discuss takeaways from Britney Spears' public plea to end her 13-year conservatorship.

After writing a cover story on cyberthreats, Bruce Kelly invites Nick Harness on the pod to discuss the recent SolarWinds security breach and cybersecurity for IBDs. Jeff Benjamin and Bruce also discuss political campaign donations being cut off in the wake of the Capitol insurrection.

Dave and Alex welcome Jeff Benjamin, Senior Writer at RunBlogRun, to the show and we talk about his running journey, his writing and journalism and how to grow the sport!Jeff's Website:https://www.jeffsrunningworld....RunBlogRun:https://www.runblogrun.com/

The new season of IHSN takes a deep dive into Love Canal, the neighborhood in Niagara Falls that was built upon the burial grounds of 21,000 tons of toxic waste. Love Canal became the site of the country's biggest environmental disaster and led to the first Superfund. After the chemical remains infiltrated the homes, playgrounds and school, the neighborhood was evacuated... except for one resident, who refused to leave. The House in Love Canal is a three-part story about this mysterious figure, and his home, which in the local lore bore the name, "The Mushroom House." Story and narration by Ric Royer Sounds by G Lucas Crane and L.A. Fontaine Additional voices by Jeff Benjamin, Lois Gibbs and Zach Keebaugh

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Leading up to COP27, Columbia University professor Bruce Usher talks about how the world has gotten to the climate crisis and why progress to address it has stalled. But the energy transition provides many opportunities, and there is reason to be hopeful. Usher talks about teaching about the intersection of climate and finance and the disproportionate impact that wealthier nations have in global warming. Also, InvestmentNews' Jeff Benjamin talks with Emile about the ESG potential of direct indexing and expanding proxy voting to fund shareholders.Guest Bio:Bruce Usher is a Professor of Professional Practice and the Elizabeth B. Strickler '86 and Mark T. Gallogly '86 Faculty Director of the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School. The Tamer Center educates leaders to use business knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and management tools to address social and environmental challenges, and has grown into one of the largest centers at Columbia Business School. Professor Usher teaches on the intersection of finance, social and environmental issues, and is a recipient of the Singhvi Prize for Scholarship in the Classroom, the Lear Award, and the Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence.

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Jeff Benjamin speaks to David Kelly, chief global strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, about Modern Monetary Theory and why we shouldn't be panicked about current inflation. Together they unravel the Fed's plans to raise interest rates seven times this year, and the dangers the U.S. may or may not be facing as the Federal Reserve tightens and the economy slows. Guest Bio:  Dr. David Kelly is the chief global strategist and head of the global market insights strategy team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. With over 20 years of experience, David provides valuable insight and perspective on the economy and markets to the institutional investor and financial adviser global communities.

Happy 10th Anniversary to urban electro band, NU'EST! We discuss the sudden split and strange circumstances, as well as just a few of our favorite moments from throughout the years. Special contributions from Lay (@nuestness) and Jeff Benjamin (@jeff__benjamin). Thank you to all the LOΛEs that contributed! Credits/References: Lay's thread on why the split is suspicious: https://twitter.com/nuestness/status/1499046726296080389?s=20&t=UcpRnuaDL1008FeLacUtPQ Jeff Benjamin's article "10 Reasons NU'EST Was Always Worth Your Attention": https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/why-nuest-was-always-worth-your-attention-7998473/ Minhyun getting into Wanna One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94_fIYxN33ASketchbook Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js1wam5RKRM Bark/Meow Game: https://youtu.be/CnOFrmbnZfsMinkibun compilation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIFngxNAvBg Cooking mess: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjxLGuti2VA Cooking seafood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAu8qy2uyvA Acceptance speech: https://twitter.com/astridcosmo1/status/1418492429909458948?s=20&t=pfOvULQGraXv1wcEsJPr4w Boys Day - "Something" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVTtCSMdIgg Ren in Hedwig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvffkRj_-nk JR and Wartortle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urEtWl1H69o JR in Squirtle costume: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsNAYf8o9yc Billboard interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca46KpvdB4E --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cctvpops/support

Many businesses have put off making tech updates or upgrades over the past two years. However, the way we use technology has drastically changed in that timeframe, so the moment is ripe for a networking refresh. Shelby Skrhak talks with Dan Stewart, Business Transformation Engineer - Cisco Business Unit, and Jeff Benjamin, Director Vendor Management - Client Solutions/BCS, about: -Why networking refreshes are essential -The Windows 11 OS update -The launch of the Emergency Connectivity Fund For more information, visit Cisco Virtual Learning or A Level Up. on YouTube. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Jeff Benjamin, the Founder and CEO of Facilitron. We discussed: - Challenge of building an MVP. - How to get stronger as a business. - "Embrace every experience". Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Lunedì ci aspettavamo la beta 2 dei sistemi operativi Apple ma ad ora non è arrivata, c'è un cambiameto di approccio alle versioni di prova dei sofware in casa Apple?Un mese con iPad Pro M1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/jakereale/1m-ese-con-m1Il video di Jeff Benjamin: https://youtu.be/Mvn_ow8LATUTwitter: http://bit.ly/jakerealetwInstagram: http://bit.ly/jakerealeigFacebook: http://bit.ly/jakerealefbMedium: http://bit.ly/jakerealemediumYouTube: http://bit.ly/jakerealeytApple Music: http://bit.ly/jakerealeamIO&TEch su Medium: https://goo.gl/zyoG9CScopri dove ascoltare il podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/ioetechAscolta anche An iPad guy: https://www.spreaker.com/show/anipadguySostieni IO&TEch con una recensione su Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2GtG7h9Sostieni IO&TEch su PayPal: http://goo.gl/sMfNLISostieni IO&TEch con Satispay: https://goo.gl/egznHVVuoi contattarmi? Scrivimi una mail a jacoporeale@yahoo.it o scrivimi su Facebook https://goo.gl/ESezY9Questo podcast è postprodotto grazie a Podcleaner Pro: https://ulti.media/podcleaner-pro-audio-cleaning/

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I welcome Jeff Benjamin of Vetri Cucina to talk restaurants and the hospitality industry as the world reopens!

New ESG S&P Indexes. Top tech stocks, and more! Reviewed include Twillio, Etsy, Pinterest, Xtrackers S&P MidCap 400 ESG ETF, Xtrackers S&P SmallCap 600 ESG ETF, Humankind US Stock ETF, CropEnergies AG, SunPower Corporation, Renewable Energy Group, Inc., Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P., NextEra Energy, Inc., Ørsted A/S, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Tesla, Inc., Iberdrola, S.A. PODCAST: New ESG S&P Indexes. Top Tech Stocks Transcript & Links, Episode 53, March 12, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 53 published on March 12, titled “New ESG S&P Indexes, Top Tech Stocks”— and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. And Google any terms that are unfamiliar to you. ------------------------------------------------------------- Appearing on fool.com Danny Vena wrote an interesting article titled 3 Top Tech Stocks That Will Make You Richer in March (and Beyond). I think these would likely fit in any ethical and sustainable portfolio. I’ll mention the three stocks followed by some brief comments from Mr. Vena. “1. Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) Many consumers have used Twilio's tools without even realizing it. The real-time messages you get from your food delivery service? The updates from your rideshare provider? The ability to reset a password within an app? How about in-app chats with customer service? If you've experienced any of those, there's a pretty good chance it was underpinned by Twilio's technology. 2. Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) While e-commerce platforms Amazon and Shopify stole the headlines last year, they were both outdone by the little engine that could: Etsy. The tailwinds that propelled digital retail also extended to retro and vintage goods, as well as handmade products. Those trends all played right into Etsy's wheelhouse. The company turned these once niche markets into a lucrative enterprise… 3. Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) It seems like it's only a matter of time before antitrust and regulatory concerns catch up with Facebook… Investors looking for exposure to social media growth without all the drama are turning to Pinterest… The platform acts as a digital repository and ‘visual discovery engine’ that allows users to find, save, and organize all their favorite things from around the internet.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- New ESG S&P Indexes Now, this could be something that many ethical and sustainable investors might like. The details are in an article 2 new ESG ETFs bring small- and mid-cap stocks into focus. It’s by Jeff Benjamin and was on investmentnews.com. Mr. Benjamin writes that: “Xtrackers S&P MidCap 400 ESG ETF (MIDE), and Xtrackers S&P SmallCap 600 ESG ETF (SMLE) listed Wednesday applying sustainable investing screens to the popular indexes. These are the first ETFs to track the environmental, social and governance versions of the indexes… The new listings follow the Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF (SNPE), which launched in June 2019 and has since grown to nearly $450 million. That fund gained 19.9% in 2020 and is up 3.4% this year through Feb. 23, which compares to the S&P 500 Index, which gained 16.3% last year and is up 3.3% so far this year.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Biggest Renewable Energy Companies and Stocks So, here we go again with another analysis of the renewable energy sector titled 15 Biggest Renewable Energy Companies and Stocks. It’s by Ty Haqqi and was found on Yahoo! Finance. I’ll list each company followed by some remarks on that company by Mr. Haqqi. We start going backward. “15. CropEnergies AG (XETRA: CE2.DE) CropEnergies is the leading European producer of ethanol. Ethanol, while not as clean a resource as wind or solar, is still a viable source of renewable energy. The company produces biofuels from renewable raw materials such as sugar syrups, wheat, and raw alcohol from wheat, maize, and barley. 14. SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) The Silicon Valley-based energy company SunPower Corp is partially owned by the French multinational oil and gas company Total SE (NYSE: TOT). SunPower develops and manufactures solar panels and photovoltaic cells. The company has received more than 1,000 patents for solar innovation. 13. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA Preference Shares Series B (BVMF: ELET6) Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, this Brazilian power company is among the top global clean energy companies in the world… More than 90% of Eletrobras’ installed capacity comes from sources with low greenhouse gas emissions. 12. Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) This US-based company has been providing cleaner fuels including biodiesel, renewable diesel as well as a mixture of the two known as REG Ultra Clean. The company operates 12 biorefineries dispersed across America as well as in Europe. 11. Hanergy Holding Group (Private) It is China's largest privately-held energy enterprise operating on projects of hydro, wind, and solar power. It is known for being the leader in thin-film solar technology. 10. Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (NYSE: BEP) Known as one of the world's largest investors in renewable power, this Canadian company operates in the wind, solar, and hydro power sectors of the renewable energy industry. Brookfield Renewable Partner’s parent company, Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) is ranked at 155 on Fortune’s Global 500 Ranking. 9. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) First Solar is an American company established in 2001, most recognized for selling Photovoltaic Systems, and Photovoltaic Modules… First Solar has also recently pledged to power 100% of its global solar PV manufacturing operations with renewable energy by the year 2028. 8. Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ: CSIQ) … is (a) solar PV (photovoltaic) module manufacturer. The company has subsidiaries in 20 countries while their products are bought by customers hailing from more than 150 countries. 7. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) JinkoSolar currently stands as the top solar panel manufacturer in the world by market share, distributing solar products to many countries. 6. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) A subsidiary of the Fortune 500 company NextEra Energy, NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of wind and solar renewable energy… They also offer energy storage and energy marketing among other services. 5. Ørsted A/S (CPH: ORSTED.CO) The company has been ranked as the topmost sustainable energy company in the world by Corporate Knights Global 100 Index for three consecutive years. The multinational company is also the largest energy company in Denmark, providing wind power, bioenergy, thermal power, and customer solutions and distributions. 4. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, S.A. (MCE: SGRE.MC) The company was formed as a result of the merger between Siemens Wind Power and Gamesa. Siemens Gamesa is a Spanish-German wind engineering company. The Sustainability Yearbook compiled annually by S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI) has named this company several times over the years, recognizing efforts made to promote and achieve sustainability. 3. Vestas Wind Systems A/S (CPH: VWS.CO) Vestas Wind Systems stands as the largest installer of wind turbines in the world… Vestas Wind Systems also provides a digital platform known as Vestas Online for wind turbine owners to manage their wind turbine-related self-services including invoices, blade asset management, and service order reports. 2. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) Elon Musk’s electric-car company is also a big leader in the renewable energy industry. The company also sells energy storage, solar roof tiles, and solar panels. Its subsidiary, SolarCity Corporation (also known as Tesla Solar), manufactures these products and is known to be a low-cost provider of solar products. 1. Iberdrola, S.A. (MCE: IBE.MC) Topping our list of 15 biggest renewable energy companies and stocks is none other than the Spanish multinational energy giant, Iberdrola. Beginning as Hartford City Light Company in USA over 170 years ago, Iberdrola has grown to be the number-one producer of wind power in the world.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Humankind Investments Launches First Sustainable ETF—as a Benefit Corporation! Now this one will be fascinating to watch. The details are in this press release Humankind Investments Launches First Sustainable ETF (HKND). Here are some quotes. “Humankind Investments, a quantitatively driven asset manager specializing in socially responsible investments, announced today the launch of its first exchange traded fund (ETF), the Humankind US Stock ETF. ‘Humankind is exclusively focused on socially responsible investing,’ said Katz. ‘This commitment is reflected in the corporate DNA of the Humankind US Stock ETF – to our knowledge it’s the first Registered Investment Company organized as a benefit corporation…’ The Humankind US Stock ETF leverages the firm’s proprietary Humankind US Equity Index to track the top 1,000 US companies that promote healthier, safer, more equitable and longer lives. The Index’s ranking is based on a quantitative analysis of each company’s positive and negative contributions to society as measured by its impact on investors, consumers, employees and citizens - defined as its ‘Humankind Value.’” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top 25 Socially Responsible Dividend Stocks — Income To Feel Good About Now, many of you are interested in dividends from ESG and sustainable stocks and funds. Well, go to this article. And if you feel comfortable sign-up for their free registration to get all their recommendations. Please note, however, I have no idea about who is behind this site and what they may or may not do with your email address though. The article is titled Top 25 Socially Responsible Dividend Stocks — Income To Feel Good About and appeared on etfchannel.com. Here are four that they give away freely. #25. Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) — 4.11% Yield #24. International Business Machines Corp (NYSE: IBM) — 5.43% Yield #23. Gilead Sciences Inc (NASDAQ: GILD) — 4.49% Yield #22. Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: TXN) — 2.50% Yield. ------------------------------------------------------------- Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “New ESG S&P Indexes. TopTech Stocks.“ To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let’s promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on March 26. Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

Welcome Adnerds. Today you'll hear host Tom Christmann's conversation with Jeff Benjamin, Chief Creative Officer at Tombras. Tombras is one of the top independent agencies in North America, headquartered in Knoxville Tennessee, with offices in New York, Atlanta, Charlotte and DC.   Jeff Benjamin has been at the forefront of digital creative innovation at agencies like Goodby, Crispin Porter Bogusky, JWT and Barton F. Graf. He continues that at Tombras with The MoonPie MoonMate—a virtual roommate that ran on Alexa and Google Home that kept people company while quarantining alone. And paid you rent in the form of MoonPies. (Yum!)   Jeff and I talk about how he found advertising at a computer lab in college, his start at the first digital ad agency in Connecticut and how to be the “digital guy” in a traditional world. It's a fascinating and long conversation. I didn't want to cut a word.   Hey, please subscribe to our show wherever you listen and if you could leave a review, it would really help us reach more #adnerds. Theme music: Ross Hopman - duotoneaudio.com.

Our special guests were Karen Goldman, LMHC, BCPC Bereavement/Psychotherapy and Founder/Executive Director of Emma's Place - Staten Island Grief and Loss Center for Children and Families Emma's Place-Staten Island Grief & Loss Center for Children & Families and Jeff Benjamin, Board Chair for The Staten Island Running Association Staten Island Running Association, Inc.We discussed what Emma's Place is all about and its extensive history, their new virtual programs and the Staten Island Running Association and the upcoming Memorial Day Virtual Flag 5K Run/Walk.The proceeds support Richmond University Medical Center Staten Island University Hospital Meals on Wheels of Staten Island, Inc. Project Hospitality Makerspace NYC Staten Island track and field Volunteer Heart Ambulance#press #marketing #smallbusiness #focusandconquer #socialdistancingisdigital #VirtualFlag5kSIEDC Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Staten Island Advance Gracelyn F. Santos NYC Mayor's Office Visit Staten Island Staten Island Business Strong LOVE Staten Island JMT Media

Our guest on the podcast is Liz Ann Sonders, who is senior vice president and chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab. In her role, Sonders is responsible for conducting market and economic analysis, which she and her team publish in a variety of forms. She also regularly appears in the financial media and was recently named to the Barron's "100 Most Influential Women in Finance" list. Sonders joined Schwab in 2000, when the firm acquired her prior employer, U.S. Trust. Before that, she was a managing director and senior portfolio manager at Avatar Associates. Sonders received her bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware and her Master of Business Administration from Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business.BackgroundLiz Ann Sonders' bio Market Outlook"Schwab Market Perspective: Watching the Wheels," by Liz Ann Sonders, Jeffrey Kleintop, and Kathy Jones, Charles Schwab, Dec. 11, 2020."2021 U.S. Market Outlook: Better Days?" by Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab, Nov. 30, 2020."2020 Mid-Year Outlook: U.S. Stocks and Economy," by Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab, June 15, 2020."2020 U.S. Market Outlook: Ramble On? by Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab."Another Tricky Day," by Liz Ann Sonders, AdvisorAnalyst.com, Aug. 11, 2020.Martin Zweig's Winning on Wall Street"What Is Don't Fight the Fed?" by Kent Thune, The Balance, July 15, 2020."Fed Aims to Help Nurse the Economy Back to Health," by Liz Ann Sonders, AdvisorAnalyst.com, April 30, 2020."The Song Remains the Same: Fed Keeps Rates/Balance Sheet Steady," by Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab, Dec. 16, 2020. The Pandemic and the Future"How the U.S. Economic Stimulus Package May Affect Investors," by Schwab Center for Financial Research, March 27, 2020."Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders Puts Odds of Stimulus at Slim to None," by Jeff Benjamin, InvestmentNews, Oct. 28, 2020."Triage: Throwing Everything at the Virus," by Liz Ann Sonders, AdvisorAnalyst.com, March 24, 2020."Schwab's Sonders, Kleintop Predict Weak Start for Economy in 2021," by Jeff Berman, ThinkAdvisor, Dec. 20, 2020.

Miles Somerville is one half of 9to5Mac's YouTube channel alongside Jeff Benjamin. This week we're catching up with Miles to learn how he uses the Apple Watch. 9to5Mac Watch Time is a podcast series hosted by Zac Hall. In this series, we talk to real people about how Apple Watch is affecting their lives. Subscribe now to catch up with each episode and automatically hear new episodes as soon as they’re released every two weeks: 

On this episode of inSecurities, Chris and Kurt introduce you to a few of their favorite podcasts, including short interviews with Jeff Benjamin, co-host of The Investment News Podcast; Amber McKinney, co-host of the Law360's Pro Say; Mandy Moody, host of ACFE's Fraud Talk; and Andrew Jennings, host of the Business Scholarship Podcast. Tune in! Link to episode on pli.edu: https://www.pli.edu/insecurities/episode-28 ----more---- The InvestmentNews Podcast: https://www.investmentnews.com/podcasts/the-investmentnew-podcast Pro Say: https://www.law360.com/podcasts Fraud Talk: https://www.acfe.com/podcast Business Scholarship Podcast: https://andrewkjennings.com/podcast/  

Earlier this month, the K-Pop group BTS made history by publicly offering shares of their record label on the stock market in Seoul. It's done well enough in its first few weeks of trading to make it more valuable than the top three labels in South Korea, combined. So what does this mean for an industry that capitalizes on devoted fans and moldable pop groups? K-Pop columnist Jeff Benjamin joins us to talk about the music industry in South Korea. 

Jeff Benjamin joins Zac Hall to give Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 5 an exit interview before new models are announced. 9to5Mac Watch Time is a podcast series hosted by Zac Hall. In this series, we talk to real people about how Apple Watch is affecting their lives. Subscribe now to catch up with each episode and automatically hear new episodes as soon as they’re released every two weeks: 

Join us for a very special episode of Not Your Average Netizens, where we welcome our special guest, K-pop journalist extraordinaire, Jeff Benjamin! Benjamin gives some great insight into the K-pop industry, and reveals his favorite interviews, most embarrassing encounters, and where he believes the genre is going in the future. He also joins us as we review "Dynamite" by BTS, and hash out our expectations for the Grammys. Timestamps: Interview 1:46 BTS 'Dynamite' MV 1:06:27 Comebacks: BTS, Super Junior, Red Velvet, Hyuna, KARD, Day6, CLC, New Blackpink X Selena Gomez teaser 1:16:59 Big Bang’s Anniversary, BOA’s upcoming anniversary 1:25:45 f(x)'s Krystal reportedly leaving SM Entertainment 1:36:34 Third-Fourth Generation K-Pop Groups /Songs You Believe Will Be Iconic In The Future 1:45:30 Kpop in the year of Covid-19: What is it even? 2:01:35 Kpop and the Grammy’s: Any expectations for 2021? 2:12:10 Ending/Shoutouts 2:23:29

Today's conversation with K-pop reporter Jeff Benjamin includes behind-the-scenes stories from interviewing K-pop stars, a discussion about the newfound openness K-pop stars have about their mental health, debating what makes K-pop songs stand out, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/support

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Jeff Benjamin has been Billboard's K-Pop Columnist since 2013 and a leading authority and expert on international-pop music in the American media for years. The 2012 New York University graduate has written about K-pop for a wide range of publications, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, GQ, ABC News, MTV, Forbes, NPR, Apple Music, and more. A double major in music and journalism from the College of Arts and Science, his expertise in international music trends has led him to commentator roles on CNN, Good Morning America, E! News, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, BBC and other major international outlets. In 2019, he joined the KBS World variety show 'We K-Pop,' reaching more than 100 million viewers in 120 countries weekly with his segments filmed in his home of New York City, leading ArirangTV to declare him "just as famous as any other K-pop star among K-pop fans." The New York Times has called Jeff "the leading American authority on K-pop,” while CNN said he is "the perfect person to talk about K-pop."

Our first guest on the BADNWZ, Marc Vetri is the chef/founder of Philadelphia’s critically acclaimed Vetri Cucina. A Philadelphia native, Vetri founded the restaurant in 1998 with his business partner, Jeff Benjamin, to universal acclaim. Following years of success at Vetri has made the long-awaited move to Las Vegas, opening a second location of Vetri Cucina at the Palms Casino Resort. In addition to his storied career in the kitchen, Marc is also the driving force behind the Vetri Community Partnership, a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower children and families through fresh food and education. He is also the author of four cookbooks, his latest being “Mastering Pizza,” released in 2018.

"Giants Genetic": So lautet der Name des von JEFF KLING gegründeten Projektes, das sich vor allem um das zentrale Thema: "say no to racism" dreht. Im Interview mit MICHAEL HAGHOS erklärt Kling, was genau es mit "Giants Genetic" auf sich hat.

ESG bonds and bond funds gaining investors. Municipal and non-profit bonds for ethical and sustainable investors. Analyst likes 25 sustainable stocks that make you feel good while making you money. ESG stocks beating S&P by 45% this year! Plant-based meat alternative food products gaining big in popularity with important knock-on effects for food stocks. More… PODCAST: ESG Bonds and Bond Funds, Stock Alpha, More… Transcript & Links, Episode 19, November 22, 2019 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 19 titled ESG Bonds and Bond Funds, Stock Alpha, More… for November 22, 2019—presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. And, Google any terms that are unfamiliar to you. Also, you can find a full transcript, live links to content, and often bonus material to these podcasts at their episodes’ podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now to this podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------- ESG Bonds and Bond Funds (1) Usually, when we think of ethical and sustainable investing we almost always think about stocks. But for most investors who prioritize personal values in investing, ESG bonds should also be a significant part of one’s portfolio. So now let’s get a little more into that. Incidentally, later in this podcast, I’ll talk more about some new ESG stock recommendations and about ESG stock alpha! That is, how terrifically well ESG stocks are doing! One interesting but overlooked debt asset class for ethical and sustainable investing, particularly in the US, are non-profit municipal ESG bonds. Karen Hube in an illuminating article titled, Future Returns: ESG Investing in Nonprofit Municipal Debt provides insight into this. The article appeared in Barron’s PENTA pages. In her article, Ms. Hube quotes Buck Stevenson, managing director, and portfolio manager at Silvercrest Asset Management Group in New York. She quotes him as saying that “Municipal bonds issued by small nonprofit groups working to bring about change in their communities can satisfy investors’ growing appetite for impact investing ideas while paying yields ranging from 4.5% to 6%... Community hospitals, charter schools, and organizations providing mental health care and veterans services are among the groups that are typically structured as nonprofit organizations with 501c(3) status, and can issue debt to raise funds for improvements, new facilities, equipment, and other needs.” End quote And interest received by investors in this type of debt in the US is often exempt from personal taxes. So, real after-tax yields can sometimes be pretty good! ------------------------------------------------------------- ESG Bonds and Bond Funds (2) Another article on ESG bonds and bond funds is titled How Advisors Use ESG Bond ETFs by Lara Crigger on the ETF.com site. Ms. Crigger interviews several ESG analysts and portfolio managers to get their picks on ETFs comprised of ESG bonds. She first quotes Johann Klaassen, EVP & CIO of Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. Mr. Klaassen likes the VanEck Vectors Green Bond ETF (GRNB), the Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NUBD), the Sage ESG Intermediate Credit ETF (GUDB), and the Invesco Taxable Municipal Bond ETF (BAB). Another interviewee, Maya Philipson, Principal of Robasciotti & Philipson recommends the PIMCO Intermediate Municipal Bond Active ETF (MUNI). Then, Scott Arnold, Partner & Portfolio Manager at IMPACTfolio talks about how he also likes the Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NUBD). And on a more riskier level, Mr. Arnold likes the new Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NUHY). ------------------------------------------------------------- ESG Bonds and Bond Funds (3) Regarding riskier ESG bonds and bond funds, ETFtrends.com ran an article titled High Yield is Making Its Way into ESG Investing by Ben Hernandez. He writes “The search for yield is certainly a global phenomenon given the low rates offered in government debt around the world. It opens the doors for ESG funds to shine by offering high yield bond options as in the case of BlackRock’s iShares € High Yield Corp Bond ESG UCITS ETF (EHYD) and the iShares $ High Yield Corp Bond ESG UCITS ETF (DHYD).” End quote. The article also has the following quote, “’As evidence increasingly shows that sustainability-related factors can help investors build more resilient portfolios, we are moving into an era where sustainable investing will be the standard way to invest,’ said Meaghan Muldoon, head of sustainable investing EMEA at BlackRock.” End quote. It should be noted that applying ESG and sustainability criteria to high yield bonds does have a chance to improve the quality and performance of a high yield debt in a portfolio. However, generally, high yield ESG bonds are still riskier than better-rated bonds. ------------------------------------------------------------- ESG Bonds and Bond Funds (4) For a deeper inside look into ESG bonds and bond funds of the high yield variety, I refer you to this article, Looking under the hood of an ESG-focused high-yield bond fund. It’s by Jeff Benjamin at InvestmentNews. Mr. Benjamin interviews Tim Leary, lead manager of the RBC BlueBay High Yield Bond Fund (RGHYX). The fund’s portfolio consists of high yield ESG bonds. Mr. Leary commenting on his fund says that “The $54 million fund, which was launched in 2012, has an expense ratio of 58 basis points and a five-star rating from Morningstar. It has gained 13.7% from the start of the year, beating both the benchmark and the category average.” End quote Additionally, he does have this warning about his and other high yield funds – euphemistically often called ‘junk bond’ funds. Quote, “The leveraged finance markets and high-yield markets in general are a risky place to invest because they tend to be more opaque.” End quote. Furthermore, Mr. Leary says about his fund that “From a sector standpoint, we tend to be overweight financials, as well as financial services companies, cable and media names. Both from an ESG perspective but also from an overall view, we are materially underweight energy, metals and mining, and utilities.” End quote. Incidentally, you should know that there’s a big debate about greenwashing when it comes to ESG bonds and bond funds, most especially of the high yield variety. So, talk to your advisor before investing in them. ------------------------------------------------------------- Stock Alpha (1) Turning our attention back to ESG stock alpha, John Csiszar outlines 25 Investments That Make You Feel Good While You Make Money. His article was reposted on Yahoo! Finance from GOBankingRates. Most of his picks are typical of what you might find in most ESG stock indexes and funds. His picks are, in alphabetical order: 3M (MMM); Aflac (AFL); Avnet (AVT); Best Buy (BBY); Colgate-Palmolive (CL); Kimberly-Clark (KMB); Microsoft (MSFT); PepsiCo (PEP); Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL); Salesforce.com (CRM); US Bancorp (USB); Voya Financial (VOYA); Weyerhaeuser (WY); Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH); Hilton (HLT); Beyond Meat (BYND); Vanda Pharmaceuticals (VNDA); Tesla (TSLA); Ecolab (ECL)’ Starbucks (SBUX); Fluor (FLR); Texas Instruments (TXN); UPS (UPS); International Paper (IP); Intel (INTC) ------------------------------------------------------------- Stock Alpha (2) The following two articles talk about how our trend towards vegetarianism and veganism are having on food industry trends and food-related stocks. The first article is Americans, especially millennials and Gen Z, are embracing plant-based meat products by Sheril Kirshenbaum and Douglas Buhler on the GreenBiz site. These researchers find that “With debate over the impacts of meat production intensifying, we have been tracking U.S. attitudes related to plant-based alternatives through Michigan State University’s Food Literacy and Engagement Poll. The results reveal a growing appetite for plant-based meat among consumers, especially millennials and Generation Z… Our survey found that during the previous 12 months, 35 percent of respondents had consumed plant-based meat alternatives. Of that group, 90 percent said they would do so again. Among those who had not yet eaten plant-based meat alternatives, 42 percent were willing to try them, while 30 percent of that group remained unwilling. We also identified very significant generational differences in attitudes. Nearly half (48 percent) of respondents under 40 were already eating plant-based meats, while just 27 percent of those aged 40 and over had tried these products.” End quote. The second post comes from Interactive Investor with the title Why this $5bn stock is not just for vegans by Rodney Hobson. Mr. Hobson focuses on the extraordinary stock alpha of Beyond Meat’s stock price. It soared from its IPO price of $25 to about 10 times that and is now back to around $80. His comment, “There is no shortage of rivals making vegan alternatives to meat and competition is likely to intensify. However, those companies with a solid base and proven track record are ahead of the game. Beyond Meat has been going for 10 years now.” End quote. ------------------------------------------------------------- Stock Alpha (3) And finally, here’s a story to cheer every ethical and sustainable investor! It’s by Brendan Coffey – who I’ve previously quoted talking about the remarkable stock alpha that ESG stocks are having this year. Writing for Forbes.com, his post is titled, ESG Stocks Are Beating The S&P By 45% This Year. Yup, he says that “ESG funds are raking in the dough in 2019, pulling in $13.5 billion in new investor money in the first three quarters of the year, according to a recent report by Morningstar. But how is the ‘typical’ ESG portfolio doing? It’s handily besting the S&P 500, returning more than 32% to the S&P’s 22%, through October. That’s a 45% outperformance.” End quote. So, as one famous stock market commentator says, ‘stay with the drill!’ ------------------------------------------------------------- Well, these are my top news stories and tips for ethical and sustainable investors over the past two weeks. Again, to get all the links or to read the transcript of this podcast and sometimes get additional information too, please go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. And be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you download or listen to this podcast and please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. That way you can help promote not only this podcast but ethical and sustainable investing globally and help create a better world for us all. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the content of this podcast or anything else related. A big thank you for listening. Come again! And my next podcast is scheduled for December 6. See you then. Bye for now. © 2019 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

Scott was joined by one of the world's foremost creatives – Jeff Benjamin, ECD at New York based agency Barton F. Graf and former Chief Creative Officer at JWT North America. We covered everything from how he uses sound in advertising spots, to functional sounds, and got a peek into his bag of sonic surprises. […] The post Live from Advertising Week: Creativity and Sound With Jeff Benjamin appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

In our raw, unedited, hot issue series we quickly react to current news and happenings in the world of kpop. In this episode, Ariana and PLo discuss the political controversy over BTS Apparel. If you'd like us to dive deeper into this topic for a polished full-episode, let us know. Seperately, we have regular episodes in-development and will be publishing those shortly. Articles to read: - Tamar Herman's story on Big Hit's statement: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8484710/bts-jimin-addresses-fans-tokyo-dome-allegations-mocking-past - Jeff Benjamin's story on the history of Japan-Korea relations as it relates to kpop: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8484226/bts-t-shirt-issue-japan-korea-kpop-history - Soompi's story on the t-shirt designer's statement: https://www.soompi.com/article/1260311wpp/designer-comments-btss-postponed-music-station-appearance-meaning-behind-t-shirt The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat

BTS is the focus of the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast, as the Pop Shop team dives into why the South Korean group became the breakout stars for the K-pop genre in the U.S. Billboard contributor and K-pop expert Jeff Benjamin joins the show to discuss all things BTS and K-pop with the Pop Shop team. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Digital entertainment program BUILD Series takes its popular and extensive live interview show to the next level, adding a new, daily morning talk show “BUILD Brunch," as BUILD Series continues its commitment to bring its fans closer to culture. Airing weekdays at 11am live on BUILDseries.com/Brunch, it will feature a roundtable of diverse, young and influential personalities speaking to breaking news, hot topics and the latest in entertainment. Manu Narayan of "Gettin' The Band Back Together" joins the table, in addition to Jeff Benjamin, K-pop Columnist at Billboard talking the new BTS album.

A native Philadelphian, and classically trained in Bergamo, Italy, Marc Vetri is known the world over for bringing a bold, contemporary sensibility to classic Italian cooking. He is the chef/founder of Philadelphia's Vetri Family of Restaurants, which operates a collection of the country's most critically acclaimed Italian restaurants. Outside of his restaurants, Marc is deeply passionate about giving back to the community, in particular his hometown of Philadelphia. In 2009, he and Jeff Benjamin created the Vetri Community Partnership. The organization's signature initiative, “Eatiquette,” is a school lunch improvement program currently serving the Philadelphia and Austin areas. Culinary classroom and after-school cooking programs overseen by Vetri Community Partnership further help reinforce lessons learned in the lunchroom. Marc and his business partner Jeff Benjamin are the founders of the “Great Chefs Event,” which brings together scores of the country's greatest chefs to raise money and awareness for the pediatric cancer charity, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

B.A.P's "Wake Me Up" is layered in meanings which go beyond mental health. We dive into these hidden explanations thanks to Reddit user BrigidAndair. Post production note: Jeff Benjamin's story on Billboard also deconstructs this music video in a compelling way. We'd cite his story, but we recorded this prior. Catch Jeff's story here: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7720997/why-bap-wake-me-up-kpop-bands-most-personal-accomplished-single Visit us at: kpopcast.net twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo #Kpopcast

It's Talking Tuesday and today we're talking to Jeff Benjamin, Chief Operations Offer for the Vetri Family of Restaurants and Author of Front of the House: Restaurant Manners, Misbehaviors, & Secrets. Our topic of the day is his aforementioned book. The words that come to mind when I think of this book are: caring, soul, passion, partnership, authenticity, knowing who you are, and being genuine. Benjamin really puts this industry under such beautiful light; this book will make you be proud of being in this industry... That, I can guarantee. If you want to discover why this is a must read for anyone in our industry, especially those front of house folks, you know what to do... SMASH! that play button!   

Jeff Benjamin caught the hospitality bug when he was a young man working as a buss boy.  His love for the industry brought him to Umass-Amherst where he majored in Hospitality Business. While working corporate operations in New York City, Jeff met Marc Vetri, and a friendship was formed. In 1998 Jeff was called on to joined Mark Vetri as General Manager at Vetri Restaurant. After two years, Jeff became a partner. Vetri Restaurant has evolved into the Vetri Family: a restaurant group consisting of 7 concepts that has earned countless accolades. Additionally, Jeff Benjamin is the author of Front of the House: Restaurant Manners, Misbehaviors & Secrets a revealing and wryly humorous behind-the-scenes look at the gracious art of great restaurant service. Click play and hear Jeff's stories, advice, and why he says if he could go back in time to do it all over, he wouldn't change a thing. 

This week on All in the Industry, Shari Bayer is joined by Jeff Benjamin. In 1998, Jeff Benjamin joined Marc Vetri as General Manager and then, two years later, as partner at the small, intimate Vetri restaurant in Philadelphia. In those two years, Jeff’s impeccable standards of quality and service helped to transform Vetri into what the Philadelphia Inquirer calls “a sublime dining experience.” Jeff and his small team of efficient servers now orchestrate outstanding meals with an individual consideration that would be impossible in larger restaurants. Jeff has also expanded Vetri’s wine cellar from a 60-bottle starter list to its current stable of more than 500 labels and 5,000 bottles. Jeff has worked to expand the Vetri experience into a larger concept with the 2006 opening of Osteria, in 2010 with Amis, and with the forthcoming gastropub. Even with the growth of the company, Jeff remains an active partner in front of house operations and on the floor, ensuring the signature Vetri experience is upheld. This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center.