Podcasts about mergers

We're piggybacking on last week's “Mergers and Acquisitions” conversation because apparently the story isn't done with us yet. The church that recently bought another local church for several million dollars showed up in a YouTube ad when Andrew was just trying to pull up Safety Harbor's livestream. Nothing says “welcome to church” quite like another church buying an ad before your church.That leads us into some of the things pastors notice from the platform. People falling asleep, people checking their phones, people getting up at exactly the wrong moment, and all the other things you can't not see while you're trying to preach. How distracting is it, and how much should a preacher actually care?At Lakeview, Tim shared the pulpit with Frank for a significant Sunday as the church officially commissioned and sent out Cross & Crown Church. After months of talking about the church plant, launch teams, storage units, coffee shop parties, and everything else that goes into starting a church, it's finally time to send them out.Meanwhile, Safety Harbor held its annual Back to School Pool Party, and once again it proved to be one of those wonderfully easy ministry wins. People showed up, families had fun, nobody needed an elaborate program, and Andrew was reminded that sometimes the best church events are the ones you don't overthink.It's YouTube ads, sleeping congregants, sending out a church plant, and squeezing in one last pool party before everyone officially admits that summer is over.

On this episode of The Immigration Lawyer's Toolbox® Podcast, host John Khosravi sits down with returning guest Roman Zelichenko, J.D. to unpack what's really happening in the growing wave of immigration law firm M&A: how firms are actually valued, why some attorneys inflate their revenue numbers with filing fees, the difference between a true acquisition and a "merger" that's really more of a hire, why clean books can make or break a deal, and what private equity's track record in dentistry, HVAC, and plumbing suggests about where legal consolidation is headed. Whether you're thinking about selling, buying, merging, or just want to run your firm like it's sellable, this episode is full of practical insight on the business side of immigration law. Sponsor: Get a free website (first 10 sign-ups) and special pricing on marketing for your firm from Constellation at http://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/Constellation. Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening 00:33 – Intro 04:24 – How hard is it for practitioners to value and sell their firm? 04:53 – B2B/corporate vs. B2C firms: why recurring revenue is valued higher 05:30 – The filing-fees-in-revenue trick that inflates valuations 06:36 – What sellers actually want: fair price vs. emotional attachment 07:54 – How clean (or messy) books affect due diligence 09:43 – Bookkeepers, GMI Rocket, and staying on top of your numbers 11:29 – Mergers vs. acquisitions: when a "merger" is really a hire 13:12 – Larger firm mergers and fade-out deal structures 13:52 – New fee memos, attorney burnout, and the push toward litigation 16:13 – Consolidation, specialists, and the rise of AI-native law firms 19:00 – Lessons from private equity roll-ups in dentistry, HVAC, and plumbing 20:17 – Community page & Constellation SEO/marketing sponsor break 21:20 – Back to the show: will the free market self-correct? 21:33 – Envoy Global: an example of PE-backed immigration firms done right 24:19 – Scaling without sacrificing service quality 26:15 – The M&A trend among solo and small firm owners who want out 29:01 – Creative deal structures, equity, and the "Built to Sell" mindset 33:13 – Why QuickBooks and clean numbers drive better marketing and growth decisions 36:26 – Outro Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox

Growth means different things depending on where you sit in a law firm. For lawyers, it's often about winning new work and deepening client relationships. For marketing and BD teams, it's about building the infrastructure, content and hiring strategy that makes that growth possible at scale. Bridging those two perspectives is increasingly becoming a role in its own right. As we continue to revisit standout episodes from the main podcast, today on CMO Series: Laterals & Mergers, we're looking back at a conversation Charles Cousins had with Craig Budner, former Global Strategic Growth Partner at K&L Gates, now CEO of Budner Performance Group. Craig explored what that bridging role looks like in practice, and how it drove growth across an international firm. Charles and Craig dive into: What a Global Strategic Growth Partner actually does The thinking behind launching the K&L Gates Client Conversations podcast Where the biggest growth opportunities lie for an international law firm How marketing and BD teams can support lawyers to build client relationships at scale What makes a strong lateral hire Key advice for firm leaders looking to grow their firms

In dieser neuen Folge von CULTiTALK begrüßt Georg die erfahrene Führungskraft Kathrina, Managing Director International und Global Head of Customer Projects bei secunet Security Networks AG. Das Gespräch dreht sich rund um die Herausforderungen und Erfolgsfaktoren von Führung in technologisch geprägten Unternehmen und nimmt dabei insbesondere die Themen Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Post-Merge-Integration und den Aufbau einer leistungsfähigen Unternehmenskultur in den Blick. Kathrina schildert ihren Werdegang von der Juristin mit Fokus auf M&A hin zur Führung von internationalen Teams, gibt Einblicke in die Komplexität von Unternehmensübernahmen und wie der echte Integrationsprozess weit über das reine Zusammenführen von Strukturen hinausgeht. Ein zentrales Thema ist dabei für beide: Kultur und psychologische Sicherheit. Sie diskutieren, warum oft der „Best of Both Worlds“-Ansatz in der Integration scheitert, wenn kulturelle Differenzen unterschätzt werden, und weshalb Kommunikation sowie authentische Einbindung der Mitarbeiter erfolgsentscheidend sind. Das Gespräch beleuchtet außerdem Kathrinas gelebtes Führungsverständnis – von ihrer bewussten Entscheidung für den Karriereweg „People Leader“ bis zum Selbstverständnis, als Führungskraft kontinuierlich an sich zu arbeiten und nie auszulernen. Sie verrät, wieso sie sich regelmäßig Coachings sucht, was sie von Leistungssportlern wie Rafael Nadal lernt und warum für sie Klarheit, Echtheit und verantwortungsvolles Erwartungsmanagement im Führungskontext essentiell sind. Zum Abschluss zeigen Georg und Kathrina, dass Leidenschaft für Führung, ein reflektierter Umgang mit unterschiedlichen Persönlichkeiten im Team und psychologische Sicherheit Voraussetzungen für Erfolg und Weiterentwicklung im Unternehmen sind. Wer tiefe Einblicke in modernes Leadership, Teamdynamik und kulturelle Integration sucht, ist in dieser Folge goldrichtig.   Alle Links zu Kathrina Meisl: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrina-meisl/ Unternehmen: https://www.linkedin.com/company/secunet-security-networks-ag/   Alle Links zu Georg und dem Culturizer: Georg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georg-wolfgang Culturizer: https://culturizer.app CULTiTALK: https://cultitalk.de

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 95 Spectacular vortices discovered on the Sun's surface Astronomers have for the first time observed swirling whirlpool like vortices deep in the Sun's photosphere – its visible surface. The event horizon of merging black holes seen for the first time Astronomers have for the first time picked up gravitational waves from the event horizon during the actual merger of two black holes. Starship recovery efforts underway off Western Australia SpaceX are towing their Test 13 Starship prototype back to shore after it survived its Indian Ocean soft splash down off the Western Australian coast. The Science Report Scientists develop a new blood test to help test for signs of Alzheimer's. E-scooter riders found to be 3.5 times more likely than motorcyclists to get traumatic brain injuries. Reshaping sciences understanding of mammal evolution during the age of dinosaurs. A new study shows how wireless charging for drones could be achieved using lasers. Skeptics guide to claims Artemis II was a hoax. This Week's Guests Professor Robert Ward from the Australian National University   Our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics  

Mergers can provide huge growth opportunities for law firms. Navigating a merger can also present challenges, but marketing and BD teams are well-positioned to help guide and influence a firm's strategic direction and identify new or emerging markets. Today on CMO Series: Laterals & Mergers, we are continuing to revisit stand out episodes that touch on the topics of lateral hires and law firm mergers. We are thrilled to be re-releasing an episode with Adam Severson, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Baker Donelson, to share his insights on taking advantage of market opportunities and the key factors that influence the success of a merger. In this episode Adam discussed: His background and career journey to his role now at Baker Donelson The point at which he recognised the huge potential of law firm mergers in providing business development opportunities The current landscape for firms when it comes to merger activity The role of marketing and BD in influencing strategic growth and taking advantage of new or emerging markets The key success factors that indicate if a merger will be successful or not Advice for marketing BD professionals looking to successfully influence mergers and capitalise on growth opportunities

In this episode, Shashank and Cormac introduce our new ASB cohost Vivasvaan! Vivasvaan gives us a broad strokes overview of what galaxy mergers are and why astronomers love to study them while giving us a glimpse into his research involving galaxy mergers and machine learning. We also hear about some of the fun things Vivasvaan likes to do such as playing chess, and watching sports.

It's well documented that better client-based collaboration can boost business development results and build stronger, long lasting relationships between law firms and their clients. What isn't as clear is how firms can turn that collaboration into a real payoff when it comes to lateral hiring. Today on the CMO Series: Laterals & Mergers, we are revisiting an episode with Dave Southern, former Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP, now Director of Communications at Mayer Brown, to discuss how greater client collaboration can make lateral hiring pay off. In this episode Dave discusses: His career journey so far and how his experiences have influenced his philosophy on client collaboration Why closer client collaboration is so important How to improve the results of lateral hiring How to apply this process to all clients of the firm and examples of how this has worked How this approach fits within the overall go-to-market strategy of the firm Advice for legal marketing and BD professionals looking to improve their client collaboration

“Mergers and acquisitions usually fail because of people.” In this Technology Reseller News podcast recorded at ChannelCon 2026, Craig Fulton of Evergreen discusses what buyers are looking for in an MSP and how providers can build a more valuable, transferable business. Evergreen is a decentralized holding company that acquires IT services businesses while allowing them to retain their brands, employees, customers and operating systems. Fulton compares the model to Berkshire Hathaway for IT services. Although AI is helping MSPs improve service delivery and efficiency, Fulton says it does not yet command a valuation premium on its own. “We're not paying for AI in a business,” Fulton says. “We're impressed with the impact it has had on the business.” AI can increase value when it improves recurring revenue, scalability, customer retention and EBITDA. The outcome matters more than simply claiming to use the technology. Evergreen also evaluates revenue, profitability, customer concentration, retention and management structure. An MSP may be harder to sell when one customer represents more than 20 percent of revenue or when the owner remains responsible for sales and several other essential functions. Fulton recommends that owners planning to sell within the next three to five years begin building a management team and hiring a dedicated salesperson well before the transaction. He also warns buyers and sellers not to overlook employees during an acquisition. “You can have tools and processes all day long, but people want to work with people,” Fulton says. “People are what make a company.” MSP owners should begin considering their exit strategy early and learn about potential acquirers before deciding to sell. Different buyers may be focused on financial performance, geography, talent, vertical expertise or customer relationships. “You're only going to sell a business once,” Fulton says. “Get to know who is out there so you don't have regrets.” Visit EvergreenSG.com to learn more.  

Marketing and communications play a pivotal role in successfully launching the news of a law firm merger. Being able to strike the right balance between client-centric narratives, internal messaging, brand management, and PR is a fine art. As part of our new CMO Series Laterals & Mergers series, we're revisiting this key conversation between Will Eke and Will Brewster, former Head of Communications at Clyde & Co, now Leadership Communications Consultant. Will has first-hand experience successfully launching the news of a law firm merger. In this episode, he walks through the different stages of Clyde & Co's merger with BLM from a communications perspective, sharing the challenges, opportunities, and lessons for others navigating the same path. This conversation covers : When Will was brought into the merger with BLM, and the first stage of the process from a communications perspective The main challenges during the initial phase The key factors for success ahead of launching the communications campaign, and how they played out in practice How to keep clients at the heart of the campaign The impact of the merger on the team Advice for marketing and communications leaders navigating a merger

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 92 The monster that's been let out of its cage Astronomers have for the first time discovered a monstrous supermassive black hole wandering unseen near the edge of a galaxy. Counting down to next week's solar eclipse Spain, Portugal, Iceland, Greenland Russia and the arctic are about to experience a total solar eclipse as the Moon's shadow sweeps across the surface of the Earth. The Swift Space Telescope rescue mission suffers a major setback NASA's Link mission to save the Swift Space Telescope has suffered a few problems with a sudden loss of attitude control putting the spacecraft into an uncontrollable spin. The Science Report Former Biden administration chief health advisor Anthony Fauci pleads the fifth on everything. Antimicrobial resistance in children on the rise globally. The footprints of an ancient civilisation discovered in the Amazon. Discovery of fossils of a giant mosasaur eating an ichthyosaur that ate a pterosaur. Skeptics guide to the 2026 Bent Spoon Awards. This Week's Guests NASA WB-57 pilot Tom Parent NASA WB-57 Sensor Equipment Operator Cary Klemm Nation Wide Eclipse Ballooning Project Principal Investigator Dr Angela Des Jardins from Montana State University. Juno Principal Investigator Scott Bolton Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio Texas Juno Launch Director Omar Baez NASA Juno Mission Manager John Calvert NASA   Our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics And Senior science writer and Sky and Telescope magazine contributor Jonathan Nally  

Mergers could be back in 2026 as companies try to get deals done while regulators allow them. But are buyouts always a good idea? We discuss a potential deal in pharma today, plus we go over the latest in interest rates and what we're watching this week. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - AstraZeneca + BMS? - Why Merge Now? - Rising Interest Rates? - The Market's Reaction - SpaceX Earnings Ahead - Can Uber Impress? Companies discussed: AstraZeneca (AZN), Bristol-Meyers Squibb (BMY), Uber (UBER), SpaceX (SPCX). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can independent publishers achieve sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace? In this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),” AdventureKEEN Publisher and COO Molly Merkle shares advice about the power of niche publishing and the strategies publishers can use to build loyal readers, stronger sales, and resilient businesses. You'll learn practical tactics about: - growing your backlist through publisher acquisitions and mergers - revitalizing older titles through redesign and repackaging - how to build strong relationships with specialty retailers and distribution partners - and more! Whether you're looking to grow your publishing company, strengthen your backlist, increase profitability, or better understand your target audience, this episode is packed with real-world insights and proven publishing strategies you can put into action right away. GUEST BIO Molly Merkle began her career in book publishing nearly 40 years ago as an intern during college, then moved to full-time work for Menasha Ridge Press, one of AdventureKEEN Publishing's now seven imprints. In early 2023, she was named AdventureKEEN's publisher and continues to serve as its COO. Merkle has been key to executing the company's vision for growth, including the acquisition and integration of several independent presses over the years. She's also helped lead the company through hardship and challenges, which are a fact of life for entrepreneurial publishers. Merkle serves on the board of The Publishers Cooperative, a group of established and emerging independent publishers committed to creating a strong, diverse, equitable, and inclusive publishing industry together. Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 3,900 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures. LINKS Learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/ Learn more about the AdventureKEEN at https://adventurewithkeen.com/ Follow IBPA on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonline Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/independent-book-publishers-association Follow the AdventureKEEN on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adventurekeen/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adventurewithkeen/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@adventurekeen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adventurekeen/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurekeen Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/adventurekeen.bsky.social Blog - https://adventurewithkeen.com/blog/ Learn more about The Publishers Cooperative at https://thepublisherscooperative.com/ Learn more about the Book Industry Charitable Foundation at https://bincfoundation.org/ This episode is presented by Total Printing Systems. Learn more at https://www.tps1.com/

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Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Biogen has made a significant acquisition by purchasing Apellis Pharmaceuticals, a move expected to boost its 2026 revenue guidance with promising growth prospects. This strategic acquisition, along with strong sales from new drugs, enhances Biogen's position in the competitive market for neurological disorders. By integrating Apellis' offerings, Biogen is poised to strengthen its portfolio, particularly in areas of unmet medical need. On the regulatory front, AbbVie has achieved a milestone with its drug Rinvoq (upadacitinib), which has received dual approvals from the European Union for treating non-segmental vitiligo and severe alopecia areata. These approvals were based on successful Phase 3 data, underscoring Rinvoq's efficacy as a JAK inhibitor in tackling autoimmune conditions. This development not only highlights AbbVie's commitment to expanding its therapeutic portfolio but also positions upadacitinib as a potential mainstay treatment for dermatological autoimmune diseases. AstraZeneca Pharma India has secured approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization for Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) in the neoadjuvant setting for HER2-positive early breast cancer. This approval marks a significant advancement in personalized cancer therapy, offering new hope for patients with this aggressive form of breast cancer. In terms of industry collaborations, the landscape is witnessing numerous partnerships and strategic alliances that are driving innovation forward. Skyverna Therapeutics and ElevateBio have entered a five-year clinical and commercial supply agreement for autoimmune CAR-T therapy, reflecting the growing interest in cell therapies for rare diseases. Meanwhile, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and AbCellera have joined forces to accelerate drug discovery in autoimmune T-cell engagement, supported by a $28 million upfront investment. These collaborations emphasize the importance of combining expertise and resources to advance complex therapeutic solutions. The integration of artificial intelligence in drug development continues to gain momentum. Evinova and Merck KGaA's strategic collaboration aims to leverage AI and machine learning to enhance clinical trials' efficiency, potentially ushering in a new era of precision medicine. Such partnerships highlight the transformative potential of AI in streamlining research and development processes. In funding news, Core Biomedicine has secured $21 million in Series A financing to advance its precision oncology therapeutics. Enlivex's substantial $400 million private placement aims at advancing prediction markets treasury and Allocetra immunotherapy, further accentuating the focus on personalized medicine targeting specific cancer pathways. Clinical trials have also delivered promising results. ProMIS Neurosciences reported positive interim safety and biomarker data from its Phase 1b study of PMN310 for Alzheimer's disease. This monoclonal antibody targets amyloid-beta oligomers implicated in Alzheimer's pathology, offering hope for patients with this debilitating disorder. Mergers and acquisitions remain active, exemplified by Caldera Therapeutics' reverse merger with Synlogic alongside $278 million in financing to advance its bispecific antibody for inflammatory bowel disease. This move reflects a broader trend toward consolidating resources to tackle complex autoimmune conditions. Eli Lilly's ascent to the top of Norstella's pipeline-to-patient productivity index is noteworthy, driven by successful launch strategies and rapid development cycles. This achievement underscores Eli Lilly's effective alignment of R&D efforts with market needs, particularly in areas such as GLP-1 receptor agonists that have transformed diabetes care. Teva Pharmaceuticals is demonstrating resilience through its innovative medicines portfolio amidst declining generic sales. The unexpected surge in Ajovy sales highlights Teva's pivot toward high-value branded drugs amidst competitive pressures. Novo Nordisk faces legal challenges as it navigates allegations regarding Cagrisema's Phase 3 study protocol changes. Legal scrutiny around transparency in clinical trial disclosures continues to highlight the importance of ethical practices and investor trust. Collectively, these developments illustrate a vibrant yet challenging environment where scientific advancements in immunotherapy and targeted treatments intersect with strategic business alignments focused on sustainable growth. As these trends unfold, they promise more effective treatments for complex diseases while companies adapt to an evolving market environment demanding agility and foresight. As always, stay tuned to Pharma Daily for more insights into how these transformations continue to shape the future trajectory of drug development and healthcare delivery globally.Support the show

Most acquisitions look strong on paper. The real challenge begins after the deal closes.In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with J. Michael Coffey, author of G.A.L.E. Force: Navigating Strategy, Culture, and Value Creation in Modern M&A, to explore why so many mergers and acquisitions fail to meet expectations, and why culture often becomes the biggest obstacle after closing.Michael shares lessons from helping H.E. Parts acquire 14 companies, expand into seven countries, and eventually become part of Hitachi. He explains the principle behind his G.A.L.E. Force framework: global aim, local execution.Joe and Michael discuss the evolution of private equity, the rise of growth through acquisition, the hidden complexity of post-merger integration, and why financial projections often miss the human realities that determine whether a deal succeeds.Michael also shares stories from Chile, global mining operations, competing against industry giants like Caterpillar and Komatsu, and what it feels like to move from acquirer to acquiree.If you're a CEO, founder, investor, private equity leader, operator, or executive involved in M&A, this conversation offers a practical look at how companies can create lasting value after the deal is done.Chapters00:00 Intro00:43 Buffalo Bills vs. Jets01:00 How private equity changed M&A02:55 Why the book opens in Chile03:10 Building H.E. Parts as a David vs. Goliath story04:13 Why mining operations never stop05:10 Why global customers needed H.E. Parts in multiple markets06:21 Expanding into Australia, Chile, Peru, Canada, the U.S., and Zambia07:00 Competing against OEM giants like Caterpillar and Komatsu08:24 The power of being small and agile08:53 Is mining still the Wild West?10:07 Centralized ownership vs. decentralized operations10:26 What “global aim, local execution” means12:49 Why customers wanted an alternative solution13:44 Why culture is the nemesis of modern M&A14:02 How global and local cultures clash after acquisitions15:37 Why you can't force one culture on another16:28 Innovation as a shared cultural principle18:00 The Chile soccer story19:23 Turning local culture into a business advantage20:47 Why culture gets ignored during dealmaking21:36 Why culture ranks low before close and first after close23:04 Why many deals miss their financial goals23:29 The “hockey stick” problem in projections25:00 How G.A.L.E. Force improves post-close success26:16 Moving from acquirer to acquiree26:43 Why leaving H.E. Parts was emotionally difficult28:24 When founders struggle with the decision to sell29:39 Where to find G.A.L.E. Force29:51 Closing

Mergers and acquisitions look great on a spreadsheet, but they are often disastrous for the people involved. The moment a deal is announced, the corporate culture you've built can vanish, replaced by tribalism, fear, and a fierce battle over "turf." In this insightful episode from the archive, Andy Lopata sits down with Jennifer Fondrevay, known as the "M&A Whisperer." Having navigated three multi-billion dollar mergers as a C-suite executive (and advised countless others), Jennifer shares the raw truth about what really happens to teams during a corporate takeover. From the five stages of grief in the workplace to the dangerous "us vs. them" mentality, this episode explores the intense psychological toll of M&A. Discover why the "pre-mortem" is your most vital communication tool, why frontline leaders must own the narrative, and how shifting the focus back to the customer is the ultimate way of ending corporate turf wars. If your company is facing a merger, acquisition, or any major reorganisation, this is your survival guide. What you will learn in this episode The Corporate Stages of Grief: Why the immediate reaction to a merger isn't excitement, but denial, anger, and bargaining—and how leaders often fail to recognise these normal human emotions. The "Turf War" Antidote: How a junior product manager ended a massive fight between B2B and B2C teams by shifting the entire focus away from "who does it best." The Pre-Mortem Strategy: What is a pre-mortem, and why is it the most effective way to prepare for the inevitable negativity of a merger announcement. The Frontline Failure: Why a merger communication strategy is doomed to fail if it relies solely on the CEO and the HR department. The "Tribalism" Problem: Why the loyalty you want your employees to feel for your brand is the very thing that makes merging with a competitor so painful. Actionable Insights Shift the Focus to the "North Star": When merging teams fight over whose process, software, or approach is "right," intervene immediately. Stop the turf war by asking: "What is best for the customer?" Forcing both sides to work backward from the customer's needs eliminates ego and allows the best solution to emerge naturally. Run an M&A "Pre-Mortem": Before announcing a major change to your company, gather your leadership team and brainstorm every piece of negative baggage and fear the employees will have. This allows you to prepare transparent, genuine answers, rather than defaulting to "I'll get back to you offline." Empower the Frontline Leaders: The people executing the merger were likely not in the room when the deal was made. If you want buy-in, you must bring these frontline managers into the narrative immediately. Give them the information and the platform to communicate the vision, because employees will trust their direct manager more than they trust a CEO who just got a massive payout. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Jennifer Fondrevay: Website |LinkedIn | The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Episode 181 Featuring Jennifer Fondrevay

Today's guest is Jessica Hellman, a business advisor specializing in mergers and acquisitions with Lift Business Advisors, Inc. With a background in applied mathematics and data analysis, Jessica has helped business owners understand what drives value, growth, and successful transitions. In this episode, we discuss private equity, business valuation, trust, and the steps owners can take today to build a stronger company.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:17 Jessica's Background02:32 Transitioning into the Elevator Industry06:00 Elevator Business Dynamics08:04 Implementing Change in the Business11:46 People and Relationships: Make or Break the Business14:54 Private Equity and Market Trends20:29 Valuation and Business Saleability22:51 Challenges in Mergers and Acquisitions28:02 Getting into M&A29:39 Advice for Elevator Business Owners32:08 OutroResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroupA Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com

This episode explores the realities of private versus corporate veterinary practice through candid stories from experienced vets, highlighting the tradeoffs around ownership, culture, leadership, and career fulfillment. It offers practical insight for anyone weighing a practice transition or trying to make smarter decisions about their future. Join podcast hosts Drs. Jessica Dunbar and Travis Boston as they compare private and corporate practice with Drs. Meghan Delp and Rachael Levine.   Sponsored by: AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/   

In this segment, host Tara Servatius critiques the state of modern television and streaming content, arguing that program quality has significantly declined. Citing statistical data regarding industry demographics, she points out a drop in the percentage of white male TV writers from 60% in 2011 to 12% in 2025, attributing this shift to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring mandates. Servatius contends that top-rated series remain overwhelmingly driven by white creators, claiming that excluding established talent harms overall entertainment value. She links this cultural critique to the broader media landscape, suggesting that opposition from Democratic attorneys general toward the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger stems from fears of conservative-aligned leadership restoring non-partisan programming to major networks.

www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/Credit union acquisition activity in 2026 tells a story the headline numbers hide. Only four or five bank purchases have been announced so far this year — but according to Michael Bell of Honigman LLP, that is not a slowdown. It is a market in which banks are bidding more aggressively than ever, and credit unions are losing more bids than they win. Bell argues that outcome is actually evidence against the banking-lobby claim that credit unions overpay and compete unfairly: if credit unions were routinely overpaying, they would not be finishing in second place on roughly ten strong bids in the last few months.Mark Treichel talks with Bell and his Honigman partner Justin Gingerich about the full range of credit union non-organic growth: whole-bank purchases, bank branch deals, and — newer — the acquisition of mature CUSOs by large credit unions bringing services in-house. They dig into state-level friction, including Washington State's tax law that Bell says has raised zero revenue while shutting down credit union bidding there and depressing bank valuations, and the parallel dynamic in Tennessee.The conversation turns to the biggest shift of all: credit union to credit union mergers of equals (MOEs). For most of Bell's 23-year career these barely happened. Now he is having new MOE conversations weekly, and once a letter of intent is signed, roughly eight of ten close. Gingerich walks through the Wings/Ent transaction — a merger creating an institution north of $10 billion that won NCUA approval in four to five months, a timeline he calls unheard of — and credits Honigman regulatory partner Brandy Bruyere for navigating a process he describes as “baking a cake when the recipe is only half written.”Treichel adds the regulator's view: NCUA honors the democratic member-vote process when disclosures are sound, and with roughly 30% fewer staff after retirements, deal teams are effectively re-educating the agency as volume rises. The takeaway from both guests: strategic non-organic growth is now a mainstream lever for institutions building 2027 strategy — and sticking your head in the sand is not a strategy.

L'achat d'une maison représente, pour la majorité des gens, le plus gros achat de leur vie. Nous pouvons maginer alors ce que représente l'achat d'une entreprise. Il peut s'agir d'une fusion : deux entreprises décident de s'unir. Il peut aussi s'agir d'une acquisition : une entreprise en achète une autre. Ces processus, complexes et risqués, exigent une revue diligente, l'équivalent, en quelque sorte, de l'inspection d'une maison. Habituellement, cette revue porte sur les plans financier et juridique. Le volet humain, lui, est trop souvent négligé. C'est pourtant un enjeu de taille : plus de 70 % des fusions et acquisitions échouent, et les problèmes de leadership et de culture au sein de l'entreprise acquise comptent parmi les principales causes de ces échecs. Les conseillers d'orientation organisationnels, les psychologues du travail et les conseillers en ressources humaines ont donc un rôle majeur à jouer. C'est ce qui m'a inspiré cet épisode. Ce volet crucial demeure malheureusement très peu documenté. Au terme de mes recherches, je n'ai trouvé qu'un seul véritable guide pratique sur le sujet : The HR Practitioner's Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence: Understanding the People, Leadership, and Culture Risks in M&A. Dans cet épisode, je présente cet ouvrage, signé par Klint Kendrick, Ph. D., praticien chevronné du domaine. Pour approfondir la discussion, je reçois deux associés du cabinet Les Bâtisseurs où je travaille. Vincent Dion, CPA et Étienne Castonguay-Laplante, avocat fiscaliste apportent leur regard d'experts. L'objectif de cet épisode : faire mieux connaître cet aspect méconnu de la revue diligente, tant auprès des spécialistes en fusions et acquisitions que des professionnels du volet humain. Ordre du jour 0m23: Introduction 15m35: Présentation du livre et sa critique 20m22: Mise en contexte des fusions et acquisitions 43m31: Comment évaluer le volet humain lors d'une fusion et acquisition 1h00m11: Échange avec Vincent Dion CPA et Étienne Castonguay-Laplante avocat fiscaliste 1h18m11: Réflexions personnelles Pour encore plus de détails, consulte la page web de l'épisode.

If your inbox looks anything like mine, you've probably seen the same headlines I have. Housing crisis. AI. Interest rates. Mergers. Rent control. Everybody's yelling, and somehow we're all supposed to figure out what's actually important. I'm sharing a few of the stories that landed in my inbox this week and giving you my take on what they actually mean for REALTORS®, homeowners, landlords, and anybody trying to make sense of today's housing market. Some of these headlines deserve your attention. Others? Not so much.   Key takeaways to listen for Why I don't believe real estate will ever become a commodity Thoughts on rent control and the unintended consequences that follow Where AI can actually help your business and where it can't Why housing policy deserves more attention from real estate professionals How to decide which headlines are worth paying attention to   Resources mentioned in this episode REALTORS® Legislative Meetings   Join the Conversation Live Thanks for spending part of your day with me. Every Thursday at 9:00 AM ET, I go live on YouTube to talk through the week's biggest housing and real estate headlines. The best part is hearing your questions and perspectives while we're live. I'd love for you to join the conversation. Subscribe and turn on notifications here:

The U.S. Government Accountability Office came out with a new report on airline competition and the challenges for lower-cost airlines. But Brett Snyder and guest host Courtney Miller, founder and managing director of Visual Approach, poke holes in why this report isn't all that useful, even if it's not a bad report itself.Thank you to Points, a Plusgrade company and SkyGo for sponsoring this week's episode.SHOW NOTES: GAO's report, "AIRLINE COMPETITION: Indicators SuggestIncreased Competition in the Past Two Decades, but Lower-Cost Airlines Face Challenges" - https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-26-107740.pdf

Christian relief and development work continues to operate in a vastly shifting time. What do demographic shifts mean for the education of future development practitioners? Is micro-finance not "making a dent" in global poverty? Is remote work a sustainable model for teams? In this episode, Brandon Stiver is joined by Accord Network CEO Michael Cerna to explore the complexities of microfinance, responsible development, and the future of global aid. They discuss the recent Wall Street Journal critique of microfinance, the decline and consolidation of both Christian higher ed and Christian nonprofits, as well as how AI is shaping the sector. Subscribe to Our New YouTube Channel Podcast Sponsors Are you ready to take your impact to the next level? Then join this year's OneAccord conference October 13th-15th in Washington, D.C.! Use Code "Global" for Discount Register for OneAccord 2026 The MA in Global Development and Justice at Multnomah Seminary (part of Jessup University) is a fully online, accredited graduate program designed for practitioners and advocates seeking meaningful, sustainable change in today's world. Learn More About MAGDJ Resources and Links From The Show Wall Street Journal : Hundreds of Billions in Loans Didn't Make a Dent in Global Poverty Peter Greer on Medium : A Response to the Wall Street Journal Article on Microfinance Liz Ha from Five Talents : Savings First Anthony Bradley on Substack : I Watched an Evangelical College Die From The Inside Subscribe to the Thursday Three Conversation Notes (AI Generated) Critiques of microfinance and responsible practices The role of loans and savings groups in development Impact of AI on nonprofit sector Leadership challenges in global development Mergers and consolidation in Christian higher education and nonprofits Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

Geopolitical tensions, commodity-price volatility and policy uncertainty have made energy dealmaking more complex, but they haven’t brought it to a halt. On this week’s episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Jalal Nadeem, a faculty member at the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances and an M&A deal-structuring expert, joins Shaheen Contractor, Bloomberg Intelligence senior sustainable finance research analyst, to explore the evolution of energy transactions. They discuss where M&A activity is emerging across the energy transition, why innovative deal structures are becoming more common, how AI is reshaping negotiations and what investors should watch as the landscape continues to shift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you running your business, or is your business running you? In this episode of the Smells Like Money podcast, host Suzan Chin Taylor sits down with Gregg Schonhorn of SF&P Advisors to dive into a topic many contractors and entrepreneurs avoid: exit strategies and succession planning. Gregg shares his journey from Wall Street to executive coaching and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), bringing massive insights into how business owners can scale their operations for a highly profitable future exit. They unpack the critical internal systems that separate a thriving, sellable business from one that is bleeding revenue, while exploring a major industry pain point: why business owners mistakenly blame their marketing agencies when the real issue lies within their own sales processes and internal operations. Key Takeaways From This Episode:- The Reality of Exiting: Every business owner will eventually exit their company, whether voluntarily or involuntarily. Long range planning and a solid succession strategy are essential for securing your legacy and maximizing your company value.- Stop Blaming the Marketing Agency: When business owners complain that their marketing sucks, the root cause is rarely a lack of leads. It is almost always an internal process problem, such as unmanaged CSR pipelines, high numbers of unsold estimates, or poor lead conversion systems.- The Revenue Hiding in Your CRM: A $5 million company often sits on $600,000 to $800,000 in unsold estimates. Before demanding more leads, businesses need to optimize their call tracking, quality control, average ticket prices, and internal follow up systems.- The 24/7/365 Business Model: If your Google profile or website lists your business hours as Monday through Friday from 9 to 5, you are actively losing emergency revenue. Modern service providers must utilize AI automated answering systems and after hours processes to capture leads the moment they roll in.- Evolving Your Growth Tactics: What gets a business from zero to $1 million in revenue requires a relentless daily hustle, like home shows and physical community outreach. However, scaling from $5 million to $15 million and beyond requires stepping away from the daily grind and focusing heavily on long term branding, community presence, and robust infrastructure.Connect with Gregg Schonhorn:SF&P AdvisorsContact: gregg@sfpadvisors.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sf&p-advisors/ Website: sfpadvisors.comI hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast:Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/Email: raven@creativeraven.com Telephone: +1 760-217-8010Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform:Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotifyhttps://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast:https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/Be a guest on our show:https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guestCheck Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros:https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros#SmellsLikeMoneyPodcast #BuiltToSell #ExitStrategy #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessScaling #MergersAndAcquisitions #WastewaterIndustry #ContractorLife #WWETTShow

Mergers and acquisitions may bring organizations together on paper, but revenue cycle operations rarely align automatically. This episode's discussion explores what leaders should understand about workflows, systems, reporting, culture, and operational continuity when RCM teams and processes come together.Brought to you by www.infinx.com

This episode we are joined by Mr. Matt Rachiele - President & CEO of XXIII Capital - an industrial real estate firm with ~$100 million under management.Matt co-founded XXIII Capital Inc. in January 2023 and has nearly two decades of diversified commercial real estate, private equity and capital markets experience. He has played a key role on the execution of over $40 billion in completed transactions throughout his career. Matt's background includes holding various senior positions with one of the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, including managing a commercial brokerage team of over 80 in Calgary (the largest in Alberta at the time), serving as the interim Canadian chair of global capital markets and investment sales. Prior thereto, Matt spent 12 years in Capital Markets, including Investment Banking (Calgary) and Mergers & Acquisitions (Toronto) roles with two of Canada's largest banks. Matt is a CFA® charterholder and graduated from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary with a Bachelors of Commerce in Finance. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Wilmington Capital Management Inc. (TSX: WCM.A; WCM.B) & Brown Bagging For Calgary Kids, a completely privately funded non-profit organization providing meals to ~8,000 students across Calgary in ~300 schools and ~30 communities with a volunteer force of over 1,000. Among other things we learned about 180 Million Sq Ft: Calgary's Industrial Real Estate Boom. Enjoy.Newsletter: Subscribe HereThank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital Markets-*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions.Support the show

Earlier this year the government unveiled a plan to shake up local government by merging many of New Zealand's 78 councils into fewer, larger ones. The preferred option is to have one council, known as a unitary authority, running each region. Exactly which councils will be merged, and the boundaries they'll cover, is still to be decided. Not everyone agrees the government is thinking about this change in the right way, including Dr Kirdan Lees an economist at Sense Partners. He says there are about 32 real economic regions of New Zealand, drawn not by politicians or history but delineated by where people actually go to work. He joins Susana for a chat.

Part of the Parkway East is closing tonight so PennDot can explode the old Commercial Street Bridge and slide a new one in its place. Traffic will be a nightmare and "demons shall walk the earth," but at least we can watch it on a live stream! Host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and contributor and City Paper managing editor Colin Williams explain how, exactly, you move a giant bridge, share what snacks we'd bring to a demolition viewing party, and warn you about even more road closures up I-79. Then Colin gets his soapbox moment about why more Western PA municipalities should consider consolidating. Finally, we dig into the controversy over a Pride display at the Monroeville Public Library and celebrate 'The Pitt' getting more Emmy noms than any other show this season. And in today's members-only bonus segment, we're sending off our incredible senior newsletter editor, Francesca Dabecco.  Notes and references from today's show: PODCAST: Your City Could Be Better [YouTube] PODCAST: Why Pittsburgh is Giving Rent Discounts Downtown. Plus, Why Local Sports Matter [Apple Podcasts] Here's how PennDOT is going to move the new Commercial Street Bridge into place on the Parkway East [KDKA] PennDOT to livestream Parkway East bridge demolition and replacement [TribLive] Interstate 79 Wexford Interchange Phase Change and Restrictions Thursday Night in Allegheny County [PennDOT] Mars Borough leaders approve merger ordinance with Adams Township [KDKA] So much fragmentation [Public Source] Boldly going to the Duquesne Club and Rivers Club, where few but rich white men had once gone before [City Paper] Monroeville turns out in force to spar over library's Pride display removal [City Paper] Henry L. Hillman Foundation becomes latest nonprofit to donate to Pittsburgh [TribLive] PODCAST: Why Doesn't UPMC Pay Property Taxes? [City Cast Pittsburgh] One year after ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act': 98K fewer Pennsylvanians on SNAP [Public Source] ‘The Pitt' leads Emmy nominations with 25 total nods [P-Gci] What Pittsburgh stories should Megan take nationwide? Call or text us YOUR CITY COULD BE BETTER Hotline at  412-212-8893. Learn more about the sponsor of this Friday, July 10th episode: Woodward Summer Camps Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

My good friend and amazing Realtor, Pete Heim, is our guest this week!!Big real estate mergers are making headlines, but the day to day experience still comes down to the agent you choose and the facts you verify. We talk through what consolidation, local inventory shifts, pricing discipline, and AI fueled scams mean for buyers and sellers right now. • Compass buying Anywhere and why it signals a new era of capital and consolidation • Why real estate stays agent driven even as brokerages scale up • Local inventory reality in Berks County versus national trends • Pricing based on sold comps rather than list prices • How to spot better buyer opportunities in older listings• Forecast revisions on sales, mortgage rates, and job gains• AI in listing photos and the line between enhancement and manipulation • Fraud prevention basics including ID checks and wire safety • A real rental scam story and why trusting instincts matters Getting caught up on the Real Estate Market every other month with the help of my good friend Pete Heim!!   ---Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman!

In this episode, John Poziemski, Head of Strategy & Partnerships Advisory, VMG Health, and Chad Zoretic, Practice Leader, Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions, VMG Health, discuss today’s healthcare M&A landscape, the importance of strategic due diligence, and how organizations can improve deal success.

In this episode, John Poziemski, Head of Strategy & Partnerships Advisory, VMG Health, and Chad Zoretic, Practice Leader, Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions, VMG Health, discuss today’s healthcare M&A landscape, the importance of strategic due diligence, and how organizations can improve deal success.

Astronomy Daily S05E134 — Tuesday, 7 July 2026   Mysterious metal spheres wash up on a Queensland beach and turn out to be re-entered rocket debris, Hayabusa2 beams home stunning close-ups of asteroid Torifune, new VLT chemistry reveals interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be one of the oldest objects ever studied, TESS finds its first exoplanet using Einstein's gravitational microlensing, JWST spots six galaxies merging into one twelve billion years ago, and New Horizons charts the solar wind's fade at the true edge of the solar system.   In This Episode •          Mystery metal spheres wash up on a Queensland beach — identified as rocket debris •          Hayabusa2's flyby of asteroid Torifune returns stunning new images •          3I/ATLAS's ancient birthplace revealed by new VLT chemical fingerprint study •          TESS discovers its first exoplanet using gravitational microlensing •          JWST spots a rare six-galaxy mega-merger, 12 billion years in the past •          New Horizons tracks the solar wind's slowdown at the solar system's edgeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

The traditional nonprofit playbook is full of defaults nobody voted for: merge only when you're desperate, expect your team to run on empty, soften your mission to stay safe, and treat funders like they're doing you a favor. At the We Are For Good Summit, four leaders sat down to throw all of that out.

In this episode, Dr. Brian Miller — hospitalist, policy advisor, and vice chair of the North Carolina State Health Plan Board — explores why health care is so expensive and what can be done about it. We discuss hospital consolidation and the Atrium–WakeMed merger, steering and preferred provider strategies, income‑adjusted premiums, price transparency, drug costs, and practical steps the state health plan is taking to lower costs and protect members.

The last several decades have marked a turbulent, transformative time for commercial airlines--with mergers, failed mergers, and even airlines like Spirit going out of business. What's going on with the airline industry? And what do all these…

School districts won't be forced to merge but they should discuss it …. the sweeping education reform bill was signed into law; a local high school football team couldn't fill out its roster and won't take the field this season; and some national park signs in New England should be back in place before the semiquincentennial.

Henry Hagenbuch, Senior Managing Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Lido Advisors, discusses the firm's growth strategy, what differentiates its approach in today's competitive M&A landscape, and the key qualities Lido looks for when evaluating potential partners. He also shares how the firm's culture, philosophy, and long-term vision continue to drive expansion across the wealth management industry.

Alvaro Bedoya, senior advisor at the American Economic Liberties Project and former FTC commissioner, offers his opinion on how the Paramount - Warner Brothers Discovery mega merger will affect every day people and their jobs, and more on what he calls the pervasiveness of monopolies and their effects in the US today. Photo: The Paramount Pictures logo is displayed on the water tower in Los Angeles, California, on February 17, 2026. Paramount Skydance attempts a hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. (Photo by Michael Yanow/NurPhoto via Getty Images)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The financial pressures squeezing higher education are real, but when it comes to the complex world of mergers and acquisitions, focusing solely on the spreadsheet is a critical mistake. In this episode of The Higher Ed Pulse, Mallory sits down with Dr. Morgan Johnson, VP of Academic Experience at The University of Arizona Global Campus, to discuss the human layer of higher ed M&A. Having recently defended her dissertation on the leadership competencies essential to navigating mergers, Morgan shares firsthand insights from more than 20 senior leaders across three completed institutional mergers. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by Incogni, your first stop in reclaiming your online privacy.To check out our special offer for SpaceTime listeners, visit www.incogni.com/stuartgarySpaceTime Series 29 Episode 73 The earliest known flickering quasar Astronomers have discovered the earliest known flickering quasar dating back to a time when the universe was just 850 million years old. ExoMars to target vast clay beds in search for life on Mars The European Space Agency has selected a vast clay bed called Oxia Planum as the best place on the red planet to search for signs of life. Understanding neutron star mergers Scientists have used deep learning neural networks to better understand the violent events associated with the merger of neutron stars. The Science Report New GLP-3 drugs significantly improve blood sugar levels and lead to substantial weight loss. Ocean waves generated in the Southern Ocean tracked all the way to the shores of Alaska. Are dogs left or right handed? Skeptics guide to fish oil supplements.   Our Guests This Week: Kovi Rose from the University of Sydney   And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics  

On the day of Donald Trump's inauguration—January 20, 2025—the heads of many of Silicon Valley's most powerful tech firms sat in the rows just behind Trump. It was a sign of Trump's deep ties to the industry and to these powerful individuals who are transforming how we communicate, and not for the better.  In this episode, Michael Fox visits Silicon Valley to try to understand the stranglehold that tech has over our media and our airwaves. Hosts Michael Fox and Marc Steiner dig into the ways media consolidation, social media, and AI are strangling our free speech, even as they claim to be liberating it—and us—with incredible insight from professors Todd Wolfson, Mary Anne Franks, Fara Dabhoiwala, Ramesh Srinivasan, and Jeff Cohen, the founder of the organization Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, FAIR.The Battle for Free Speech is a production of The Real News Network.Hosted by Michael Fox and Marc Steiner. Theme music by Michael Fox, Jordan Klein and Daniel Nuñez. Other music from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Production and Sound Design by Michael Fox and Stephen Frank. Editorial support by Kayla Rivara and Heather Gies. Research by Ben Schweiger.Guests: Todd WolfsonMary Anne FranksFara DabhoiwalaJeff CohenRamesh SrinivasanResources: Mary Anne Franks' book, Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First AmendmentFara Dabhoiwala's book, What Is Free Speech?: The History of a Dangerous IdeaTodd Wolfson's Digital Rebellion: The Birth of the Cyber Left Marc Steiner's Interview with Jeff Cohen, "How Democrats set the stage for Trump's assault on free speech”You can hear Ramesh Srinivasan's Utopias Podcast here, or wherever you get your podcastsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Linear TV is grabbing attention once again. The broadcast and streaming worlds are being pulled together by a wave of major M&A, from Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku to Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. TV Land, naturally, is watching closely, and so are we.

The low-budget horror film ‘Backrooms' is the surprise hit of the summer so far, netting more than $200 million globally in its leap from YouTube to the big screen. But among the film's producers is a Hollywood heavyweight: Peter Chernin. As the former president and COO of News Corp. and chairman and CEO of the Fox Group, Peter greenlit huge hits like “Titanic” and “Avatar,” before moving on to found both North Road and The Chernin Group. Kara and Peter talk about why “Backrooms” appealed to young audiences, how Hollywood has played it too safe over the last decade, and what it needs to do to get back to making the kinds of movies people want to see. They also talk about how AI could impact the movie-making business and why he's not opposed to Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.  A note to listeners: This episode was recorded before the Justice Department approved Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery late Friday.  Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristyn's got her eyes on a budget-friendly $6000 projector, and the family's getting served sushi by robots. Will the luxuries never cease? Yes, actually: after we went to a Twins game, we have no money. Spent it all on bottled water and parking.

The stalemate in Iran continues to vex the president, the merger of Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery gets an all-clear from Washington, and the Knicks and Spurs fight for the NBA title.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) have been around in concept for the past fifty years, but their recent explosion has caught the attention of healthcare systems and, frankly, patients. Why? Today's guest, Adnan Qureshi, is a Managing Director with the Mergers and Acquisitions practice at Kaufman Hall. He provides strategic advisory services for healthcare providers and investors around the merger or acquisition of ASCs. The benefit he's seen in partnership with his clients perhaps explains the answer to this question. The “DNA”, as Adnan puts it, of the ASC is rooted in independent physicians who, as an extension of their practice, saw the benefit of doing lower acuity surgeries in an outpatient setting. As pain management and technology improved over time, the use case also evolved to the point where there are now few specialty areas where uncomplicated surgeries cannot be performed in an ASC. Without the overhead and operating costs of a hospital, ASCs allow for far more transparent pricing, lower costs, greater efficiency, and often better outcomes, all driving towards higher patient satisfaction. And that's a win we should all be paying attention to. Adnan Qureshi has over fifteen years of healthcare transaction experience. Prior to joining Kaufman Hall, he was a Director of Development at SCA Health, a subsidiary of Optum/UnitedHealth Group. In that role, Mr. Qureshi led market entry strategy across several geographies, and sourced, structured, and executed ambulatory surgery center acquisitions.