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Advocating for the Trade Show Industry: Highlights from Legislative Action Day   In this episode of Trade Show Talk, hosted by Danica Tormohlen, trade show industry leaders share their experiences from the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance's Legislative Action Day 2025 in Washington, DC.   The event saw record attendance with 170 industry leaders from 30 states advocating for key issues such as taxes, talent, and tariffs. The podcast features insights and firsthand accounts from 10 key participants who met with over 130 elected officials to emphasize the economic impact of the trade show industry, which contributes $426 billion annually and supports 2.6 million jobs.   Guests discuss the importance of advocacy, share personal stories of their interactions with lawmakers, and highlight the critical need for policies that support workforce development and reduce tariff-related uncertainties.   The episode underscores the ongoing commitment required to ensure the industry's growth and competitiveness.   00:00 Introduction to Trade Show Talk Podcast 00:26 Special Event: Legislative Action Day Overview 01:04 Key Issues: Taxes, Talent, and Tariffs 01:20 Firsthand Accounts from Industry Leaders 02:22 Interview with Tommy Goodwin, Executive VP, Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance 10:38 Interview with Hervé Sedky, President & CEO of Emerald Holding Inc., and Chair of ECA 17:57 Interview with Jeff Quade, President, GES Exhibitions - North America 24:05 Interview with Sarin Bachmann, Senior Vice President, Jewelry Portfolio, RX 28:26 Interviw with Steve Walker, Executive Director, City Wide Sales at MGM Resorts International 34:12 Interview with Martha Donato, Founder & President, MAD Event Management LLC and UFI North America Regional Director 39:43 Interview with Larry Grossenbacher, President, General Contracting Division, CSI Worldwide 44:35 Interview with Nicole Bowman, VP, Marketing & Communications, International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) 49:57 Interview with Dan Liberatore, President & CEO, Purpose1 54:30 Interview with Marc Ghafoori, Founder, Alpha Tooth  58:53 Conclusion and Advocacy Call to Action

https://youtube.com/live/Qkln4xGr2HA Grammy Award-winning artist Sammy Hagar, joined by special guest Michael Anthony, gave fans a taste of their upcoming Las Vegas residency with a high-energy halftime performance earlier today (Sunday, November 24) during the Las Vegas Raiders game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. Footage of their performance is available below. Just days ago, Sammy announced that his critically acclaimed "The Best Of All Worlds" summer 2024 tour will transition into a Las Vegas residency, titled The Best Of All Worlds Tour - The Residency. Set to kick off at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada, the residency will run from April 30 through May 17, 2025. Reuniting the powerhouse lineup of Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Kenny Aronoff, the residency promises a unique "only in Las Vegas" experience. Fans can expect a career-spanning setlist, featuring hits from MONTROSE, Hagar's iconic solo career, VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT, and more. Presented in partnership with Live Nation and MGM Resorts International, the residency will be tailored specifically for the Dolby Live venue. With its 5,200-seat capacity, the venue offers an intimate yet electrifying atmosphere, ensuring fans an unforgettable night of rock and roll.

THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presents ALISA DOCTOR With over 10 years of experience in sports, entertainment, and gaming, Alisa has had the privilege of working for the Miami Dolphins, Miami HEAT, FanDuel, 160over90 (an Endeavor company), and Imagination. From sales and premium service to contributing to FanDuel's inaugural partnerships team, and later transitioning to lead experiential marketing and digital content efforts, her career has been driven by a passion for creating meaningful connections between brands and their customers. After a six-month reset, she joined MGM Resorts International, where she manages key business relationships with a focus on strategy and operations, contributing to the growth of the company's digital gaming business. Beyond work, she is passionate about holistic wellness, volunteering, and exploring new cultures through travel—experiences that continually inspire her both personally and professionally. HANDLES: Alisa Doctor | LinkedIn Instagram: alisa_dr BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠  BUY BLING ⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠  SUPPORT HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION ⁠https://highfivesfoundation.org/⁠  EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kelly-cardenas/support

In today's episode, we're joined by Jyoti Chopra, Chief People, Inclusion, and Sustainability Officer at MGM Resorts International, whose inspiring career journey has taken her from the iconic United Nations headquarters in New York to the vibrant world of Las Vegas hospitality. Jyoti's path is anything but typical—starting as a journalism student surrounded by international diplomats, she eventually found her way into the hospitality industry, where she now leads MGM's initiatives in human resources, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.Whether you're a hospitality professional or simply someone interested in the stories that define our industry, Jyoti's journey offers profound lessons on the human side of hospitality, leadership, and the power of connecting with people from all walks of life.Listen to how Jyoti's unique background shapes her work at MGM Resorts and inspires her mission to make every moment count.Send Josiah a textA few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Las Vegas faces unique challenges as a rapidly growing city with a small share of water from the Colorado River and an arid desert climate. To meet the demands of residents and 40 million annual visitors, Las Vegas implemented comprehensive approaches to sustainability that drove water usage down even as the population boomed. Bronson Mack of the Southern Nevada Water Authority and Michael Gulich of MGM Resorts International share their insights on water recycling, conservation programs, and efficiency measures. Key initiatives include community-wide water reuse, incentivizing native landscaping, and phasing out evaporative cooling systems in new developments. Also discussed are MGM's sustainability efforts at resorts, the Bellagio Fountain's water-efficient design, and partnerships that drive change. Through progressive planning and community engagement, Las Vegas serves as a model for efficient water management in the American West.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet.

Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on' experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 12 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. As we begin to wind down the season, we start today's episode with an intriguing interview featuring Montana Golin. Montana is the events producer at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University and she speaks with Iliana Nordenso about her career trajectory, starting with her education at Southern Methodist University in Texas. The pair examine the world of event management including Montana's various experiences as a general event planner with non-entertainment events such as weddings, corporate events, and ceremonies. They also discuss the path to her current position, and what the day-to-day looks like as an events producer. Montana elaborates on some of her accomplishments that she feels most proud of, and they conclude by revealing some interesting misconceptions about event planning and what Montana wishes aspiring event planners knew about events. Our second episode of the week delves into the world of Las Vegas, and what it is like to be the Public Relations Coordinator for one of the most world-renowned Casino/Resorts on the famous Vegas Strip. Sammy Baloch sits down with Chapman University Alumna, Haley Ben Moshe'22, to talk about her role in PR with MGM Resorts International. Moshe lays out what her journey has been since graduation, touching on the atmosphere and culture of work in the area of content creation / Influencing in Los Angeles, and how that experience guided her to make a move back to Nevada, where she has found a better fit with MGM. They talk about the details and responsibilities that she faces in the position, and what she finds to be her favorite parts of the job. Before signing off, Moshe reflects on what she has found to be the most rewarding aspects of her career journey thus far, and shares with Baloch some personal advice for current students or recent grads that are just starting their own journeys.

This episode is brought to you with support from Hireology. Check out our free masterclass: How To Hire Great People, Faster.In this episode, Jyoti Chopra, the Chief People, Inclusion, and Sustainability Officer at MGM Resorts International, shares insights into her powerful partnership with the company's CFO and how they have aligned their finance and human capital strategies to drive significant change.Listen to learn:How strong collaboration between finance and human resources can turn big ideas into measurable impact.The importance of aligning human capital with financial capital to make a hospitality business thrive.The introduction of digital dashboards for real-time workforce data at MGM Resorts.The creation and benefits of one of the industry's first paid sabbatical programs.The role of top leadership in championing learning and development initiatives.How to make a compelling business case for investing in people and organizational programs. This episode is brought to you with support from Hireology.Check out our free masterclass with Hireology's CEO, Adam Robinson: How To Hire Great People, Faster.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

We are delighted to have one of the foremost industry leaders joining us today! As the Chief Sales Officer and Senior Vice President of MGM Resorts International, Stephanie Glanzer holds one of the most prominent and visible sales positions imaginable. She is also involved with the U.S. Travel Association and is a member of Meeting Professionals International. Stay tuned as Stephanie shares her unique perspective on leadership and industry trends. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Connect with Stephanie Glanzer On LinkedIn MGM Resorts International  

This episode is brought to you with support from Hireology. Check out our free masterclass: How To Hire Great People, Faster.In this episode, Jyoti Chopra, the Chief People, Inclusion, and Sustainability Officer at MGM Resorts International, shares insights on transforming hiring strategies and employee engagement in a rapidly changing world.Listen to learn:How MGM Resorts overhauled its hiring strategies from one-size-fits-all fairs to specialized events.The importance of flexibility and well-being for employees post-pandemic.Innovative recognition programs like "years of service" pins and Showstoppers Awards.The impact of the "Ask the CEO" program and Courageous Conversations series at MGM.The introduction of the World of Well-being (WOW) initiative.The role of employee engagement surveys in understanding and improving employee satisfaction.The MentorcliQ program for pairing employees with mentors.If you liked this, you may also enjoy our other conversation: Why MGM Brought in Microsoft, IBM & Workday To Teach Our Teams - Jyoti Chopra, MGM Resorts This episode is brought to you with support from Hireology.Check out our free masterclass with Hireology's CEO, Adam Robinson: How To Hire Great People, Faster.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

This episode is brought to you with support from Hireology. Check out our free masterclass: How To Hire Great People, Faster.In this episode, Jyoti Chopra, the Chief People, Inclusion, and Sustainability Officer at MGM Resorts International, shares how AI and technology are transforming HR and learning and development at MGM Resorts.In this, we cover:How MGM Resorts is leveraging technology to propel careers forward.Learning from top innovators like Microsoft, IBM, and Workday.Real-world examples of AI-driven tools, such as micro-courses and digital assistants.The impact of technology and data on HR transformation.Future plans for AI-powered HR support at MGM Resorts.The importance of staying ahead with technology in the hospitality industry.Jyoti's sources of inspiration today.Mentions:IBM WatsonWorkday Rising conferenceIf you liked this, you may also like these other episodes:AI & Hotel Tech Bets For Our People-First Approach - Dina Belon, Staypineapple HotelsWhere The Real AI Revolution Is Happening Now in Hospitality - Stuart Greif, Forbes Travel GuideThe Next Frontier: Innovation at the Edges of Hospitality - Jason Himber, MINA GroupInnovation Starts Here: Removing Barriers in the Hospitality Industry - Adam Zembruski This episode is brought to you with support from Hireology.Check out our free masterclass with Hireology's CEO, Adam Robinson: How To Hire Great People, Faster.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

In this episode, Mike Manrod, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Grand Canyon Education, and Ori Eisen, the Founder and CEO of Trusona, joined me to discuss how best to reduce the risks of social engineering attacks on IT support and help desk personnel. This episode was motivated by the major cyber attack that brought MGM Resorts International's operations to a screeching halt. It was a social engineering attack where the attackers gained super administrator privileges by providing the MGM Help Desk with basic employee information.Action Items and Discussion Highlights"Bypassing the human verification is something super critical we need to address. It's something we can't afford to wait on, and it's low-hanging fruit."Implement a driver's license validation solution to authenticate callers to the IT help desk.Explore expanding the use of identity verification technologies beyond the IT help desk, such as for wire transfers and other high-risk financial transactions.Adopt a layered approach to establishing a robust defense. "You need a good tech stack, user entity behavior analytics, conditional access policies, MFA, and security awareness training." Educate IT support staff on identifying potential social engineering attempts, even when the caller appears to be using advanced techniques like voice cloning.Implement a policy instructing employees to hang up and call back when they receive requests for sensitive information or transactions.Stay vigilant and continue to explore new solutions to combat the evolving threat of social engineering attacks.Time Stamps00:02 -- Introduction02:45 -- Mike Manrod's professional highlights03:38 -- Ori Eisen's professional highlights06:36 -- Why is Mike Manrod so passionate about this discussion topic?08:45 -- Breaching MFA13:25 -- Securing the Organization from Human Vulnerabilities17:57 -- Defense-in-Depth and People-Process-Technology19:44 -- Technology underlying authentication22:40 -- Seamless adoption of authentication technology26:15 -- Evolution of authentication technologies30:02 -- What advice would you have for practitioners like you who are on the fence about investing in such technologies?31:10 -- Closing ThoughtsMemorable Mike Manrod Quotes/Statements"Multifactor authentication (MFA) carried us a long way, but now that it's everywhere, it naturally creates a cyber evolutionary force, driving adversaries to have to solve it.""I think the future is that of a layered approach. No one solution solves the whole problem. You need a good tech stack; You need user entity behavior analytics; You need conditional access policies; You need MFA; You need security awareness training." "You can't simply rely on five verification questions that anybody could guess.""We were really excited about the driver's license validation aspect, you know, let's take a trusted authority like a driver's license bureau. Let's take a trusted identification with multiple attributes that can be verified and then put it on a clock so that if somebody somehow tries to socially engineer those chains, we detect and report on that too.""Bypassing the human verification is something super critical we need to get on top of, and it's something we can't afford to wait on, and it's low-hanging fruit."Memorable Ori...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining us is Stephen Harrison, CISO, MGM Resorts International. In this episode: Understanding the AI attack surface Low code, low security? Chief information storytelling officer Finding the right partners Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vectra AI! Vectra AI is the only extended detection and response (XDR) with AI-driven Attack Signal Intelligence. Vectra AI's attack signal intelligence platform uses AI to find attacks on networks, identities, clouds and GenAI tools. Learn more at vectra.ai/showme.

Jim is celebrating the 300th episode of The CMO Podcast with a bang! He welcomes back three of his very first guests on the show from 2019: Kristin Lemkau, the Chief Executive Officer of J.P. Morgan Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase, Lilian Tomovich, the Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at Barclays, and Dean Aragón, Group Brand Officer and CEO & Vice-Chairman of Shell Brands International AG. In a way, they co-created this podcast, helping Jim find those initial footsteps and directing the show to what it has become today. First up is Lili Tomovich, the CMO & Experience Officer at Barclays Bank. Jim had Lili as his third guest on the show in 2019, when she worked as the Chief Experience & Marketing Officer at MGM Resorts International, a $15 billion global hospitality and entertainment company. Her career path has included ten years at Mastercard as head of Marketing for Canada and Senior Vice President of Consumer Marketing for the US market. After time within the hospitality space, she returned to financial services and joined Barclays in 2021. She created and accelerated transformational growth for the bank, while reimagining the customer experience. Jim's next returning guest, Dean Aragón has come on the podcast a few times over the years; he was the 10th guest back in 2019, and later joined Jim for a roundtable discussion at Cannes in 2022. Dean is also celebrating an anniversary. He has worked at Shell for a decade, serving as the Group Brand Officer and CEO & Vice-Chairman of Shell Brands International–or, as he puts it, Shell's "Chief Brand Guy." Prior to Shell, Dean spent 15 years in Senior Brand Marketing roles at Unilever, across a range of categories and markets. For this episode's final conversation, Jim comes full circle to welcome back his very first guest, Kristin Lemkau. Kristin is The Chief Executive Officer of J.P. Morgan Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase, where her team oversees the U.S. wealth management division. When they spoke back in 2019, Kristin was the Chief Marketing Officer of JPMorgan Chase, where she led a global marketing team of 2,000 people with a $5B+ marketing budget. Tune in for an episode filled to the brim with stories that have carried this show throughout the last five years. Here's to 300, and many more to come!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Ryan Dull is joined by Justin Fronberg, Executive Director of Talent Acquisition at MGM Resorts International. They discuss Justin's unique journey into talent acquisition, the strategic transformations at MGM and the future of talent acquisition in a rapidly evolving market. Key Takeaways: (03:00) Justin's background in hospitality and his transition to talent acquisition. (05:14) The importance of aligning recruitment strategies with brand and culture. (06:11) Challenges and strategies during the pandemic and reopening phases. (10:00) Implementing a standardized full-cycle recruiting model across MGM. (14:00) The impact of TA transformation on reducing open positions and enhancing candidate quality. (16:36) The evolving role of TA as a strategic business partner. (19:22) The critical role of technology in enhancing recruiter efficiency. (22:19) The significance of defining strategy before selecting technology solutions. (27:00) Balancing technology and talent strategies to navigate economic uncertainties. (30:00) The importance of agility, critical thinking and curiosity in TA. Resources mentioned: Ryan Dull's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Justin Fronberg⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-fronberg-358b64a0/ MGM Resorts International⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-resorts-international/ This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices but also delivering tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there's no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you're interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

In this episode, we welcome Camye Mackey, EVP and Chief People, Diversity, & Inclusion Officer for the Atlanta Hawks. Camye shares her remarkable career journey which includes working for Walt Disney World, Special Olympics, and MGM Resorts International. Today she serves as the top HR executive for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena and leads the team responsible for strategic development and implementation of the people philosophy and culture. Her journey is one of persistence, courage, and a strong belief system rooted by the remarkable and supportive family that raised her.

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

Timothy Glanzer, CMP, is the founder and CEO of Elevated Meeting Solutions. A former banker, he spent three decades working in various MGM Resorts International properties in Las Vegas before founding his company. A full-service meetings and events company, Elevated helps with sourcing and planning gatherings for as few as 25 to around 180,000 who gather in Las Vegas for CES, the world's largest tech event. Las Vegas as an Events Destination Based in Las Vegas, Glanzer has watched the city grow into a sports and entertainment capital, including being the main stage for Super Bowl LVIII, the city's first time of hosting. This came months after the city hosted it's F1 event, with Glanzer and his team producing an experience for 650 VIPs during F1 last year in Las Vegas.  Wellness a Must-Have Self-care is not something Glanzer takes for granted. Wellness must be a priority, not a side conversation, he says. His company has created the Elevated Wellness platform which is a 360-degree immersion of the senses designed to provide a healthy meeting environment.  Glanzer Leads by Example When Glanzer brings on a new team member, he stresses the three Vs — your voice, vision, and value. “There's no greater asset than your team and you really have to put in the effort and it takes time and you have to prioritize your time around them,” he says.  Being Accountable   Glanzer has both a personal and professional advisory board from all walks of life. He reaches out to his professional advisory board all the time on any type of decision regarding Elevated. Another advisory board helps him in his personal life. Glanzer has a long tenure of involvement in the meetings and events community where he has been a CMP since 2000. He currently sits on the EIC CMP Governance Committee as Past Chair, is part of the SITE Mountain West Chapter Events Committee, and is active in the UNLV Hotel School Mentor program.

Sarah Moore, SVP Brand Marketing at MGM Resorts International and George Felix, CMO of Chili's Grill & Bar, join me for a conversation about breathing new life into brands and about the opportunity of defining a consumer-facing role for your corporate brand. Thanks to Tracksuit (the affordable brand tracking solution for modern-day brands) for sponsoring this series. More at gotracksuit.com.

During the recent earnings call from MGM Resorts International, CEO Mr. William Joseph Hornbuckle IV addressed the key points including company strategies, consumer behavior changes, and the firm's approach to dealing with the ongoing pandemic situation. It's important to highlight that any insights or interpretations I provide do not rely on direct quotes from Mr. Hornbuckle or specific proprietary company data discussed during the call.Earnings calls are critical for corporations, presenting an opportunity to gauge their performance while offering valuable insight into their strategies and predictions for the future. This is certainly the case with MGM Resorts International. The company demonstrated solid financial performance, reflecting robust revenue growth and effective cost management.One of the critical trends that the company addressed was shifts in consumer behavior. The company diligently responded to these changes, which if left unanswered, could impact their operations, customer acquisition, and retention.Considering the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, MGM Resorts International has skillfully adapted its operations and put in place strategic measures to contain risk. The course to recovery, which the company has set forth, drew a promising picture during the earnings call.MGM Resorts International has shown a forward-thinking approach towards expansion and innovation. The company is keen on expanding its reach, exploring new markets, and introducing innovative products/services.Strategic collaborations have been a key part of MGM's growth strategy. These partnerships have the potential to significantly boost MGM Resorts International's competitive stature and strengthen its market position.A notable aspect of the company's strategy is its dedication to sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. The company has made significant advancements in these areas, marking a notable achievement in community engagement and other social responsibility efforts.To sum up, the earnings call provided key insights into MGM Resorts International's strategies, operations, and future trajectory. It divulged the company's solid performance, smart market analysis, and commitment to responsible practices. In tandem, these elements exhibit the company's strategic pathways aiming at maintaining growth and innovation in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. However, it's worth acknowledging that this information is based on what the company has stated during the call and it will be interesting to see how these strategies translate into action in the upcoming quarters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theprompt.email

863: In the Digital Age, customers rarely distinguish between digital and physical when evaluating the experiences provided by companies. In this episode of Technovation, Tilak Mandadi, Executive Vice President of Ventures and Chief Digital, Data, Analytics, and Technology Officer at CVS Health, joins Peter High in a discussion about how he is driving a consistent and accurate omnichannel experience for customers. Tilak discusses the evolution and current scope of CVS Health, detailing the company's extensive reach and current integration of physical and digital healthcare services. He reflects on his career journey from MGM Resorts International and Disney to CVS Health and how his prior experiences have informed his view on digital innovation, customer-centricity, and healthcare accessibility. Tilak talks about leading CVS Health Ventures and the organization's role in fostering innovation and investments in healthcare technology, keeping CVS Health abreast of industry trends, and providing critical assistance to startups through the company's scale and expertise. Finally, Tilak explains why a one-company mentality is essential for creating better customer experiences, looks ahead at broader technology trends in AI and digital accessibility, and speaks about the personal principles that have guided his career success.

863: In the Digital Age, customers rarely distinguish between digital and physical when evaluating the experiences provided by companies. In this episode of Technovation, Tilak Mandadi, Executive Vice President of Ventures and Chief Digital, Data, Analytics, and Technology Officer at CVS Health, joins Peter High in a discussion about how he is driving a consistent and accurate omnichannel experience for customers. Tilak discusses the evolution and current scope of CVS Health, detailing the company's extensive reach and current integration of physical and digital healthcare services. He reflects on his career journey from MGM Resorts International and Disney to CVS Health and how his prior experiences have informed his view on digital innovation, customer-centricity, and healthcare accessibility. Tilak talks about leading CVS Health Ventures and the organization's role in fostering innovation and investments in healthcare technology, keeping CVS Health abreast of industry trends, and providing critical assistance to startups through the company's scale and expertise. Finally, Tilak explains why a one-company mentality is essential for creating better customer experiences, looks ahead at broader technology trends in AI and digital accessibility, and speaks about the personal principles that have guided his career success.

Join hosts Michael Barr and guests hosts Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. First, Marquell Martin, Founder and CEO of 3point0 Labs on the future of combat sports and what's in stored for his client Francis Ngannou Then, Richard Browning, founder of chief test pilot for Gravity Industries discusses what it takes to fly a Jet Suit and then race them! Plus, Vanessa and Randall break down their experiences from radio row at the MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58 and their conversations with former San Francisco 49ers Tony Gladney and current NFL player Saquon Barkley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is available as a podcast on "Let's Talk Loyalty" and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV. This episode features another iconic brand - MGM Resorts! Driving customer loyalty in the competitive entertainment industry is fascinating, and today you'll hear the story of how MGM Resorts recently relaunched, re-branded and re-positioned their original loyalty program in order to meet the dramatically changing profile of visitors to Las Vegas. Our guests are Anil Mansukhani, Vice President Loyalty Marketing and Beck Sundquist, the Vice President of Product Management at MGM Resorts International. Enjoy the show! Show Notes: 1) Anil Mansukhani⁠ 2) Beck Sundquist 3) MGM Resorts⁠ 4) MGM Rewards 5) Watch this episode at www,Loyalty.TV

In this special episode of Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE at IMEX America, I'm joined by Victoria Chivers (Tori), Vice President of Convention Services & Catering at MGM Resorts International.  Tori and I will dive into the dynamic and essential partnership between #EventProfs and convention service managers when planning meetings and events. With her extensive experience in convention services, Tori will share invaluable insights into how effective collaboration between planners and convention service managers can lead to remarkable events. We'll discuss managing dietary needs, sustainable practices, and strategies to ensure that every guest feels valued. # Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com

Monday, October 16 was World Food Day, one of the most celebrated days of the United Nations calendar. The theme for World Food Day in 2023 is "Water is Life. Water is Food." To shine a spotlight on water as the foundation for life and food. In this special episode of the Eating at a Meeting which was recorded on Meeting Professionals International's Smart Monday as part of IMEX America, I talked with Michael Gulich, AIA, LEED AP, LFA, Vice President of Sustainability for MGM Resorts International and Eric Wallinger, Director Of Sustainability for MeetGreen® to understand and share how the Meetings Industry can contribute to the responsible use of water, a precious resource that "is threatened by rapid population growth urbanization, economic development, and climate change." Primary Topic for Sustainability in the Events Industry The role of resorts and hotels in environmental initiatives Commitment of resorts and hotels to environmental initiatives Regional sourcing and shortening supply chains Efforts to reduce water usage across properties Initiatives to minimize environmental impact MGM Resorts International initiatives for water conservation Sustainable food production and responsible water usage Water usage in food production Potential water savings from choosing plant-based meals Water conservation efforts and challenges Water equity and sustainability Conversion of water-intensive landscapes to desert-friendly landscapes Incorporation of high-efficiency fixtures for water reduction Food waste reduction efforts Water-related food rescue and composting Food donation initiatives Waste diversion rates and recycling efforts Social equity and environmental considerations in event planning and sourcing Environmental impact and minimizing footprint Efforts to measure and report environmental footprint Emphasis on the impact of event sustainability Integration of environmentally friendly practices The role of sustainability in food and beverage operations Importance of regenerative systems Embracing sustainability within food and beverage operations Call for planners to incorporate food and beverage sustainability earlier in the event planning process Efforts to reduce water consumption in building operations and supply chains Importance of venue selection: Choosing venues with water conservation goals Importance of reusables to reduce waste and conserve water Call for early incorporation of food and beverage sustainability in event planning   Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com

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

AP correspondent Tiffany Wang has the latest on Las Vegas hotel workers union's negotiation with MGM Resorts International.

Zillow's Beverly Jackson on simplifying the housebuying process through its marketing, and why working at the company has special importance for her as a Black woman. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.Damian: (00:01)I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse: (00:02)And I'm Ilyse Liffreing.Damian: (00:04)And welcome to this edition of the current podcast.Ilyse: (00:10)This week we sit down with Beverly Jackson, the VP of Brand and Product Marketing at Real Estate Company Zillow withDamian: (00:17)Over 212 million average monthly users is the country's number one real estate app and a website. In fact, Zillow is becoming a housing super app designed to help people find the home of their dreams.Ilyse: (00:31)Beverly is an award-winning marketer with two decades of experience managing global campaign for companies, including the Recording Academy where she delivered record breaking social engagement for the 54th Grammy Awards, Yahoo, MGM Resorts International and at Twitter before it became X.Damian: (00:50)We started by asking her about this impressive career journeyBeverly: (00:58)As I still like to think that I am always sort of new and fresh faced to digital marketing 'cause I tend to be a digital first storyteller and a digital first brand person. I always think about two things. What is the brand looking to achieve and how are we thinking about growing? And then I think about how does that connect to culture? And so whether it was the Grammys or Yahoo or MG M resource as a hospitality brand or a sports betting band or something like Twitter, it's always about what is the connection to the customer? Is it digital first? How does it play in transforming or growing the brand or the business or its role or impact. Share a voice, share a wallet in the industry vertical. And then the connection to culture. I think it's very important how a brand connects to its customers through culture is such a powerful way to tell brand stories. That was important for all the work that I've done previous and it's certainly the way I think about my role here at Zillow.Ilyse: (01:58)Would you say that was basically the opportunity that Zillow kind of created for you that was so compelling on your end?Beverly: (02:06)The idea that Zillow helps consumers more and more consumers get home and that's what we're sort of working towards. There's not a, not a bigger brand moment in a consumer's life than sort of helping them to figure out what home means. 'cause it's such a personal experience and, and with Zillow sort of being the destination for the real estate industry, it's a beacon for all consumers. And it's sort of getting them from that idea of like idea dreaming about what home they want to actually getting into a home. So the brand is transforming, it's culturally relevant, it's significant to a specific population and to others it makes so much sense to me. So like when we think about like millennial, the millennial consumers, it was not an opportunity that I could easily ignore or walk away from.Damian: (02:52)Now Beverly, I wanna ask you, you know, buying a home has always kind of been a complex process. To what extent would you say that the tech has speeded things up or maybe simplified that whole process?Beverly: (03:02)The idea is that buying a house, especially your first house is gnarly. Like it's so intense, it's so intense, it's so many moving parts, it's so confusing. But then we have this large generation of sort of digital first consumers that expect consumer tech to be a utility. The tech has to be easy and it has to demystify the complicated process. It has to serve the customer's needs to their ultimate goal, but it has to meet them where they are. Zillow as a consumer tech company, as a financial tech company, as a real estate company is making it easier, which is why we're so well situated for this idea of a housing super app where a consumer, regardless of where they are in the process, can come into the Zillow ecosystem and find a way to answer the questions that they need and help guide themselves through the process. 'cause the goal is not just to help them search for a great home or to talk to real estate agents before they find the perfect agent for them, but you've gotta tour a lot of houses. The housing super app concept in addition to financing and figuring out what you can afford and then financing it and then closing the deal, signing all the papers and actually getting into your home. Zillow is ideally situated to do that.Damian: (04:22)Just to break that down a little bit further, you know there are other property search engines out there, but Zillow goes above and beyond that. What is the differentiating factor at Zillow? And you mentioned some of those just nowBeverly: (04:34)Customers are a north star without question. So the idea of customers being the driving force behind what we do and how we serve information back to them, meeting them where they are, offering them real tangible tools, techniques, information and solutions that meet their needs. And then also our partners having access to some of the best real estate agents in the business. The people who are the best of Zillow.Ilyse: (05:02)Now, how would you say like home buying reflects what's going on overall in society? I know right now for instance, interest rates are really high. It's, it's pretty expensive to buy a home. The data must, you know, really tell a story of what's going on overall in the US and around the world. How does Zillow tap into basically that culture too of like home buying?Beverly: (05:24)I think for me, this goes back to sort of the origins of Zillow. What Rich Barton our founder wanted to do was make sure that information was available to everyone. That there was transparency in how the listings were available, who could see them, how, how much a house was being sold for or how much a house was worth. Using transparency and information and access to information to empower consumers to help them better understand what we're doing and to help actually create a seamless, frictionless system for them to get home. I think that's the magic combination that is important to consumers. Whether interest rates are 2.2% or whether they're 8%, unfortunatelyIlyse: (06:12)Now with all that going on is now the right time to buy?Beverly: (06:17)I think now is the right time for the right consumers. We have so many economists and data scientists on staff and they're always looking to monitor the markets to understand what product offerings are right and get that information back out to our customers so that customers are empowered and they can decide for themselves. And then when you partner them with a great agent and you can help get them the best financing for their situations, it becomes more likely that more people will find it the right time for them.Damian: (06:52)I'm curious, you know, there must be some interesting insights into what people want, you know, weird homes, homes with bowling alleys, I think you've talked about. Could you talk a little bit about what the data tells you and why it's fundamental in a way to the way you market? Zillow,Beverly: (07:07)Our latest consumer housing trends report shows that half of the buyers are doing it for the very first time. They need lots of information. And so it's about creating product and information for them. But we also know that the median home buyer in the US are partnered or married. They have at least some college education and they're most likely to buy a home in the southern part of the United States. So making sure that we have the right information and the right tools for those consumers wildly important. But we also know that half of those people have kids under the age, age of 18 and most of them are under the age of five, which means that they need room for those families. And so we have a sense of like the kinds of homes that are going to come up in their search and creating personalized options and search options for them is important. There are no homes with bowling alleys in New York currently on the site that I'm aware of, you know, , but, but I think that there are some bowling alley homes out there.Damian: (08:10)You mentioned your brand campaign. Could you talk about the concept behind the latest one?Beverly: (08:16)It was really a lot of fun for the team at Zillow to lean into this idea that Zillow is a verb and that people are always Zillow and they're on the spot. I mean people spend, I think it's close to like 40 minutes on the app and on the website dreaming and being aspirational. And so the idea was how could we in a fun way, in a disruptive manner, use culture and culturally significant moment to connect people to their dreams and help it become a reality. And so the campaign spends a lot of time of breaking through barriers and noise for consumers about, they're not alone. It's super complicated, it's a complex experience, but Zillow can actually help you do all of these things that you need. And what you can count on us for is finding a weird home with a bowling alley or a wall of uh, , a fish tank and a wall.Beverly: (09:14)But it's also that you're gonna need to figure out what you can afford. You're gonna need to get pre-qualified. You're gonna need to get approved. You need to be able to, on your schedule, find an opportunity to tour the home, um, without having to talk to 15 people when you wanna be able to do it, when you wanna be able to do it. And so bringing that all together and that was making this a digital first storytelling experience and that's how the campaign came to life. Like there's lots of big iconic, thoughtful moments about changing the way consumers think about the concept of Zillow, but also presenting them with a suite of end-to-end solutions. Breaking that up and making it accessible to them. And then I think the piece that I'm super excited about that I was most excited about, about the campaign is how we're showing up in culture in unexpected places. And whether it's the NBA finals or in a movie premiere or through partnerships or your favorite podcast, but it's going where our customers are and having a conversation with them in a way that's meaningful to them. But it breaks through and it sort of disrupts the expectations of who we are and what they want from us.Damian: (10:32)I wanted to ask you off the back of that, you know, about the channels that you're exploring. 'cause clearly, you know, the customers are everywhere from connected TV to social media, to retail media even. So how do you think about those channels as a marketer? And a second part of that is, you know, who are you reaching? Who is your target audience?Beverly: (10:52)This campaign was really targeted at first time home buyers, right? And for them we think about that as a very millennial centric audience. And so we know that millennials are multicultural. We know that they're rooted in purpose. We know that they're mobile, so we know lots of things about millennials. We want it to be in places where those consumers were, right. And so we thought about connected television, we thought about uh, podcasts, we thought about movie premieres, we thought about sports as culture drivers and music as culture drivers. The other thing that's important to this as a concept is not just being national, but being local. I think people were super surprised to see us show up in a big way in a lot of our important local markets. Because remember, home buying and the real estate market is a national concept, right? And technology makes it accessible to everyone, which is Rich's first sort of democratizing information and making it accessible to everyone.Beverly: (11:50)But buying a home is a neighborhood experience. It's a local experience. People move street to street, neighborhood to neighborhood from one dog park to one school district to another. And that's very much a local experience. And so having the content and the creative and the storytelling go from top of funnel awareness to transaction and conversion at the bottom of funnel, and then having it go from national to local to neighborhood where your agent who knows the most about your community can help get you home. That was a really unexpected part of the campaign, I think for most people to see Zillow show up.Damian: (12:30)I also wanted to ask you, as you look across the United States, is there a prime buying season for real estate? And the reason I ask that is because I was looking around the Tri-state area and people were saying, oh, all the houses come on the market in May because people wanna move out of the area once their kids graduate high school and suddenly there's a surge of houses on the market. I wanted to find out if this is anecdotal or whether this is a reality, you know, in other words, , is there a moment in the year when real estate kind of booms?Beverly: (13:02)I think it's not completely anecdotal. There are definitely buying seasons. Um, no one, I'm from Chicago originally. No one wants to move in December. I think. Um, it's the idea of, uh, being in a walkup and having to carry down, uh, a very heavy dresser or an awkward sofa seems, um, not ideal. And if you live in Phoenix, you probably don't wanna move when it's 120 degrees, but people move when it's appropriate for their lives. There is definitely a buying season. And that's why for us, this campaign work that we're doing was so important. That's why it's really important that this work be bold, that it stand out, that it interrupt, that it disrupt so that people see it and know that Zillow is there to help them. And so we've, we've taken every step that we can take to make the cyclical nature of home buying as easy as possible.Ilyse: (13:57)Now let's end by putting, uh, this spotlight back on you a little bit. Um, you put purpose at the center of everything you do. Um, how does this role basically align with your values?Beverly: (14:09)The idea and the very promise of Zillow as a brand to help get more and more consumers home resonated with me at a very deep and meaningful level. Like we do great work, we have access to great data. We're a leading iconic bespoke brand. But as a woman of color and for someone who knows the importance and the significance of home ownership as a way to create generational wealth, as a place to feel safe, as a place to build something significant and rewarding for your life, you want that to be free of discrimination. You wanna have access to the homes that best meet your needs. That's in the core of who Zillow is. It's in their DNA. And so for me it was so personally significant and in addition to that, it was really important for me to want to be a part of evolving this brand.Beverly: (15:04)And I couldn't be more honored and more humbled by the opportunity to lead this brand and to lean into our brand promise. I love the idea of using consumer tech to help make it easy for people. I'm excited about the role that evolving Tech will help. The idea of building a housing Super app and creating an end-to-end connected experience for consumers that need access to information, couldn't be more excited to be a part of that. Um, it is the honor of a lifetime, quite frankly, for somebody like me who lives in a purpose-based marketing environment.Damian: (15:43)And that's it for the current podcast. Stay tuned because next time we'll be speaking with Marissa Solis, the SVP of Global and Consumer Marketing for the NFL.Ilyse: (15:53)It's a really good lesson for marketers. Culture happens at the speed of light and you just have to be ready. You know, we like to say or think we create culture, but culture is organic and embedded. Culture just happens and we just happen to be ready at the moment. The current podcast is produced by Wonder Media Network. Our theme is by love and caliber. And the current team includes Chris Leyer and Catie. And remember,Beverly: (16:20)It's going where our customers are and having a conversation with them in a way that's meaningful to them. But it breaks through and it sort of disrupts the expectations of who we are and what they want from us.Damian: (16:35)I'm Damien andIlyse: (16:37)I'm my lease. AndDamian: (16:38)We'll see you soon.

In this Trust Issues episode, host David Puner welcomes back Andy Thompson, CyberArk Labs' Offensive Security Research Evangelist for a discussion focused on two recent high-profile breaches: one targeting MGM Resorts International and the other involving Okta's support unit. The conversation delves into the details of the attacks – who's behind them, how identity plays a pivotal role in both – and the larger implications of this new breed of supply chain attack amid the evolving threat landscape. Thompson also shares insights into how organizations can better protect themselves and their customers. Check out the CyberArk blog for further insights into the MGM and Okta breaches. And, watch Andy Thompson in the CyberArk Labs' webinar, "Anatomy of the MGM Hack."

The high-profile hack of MGM Resorts International is shining a light on the latest tactics being used by organized hackers to exploit large companies. What lessons can consumers and other businesses learn from these attacks? Keith chats with Ben Smith, Field CTO of security firm NetWitness, about the fallout from these attacks and how companies can shore up their own security.

Today Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk cover Hyatt Hotels Corp. has announced the creation of its Wellbeing Collective, MGM Resorts International is trying to make amends to victims of the cyberattack, United Airlines says it expects continued strong demand for international routes, and more! The GMC Report is LIVE! Make sure you sign up for our Good Morning Capital Newsletter & Members Dashboard, right here! Hospitality Hotline Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!

In this episode, Luis speaks with Carlos Hernandez. Carlos “Charlie” Hernandez is the founder and CEO of Crediverso. A Los Angeles native, Carlos is the grandson and son of Hispanic immigrants and grew up not only listening to stories but seeing first-hand how the U.S. financial system affected the Hispanic immigrant experience.   Carlos has always been keenly aware that this system was not designed for the Spanish-speaking or Hispanic community, even though these individuals represent 20 percent of the U.S. population. By doing deeper research, he realized that across every financial product vertical available, from credit cards and loans to bank accounts and insurance, the adoption rates in the Hispanic community were far lower than those of the general market. Carlos launched Crediverso to fix this, and is on a mission to help the U.S. Hispanic community realize their American Dreams by achieving financial access and freedom.   Carlos is a Harvard undergrad, Law and Business school graduate. He is a registered attorney with the American Bar Association in California and a Licensed Real Estate broker with the California Bureau of Real Estate. Before launching Crediverso he served as Director of Latin America and the Caribbean for MGM Resorts International.    Notes:   In this episode Luis and Dr. Carlos talk about:   Carlos' background, upbringing and career path How the lack of trust in the U.S. financial system hurts the Latinx community How Crediverso is helping the U.S. Hispanic community with financial literacy resources Crediverso's newest tool, MyPocketLawyer Learning from your parents' struggles and successes on your way to wealth   And more……..   Resources:   ·         Follow Crediverso on IG ·         Follow Crediverson on Twitter ·         Carlo Hernandez's LinkedIn ·         Crediverso's website ·         MyPocketLawyer website ·         Visit On My Way to Wealth ·         Luis' LinkedIN ·         Luis' Twitter ·         Luis' IG ·         On My Way to Wealth YouTube Channel

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

On the special episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we take a close look at the MGM cyberattack that took place in September 2023. On September 11 numerous MGM Resorts International properties in Las Vegas and throughout the United States were attacked by ransomware which shut down many aspects of its IT. Checking in and out, reservations, digital room keys, tickets, credit card systems, some slot machines, and even elevators at several MGM casino hotels became inoperative, forcing their staffs to use manual methods to serve their clientele, i.e. analog pen and paper. MGM filed a Form 8-K report with the SEC the next day. The relatively recent criminal hacking group Scattered Spider is believed to have used social engineering to bypass multi-factor authentication. The published statement by Scattered Spider can be found here. A list of APT groups/names can be found here.The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.

Technology correspondent Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about the huge ransomware attack that's affected casinos in Las Vegas. MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment have both fallen victim to hacking groups known as ALPHV and Scattered Spider since August. So how did they get in, and did Caesars make the right move in paying a ransom? Tony also talks about social media slander and the latest bank scam hooking in victims.

MGM faces fallout after a major cyberattack, Republicans change messaging around vote-by-mail, and CCSD faces off with teachers union. This week, host Joey Lovato sits down with reporter Howard Stutz to talk about a cyberattack that MGM Resorts International faced, slowing hotel services and interfering with company operations. After that, D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum discusses … Continue reading "MGM faces cyberattack"

MGM faces fallout after a major cyberattack, Republicans change messaging around vote-by-mail, and CCSD faces off with teachers union. This week, host Joey Lovato sits down with reporter Howard Stutz to talk about a cyberattack that MGM Resorts International faced, slowing hotel services and interfering with company operations. After that, D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum discusses … Continue reading "MGM faces cyberattack"

Tanto MGM como Caesar's Entertainment fueron pirateados por un grupo llamado "Scattered Spider" en las últimas semanas. Caesar's incluso pagó un rescate.Hackers asaltan casinos de Las Vegas LO QUE NADIE HABLAUn grupo de hackers de entre 19 y 22 años está poniendo de rodillas a los casinos-hoteles del Strip de Las Vegas. Un grupo apodado "Araña dispersa" por los investigadores de ciberseguridad paralizó esta semana los sistemas de MGM Resorts International.MGM, un gigante de la hostelería y el ocio valorado en 14.000 millones de dólares, hizo público su "problema de ciberseguridad" en un informe regulatorio del 12 de septiembre.Scattered Spiderhackers en las vegashacker de casinosatrapando hackershackers convention las vegashacking las vegasun hacker me amenazalos mejores hackers de anonymousel mejor hacker golpe al casinohackeo del casino

A recent cyber attack on MGM Resorts International has created issues for people making reservations, checking in, gambling and more. Plus, Grammy nominated artist, Aloe Blacc takes some time with us on the phone! We chat about his upcoming performance at the UMC Foundation's Evening of Hope Gala at Paris Las Vegas. We also chat about what he loves to do in Las Vegas, his new music, and more. He's ready to raise a lot of money. Tickets are still available for the gala on October 13th. Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel will be performing too! Plus, we chat with Lady Gaga's talented band leader, Brian Newman. He has a late night show at Nomad Library called "Brian Newman After Dark." This show is really cool! Newman talks about working with Gaga and the unforgettable charm of the Vegas crowd. He's bringing the old Entertainment vibe back to the strip and we're here for it! David Blaine announces a new show and location and George Strait is coming back to Las Vegas. Plus, details on what happened to the now postponed Ed Sheeran concert at Allegiant Stadium. We also have weekend brunch at two strip restaurants... Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas and Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar at Mandalay Bay. We also have information about Wolfgang Puck's new restaurant, coming soon.HOTWORX has so many benefits! The sauna combines heat, infrared, and exercise. More workout, less time. Tell them the VEGAS REVEALED PODCAST sent you & they will waive the $99 sign up fee! Locations: JONES & RUSSELL, BOCA PARK SUMMERLIN, HENDERSON BLACK MOUNTAIN, CENTENNIAL HILLS, DURANGO & SUNSET, W. TROPICANA & FT. APACHE, EASTERN & PEBBLE, SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

Casino company Caesars Entertainment on Thursday joined Las Vegas gambling rival MGM Resorts International in reporting that it was hit by a cyberattack, but added in a report to federal regulators that its casino and online operations were not disrupted. On Sept. 14, McDonald's announced that it is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18 by selling its Double Cheeseburger at less than half its usual price: 50 cents, to be precise.  Friday – 9/15/2023 - Hour 4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 14. The UAW is prepared to call a strike, if the union and Detroit automakers fail to reach contract deals by tonight's deadline. Auto industry reporter Nora Eckert has the latest. Plus, shares of British chip designer Arm soar nearly 25% in its U.S. market debut. Semiconductor reporter Asa Fitch explains why investors are watching it so closely. And, Las Vegas casinos are left scrambling, after a cyberattack on MGM Resorts International. Travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson and cybersecurity reporter James Rundle have the latest. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in legal history, September 14, 1918, Eugene Debs was sentenced to ten years in prison for opposing the United States entry into World War I. In the early 20th century, Eugene V. Debs, a prominent socialist and labor organizer, rose to prominence as a vocal critic of capitalist structures and the American involvement in the First World War. Born to French immigrants in Indiana, Debs left school at 14 to work on the railways, a decision that sparked his lifelong commitment to labor rights. Over the years, he became a significant figure in the labor movement, aligning with the Democratic Party and even serving a term in the state legislature.In the mid-1890s, after departing from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen over disagreements about its direction, Debs formed the American Railway Union (ARU), envisioning it as a united front for railway workers. Despite early victories, the ARU met a crushing defeat during the Pullman Strike of 1894, which saw Debs imprisoned and led him to reassess his political stance, firmly adopting socialism. In the following years, Debs became the face of the burgeoning Socialist Party in the US, running for president multiple times under its banner.By the time World War I approached, Debs and the Socialist Party vehemently opposed American involvement, viewing it as a venture serving corporate interests at the expense of the working class. Despite shifts in public opinion favoring the war, they maintained their anti-war stance, drawing the ire of the government, especially after the enactment of the Espionage Act of 1917 which penalized interference with military operations or recruitment.In 1918, Debs delivered a fiery speech in Canton, Ohio, criticizing the war and the government's manipulation of the working class. This act brought him under the scrutiny of the U.S. Department of Justice, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction for sedition under the Espionage Act, a move that Debs viewed as an unconstitutional curb on free speech. Despite a swift and largely predetermined trial, Debs utilized his court appearance as a platform to defend his views and the principle of free speech. Sentenced to ten years in prison on September 14, 1918, Debs remained undeterred, utilizing his time behind bars to continue advocating for socialism, albeit without preaching to his fellow inmates. Even as World War I came to an end, the judiciary upheld Debs' conviction, showcasing the government's stringent stance against anti-war and socialist narratives during this tumultuous period in American history.In the lead-up to the 1920 presidential election, Debs made his fifth bid for the presidency as a socialist candidate, even as he campaigned from prison where he was serving out his ten year sentence. Despite his incarceration, Debs' anti-war message resonated with a significant portion of the American populace, securing nearly a million votes–for context, the winner, Warren Harding, had about 16 million votes. Debs' efforts were somewhat vindicated when President Harding commuted his sentence in 1921, and he was released amidst applause from fellow inmates and at least a portion of the American populace. After a brief meeting with Harding in Washington D.C., he returned to a warm welcome in his hometown. However, his declining health coupled with the diminishing popularity of the Socialist Party marked the end of his active political life; Debs passed away in 1926, leaving a lasting impact on American politics.Though perhaps most notably, and perhaps the final insult for Debs, is his forever being referred to when someone wants to make the point that a presidential candidate could theoretically run from prison. Invariably, that has connected his name to some sordid characters through the years.The hacking group Scattered Spider, also known as UNC3944, targeted MGM Resorts International, a renowned gaming giant valued at $14 billion, causing significant system disruptions across various operations including in locations like Las Vegas and Macau. A significant cybersecurity issue prompted the company to shut down several of its systems as it undertakes an in-depth investigation into the breach. Notably, MGM Resorts operates over 30 hotels and gaming venues globally. The breach, which had a noticeable impact on MGM's daily operations, including the disabling of slot machines as per social media posts, has spurred a law enforcement probe. Simultaneously, it is affecting the company's stock shares adversely, with a potential detrimental effect on MGM's credit rating as warned by Moody's.Scattered Spider has a track record of targeting not just business process outsourcing (BPO) and telecom companies, but more recently critical infrastructure organizations, utilizing complex tradecraft which is challenging to defend against, even for organizations with mature security systems. Despite the relatively young and perhaps less experienced demographic of the group, they represent a substantial threat to large organizations in the U.S, as noted by Charles Carmakal of Mandiant Intelligence. According to security firm Crowdstrike, the group often employs social engineering tactics to manipulate users into relinquishing sensitive login details, which helps them to bypass multi-factor authentication security measures.The ongoing FBI investigation into the incident underlines the seriousness of the threat posed by the group, which appears to have turned its focus onto casino operations, finding them to be lucrative targets for financially-motivated cybercrimes. Casinos, heavily reliant on technology for their business operations, face heightened risks and operational disruptions from such cyber-attacks. Given the current focus on casinos, industry experts like Allan Liska of Recorded Future advise global casino operations to be on heightened alert, as the attention garnered by these incidents could spur copycat attacks. This situation demonstrates the inherent risks in the heavy reliance on technology in business operations, as noted in a Moody's report, and indicates a pressing need for fortified cybersecurity measures in the industry.MGM, Caesars Hacked by ‘Scattered Spider' in Span of Weeks (2)MGM Resorts breached by 'Scattered Spider' hackers: sources | ReutersAs backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives mounts, several prominent law firms are altering their strategies both internally and for their clients. Gibson Dunn & Crutcher revised its diversity scholarship criteria recently, emphasizing the eligibility of all law students demonstrating a commitment to diversity in the profession, as confirmed by chief diversity officer Zakiyyah Salim-Williams. Moreover, McGuireWoods has joined other firms in forming dedicated teams to help clients navigate the increasing scrutiny and legal challenges targeted at corporate DEI programs, aiming to minimize legal risks and advising on government investigations pertaining to diversity policies. This move comes as a response to escalating legal threats following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision against race-conscious admissions policies in colleges, which spurred wider challenges to diversity initiatives. Concurrently, several law firms, including Morrison & Foerster and Perkins Coie, are defending against lawsuits alleging that their diversity fellowships discriminate against white applicants. These shifts denote a broader trend where law firms are reevaluating and amending their DEI programs to avoid potential legal confrontations while maintaining their diversity goals.Gibson Dunn Changes Diversity Award Criteria as Firms Face SuitsLaw firms target DEI backlash as their own diversity programs draw fireCitigroup Inc. is gearing up for a significant restructuring initiative, the largest in two decades, under the direction of CEO Jane Fraser. This move, aimed at reversing a persistent decline in the stock price, will see the company operate five primary businesses, doing away with the roles of three regional chiefs who supervised activities in approximately 160 countries. A reshuffle at the top echelons sees new roles for at least four of Fraser's senior deputies, and a search is underway for a head of banking. This structural overhaul is anticipated to lead to numerous job cuts, particularly in back-office functions, although precise numbers are yet to be determined.Fraser acknowledges that these tough decisions might not be well-received universally within the company. Despite a recent rise, the company's shares have plummeted around 40% since Fraser assumed her role in early 2021. The newly formed five main operating units are spearheaded by Shahmir Khaliq, Andy Morton, Gonzalo Luchetti, Peter Babej (interim), and soon-to-join Andy Sieg. This adjustment is predicted to enhance coordination within the company, albeit with risks of unwanted exits and internal discord, as noted by Wells Fargo analyst, Mike Mayo. As the firm gears up to reduce its burgeoning workforce, which currently stands at 240,000, a significant focus will be on evaluating positions tied to eliminated sectors and regions.Citi Plans Job Cuts as It Revamps Top Management Structure (4)The Town of Westport in Connecticut is suing the IRS to reclaim approximately $466,638, alleging that the federal agency incorrectly assessed and collected taxes in the 2020 tax year. According to the lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the District of Connecticut, the IRS wrongly applied $354,302 and $88,440, which the town had paid in payroll taxes for the second quarter, to the first quarter of the same year. Consequently, a $4.5 million payroll tax deposit made by the town in the first quarter was mistakenly treated as a credit for other taxable years, creating an “artificial deficit” in 2020 and resulting in overpayments in other tax periods.The town also contends that the IRS transferred $113,300 from the 2020 first quarter funds to settle a civil penalty from the fourth quarter of 2018, but failed to inform the town until September 2020. This mistake has apparently generated erroneous penalties for underpayment in various tax quarters. Despite Westport's requests for refunds, they haven't received any response from the IRS, which also hasn't commented on the case publicly. Connecticut Town Sues US to Recover $460,000 in Tax Refunds Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Chris Baldizan is an influential figure in the entertainment industry, boasting a successful career with MGM Resorts International. In this enlightening episode, Chris shares his captivating journey from humble beginnings to becoming an executive vice president in one of the world's leading entertainment companies. His insights into mentorship, the art of listening, and the evolving entertainment landscape make him a compelling voice in the field.In This Episode, You Will Learn:-The Power of Mentorship: Chris attributes much of his success to the guidance of mentors who have shaped his career and decision-making.-The Importance of Listening: Discover how active listening has played a pivotal role in Chris's personal and professional relationships, offering valuable lessons for all.-Evolution of the Entertainment Industry: Gain insights into the transformative journey of the entertainment industry, from traditional shows to innovative live experiences.Chris Baldizan's remarkable career journey unveils the profound impact of mentorship, the significance of being a good listener, and the ever-changing world of live entertainment. Tune in to uncover the secrets behind his success and explore the dynamic evolution of the entertainment industry. Listen now for an inspiring conversation that may change how you view the world of entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Pascal serves as Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of PLAYSTUDIOS (Nasdaq: $MYPS), a developer of award-winning, free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. Mr. Pascal formed PLAYSTUDIOS in 2011, positioning the brand to be at the forefront of the then-nascent mobile gaming industry. Mr. Pascal's achievements and forward-thinking insight allowed PLAYSTUDIOS to garner early support from gaming giants MGM Resorts International and Activision Blizzard, among others. Under his leadership, the company grew its portfolio of game offerings and real-world rewards while simultaneously embarking on a global expansion, opening offices and design studios in Burlingame, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Austin, Texas; Hong Kong; and Tel Aviv, Israel. Through its first decade, Mr. Pascal conceived and led the development of playAWARDS, a groundbreaking loyalty marketing platform that is key to the company's growth and retention strategy. Following nearly 10 years of successful growth across its mobile and social gaming apps, Mr. Pascal led the company's transition to a publicly traded enterprise (MYPS) in 2021. The transaction valued PLAYSTUDIOS in excess of $1 billion. Mr. Pascal remains in the Chief Executive Officer role, along with his founder-led management team. In 2021, PLAYSTUDIOS was honored to win the exclusive rights to develop Tetris in the mobile gaming space. Tetris is ranked the number 1 game in the history of gaming. In 2022, Mr. Pascal led the acquisition of Brainium Studio for $70 million. The acquisition adds a rich suite of popular casual games, such as Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, Sudoku, and Mahjong, to PLAYSTUDIOS' portfolio of industry-leading casino style social games. Prior to founding PLAYTUDIOS, Mr. Pascal was widely recognized for his stewardship of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Las Vegas, the flagship luxury casino resort properties owned by Wynn Resorts, Ltd. Having joined the company during its start-up phase in 2003, Mr. Pascal served as Senior Vice President of Product Marketing and Development, ultimately ascending to the roles of President and Chief Operating Officer in 2005. Throughout Mr. Pascal's tenure, Wynn Las Vegas garnered multiple awards from the world's leading hospitality guides, including the coveted five Red Pavilions from Michelin, five Diamonds from AAA, and five Stars from Forbes (formerly Mobil Travel). In 2008, Mr. Pascal led the development and launch of Wynn Las Vegas' sister property, Encore Las Vegas. Together, the two resorts are recognized as the world's seventh-largest hotel, with 13,000 employees, 4,750 rooms, and a number of award-winning gaming, entertainment, retail and convention offerings. Under Mr. Pascal's leadership, Wynn Resorts achieved record performance while also making Las Vegas history, garnering Forbes five-star ratings in the hotel, restaurant, and spa categories simultaneously. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Pascal served as President and Chief Operating Officer of WagerWorks, a company he founded as a casino solutions and content supplier for many of the world's largest gaming and media brands, including Sky, Virgin Group, SONY, MGM Mirage (now MGM Resorts International), Pearson Television, Action Gaming, and WMS Gaming. Following Mr. Pascal's departure, WagerWorks was acquired by International Game Technology (IGT). Mr. Pascal achieved early entrepreneurial success in 1994 with the formation of Silicon Gaming. Backed by Kleiner Perkins and Benchmark Capital, the startup focused on reinventing the slot machine experience for an evolving generation of gaming consumers. The company's groundbreaking product, the Odyssey, is credited with establishing the casino industry's current digital slot machine paradigm. Silicon Gaming went public in 1996 and launched its celebrated Odyssey product suite that same year. Mr. Pascal sold Silicon Gaming to International Game Technology in 2001. Website: PlayStudios.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartmoneycircle/support

Do you think you are an effective leader? Do you think you have the capabilities to lead?     Join me and Camye Mackey, Executive Vice President and Chief People, Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena for a great conversation around what effective leadership looks like. Camye gave us a mini master class!     Tune in and listen as Camye and I talk about: -Building cultures & leadership  -How she breaks down the culture and what it means  -What happens when you hire executives who are aligned to the organization's values  -Barometers for gauging a company's culture  -What to ask in interviews about the organizational culture  -The role leaders play in the organizational culture  -Mistakes first-time leaders make early and how you can avoid them  -The importance of having a hiring strategy  -Being intentional while leading from home    Links Atlanta Hawks: www.nba.com/hawks State Farm Arena: www.statefarmarena.com    Connect with Camye:  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/camyemackey Bio: www.nba.com/hawks/staff/camye-mackey-bio   Camye Mackey is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief People, Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. In her role as the club's top Human Resources and Diversity executive, Mackey leads the team responsible for strategic development and implementation of the people philosophy and culture. Mackey's priorities are leadership development, employee culture, embedding diversity and inclusion within all aspects of the business and providing the essential link between employee engagement and guest experience. This includes the overall implementation of the company's S.M.I.L.E. service philosophy, which is rooted in southern hospitality and employee empowerment. Under her leadership, the Hawks won the Most Effective Recruitment Strategy award in the 2019 HR Excellence Awards presented by Atlanta Business Chronicle. Prior to joining the Hawks, Mackey established a proven track record of leadership experience within diverse companies and industries that included positions with MGM Resorts International, Walt Disney World, Special Olympics International and B. F. Saul Hospitality Group (owned and operated Hilton, Marriott International and Intercontinental properties). In addition, she owned and operated a full-service HR Consulting firm that serviced notable clients such as the American Red Cross, Walt Disney World, George Mason University, Health Central Hospital and Special Olympics Florida. Mackey holds an M.A. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix and a B.B.A. in Business Management from Howard University. She has spoken at several human resource conferences and served on the board of directors at Virginia Tech's Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Special Olympics Florida and currently resides on the Atlanta CHRO Governing Body and is a SHRM-Atlanta Board Member. Mackey calls Milton, GA home and enjoys an active lifestyle with her husband, Karl, and three daughters Jazmin, Jada and Julia. Connect with Jahaan:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/jahaanblake Email: jblake@jahaanblake.com Website: jahaanblake.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jahaanblake

Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with real audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com and registering for the next event.Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -MGM Resorts International and Marriott Hotels have announced a new partnership - 'MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy'.Plans for the UKs first electric airline are progressing well. CWT rolls out WhatsApp support. Eurostar starts offering biometric passport checks at London St Pancras.A very worrying airline phone number scam comes to light in this post by Neil Woodliffe.As predicted, Boeing plans to set up a final production line in India. More Sabre Corporation hotel related news. Hyatt Hotels Corporation is teaming up with them to "enhance their central reservation system". Flight Centre is on track for a $483m turnaround in the 2023 financial year.Turkish Airlines rebrands their LCC subsidiary AnadoluJet as AJet. You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

#businesstransformation #digitaltransformation #innovation Business leader, Atif Rafiq, author of 'Decision Sprint,' and former President of MGM Resorts International explores business transformation on CXOTalk episode 790.Atif explains how to manage business transformation and innovation in the face of uncertainty. The book emphasizes the importance of "upstream work" - a structured initial phase that addresses unknowns in innovation projects - and outlines a three-step approach comprising Exploration, Alignment, and Decision-making. Rafiq's methodology distinguishes itself by emphasizing purposefulness and inclusiveness.The conversation includes these topics:► About Atif Rafiq's book, Decision Sprint► Upstream work: Challenges of business transformation► Reframing approaches to risk management► Complex business problems require inclusive thinking► How to cultivate “input obsession” to develop robust ideas► Use collective intelligence to hack the corporate culture for innovation► Practical examples: Amazon and Volvo► The innovation pipeline: Breaking down silos and unifying goals in digital transformation► Create clear and simple goals to align the organization► Start with questions and an open mind► Focus on inputs from across the organization► Demonstrate quick wins to gain the confidence of senior leadership► Advice to Chief Information Officers► Advice to CEOs on leading the challenge of upstream workRead the full transcript: www.cxotalk.com/episode/business-transformation-how-to-tame-the-unknownsSubscribe: www.cxotalk.comhttps://www.cxotalk.com/subscribeAtif Rafiq has blazed trails in Silicon Valley and the Fortune 500 for over 25 years. After rising through digital native companies like Amazon, Yahoo!, and AOL, Atif held C-suite roles at McDonald's, Volvo, and MGM Resorts. He oversaw thousands of employees as a global P&L, transformation, and innovation leader. Atif has built a large following as one of today's top management thinkers. Over half a million people follow his ideas about management and leadership on LinkedIn, where he is a Top Voice, and his newsletter Re:wire has over 100,000 subscribers. Atif is passionate about helping companies push boldly into the future. He accomplishes this through Ritual, a software app revolutionizing how teams innovate and problem-solve, and through his work as keynote speaker, board member, and CEO advisor.

Kelly Smith has had an incredibly diverse career and is a true business renaissance man. 5 exits. Investor in companies which were acquired by ESPN, Amazon and Google. Vice President of Digital for Starbucks China when the company was experiencing massive growth opening a store a day. Chief Digital Officer at MGM Resorts International, Hagerty and now Athletic Greens.Kelly and I talk about what it's like transitioning from start-up founder to a Fortune 100 corporate role. His successful track record for building companies that get acquired. Digital transformation and the future of the online art space.We also talk about German cars, Swiss watches and other luxurious spoils awarded to those bold entrepreneurs who are comfortable taking risks. There is a lot of great wisdom in this episode and Kelly is an all-around good guy with great stories to tell.Discussion Topics:(1:40) Fast dad cars.(6:34) Entrepreneur to intrapreneur.(12:30) 5 exits.  What's the secret?(17:50) Venture capital & investing.(20:18) Saying no to Elon Musk.(23:49) Digital transformation mindset.(31:48) Building a new category of product with Athletic Greens.(38:11) Imagekind and the online art market.(51:00) Rapid fire questions.

Joey Levin is the CEO of IAC where he has overseen the constant evolution of the company, including the initial IPO and subsequent spin-off of Match Group, the spin-off of Vimeo, and the acquisitions of Angie's List and Care.com. If that was not enough, in October 2022, Joey was also appointed as CEO of Angi Inc. In addition to this, Joey also serves on the boards of IAC, Turo, and MGM Resorts International. In Today's Discussion with Joey Levin We Discuss: 1.) The Makings of a Great Leader: When Joey was younger, what did he want to be when he grew up? What is Joey's biggest advice to people coming out of college/university at this time? What 1-2 things does Joey credit his internal and fast rise in IAC to? 2) Value Investing is BS & The Markets Today: Why does Joey believe the idea of "value investing" is BS? What 1-2 behavior traits of investors in the last few years were most dangerous? Why does Joey believe that the current market is reasonable and now is the new normal? How does Joey keep internal morale high when people have become accustomed to high stock prices? Does Joey believe in the statement, "be greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy"? 3.) Simplification is the Secret to Margin & Messaging 101: Why does Joey believe simplification is the core of high margins? How can startups and scale-ups identify where to simplify first? What are the subsequent steps? Why does Joey believe that the best values should make you feel uncomfortable? What is a lesson from Joey's father on what makes truly great messaging? 4.) Parenting, Money and Marriage: How does Joey reflect on his own relationship to money today? What are 1-2 lessons taught by his mother on how to approach money and wealth? What does Joey believe is the secret to truly happy marriages? What are Joey's biggest lessons on what it takes to be an effective and good father?