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This week we talk about AI agents, cyberattacks, and insurance claims.We also discuss OpenAI, Hugging Face, and policy language.Recommended Book: The Stars My Destination by Alfred BesterTranscriptTwo broad categories of cyberattack have become especially visible this year, and only one of them requires a human attacker in the loop to choose the target.In March, hackers linked by the US government to Iranian intelligence broke into the medical-device manufacturer Stryker and remotely wiped tens of thousands of employee devices. The attack disrupted the company for days, affected its first-quarter earnings, and represented a shift from somewhat more subtle espionage toward more overt and deliberate destruction.Elsewhere, the market-research company Klue sat at the center of a breach affecting close to 200 customers. Attackers used an old credential to gain access to keys for customers' cloud services.These incidents had people with recognizable motives behind them, and that sort of hack has become increasingly rare over the past decade or so: Black Kite counted 7,551 publicly disclosed ransomware victims over its latest twelve-month reporting period, alone, about 25 percent more than the year before.Then, over the course of about five weeks this summer, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta each disclosed incidents in which their AI models gained access to real computer systems they were not supposed to touch.The incidents were not identical, and describing all of them as escapes wouldn't capture the important nuance of the situation.Anthropic and Meta said their models reached the internet because a third-party evaluation environment had been misconfigured. The models had been told they were operating inside a simulation, and their internal dialogues indicate they interpreted the real systems they encountered when they left that environment as simulated components of that exercise.OpenAI's incident, however, was a bit different.Its models were being tested using ExploitGym, a benchmark intended to measure their ability to find and exploit software vulnerabilities. Internet access was supposed to be blocked, but the models discovered and exploited vulnerabilities in a package-registry service inside OpenAI's research infrastructure, found a route to the open internet, and, as I related in a previous episode, eventually compromised the production systems of the AI platform Hugging Face.Since that episode, OpenAI has release a more complete postmortem, which they published in August, and which says the activity was primarily driven by an internal research model comparable in scale to GPT-5.6 Sol, though Sol participated in parts of the incident.The agents created an improvised message board inside the package manager, exchanged discoveries, divided up work, and sometimes described themselves as a swarm.At Hugging Face they executed code on dozens of servers, obtained broad access to several clusters, and exposed credentials associated with databases, cloud services, code repositories, and internal communications.Hugging Face reconstructed around 17,600 actions over a campaign lasting about four and a half days, including roughly two and a half days inside its own infrastructure.Notably, these AI agents were not trying to steal money or damage Hugging Face. They inferred that the company might possess the solutions to the benchmark, to the problem they were tasked with solving, and they went looking for them. They were, in effect, cheating on a test, looking for solutions to the problems rather than taking the test, as intended.That doesn't mean the models had motives in the human sense. People created the evaluation, reduced the normal safeguards, and assigned an offensive task. But no operator selected Hugging Face or directed the individual steps; that was a path the AI decided to take all by itself.Anthropic's review subsequently found three incidents among more than 141,000 evaluation runs for its own models. In one, a model unable to reach its fictional target scanned around 9,000 real ones, compromised an internet-facing application using an exposed password and SQL injection, then stopped after recognizing that the host was real.Another model published a malicious package to the real Python Package Index because it believed the registry was simulated. Fifteen outside systems downloaded and ran that malicious package before it was removed.Meta then disclosed that one of its models had reached the internet through a misconfiguration at the same evaluation vendor and exploited a vulnerability at an unnamed third party.No significant financial damages have been publicly reported from these events, by attacker or victim. But if there had been damages, who would have paid for them?What I'd like to talk about today is how autonomous AI systems complicate cyber insurance, how insurers have handled equally unfamiliar risks in the past, and why insurance contracts may soon become one of the more important forms of AI governance.—A typical cyber-insurance policy covers a broad portfolio of costs.These can include ransom payments, forensic investigations, legal expenses, restoring systems and data, notifying customers, and compensating victims and possibly a victims' customers for the revenue lost while a company's operations are interrupted.Business interruption is often one of the largest portions of a claim, and policies can respond to malicious attacks as well as non-malicious failures.This market grew by more than 30% a year between 2017 and 2022, as ransomware, a type of attack that became a lot more common during that period, in part because of increased automation and a franchising model that became really popular and increased the reach of the most powerful ransomware tools, almost broke this industry.In 2021, attacks on Colonial Pipeline, the insurer CNA, and meat processor JBS produced multimillion-dollar ransom payments and costly disruptions. Insurance prices surged, sometimes by more than 100%, while some companies found they could not obtain coverage because insurers just couldn't make the numbers work for them.Insurers responded to this more complex hacking environment by raising prices, but they also made coverage conditional on specific defenses. Companies increasingly had to demonstrate that they used multifactor authentication, endpoint monitoring, restricted administrator access, and backups that attackers could not alter, as a baseline.Loss ratios then fell, more insurance capital entered the market, and prices eventually came down again, stabilizing after that frantic and uncertain period.According to Marsh, global cyber-insurance rates fell 4% in the second quarter of 2026, the twelfth consecutive quarterly decline. Primary pricing is now about 42% below its 2022 peak.The market is not necessarily becoming safer, though. US cyber premiums reached about $7.5 billion in 2025, while the share of premiums consumed by claims rose to 53%—the first time it ticked above 50% since the pandemic-era ransomware surge.Globally, Munich Re estimates the market was worth nearly $15 billion last year and could approach $28 billion by 2030.During this period, insurance applications have also become a consequential part of a company's security system.In one particularly clear example, Travelers rescinded a million-dollar policy after a ransomware claim revealed that the customer's multifactor authentication protected only its firewall, despite application answers saying the control was used much more broadly.Companies that don't live up to cyber insurance expectations can thus be left in the lurch, so in a very real way, insurers have helped make multifactor authentication a standard business practice by attaching a price to its absence. This industry could move faster than regulators because they didn't have to ban insecure behavior and pass legislation to make that happen; they just had to decline to insure anyone who didn't live up to their basic security standards, which left those who failed to implement such precautions without insurance, should they be targeted by hackers.That same mechanism is now being aimed at AI agents, but the big initial problem everyone is facing is definitional.Most cyber policies are written around some identifiable security event: an outside attacker breaks in, an employee steals information, a credential is used without authorization, or malicious software takes a server offline.What if, though, a company gives an AI agent access to its network so that the agent can find and repair security vulnerabilities?And then maybe the agent discovers a vulnerability, exploits it, moves laterally into systems it was not expected to touch, and exposes sensitive data. There is a cyber loss, but there may be no conventional attacker and no stolen credential. The software was invited in and may have used permissions it was explicitly given. This is very different from a human-led hack, but it still has the potential to cause a lot of monetary damage.Insurers including MSIG, QBE, and Beazley are reviewing how their policy language applies to these scenarios and who bears responsibility when an agent's autonomous actions cause damage.For now, most of them are clarifying the parameters of their coverage rather than excluding AI events entirely.QBE's global head of cyber described AI as “a risk amplifier, not a fundamentally new cyber risk.” In other words, if an AI system causes something that looks like an ordinary covered breach, the involvement of AI probably won't put it in a different category; it'll still be covered.The trickier cases involve an agent that works as designed but makes an expensive decision, or a systemic event in which a model or AI platform produces losses at many companies simultaneously.The first type might be treated as professional liability, or errors and omissions, rather than a cyber incident. The second could, in theory at least, end up being too large for insurers to cover without strict limits in place.Specialized products are already emerging. Armilla AI, Munich Re, and AXA XL sell coverage for risks including model underperformance, hallucinations, and intellectual-property claims. Whether these products remain separate or are eventually folded into broad cyber policies will depend in part on what sorts of claims insurers actually receive, and the scale of those claims.Right now, they have very little historical data with which to calculate the price. Insurance is fundamentally a system for using past experience to account for future issues, and autonomous AI losses have almost no past; they're a very new type of problem.That said, the insurance industry has encountered ambiguity before.For years, insurers worried about silent cyber: losses caused by digital events that appeared inside property, liability, and other policies that had never explicitly contemplated them. Lloyd's gradually required policies to state whether cyber risks were covered or excluded.There was also the question of attribution. In 2017, the NotPetya malware spread from Ukraine through corporate networks around the world. The US and several allies attributed it to the Russian military, but many victims were ordinary companies with no meaningful role in geopolitics.Drugmaker Merck claimed about $1.4 billion in damages under its property policies. Insurers disputed roughly half of that amount using exclusions for hostile or warlike acts; language whose ancestry predates computers by more than a century.New Jersey courts found that the exclusion required something closer to conventional military action, not a cyber bug gone haywire, and the case settled in January of 2024, just before the state Supreme Court was scheduled to hear it. Mondelez settled a parallel dispute with Zurich over a claim exceeding $100 million around the same time.Lloyd's subsequently required standalone cyber policies to address catastrophic state-backed attacks explicitly, including a method for resolving attribution. Agentic AI reopens both the silent-coverage and attribution problems simultaneously.If a model causes a loss, responsibility might plausibly be assigned to the model developer, the company that deployed it, the vendor that built its evaluation environment, or the organization whose excessive permissions allowed the damage to spread.In two of this summer's three sets of incidents, a third-party evaluator's misconfiguration helped create the path to the internet. In OpenAI's case, the path involved vulnerabilities in OpenAI's own infrastructure and then weaknesses at several outside services.The most important insurance risk, though, may ultimately be technological and infrastructural aggregation.The 2024 CrowdStrike outage demonstrated that a single faulty software update could interrupt airlines, banks, hospitals, and other organizations around the world without any malicious attacker.Consider a future in which thousands of companies give access to agents built on a small number of frontier models. A flaw or unwanted behavior in one widely used model could cause problems for a large portion of an insurer's entire customer base, all at once.And this risk is arriving in the midst of an unusually competitive insurance market, after twelve quarters of declining rates and as loss ratios are beginning to rise. If insurers decide they cannot price the exposure, they will probably respond through some combination of higher prices, lower limits, stricter conditions, and exclusions.All that in mind, the first thing to be watching in the coming months is policy language during the January 2027 renewal season.The current posture, if you recall, is to clarify rather than exclude, but language addressing systemic AI events or dependence on a single model provider is already being discussed. A significant loss could change the market's posture quickly, making it more limited and expensive.The second thing to watch for is the first big, disputed claim.Industry interviews can describe what insurers expect to cover, but their operational position will be established when an AI agent causes an eight-figure loss and a carrier must either pay or explain why it won't.The NotPetya disputes took years to resolve, and the first autonomous-agent case could similarly define policy language well before it produces a final court ruling. That'll be a moment that maybe defines the next ten years of cyber insurance standards, if not longer.The third thing to watch for is changes to insurance questionnaires.Underwriters could begin asking whether agent credentials are narrowly scoped, whether actions are comprehensively logged, whether consequential decisions require human approval, whether agents have kill switches, and whether claimed containment has been verified rather than merely documented.If these controls affect the price and availability of insurance, they could become industry standards faster than legislation makes them mandatory, just like that previous round of cyber insurance baselines that became common because, lacking them, customers could no longer get cyber insurance at any price.And finally, there's also a government process developing alongside the private one.An executive order signed in June established a voluntary framework under which developers can provide the federal government with access to certain frontier models for up to 30 days before release. The process uses classified benchmarks to evaluate advanced cyber capabilities, and representatives from major AI companies discussed the framework at the White House in August of 2026.If insurers eventually require evidence that a model or company participated in this sort of evaluation, a voluntary government program could evolve into a practical requirement without ever becoming an actual legal mandate.This wouldn't make insurance a perfect regulator. Insurers are accountable to their own balance sheets, not to the public as a whole, and they may respond to poorly understood risks by excluding them rather than making them safer, as has been the case with some types of weather disaster in areas that are becoming more prone to things like flooding and wildfires.But insurance companies do have to convert uncertainty into prices, contractual language, and technical requirements, which makes some currently difficult to quantify things more quantifiable, at least monetarily.The AI incidents this summer caused no reported material damage, which is one reason they're getting relatively little coverage, despite being fairly meaningful events. The insurance industry sees these sorts of narratives through the lens of cost and risk, though, and this is a category of loss with no conventional attacker, no stolen credential, several plausible defendants, and almost no claims history, arriving at a moment in which companies are racing to give autonomous systems more access to all of their systems—a lot of valuable and potentially vulnerable infrastructure.The people whose job is to price that risk haven't decided what it costs, yet. And until they do, what they add to or remove from their application forms may be more consequential to the norms and expectations in this space than what the government mandates, on the matter.Show Noteshttps://www.businessinsurance.com/as-ai-agents-go-rogue-cyber-insurers-are-adapting-their-policies/https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/as-ai-agents-go-rogue-cyber-insurers-are-adapting-their-policies-4878768https://openai.com/index/hugging-face-model-evaluation-security-incident/https://openai.com/index/hugging-face-incident-and-the-road-ahead/https://huggingface.co/blog/security-incident-july-2026https://huggingface.co/blog/agent-intrusion-technical-timelinehttps://www.anthropic.com/news/investigating-incidents-cybersecurity-evalshttps://cyberunit.com/insights/ai-sandbox-escapes-three-labs-meta-anthropic-openai/https://labs.cloudsecurityalliance.org/research/csa-research-note-frontier-ai-models-hacking-real-systems-ev/https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/07/the-worst-hacks-and-breaches-of-2026-so-far/https://blackkite.com/reports/2026-ransomware-reporthttps://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa23-320ahttps://www.munichre.com/en/insights/cyber/cyber-insurance-risks-and-trends-2026.htmlhttps://www.swissre.com/risk-knowledge/advancing-societal-benefits-digitalisation/about-cyber-insurance-market.htmlhttps://www.marsh.com/en-gb/services/international-placement-services/insights/global-insurance-market-index.htmlhttps://compyl.com/guides/cyber-insurance-readiness-guide/https://www.aon.com/en/insights/articles/cyber-and-tech-e-and-o-market-reporthttps://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/merck-settlement-notpetya-insurance/703922/https://therecord.media/mondelez-and-zurich-reach-settlement-in-notpetya-cyberattack-insurance-suithttps://assets.lloyds.com/media/eb6de9ce-293b-4213-80f8-9dc69c45b1a9/Y5381%20Market%20Bulletin%20-%20Cyber-attack%20exclusions.pdfhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/eo-14409.pdfhttps://www.axios.com/2026/08/04/inside-trump-ai-framework This is a public episode. 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It was just announced that the Best Selling Protein Brand in the UK market, Grenade, is expanding into America with Indulgent Flavors (Including Oreo). Back in August 2024, I made the following comments about the Grenade Oreo protein bars. I'd expect more resources allocated to geographic expansion. Grenade is sold in more than 80 countries worldwide, but almost 90 percent of its total net sales come from its home market of the UK. And the key to geographic expansion might come from leaning further into its cross-pollinated product innovation. At one point in the late-2010s, Grenade had been ramping up sales activity in the U.S. market, but then seemed to almost disappear in the early-2020s. The Grenade Oreo protein bars would almost certainly do great in the U.S. market, but my guesses are that the previous successful Mondelez licensing relationship with GHOST Lifestyle might be holding up that geographic expansion right now. While I'm not certain of the licensing deal length (GHOST Oreo Whey launched just over three years ago), or if GHOST even has negotiated “food rights” with the Oreo brand team…any U.S. market availability of the Grenade Oreo protein bar likely doubles the brand's total revenue in 12 to 18 months with a proper strategic go-to-market execution. You can call it happenstance if you want, but the U.S. market launch timing of these Grenade Oreo protein bars certainly lines up with GHOST and Mondelez completely winding down their long-term licensing partnership. Now, we wait patiently to see if Grenade revenue doubles in the next 12-18 months like I predicted!

Die Top-Meldungen am 26. August 2026: Extrasteuer auf zuckerfreie Getränke kommt nicht, Mondelez besetzt Vertriebsspitze in Deutschland neu und: Lactalis baut Spitzenposition aus.

When you unwrap your favourite chocolate bar from one of your favourite brands, do you know who actually makes the chocolate? You’d be surprised to find out that it may not be the company whose name appears on the wrapper. In fact, some of the world’s biggest confectionery brands like Nestle, Mondelez and Hershey rely on specialist manufacturers, or so-called white label producers, who’re often working quietly behind the scenes. Our guest for today is one of the largest – Barry Callebaut. The company’s roots can be traced back to over a century ago in 1911, when Octaaf Callebaut, the grandson of a brewer in the small Belgian town of Wiez secretly worked on his first chocolate recipe. His secrets of chocolate making would go on to be passed from one generation to another, who learned the craft from their predecessors who still make chocolate with all of their senses. Fast forward to today, Barry Callebaut is a world leading provider of high quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives, and is involved from the sourcing and processing of cocoa beans to the crafting of premium chocolates, fillings and decorations. With over 60 production facilities worldwide, Barry Callebaut serves the entire food industry from large-scale food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs and restaurants. Barry Callebaut is a company that we want to zoom in on given how it is a gauge of global chocolate demand following a period of record cocoa prices. That’s particularly so with concerns surrounding a strong El Nino weather pattern in the coming months. To this end, the firm had in July 2026 reported that third quarter sales volumes rose for the first time in two years, and also forecast a smaller full-year volume decline than earlier expected. So what’s bolstering demand and how does the firm intend to mitigate headwinds from seasonal weather patterns? What are the longer term consumption trends that will support Barry Callebaut’s business looking ahead? Speaking of the longer term, the firm also opened its Callebaut Global Innovation Center in Singapore to accelerate innovation and transformation across the chocolate and cocoa industry. But what is the strategic role played by its operations in Singapore and how important will the new innovation center be in positioning the firm for future growth? On Under the Radar, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Vamsi Mohan Thati, President of AMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa) at Barry Callebaut Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cory Connors sits down with Crystal Bayliss, Executive Director of the U.S. Plastics Pact, to unpack a pivotal year for the organization. Crystal shares how a sustainability sign on an office water cooler sparked her personal journey from food and ingredient procurement into packaging sustainability, and how that path led her to the Pact — first as a member representative, then as a program manager, and eventually to the organization's top leadership role. Cory and Crystal dig into the departure of major member companies ahead of the 2025 targets, why the original goals were always meant to be a "blank sheet of paper" starting point, and what comes next as the Pact rolls out new, more flexible ways for companies to engage. The conversation also covers the recent leadership transition at the Pact, the case for voluntary industry action paving the way for smart regulation, and the newly released Film & Flex Circularity framework tackling one of packaging's most contentious materials.Key Topics Discussed:Crystal's path from procurement into plastics sustainability and up through the U.S. Plastics PactWhy major brands (Walmart, Mars, Mondelez, Nestlé) stepped back from the Pact ahead of the 2025 deadlineThe reality behind the 2025 targets: only ~50% of packaging reusable/recyclable/compostable and 11% recycled/bio-based content achieved, against 100% and 30% goalsNew, more flexible engagement tiers coming soon for Pact members with narrower packaging portfoliosThe recent CEO transition and Crystal's move from Director of Strategy & Engagement to Interim CEO to Executive DirectorVoluntary industry action vs. mandatory regulation, and how the Food Safety Modernization Act offers a precedentCalifornia's SB 54 and the Pact's role advising policymakersThe new "Journey to Film & Flex Circularity" framework and the unique challenges of flexible film packagingAtlantic Packaging's circular stretch film recycling system in North CarolinaWhat gives Crystal hope for the future of sustainable packaging amid regulatory uncertaintyResources Mentioned:U.S. Plastics PactJourney to Film & Flex Circularity: A Framework of Necessary Design, Collection, and End Market LeversCalifornia SB 54, Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility ActFDA Food Safety Modernization ActEllen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy InitiativeContact:Listeners interested in learning more about the U.S. Plastics Pact or its upcoming membership options can visit usplasticspact.org.Support our Sponsors:3M https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/packaging-shipping-fulfillment-us/applications/sealing-recycled-corrugate/ Specright: https://www.specright.com/ Forest: https://www.forest-pkg.com/Thank you for tuning in to Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors!https://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approvedConnect with CoryConnect with Cory on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

In this episode, Isabel sits down with Richard Shotton, founder of Astroten and author of Hacking the Human Mind, to explore how behavioral science can help the pharmaceutical industry communicate more effectively and influence meaningful change. In the show, Richard explains why understanding what really drives human behaviour matters more than relying on what people say. He discusses the power of social proof, trusted messengers and concrete storytelling, and shares why making the right behaviour easier can have a greater impact than simply making a stronger argument. Guest bio Richard Shotton is a behavioural science expert, author, and founder of Astroten, a consultancy that helps organisations apply behavioural science to improve marketing effectiveness. He has worked with leading global brands including Google, Mondelez, Sky, and Santander, and is the author of bestselling books including The Choice Factory, The Illusion of Choice, and Hacking the Human Mind. Richard is also a regular columnist for Marketing Week, co-host of the Behavioral Science for Brands podcast, and an honorary fellow of the IPA.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast, hosted by the Editors of Food and Beverage Magazine. In this week's episode, we explore major mergers, financial results, and product launches shaping the industry. We kick off with massive acquisition news as Couche-Tard moves to acquire ABKA Group's 13,000 stores for 8.6 billion dollars, alongside Sargento's acquisition of La Terra Fina to expand its deli dips portfolio. We also cover Tyson Foods posting its Q3 2026 results and Corteva raising its full-year guidance after a strong first half.In restaurant and hospitality news, we discuss expansions and brand milestones, including Popup Bagels breaking into the Nevada market, Fogo de Chao expanding in Arizona, and Jollibee bringing its famous Chickenjoy to downtown San Francisco. We also touch on SeaWorld adding horror IP to its Howl-O-Scream food and beverage nights.For the consumer packaged goods and functional foods sectors, we dive into Truheight launching protein energy waffles, Mondelez rolling out a Chips Ahoy mystery limited-time offer, and Bush's Beans dropping a limited-edition beans on toast kit. Additionally, we look at how technology is impacting the industry, highlighting Avocados from Mexico deploying a new AI answer engine for consumers.For full articles on these stories, exclusive insights, and daily industry news, visit fbmagazine.com. Be sure to also check out our network syndication at foodservice.media, which gives brands, buyers, and operators a direct path to the categories that matter most. Thank you for listening, and remember to subscribe to the newsletter so you never miss the latest trends.

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Die Top-Meldungen am 29. Juli 2026: Ausweitung der Zuckersteuer droht. Mondelez wird optimistischer. Gewerkschaft NGG bestreikt Intersnack.

A.M. Edition for July 28. Monday's slump in chip stocks spreads to Asian markets. Finance editor Alex Frangos says new concerns that China is catching up in the technological arms race come just as investors brace for updates on how much hyperscalers are spending on the AI buildout. Plus, as Volodymyr Zelensky returns to the White House, WSJ's Marcus Walker says the Ukrainian president is hoping to turn President Trump's fresh optimism about the war against Russia into a promise of more support. And Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to warn of headwinds in China, as the country's appetite for foreign cars continues to decline. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street prepares for the Federal Reserve's next decision and another wave of major earnings. Paul Hickey of Bespoke assesses the broader market and explains what investors should watch as earnings season accelerates. Ford headlines the earnings slate when CFO Sherry House joins to discuss the company's results and outlook. Other earnings include Visa, Seagate, KLA, Mondelez and several key semiconductor names, including NXP, Qorvo and Skyworks. Greg Tuorto of Goldman Sachs on why small caps could be poised to outperform. Plus, a look ahead at Apple's reported phone leasing plans with our Mackenzie Sigalos and the key catalysts investors will be watching next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 27. President Trump calls off a major escalation of strikes against Iran, amid efforts to revive diplomacy with Tehran and a debate over America's declining munitions stockpiles. Plus, Nvidia is in talks to provide a roughly $250 billion financial backstop for OpenAI to lease a massive data center project in Ohio. And WSJ tech reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains how dual lobbying efforts from Apple and Micron are putting the Trump administration in the center of a fight over access to Chinese memory chips. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter speak with Mindy Shaltry, VP of Omnichannel Marketing & Activation, Mondelēz U.S., and Wes Saraceni, VP of Consumer Experience U.S. at Mondelēz International, about why today's shopper journey demands closer alignment between marketing and sales.Mindy and Wes share how their partnership is helping break down organizational silos, reshape the traditional funnel, and build more connected consumer experiences across every stage of the path to purchase. They also discuss what large organizations can learn from smaller brands, why the "missing middle" of the consumer journey deserves more attention, and how stepping into unfamiliar roles has shaped their leadership.Key takeaways:The consumer doesn't distinguish between marketing and sales, so organizations can't afford to either.Growth comes from connecting every stage of the consumer journey, not just optimizing the top or bottom of the funnel.Stepping into unfamiliar roles and challenging established ways of working makes leaders stronger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Achyuta Ghosh and Mohit Bhatia for a candid conversation on what it takes to build a strategic GCC from an early stage, at a time when the old playbook no longer applies. They discuss why the answer is not to jump straight into AI, why fixing the basics still matters, how Rolls-Royce is thinking about data, talent, and enterprise outcomes, and what India means as a home market for a company known globally for jet engines, propulsion, and energy. What you'll hear: Why an early-stage GCC in 2026 does not need to follow the four-stage transformation curve that GCCs went through 20 years ago, and where it can leapfrog straight to modern platforms. Mohit draws on nearly four decades across Maersk, Mondelez, Genpact, and American Express, and shares how he is applying that experience at Rolls-Royce without falling back on the traditional playbook.Key takeaways: Why the first 12 to 18 months of a new GCC are still about execution excellence and fixing the basics, before piling on modern tech and AI. How to "jump the curve" and start at the top of someone else's S-curve, rather than repeating three decades of legacy build-outs. Why AI should sit in the fabric of processes, not as a set of pilots or point solutions bolted on the side.The data-first agenda: cleaning, safeguarding, and segregating data before expecting AI to produce ROI.How Mohit is thinking about services-as-software and why the shift will be gradual, not overnight, until the ecosystem catches up on data integrity and end-to-end processes. The build versus buy call: keeping core GCC execution internal while partnering with third parties on ERP, workflow tools, and system integration. Where AI actually pays off at Rolls-Royce, from predictive analytics on jet engine maintenance to three-way match, auto-reconciliations, and employee self-service. The talent shift: hiring for curiosity, learning agility, enterprise leader mindset, and tech comfort, without discounting people management, empathetic leadership, and domain expertise.Why Rolls-Royce is treating India as a home market, and what the ecosystem could look like at 10,000 people over the next five to seven years.To know more about HFS on Global Capability Centers (GCCs), visit us here: https://www.hfsresearch.com/global-capability-centers-gccs/

Nesta edição, analisamos como a chegada do inverno está aquecendo o caixa do varejo, impulsionando categorias como queijos especiais, massas e vinhos, e gerando altas margens em seções de bazar através de parcerias estratégicas. Mostramos como a proteína virou o novo ouro do carrinho, deixando de ser um nicho esportivo para consolidar a tendência High-Protein e de densidade nutricional no dia a dia dos consumidores. Alertamos para o impacto estrutural das canetas emagrecedoras (GLP-1), que cresceram 239% e estão redesenhando as gôndolas ao derrubar o volume de itens de indulgência e disparar a busca por alimentos frescos e saudáveis. Por fim, explicamos por que o TikTok Shop não é um marketplace comum, exigindo uma lógica de compra por descoberta e vídeos curtos integrados a uma logística ágil para converter o desejo em vendas. Entre os destaques:

US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh who was appointed by Trump is to set to oversee his first meeting, but will he hold rates steady? In Japan, six major ice cream makers have been raided following accusations that they have unfairly raised prices. And the Boss of Mondelez who own Cadbury and Toblerone speaks on why he decided to not exit Russia despite their invasion of Ukraine. Presenter Sarah Rogers Producer: Barbara George and Aleeza Siddiq

Malinda Sanna operates at the intersection of creativity, culture, and data, using insight as a creative tool to shape how luxury brands connect with people.As the Founder and CEO of LookLook, she built a 7-figure proprietary consumer insights platform over 15 years with a global team of 16. Her methodology centers around what she calls “Cultivated Communities” — highly curated groups of individuals, particularly high-net-worth women, recruited one relationship at a time rather than through traditional third-party panels.She is the creator of Beautyverse, a proprietary community of 1,000+ affluent women focused on luxury beauty, as well as Luxuryverse, communities designed to provide brands with deeper and more nuanced consumer insights beyond traditional market research.Through more than 900 studies and 30,000+ research participants worldwide, Malinda has helped brands including Shiseido, BMW, LVMH, Google, Mondelez, and Nestlé better understand not just what consumers want, but why they want it — and how to translate that into meaningful products, storytelling, and experiences.Her work spans a global network of executives in New York, Paris, Dubai, São Paulo, Beijing, and Shanghai. She also writes a Substack newsletter followed by luxury brand executives around the world.Before founding LookLook, Malinda studied classical music and English literature at Goshen College and worked as a singer. She has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, CNBC, HuffPost, Forbes, Bloomberg, Business Insider, The Washington Post, AdWeek, and Inc.LinksWebsite: LookLookInstagram: @luxuryverse100Support the showIf you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*

Capítulo 2525 del 20 may 2026 Mondelez, la empresa alemana que fabrica el chocolate Milka, ha sido condenada en Alemania por prácticas de reduflacción, y el gobierno español avisa que va a perseguir esta práctica. Si quieres apoyar este podcast, invítame a un café me ayudaras a mantenerme despierto y a los gastos de este podcast. Únete al grupo de telegram del podcast en t.me/daytodaypod. Usa el enlace de afiliado de Amazon para ayudar a mantener el podcast. Soy miembro de la Asociación Podcast. Si te registras y usas el código SP7F21 tendrás 5€ de descuento el primer año. https://www.asociacionpodcast.es/registrarse/socio/?coupon=SP7F21 Date de alta en Curve con este código y conseguiremos 5£: DO6QR47E Ya sabéis que podéis escribirme a @spascual, spascual@spascual.es el resto de métodos de contacto en https://spascual.es/contacto.

Daniel Kitay put everything he had—his savings, his mortgage, and two months before his first child was born—on a container ship full of sugar-free gummy lollies from Switzerland. When a $250,000 shipping bill landed before he'd sold a single product, he had no option but to make it work. Five years later, Funday Natural Sweets does over $100 million in retail sales across 8,000 stores in Australia alone, selling a product every single second. In this interview, the founder of Funday breaks down how he convinced Chemist Warehouse to submit a purchase order before he had funding, why he deliberately avoided the confectionery aisle to sidestep Nestlé, Mars, and Mondelez, and his brutally honest take on when retail will make you—and when it will destroy you. What you'll learn in this interview: • How Daniel convinced Chemist Warehouse to submit a purchase order before he had a single dollar of funding • Why a $250,000 shipping bill with no backup plan was the moment that forced Funday to work • The $50,000 stock mistake that accidentally invented their limited edition drop strategy • Why he deliberately launched in the health food aisle—not the confectionery aisle—to avoid competing with the multinationals • The symbiotic DTC and retail flywheel: how retail drives online discovery and online fuels in-store velocity • Why he spent $25,000 on a brand agency before launch—and the real reason behind that decision • His brutally honest take on retail: when it's the biggest unlock for scale, and when it will wreck your margins • How Funday runs a $100 million business with just 25 employees—and the two-part hiring filter that makes it possible • Why he's launching into US retail nationwide in September, and the economies of scale that finally made it possible If you're building a CPG brand, weighing up when to take the leap into retail, or trying to figure out how DTC and bricks-and-mortar can work together instead of against each other, this conversation will fundamentally change how you think about distribution, risk, and what it actually takes to build a category from scratch. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://your.omnisend.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. WANT TO GROW YOUR BRAND WITH META ADS? Join the Foundr Operators Waitlist → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/operators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH DANIEL KITAY Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fundaysweets/ LinkedIn → https://au.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kitay Website → https://www.fundaysweets.com/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

We talk with Wild Things founder Fliss Newland about going from Mondelez to building an organic, plant-based gummy brand that targets families without losing the fun of sweets. She breaks down the practical steps behind the leap, from finding the right opportunity to nailing brand positioning, packaging, and early retail wins. Childhood hustle stories and the influence of self-employed parents Learning FMCG fundamentals at Mondelez, from perfect store to pricing and promotions Moving to Asia to stretch skills and seek less mature markets Taking on an existing vegan sweets business and spotting the product advantage “manifesting” as networking, asking for help, and saying ambitions out loud Qualitative consumer research with parents, including panels and real-world routines Positioning sweets as balance and permissibility rather than guilt and restriction Investing in distinctive branding to win at the shelf Getting first sales via Lunch! trade show, distributors, independents, and sampling Winning Ocado by pitching a tight proposition and staying focused on the target shopper Founder highs and lows, sleep, decision-making speed, and building a team culture please like and subscribe and write a review would really appreciate it. if you want to know more about building a food business head to wwwjgreenwood.co.ukSupport the show

David Berkowitz is a world-renowned marketing strategist, community builder, and author who has spent over 20 years at the intersection of technology and brand communication. He is currently the Principal of Serial Marketer, a consultancy where he generates demand for growth-mode technology firms and agencies.Community Architect: David founded Serial Marketers, a thriving community of over 3,500 marketing professionals, and the AI Marketers Guild (AIMG), which focuses on the practical application of artificial intelligence in marketing. In 2025, he notably sold both communities to Marketecture Media.Agency Veteran: Before launching his own consultancy, he held top-tier leadership roles including Chief Marketing Officer at MRY (Publicis Groupe) and SVP of Emerging Media at 360i (Dentsu), where he helped build the social media practices for brands like Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, and Mondelez.AI Thought Leadership: He is the author of The Non-Obvious Guide to Using AI for Marketing (2025), a foundational text for professionals looking to navigate the AI revolution without the hype.Prolific Content Creator: David has penned more than 600 columns for outlets like Ad Age, MediaPost, and VentureBeat, and has been an active blogger via MarketersStudio.com since 2005.The "Serial" Approach: His philosophy centers on constant experimentation and "serial" learning. He is known for being "unapologetically real" on stage and in his consulting, often sharing both his successes and his failures to help others grow.Speaker: A global fixture on the marketing circuit, he has spoken at over 400 events worldwide, including SXSW, CES, and Advertising Week.Key Expertise & Career HighlightsPersonal InsightsBackground: A lifelong New Yorker, he holds a B.A. in Psychology from Binghamton University. He is also a professional voiceover enthusiast and a Lego builder in his spare time.

Die Wall Street tendiert vorbörslich freundlich, mit einer klaren Outperformance des Nasdaq. Rückenwind kommt aus dem Tech-Sektor, gestützt durch starke Halbleiterzahlen und die anhaltende KI-Dynamik. Im Fokus steht heute auch die Fed-Entscheidung. Eine Zinspause gilt als sicher, wobei der Ausblick den Ton angeben dürfte. Hinweise darauf, dass sich das Zeitfenster für Zinssenkungen schließt, könnten die Märkte bremsen, zumal steigende Renditen und zunehmende Inflationssignale im Hintergrund bleiben. Auf der Unternehmensseite liefert die Berichtssaison erneut Rückenwind. Neben Visa, das weiterhin robuste Konsumausgaben signalisiert, überzeugen auch Starbucks mit starken vergleichbaren Umsätzen sowie Mondelez mit solidem Wachstum und stabilen Margen. Ein wichtiger Faktor bleibt der Ölpreis. Der jüngste Anstieg dürfte kurzfristig anhalten und den Energiesektor stützen, mit Potenzial für einen weiteren Anstieg von WTI in Richtung 108–110 US-Dollar. Mittelfristig erscheint die Bewegung jedoch weniger nachhaltig, da geopolitische Spannungen und mögliche Angebotsausweitungen durch die Emirate für Gegenwind sorgen könnten. Nach Börsenschluss richtet sich der Blick auf die Schwergewichte der Tech-Branche: Amazon, Alphabet, Meta und Microsoft stehen im Fokus, mit besonderer Aufmerksamkeit für die Entwicklung der KI-Investitionen und die Ausblicke. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • X: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest local housing news, including how Chicago home prices rising at five times the speed of the nation's. Plus: IBM to hire 750 at Chicago's quantum campus, Mondelez chief sees consumer confidence weakening on Iran war, Illinois proposes bill to pay striking workers and McKinsey moving Chicago office to Salesforce Tower. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Juliet Barratt is the co-founder of Grenade, one of the most successful British brands of the last decade.In this episode of Building The Brand, Juliet shares the real story behind Grenade, from launching with limited resources, driving a tank into the NEC to stand out at BodyPower, getting picked up by major retailers, creating the Carb Killa bar, helping bring protein into mainstream retail, taking on private equity and eventually selling to Mondelez.IN THIS EPISODE, JULES SHARES:▪️ How Grenade was born from years of experience in sports nutrition▪️ Why Juliet believes founder-market fit matters more than just having a good idea▪️ How Grenade spotted a gap in a category full of generic white tubs and scientific names▪️ Why the grenade-shaped packaging gave the brand instant memorability▪️ How standing out at BodyPower helped get the attention of GNC▪️ Why early brand building was about being different, not having the biggest budget▪️ The story behind launching Carb Killa▪️ How Grenade helped move protein bars from niche sports nutrition into mainstream food retail▪️ Why timing was crucial to Grenade's success▪️ How the brand educated retailers and consumers at the same time▪️ Why Juliet says the secret to Grenade's success was simply “giving a shit”▪️ The reality of having almost no money in the early days▪️ Why Juliet and Al did not take salaries for years▪️ How private equity changed the business▪️ Why selling a majority stake may not always be the right move▪️ What it really felt like to sell Grenade to Mondelez▪️ The emotional impact of exiting a business you built from scratch▪️ Building a business with your spouse▪️ Why Grenade kept Juliet and Al together professionally even as their marriage changed▪️ The difference between building a brand and running a numbers-led business▪️ What Juliet looks for now when she works with founders and brandsKEY MOMENTS:0:00 — Intro01:24 — The one thing that made Grenade successful01:43 — Why “giving a shit” became Grenade's real advantage02:00 — Juliet and Alan's experience before Grenade03:14 — Why the first version of Grenade did not sell04:20 — Going from distributor to brand owner05:00 — The gap in the sports nutrition market07:00 — Why Grenade's branding came from gut instinct08:46 — Retiring, getting bored and deciding to build again10:25 — Creating a product people could actually feel working12:26 — Wanting Grenade to be the Red Bull of sports nutrition13:52 — Driving a tank into the NEC15:00 — How Grenade started attracting athletes and advocates17:00 — Why bricks and mortar made sense before DTC18:43 — The tough early days of building Grenade20:18 — Running lean, paying suppliers and not taking salaries21:45 — Taking private equity in 201423:00 — Bringing in a CFO and freeing up the founders25:00 — Launching Carb Killa25:50 — Why Juliet still worries about money28:16 — The emotional finality of the Mondelez deal30:00 — Why selling Grenade felt like giving away a child31:05 — Still feeling protective over the brand32:08 — PAUSE POINT: Creating a category35:00 — Leaving the business and losing founder identity40:31 — How Carb Killa moved Grenade into mainstream FMCG41:30 — Educating Tesco and helping build the protein category45:00 — PAUSE POINT: Why timing matters in business47:00 — Why taste mattered more than health claims48:19 — Building Grenade as husband and wife51:44 — Did Grenade break up the marriage or hold it together?56:40 — PAUSE POINT: The truth about co-founder relationships58:45 — How the Oreo collaboration came about1:01:10 — Did Juliet and Al build Grenade to sell?1:03:00 — Selling a majority stake and what Juliet would rethink1:07:34 — Why founder DNA matters as a business scales1:08:59 — Carb Killa, timing and creating opportunity1:10:30 — Juliet's work with founders, boards and entrepreneurship1:12:00 — What Juliet looks for in the brands she supports

Wie viel Branding braucht eine starke Marke heute noch? Diese Frage beantwortet Steffen Zeller, CMO der Rügenwalder Mühle, im Podcast mit Verena Gründel. Steffen Zeller treibt seit 2021 die strategische Weiterentwicklung der Rügenwalder Mühle voran. Mit Stationen bei Unternehmen wie Iglo, Mondelez und Kraft Foods bringt er umfassende Erfahrung aus der FMCG-Welt mit. Seine Herausforderung: eine Traditionsmarke modernisieren, ohne ihre Wurzeln zu verlieren. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Produkte, sondern um Haltung, Relevanz und die Fähigkeit, sich in einer zunehmend komplexen Medienlandschaft zu behaupten. Spannende Zahlen aus dieser Folge: 60 % Branding vs. 40 % Performance ist Steffens Idealverteilung50 % des Kampagnenerfolgs entfallen auf das CreativeRügenwalder hat seit 2021 den TV-Anteil im Media-Mix von 90 % auf ca. 40–50 % gesenkt26 % der Marken sind heute nicht in den LLMs auffindbar Ein zentraler Gedanke des Gesprächs: Marketing ist heute komplexer denn je. „Es gab noch nie so viele Wege und Möglichkeiten, eine Marke schlecht zu führen wie heute“, bringt es Zeller auf den Punkt. Genau deshalb sei eine klare Markenpositionierung entscheidend – funktional und emotional zugleich.Besonders spannend ist sein Blick auf die Rolle von Kreativität. Für ihn ist sie kein „Nice-to-have“, sondern ein zentraler Wachstumstreiber: „50 Prozent des Erfolges ist das Creative und 50 Prozent die Aussteuerung und Media.“Am Beispiel der Rügenwalder-Kampagnen zeigt sich, wie wichtig emotionale Ansprache ist. Statt rein funktionaler Produktkommunikation setzt das Team bewusst auf Gemeinschaft, Genuss und Leichtigkeit. Diese emotionale Ebene sorgt dafür, dass Werbung nicht nur gesehen, sondern auch erinnert wird – und letztlich Kaufentscheidungen beeinflusst.Marke schlägt kurzfristige PerformanceGleichzeitig warnt Zeller vor einem zu starken Fokus auf Performance-Marketing. Wer nur kurzfristige Effekte optimiere, vernachlässige den langfristigen Markenaufbau. Sein Bild: ein Apfelbaum, der gepflegt werden muss, bevor man ernten kann. Ohne kontinuierliche Investitionen in Branding verliere jede Marke langfristig an Strahlkraft.Dabei geht es nicht nur um Reichweite, sondern um relevante Reichweite. Entscheidend ist, die richtigen Zielgruppen zur richtigen Zeit mit der passenden Botschaft zu erreichen. Gerade in einer fragmentierten Medienlandschaft wird das zur zentralen Herausforderung.„Es gab noch nie so viele Möglichkeiten, eine Marke schlecht zu führen wie heute. Umso wichtiger ist eine klare Positionierung – nicht nur über funktionale Vorteile, sondern auch über emotionale Werte. Genau diese gilt es konsequent in Kommunikation zu übersetzen.“Hör unbedingt in die Folge rein und entdecke, wie modernes Markenmanagement wirklich funktioniert.Und wenn du noch tiefer in die Marketingwelt eintauchen willst: Komm am 23. und 24. September zur DMEXCO nach Köln – wir sehen uns dort! Und abonniere Verenas Newsletter DMEXCO Digital Digest: https://go.dmexco.com/digital-digest-current-edition Werbepartner dieser Folge ist Swat.io. Swat.io bietet Social-Media-Management in einer App: Publishing, Teamwork und Analytics ohne Kanal-Hopping, alles auf einen Blick. Erfahre jetzt mehr und teste das Tool kostenlos:https://swat.io/de/

Die Wall Street tendiert vorbörslich freundlich, mit einer klaren Outperformance des Nasdaq. Rückenwind kommt aus dem Tech-Sektor, gestützt durch starke Halbleiterzahlen und die anhaltende KI-Dynamik. Im Fokus steht heute auch die Fed-Entscheidung. Eine Zinspause gilt als sicher, wobei der Ausblick den Ton angeben dürfte. Hinweise darauf, dass sich das Zeitfenster für Zinssenkungen schließt, könnten die Märkte bremsen, zumal steigende Renditen und zunehmende Inflationssignale im Hintergrund bleiben. Auf der Unternehmensseite liefert die Berichtssaison erneut Rückenwind. Neben Visa, das weiterhin robuste Konsumausgaben signalisiert, überzeugen auch Starbucks mit starken vergleichbaren Umsätzen sowie Mondelez mit solidem Wachstum und stabilen Margen. Ein wichtiger Faktor bleibt der Ölpreis. Der jüngste Anstieg dürfte kurzfristig anhalten und den Energiesektor stützen, mit Potenzial für einen weiteren Anstieg von WTI in Richtung 108–110 US-Dollar. Mittelfristig erscheint die Bewegung jedoch weniger nachhaltig, da geopolitische Spannungen und mögliche Angebotsausweitungen durch die Emirate für Gegenwind sorgen könnten. Nach Börsenschluss richtet sich der Blick auf die Schwergewichte der Tech-Branche: Amazon, Alphabet, Meta und Microsoft stehen im Fokus, mit besonderer Aufmerksamkeit für die Entwicklung der KI-Investitionen und die Ausblicke. Ein Podcast - featured by Handelsblatt. ► Direkt an der Börse handeln mit tradegate.direct: https://bit.ly/wallstreet_april * ► Erhalte einen exklusiven 15% Rabatt auf Saily eSIM Datentarife! Lade die Saily-App herunter und benutze den Code wallstreet beim Bezahlen: https://saily.com/wallstreet * ► Entdecke den exklusiven NordVPN Deal! Jetzt risikofrei testen mit einer 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie: https://nordvpn.com/wallstreet * +++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/wallstreet_podcast +++ ► Mehr Einblicke: https://bit.ly/360wallstreetpc * Impressum: https://www.360wallstreet.de/impressum *Werbung

Die Wall Street tendiert vorbörslich freundlich, mit einer klaren Outperformance des Nasdaq. Rückenwind kommt aus dem Tech-Sektor, gestützt durch starke Halbleiterzahlen und die anhaltende KI-Dynamik. Im Fokus steht heute auch die Fed-Entscheidung. Eine Zinspause gilt als sicher, wobei der Ausblick den Ton angeben dürfte. Hinweise darauf, dass sich das Zeitfenster für Zinssenkungen schließt, könnten die Märkte bremsen, zumal steigende Renditen und zunehmende Inflationssignale im Hintergrund bleiben. Auf der Unternehmensseite liefert die Berichtssaison erneut Rückenwind. Neben Visa, das weiterhin robuste Konsumausgaben signalisiert, überzeugen auch Starbucks mit starken vergleichbaren Umsätzen sowie Mondelez mit solidem Wachstum und stabilen Margen. Ein wichtiger Faktor bleibt der Ölpreis. Der jüngste Anstieg dürfte kurzfristig anhalten und den Energiesektor stützen, mit Potenzial für einen weiteren Anstieg von WTI in Richtung 108–110 US-Dollar. Mittelfristig erscheint die Bewegung jedoch weniger nachhaltig, da geopolitische Spannungen und mögliche Angebotsausweitungen durch die Emirate für Gegenwind sorgen könnten. Nach Börsenschluss richtet sich der Blick auf die Schwergewichte der Tech-Branche: Amazon, Alphabet, Meta und Microsoft stehen im Fokus, mit besonderer Aufmerksamkeit für die Entwicklung der KI-Investitionen und die Ausblicke. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • X: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

Is Kylian Mbappé the problem at Real Madrid? It's a question that would've sounded ridiculous a year ago—but now, with no major trophies since his arrival and his former club continuing to dominate in Europe, it's a conversation fans can't avoid. We also dive into whether Harry Kane has emerged as the unexpected Ballon d'Or favorite and break down our picks for who will actually win the Champions League as the semifinals approach. Then we're joined by Sophia Wilson for a wide-ranging conversation that goes beyond the pitch. She explains why she intentionally leaves soccer at the door when she gets home, how that mindset keeps her grounded, and how becoming a mother has reshaped her perspective as both a player and a person. We also talk about her competitive edge, her calm demeanor, and her new partnership with Mondelez, the makers of snacks like Chips Ahoy and Ritz. Fans can head to ScoreSnackGoals.com or scan the QR code on limited-edition CHIPS AHOY! products to enter. Finally, Kaylyn Kyle joins us in studio to break down one of the wildest weeks in MLS. From Javier Mascherano's unexpected departure from Inter Miami CF to Nashville SC's historic win over Club América at Estadio Azteca, we ask the big questions: Is Inter Miami the hardest coaching job in MLS? And could BJ Callaghan's stock be rising fast enough to put him back in the USMNT conversation—this time as the full-time head coach?   Timestamps: (12:00) – Is Kylian Mbappe the real problem at Real Madrid? (26:00) -  Harry Kane the new Ballon D'or front runner? (36:00) – Sophia Wilson joins The Cooligans (47:30) - Is being Inter Miami's head coach the hardest job in MLS? (1:08:30) - Nashville make history: BJ Callaghan the future for USMNT? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

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Mondelez vp of global digital commerce, Andrew Lederman, joins the Digiday Podcast to talk through how the CPG giant is aggressively shifting its digital commerce strategy to optimize for AI, ensuring brands like Oreo dominate agentic search.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the latest on the saga of the former Michael Jordan estate and relief for Chicago-area homebuyers that comes with a caveat. Plus: Goodell presses Bears as Illinois, Indiana await stadium call; Rivian bike spinoff lands $1 billion valuation and DoorDash partnership; office landlord faces another hit in Evanston after Fulton Market setback; and Mondelez and Radio Flyer among 70 Illinois companies suing Trump for tariff refunds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Lea Oetjen über das Schreckgespenst der Stagflation, einen Lichtblick für Rio Tinto und süße Zeiten für Südzucker. Außerdem geht es um Suss Microtec, Century Aluminum, Alcoa, Palo Alto Networks, CyberArk, Blackstone, KKR, RTL Group, Siemens, Wüstenrot & Württembergische, Nestlé, Lindt & Spruengli, Hershey, Mondelez, Coca-Cola, Vanguard FTSE All-World thesaurierend (WKN: A1JX52), SPDR MSCI All Country World Investable Market thesaurierend (WKN: A1JJTD), WisdomTree Cocoa (WKN: A1ELLY), iShares Stoxx Europe 600 Food & Beverage (WKN: A0H08H) und iShares Stoxx Global Select Dividend 100 (WKN: A0F5UH). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und - ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

As (já) famosas canetas de emagrecimento vão atrapalhar venda de chocolates e snacks? E o consumidor brasileiro já aprendeu a comprar chocolate pelo e-commerce? O episódio 234 do programa Mídia e Marketing, do UOL, recebe Renata Vieira, vice-presidente de marketing da Mondelez no Brasil --a companhia é dona de marcas como Lacta, Sonho de Valsa, Bis, Oreo, Trident e Tang. Na entrevista, Renata também explica como funciona a operação da empresa para a Páscoa, responsável por cerca de 30% das vendas anuais de chocolate da companhia, e como a Mondelez tem trabalhado com inovações no mercado de snacks.

Diego Genoud (@otro_periodista) charló con Stella Cabral, trabajadora de Mondelez, sobre Milei, la industria y la conflictividad laboral

Soap operas are back, but they look a lot different on TikTok, and even B2B brands need to pay attention to this exploding trend. Jay Schwedelson explains why serialized micro-dramas are the new engagement goldmine and how to adapt the format for professional content. He also shares fresh research on why adding just a few extra links to your email marketing campaigns might be destroying your click-through rates.Best Moments:(00:55) TikTok launches "Pine" to capitalize on the exploding micro-drama trend(01:52) Why Deloitte predicts this bite-sized content format will generate billions this year(02:20) How B2B marketers can use serialized storytelling on LinkedIn to boost engagement(03:22) New data shows hero offer clicks drop by 50% when an email has three or more links(04:50) Mondelez leans into internet culture with their hilarious "Nepo Cookie" campaign(05:50) The problem with "nepo babies" demanding privacy while oversharing on social mediaCheck out Jay's YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤPre-order Jay Schwedelson's new book, Stupider People Have Done It (out April 21, 2026). All net proceeds are donated to The V Foundation for Cancer Research—let's kick cancer's butt: https://www.amazon.com/Stupider-People-Have-Done-Marketing/dp/1637635206

Markets digest a flood of major earnings while tech volatility takes center stage. Jim Cramer interviewed NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and talks the AI trade scrutiny. Huang weighs in on OpenAI's massive fundraising round. Ke reports from AMD, Amgen, Chipotle, Mondelez and Super Micro. Christopher Rolland, Senior Analyst at Susquehanna, analyzes what the AMD results mean for the broader semiconductor trade.Jackson Ader, Senior Research Analyst at KeyBanc, joins to discuss the ongoing software selloff, while Venu Krishna, Head of U.S. Equity Strategy at Barclays, offers insight on market positioning and earnings momentum. A look ahead to Alphabet's earnings with Gil Luria, Managing Director and Senior Software Analyst at D.A. Davidson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Philipp Vetter über den Grönland-Dämper für den Dax, Elon Musks Sandkastenstreit um RyanAir und Glyphosat-Euphorie bei Bayer. Außerdem geht es um Deutsche Bank, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Rheinmetall, Renk, Thales, Dassault Aviation, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Hermes, Kering, Adidas, Douglas, Bayer, Under Armour, Bath & Body Works, Campbell's, Kraft Heinz, CarMax, AmeriCold, Healthpeak Properties, Comcast, Mondelez und Broadridge Financial Solutions. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Liz Roche, VP for Media and Measurement at Albertson's Media Collective, the retail media division of the Albertsons Companies.This episode was recorded in Las Vegas Nevada at CES 2026.Find Liz Roche on Linkedin at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/eroche1/Find AMC on Linkedin at : https://www.linkedin.com/company/albertsons-media-collective/Find AMC online at : https://albertsonsmediacollective.com/Here's what we asked her:Liz, you've just crossed the one-year mark leading measurement and media at Albertsons Media Collective. Looking back, what surprised you most about the role—and what are you most proud of accomplishing in year one?In-store retail media has become one of the most talked-about topics in the industry. Why was it so important for Albertsons Media Collective to lean in here—and what problem were you trying to solve first?You first announced your in-store efforts at Cannes, and now at CES you're sharing pilot results. What did those pilots validate—and what did they challenge in your original assumptions?You've highlighted a Mondelez and Sargento case study—what made those partners a strong fit for in-store activation, and what outcomes should brands be paying attention to?From a retailer perspective, what does it actually take to scale in-store retail media without compromising the shopper experience or store operations?You've been very vocal about transparent measurement. Why is that such a critical foundation for retail media relationships, especially as in-store and offsite continue to grow?Albertsons Media Collective has done some creative things—like the BOGO Blitz with enterprise media match and the Alby Awards with guaranteed ROAS. What was the thinking behind rewarding performance in these ways?As we look toward 2026, how do you see measurement evolving—especially across in-store, onsite, and offsite—and what should brands and retailers be preparing for now?You're showcasing future-state demos here at CES. Without giving too much away, what should the industry be excited about when it comes to where in-store and retail media are headed?For brands and retailers listening who want to be ready for what's next in retail media, what's the one mindset shift—or capability—they need to start building today?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a recap of a blowout year for Chicago mansions.Plus: ComEd demands guarantees from data centers and wins, Mayor Johnson's CFO Jaworski leaves City Hall after bruising budget battle, Mondelez to launch creative review for Oreo as new marketing leader steps in and Brookfield's retail division has a new name — its old one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the True Fiction Project, your go-to podcast for exploring the journey of stories from their non-fiction roots to their fictional outcomes! I'm Reenita Hora, your host, and today we're doing something different and special. We have marketing strategy expert Saurabh Bajaj, Executive Vice President at Vodafone Idea and author of the fascinating book The Practical Marketer. We explore practical marketing strategies, brand positioning, consumer insights, and social media marketing. Saurabh reveals how category growth, market share, personal branding, and domain authority shape successful marketing campaigns and how those concepts can be applied to fiction writers and artists. He shares his digital marketing journey and the power of brand strategy. Tune in to hear his Cadbury Celebrations story—how a profound consumer insight about the Diwali holiday, "Iss Diwali Aap Kise Khush Karengay" (This Diwali, Who Will You Make Happy), inspired the iconic, successful campaign.What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The fundamental brand strategy decision: pursue category growth or steal market share—this choice determines your entire marketing campaign approach.✅ Build personal branding and domain authority through social media marketing with vulnerable, authentic content that resonates with audiences.✅ How consumer insights and digital marketing evolved—why establishing context and authority matters more than keywords in modern practical marketing strategies.✅ The story behind Cadbury's iconic Diwali campaign and how understanding genuine human connection created a timeless brand positioning success.Subscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free at https://substack.com/@reenitahora and to her YouTube channel to watch the video version of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/@reenymalCheck out her website to stay up-to-date on events, book releases and more! https://reenita.com/TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Saurabh Bajaj, author of The Practical Marketer and how the pandemic sparked his writing journey 03:56 The fundamental brand strategy question: grow the category growth or steal market share08:03 Understanding your brand positioning task before executing any marketing campaigns13:33 Storytelling techniques for authors and how practical marketing strategies apply to creative professionals17:48 The evolution of social media marketing and building domain authority through authentic content26:11 Creating vulnerable, authentic content that builds personal branding and consumer insights32:00 Saurabh tells us an anecdote about the Cadbury Celebrations Diwali campaign story he spearheaded: discovering the power of genuine consumer connectionKEY TAKEAWAYS: 

San Francisco is suing the makers of ultra processed food or UPFs, arguing local government is picking up the bill for the serious health consequences from their products; including conditions like obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease & cancer. 10 companies including Nestle, Coca Cola, Pepsi, Kraft Heinz and Mondelez are targeted in the legal action. Professor Boyd Swinburn from the University of Auckland's school of population health spoke to Lisa Owen.

In this episode of Screw It Just DO It, my friend Jeannette Linfoot sat down with Juliet Barratt, co-founder of Grenade, in a fireside chat recorded live at the Festival of Entrepreneurs. Juliet shares how she went from being a teacher who hated structure to building one of the UK's fastest-growing performance nutrition brands and selling it to Mondelez for £200 million.Juliet is honest, practical, and refreshingly self-aware. She talks about the reality of starting with no money, working from a freezing warehouse, and learning through mistakes. She explains why branding matters more than hype, how hiring the right people transforms a business, and how to know when to let go.This episode is packed with real advice for founders who are scaling, thinking of exiting, or simply trying to find their next move. Juliet reminds us that success isn't about the number in the bank but the freedom to choose how you spend your days.Key Takeaways:Build a brand, not just a product: Identity creates longevity.Hire for attitude, not just skill: The right mindset drives growth.Remember why you started: Belief carries you through the hard days.Prepare for the exit emotionally: Purpose matters after the sale.Define success on your own terms: Freedom is the real goal.

Can an AI truly care about your feelings—or is emotional intelligence in machines just the most sophisticated form of manipulation? Dr. Alan Cowen of Hume AI joins the crew to unpack the promise and peril of emotionally adept bots, even as they're quietly shaping how we connect, seek help, and parent in the digital age. Virtual Try On Free Online - AI Clothes Changer | i-TryOn Oreo-maker Mondelez to use new generative AI tool to slash marketing costs OpenAI Moves to Generate AI Music in Potential Rivalry With Startup Suno Surprising no one, researchers confirm that AI chatbots are incredibly sycophantic Microsoft's Mico heightens the risks of parasocial LLM relationships Armed police swarm student after AI mistakes bag of Doritos for a weapon - Dexerto A Definition of AGI OpenAI Finalizes Corporate Restructuring, Gives Microsoft 27% Stake and Technology Access Until 2032 - Slashdot This mom's son was asking Tesla's Grok AI chatbot about soccer. It told him to send nude pics, she says Nvidia Becomes World's First $5 Trillion Company - Slashdot Paris Hilton Has Been Training Her AI for Years How Realistic is OpenAI's 2028 Timeline For Automating AI Research Itself? Tesla's "Mad Max" mode is now under federal scrutiny Zenni's Anti-Facial Recognition Glasses are Eyewear for Our Paranoid Age Alphabet earnings Meta earnings You Have No Idea How Screwed OpenAI Actually Is Elon Musk's Grokipedia Pushes Far-Right Talking Points AOL to be sold to Bending Spoons for roughly $1.5B Casio's Fluffy AI Robot Squeaked Its Way Into My Heart For the sake of the show, I will suffer this torture -jj Machine Olfaction and Embedded AI Are Shaping the New Global Sensing Industry A silly little photoshoot with your friends Bugonia Celebrating 25 years of Google Ads The Data Is In: The Washington Post Can't Replace Its "TikTok Guy" Peak screen? Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Dr. Alan Cowen Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security zapier.com/machines agntcy.org ventionteams.com/twit

Can an AI truly care about your feelings—or is emotional intelligence in machines just the most sophisticated form of manipulation? Dr. Alan Cowen of Hume AI joins the crew to unpack the promise and peril of emotionally adept bots, even as they're quietly shaping how we connect, seek help, and parent in the digital age. Virtual Try On Free Online - AI Clothes Changer | i-TryOn Oreo-maker Mondelez to use new generative AI tool to slash marketing costs OpenAI Moves to Generate AI Music in Potential Rivalry With Startup Suno Surprising no one, researchers confirm that AI chatbots are incredibly sycophantic Microsoft's Mico heightens the risks of parasocial LLM relationships Armed police swarm student after AI mistakes bag of Doritos for a weapon - Dexerto A Definition of AGI OpenAI Finalizes Corporate Restructuring, Gives Microsoft 27% Stake and Technology Access Until 2032 - Slashdot This mom's son was asking Tesla's Grok AI chatbot about soccer. It told him to send nude pics, she says Nvidia Becomes World's First $5 Trillion Company - Slashdot Paris Hilton Has Been Training Her AI for Years How Realistic is OpenAI's 2028 Timeline For Automating AI Research Itself? Tesla's "Mad Max" mode is now under federal scrutiny Zenni's Anti-Facial Recognition Glasses are Eyewear for Our Paranoid Age Alphabet earnings Meta earnings You Have No Idea How Screwed OpenAI Actually Is Elon Musk's Grokipedia Pushes Far-Right Talking Points AOL to be sold to Bending Spoons for roughly $1.5B Casio's Fluffy AI Robot Squeaked Its Way Into My Heart For the sake of the show, I will suffer this torture -jj Machine Olfaction and Embedded AI Are Shaping the New Global Sensing Industry A silly little photoshoot with your friends Bugonia Celebrating 25 years of Google Ads The Data Is In: The Washington Post Can't Replace Its "TikTok Guy" Peak screen? Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Dr. Alan Cowen Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security zapier.com/machines agntcy.org ventionteams.com/twit

Can an AI truly care about your feelings—or is emotional intelligence in machines just the most sophisticated form of manipulation? Dr. Alan Cowen of Hume AI joins the crew to unpack the promise and peril of emotionally adept bots, even as they're quietly shaping how we connect, seek help, and parent in the digital age. Virtual Try On Free Online - AI Clothes Changer | i-TryOn Oreo-maker Mondelez to use new generative AI tool to slash marketing costs OpenAI Moves to Generate AI Music in Potential Rivalry With Startup Suno Surprising no one, researchers confirm that AI chatbots are incredibly sycophantic Microsoft's Mico heightens the risks of parasocial LLM relationships Armed police swarm student after AI mistakes bag of Doritos for a weapon - Dexerto A Definition of AGI OpenAI Finalizes Corporate Restructuring, Gives Microsoft 27% Stake and Technology Access Until 2032 - Slashdot This mom's son was asking Tesla's Grok AI chatbot about soccer. It told him to send nude pics, she says Nvidia Becomes World's First $5 Trillion Company - Slashdot Paris Hilton Has Been Training Her AI for Years How Realistic is OpenAI's 2028 Timeline For Automating AI Research Itself? Tesla's "Mad Max" mode is now under federal scrutiny Zenni's Anti-Facial Recognition Glasses are Eyewear for Our Paranoid Age Alphabet earnings Meta earnings You Have No Idea How Screwed OpenAI Actually Is Elon Musk's Grokipedia Pushes Far-Right Talking Points AOL to be sold to Bending Spoons for roughly $1.5B Casio's Fluffy AI Robot Squeaked Its Way Into My Heart For the sake of the show, I will suffer this torture -jj Machine Olfaction and Embedded AI Are Shaping the New Global Sensing Industry A silly little photoshoot with your friends Bugonia Celebrating 25 years of Google Ads The Data Is In: The Washington Post Can't Replace Its "TikTok Guy" Peak screen? Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Dr. Alan Cowen Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security zapier.com/machines agntcy.org ventionteams.com/twit

Can an AI truly care about your feelings—or is emotional intelligence in machines just the most sophisticated form of manipulation? Dr. Alan Cowen of Hume AI joins the crew to unpack the promise and peril of emotionally adept bots, even as they're quietly shaping how we connect, seek help, and parent in the digital age. Virtual Try On Free Online - AI Clothes Changer | i-TryOn Oreo-maker Mondelez to use new generative AI tool to slash marketing costs OpenAI Moves to Generate AI Music in Potential Rivalry With Startup Suno Surprising no one, researchers confirm that AI chatbots are incredibly sycophantic Microsoft's Mico heightens the risks of parasocial LLM relationships Armed police swarm student after AI mistakes bag of Doritos for a weapon - Dexerto A Definition of AGI OpenAI Finalizes Corporate Restructuring, Gives Microsoft 27% Stake and Technology Access Until 2032 - Slashdot This mom's son was asking Tesla's Grok AI chatbot about soccer. It told him to send nude pics, she says Nvidia Becomes World's First $5 Trillion Company - Slashdot Paris Hilton Has Been Training Her AI for Years How Realistic is OpenAI's 2028 Timeline For Automating AI Research Itself? Tesla's "Mad Max" mode is now under federal scrutiny Zenni's Anti-Facial Recognition Glasses are Eyewear for Our Paranoid Age Alphabet earnings Meta earnings You Have No Idea How Screwed OpenAI Actually Is Elon Musk's Grokipedia Pushes Far-Right Talking Points AOL to be sold to Bending Spoons for roughly $1.5B Casio's Fluffy AI Robot Squeaked Its Way Into My Heart For the sake of the show, I will suffer this torture -jj Machine Olfaction and Embedded AI Are Shaping the New Global Sensing Industry A silly little photoshoot with your friends Bugonia Celebrating 25 years of Google Ads The Data Is In: The Washington Post Can't Replace Its "TikTok Guy" Peak screen? Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Dr. Alan Cowen Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security zapier.com/machines agntcy.org ventionteams.com/twit

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including Chicago's narrowing lead over U.S. home price growth.Plus: Fed cuts rates quarter point, sets end to balance-sheet runoff, GE HealthCare takes $100 million hit from tariffs, Kraft Heinz lowers sales outlook as CEO warns of worst consumer sentiment in decades and Mondelez also trims outlook, and a developer gets $94 million construction loan for the first phase of its Motorola campus remake.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In episode 1873, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know & Ridiculous History, and the new co-host of Wrongful Conviction, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Trump Needs TV To Learn About America’s Threats, Tim Walz - DEMS NEED TO BULLY THE SHIT OUT OF TRUMP, Spielberg’s Next Movie is Going to Be The First Big Alien Movie Post UAP Disclosures, Oreo’s Parent Company Is Taking Aldi To Court and more! The conservative wave is hobbling Pride celebrations across the country. But in some small towns, the party’s just getting started. Gabbard Wants Fox Hosts to Feed Trump Top Secret Intel: ‘Doesn’t Read’ Tim Walz Tells Democrats to 'Bully the S***' Out of Donald Trump Oreo maker Mondelez sues Aldi, alleging chain copies packaging to confuse shoppers Lawsuit accuses Aldi of copying others' packaging: See for yourself The Maker of Oreo and Cadbury Dairy Milk Has Been Fined $366 Million. Here’s Why Nabisco factory in New Jersey closing after 63 years Grocer Aldi to add 800 of its discount stores across US as Americans feel pinch of high food prices EU Commission fines Oreo maker Mondelez 337.5 million euros for blocking cross-border sales Mondelez selling part of its gum business for $1.35B LISTEN: Ace Trumpets by ClipseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.