A Walgreens in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood was shut down on November 8 following a “severe rat infestation,” a report from the San Francisco Department of Public Health, first noted by SFGate, revealed.Inspectors on site cited “imminent health hazards that could not…
What responsibilities does business have to society, and what benefits do companies deliver to stakeholders and society at large? In this episode of the Inside the Strategy Room podcast, two authors of a new…
Dive Brief: Wendy’s is building on its partnership with Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” show through a Morty’smobile vehicle that promotes the chain’s new Hot & Crispy Fries, according to an announcement. Wendy’s previously had not adjusted its fry prep…
The Phocuswright Conference is coming up November 15 to 17, with its usual wide array of speakers, events and networking.Ahead of some of the key sessions on Center Stage, PhocusWire is outlining some of the main areas for discussion for the program’s…
Millions of homeowners have fallen behind on mortgage payments during the COVID-19 crisis. While the impact has been widespread, Black and Hispanic and Latino borrowers have been disproportionately affected. …
Dive Brief: Coca-Cola debuted the first holiday campaign under its new “Real Magic” platform, with a focus on communicating festive joy and inclusion, according to an announcement. “Real Magic at Christmas” features a partnership with the fan connection app Cameo…
This past year has certainly given social media marketers plenty to chew on as they set strategy and allocate budget for 2022.Snapchat emerged as a major player in social media marketing, growing revenue 57% YoY, achieving its first billion-dollar quarter,…
The digital world is shifting towards greater user privacy, so digital marketers can expect to have a harder time finding new customers. Yet the key to increased sales may already be in the marketer’s data base. Keeping the customers you…
Matthew Chapman, VibeThe most obvious question [about the Metaverse] is whether or not any of this will ever actually replace the need or desire to travel in the real world.Quote from Matthew Chapman, chief technical officer at Vibe, in an…
Telco operators typically seek to pack their networks with as many customers as possible, while other sectors, such as airlines and hotels, occasionally leave space open. These empty seats and…
Dive Brief: Chipotle Mexican Grill signed a multiyear agreement to become the official Mexican-themed quick service and Mexican-themed fast-casual restaurant of the NHL in North America, its first major professional sports sponsorship, per an announcement. As part of the deal,…
Hospitality technology provider Cloudbeds has raised $150 million in Series D funding, led by new investor SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Additional investors include Echo Street, Walleye Capital and returning investors Viking Global Investors, PeakSpan Capital and Counterpark Ventures.This latest round…