NORAD Monitors Hobbyist Balloon Over US; Pentagon Clarifies Amid China Spy Balloon Controversy

NORAD confirms it monitored the suspected hobbyist balloon using ground radars until it departed US airspace. The Pentagon has identified the recent high-altitude balloon detected over the United States as a ‘probable hobbyist’ craft, following a controversy sparked by a Chinese surveillance balloon’s journey across the continental U.S. about a year ago. ABC News and …

Disney And India’s Reliance Strike Merger Deal

Bloomberg News reported that Reliance Industries of India has inked a ‘binding pact’ for a merger with Walt Disney’s local division, marking a significant upheaval in India’s multi-billion dollar entertainment sector. This expected merger is set to create a huge entertainment powerhouse in one of the world’s biggest entertainment markets. The deal’s announcement coincides with …

Biden Calls Meeting with Lawmakers Amid Democratic Warnings of Possible Government Shutdown

President Joe Biden was expected to convene a crucial negotiation session at the White House with the top four congressional leaders. This meeting comes as the Senate’s leading Democrat cautions about the looming possibility of a partial government shutdown. The high-stakes discussion occurs just three days before funding for various departments, such as Agriculture, Energy, …

Why A Product Marketer Should Be Your Next CMO

Back in 2021, I started receiving many LinkedIn messages from executive recruiters placing Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) or VP of Marketing roles for business-to-business (B2B) SaaS companies. Some of these companies were pre-seed or seed, but the majority fell into the below profile: Closed funding rounds from series A to C. Offered a highly technical …

What Happened to Marketing? The Role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Marketing has a bad reputation. Comments include – “It gets us to buy things we don’t need. It makes us feel bad about ourselves and it changes the course of elections.” I agree that those are all bad results from marketing. When marketing is used to manipulate people to do things that are not in …

CMO vs Director of Marketing

So many startups are getting this wrong and it’s costing them a fortune. Startups need the strategic direction of strong C-Suite leaders, but without having a team of people to execute the strategies, the startup isn’t going to gain the traction it needs. You’ll see CMO roles posted all the time but the responsibilities describe …

The CMO will have more responsibility in leading Digital Transformations to put the Customer First

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) play a crucial role in driving customer-led digital transformation within organizations. With customers increasingly engaging with brands through digital channels, CMOs must lead the charge in reimagining customer experiences and ensuring that their companies stay ahead of the curve. The first step in any successful …

The New Definition of a CMO

In recent years, business models have shifted to be more customer centric. The success of an organization is often in the hands of its consumers, whose voice is now louder due to technology and the interconnectedness of the world. This also means that a brand’s reputation and response to consumer feedback is now more powerful …

The Role of a Chief Marketing Officer in 2023

In 2023, the role of a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is more complex and demanding than ever before. CMOs are responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that align with the overall business goals, while also driving customer growth and loyalty. To do this, CMOs need to have a deep understanding of customer behavior, data …

The Key Roles & Responsibilities Of A Chief Marketing Officer

The Key Roles & Responsibilities Of A Chief Marketing Officer Are you thinking it’s time to hire a marketing leader to drive growth, but you’re not exactly sure what they should do? If so, this episode is for you. Whether you are looking to hire a Chief Marketing Officer, part-time or full-time, I’m going to …