Best Total Retail Podcasts (2025)

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Squeezing Success: The Rise of Lemon Perfect 22:19

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In episode 490 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Yanni Hufnagel, founder and CEO of The Lemon Perfect Company, an organic lemon water brand. Listen in as Yanni discusses his unconventional career path, transitioning from a college basketball coach to a beverage entrepreneur (2:20). He describes the inspiration behind Lemo…

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Agentic AI in Retail: ALDO Group Data and AI Expert on Real-World Impact 34:31

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In this episode of Total Retail Tech Insights, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan speaks with Nicola Kinsella, chief strategy officer at Fluent Commerce, and Fatih Nayebi, vice president of data and AI at ALDO Group. Listen in as Nayebi discuss his career background and academic work in artificial intelligence (2:00), what he hopes readers will take away……

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Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - September 26th, 2025 1:19:31

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Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek Daily." Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeart…

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US Consumer Spending Powers On Even as Inflation Persists 31:35

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Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US personal spending rose at a solid clip in August for a third month, suggesting consumers continued to power the economy despite elevated inflation. Consumer spending, adjusted for changes in prices, increased 0.4% last month, according to Bureau of Economic Analysis data out F…

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The Chopping Block: Perp Wars & Stablecoin Battles: Hyperliquid, Aster, Tether - Ep. 911 1:02:47

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we’re joined by Farooq Malik, co-founder and CEO of Rain, as two parallel wars erupt across crypto: the Perp DEX war between Hyperliquid and the CZ-backed Aster, and the deepening batt…

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Plasma's Successful Launch, Revenue Over TVL & the Future of Pump.fun - Ep. 910 1:27:28

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How do stablecoin-first blockchains win distribution? Does TVL actually map to value? And why speculation may become the default language of online culture. In this 3-part episode, we explore three different important stories. Segment 1: CoinFund’s Seth Ginns explains how newly launched stablecoin chain Plasma aims to compete, plus why the “stablec…

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Achieving Better Global Health Through Data Science 8:24

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The Virtue Foundation is a nonprofit organization with Special Consultative Status to the United Nations. Its mission is to increase awareness, inspire action and render assistance through initiatives on healthcare, education, and women and justice programs, as well as innovative work in research and analytics. Composed primarily of volunteers, Vir…

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#741: Managing your brand reputation in real-time with Jeff Hahn, Hahn Agency 30:17

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AI, real-time marketing, and influencer partnerships can be amazing ways to reach customers, but how do you manage the risk they could potentially bring to your brand and reputation—in an instant? Agility requires a willingness to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and customer expectations. It also demands the ability to experiment, learn…

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Europeans Privately Tell Russia They’re Ready to Shoot Down Jets 35:25

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Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. European diplomats warned the Kremlin this week that NATO is ready to respond to further violations of its airspace with full force, including by shooting down Russian planes, according to officials familiar with the exchange. At a tense meeting in Moscow, British, French and Ger…

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S3 EP06 Stacks, Stats & AI: The Cybersecurity Playbook for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses 33:07

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Podcast Video One Step Secure IT - YouTube Learn about our services https://www.onestepsecureit.com/ Host by: Scott Kreisberg - CEO & Founder of One Step Produced by One Step Secure IT ---- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onestepsecureit/mycompany/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneStepSecureIT Twitter: https://twitter.com/onestepsec…

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AU's B-School Turns to AI 16:28

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Three years ago, before artificial intelligence became part of the national consciousness, American University's Kogod School of Business embarked on a program to change its curriculum and infuse AI throughout its undergraduate and graduate courses. More than 90% of the faculty are now infusing AI into their classes, while every student gets a Perp…

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Episode 39: Duct Tape Marketing- The Marketing System Mindset 17:03

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Independent retailers don’t fail because they lack effort — they fail because marketing feels random, overwhelming, and inconsistent. In this final episode of our Duct Tape Marketing series, Patrick Keiser ties everything together and shows how to adopt the marketing system mindset that turns one-off tactics into a steady, sustainable process. Mark…

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#740: Navigating Build vs. Buy with Luv Kapur, Bit 30:23

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This episode is brought to you by Bit. In the age of AI, don’t just generate code - compose software. Bit helps you create and reuse independent components to build reliable, scalable applications. Stop rebuilding and start shipping with the AI-powered composition platform at www.bit.dev Agility requires a nuanced understanding of not just the tech…

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Intel Said to Seek Apple Investment as Part of Comeback Bid 42:02

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Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Intel Corp. has approached Apple Inc. about securing an investment in the ailing chipmaker, according to people familiar with the matter, part of efforts to bolster a business that’s now partially owned by the US government. Apple and Intel also have discussed how to work more cl…

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Why Hyperliquid Should Cut Its Total Token Supply Nearly in Half - Ep. 909 36:32

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Crypto investors love to throw around “FDV” as if it’s the ultimate measure of value. But what if that number is more misleading than helpful? In this episode, DBA’s Jon Charbonneau explains his proposal to cut Hyperliquid’s supply by nearly half, why he believes FDV overstates real valuations, and how outdated tokenomics are holding projects back.…

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#739: Doing Gen Z marketing right with Smita Wadhawan, Constant Contact 21:49

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Is your brand's marketing strategy feeling a little… seasoned? In today's social media landscape, clinging to outdated tactics can mean clinging to what was hot just last week. If you feel like it's time to inject some youthful energy into your approach, how can you do it authentically? Agility requires a willingness to experiment, learn, and adapt…

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World Leaders Seek Peace in Gaza During UN General Assembly 11:57

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France recognized Palestine as an independent state and, along with Saudi Arabia at a United Nations conference led by the two countries, called on Israel to end the war in Gaza immediately. “One solution exists to break the cycle of war and destruction: acknowledging each other,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. “We must recognize …

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Trump Says NATO Should Down Russian Jets Breaching Airspace at UN General Assembly 39:04

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Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump said NATO nations should shoot down Russian aircraft that violated their airspace and struck a more sympathetic tone on Ukraine’s chances of winning the war. He spoke as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy following recent jet incursions tha…

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Bits + Bips: How Wall Street Could Make a Killing off the Next Crypto Winter - Ep. 908 1:01:39

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Markets had a flood of liquidations on Monday, and traders lost over $1.5 billion in positions. So, why are liquidations spiking? Is this a warning or a blip? Also, could a flood of DAT issuance be setting the stage for not just a crypto winter, but a crypto “nuclear” winter? If so, hedge funds and market structure could accelerate the pain. This w…

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EQT Says High Power Bills to Drive Energy Development 12:07

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Anger over rising energy costs will eventually force states to allow more natural gas infrastructure to be built in the US, according to one of the nation’s largest producers of the fuel. “We’ve never produced more energy than we’re producing now, but Americans’ energy bills are up over 35%,” EQT Corp. Chief Executive Officer Toby Rice said Thursda…

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Disney Says ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ to Return After Backlash 34:25

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Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Walt Disney Co. said Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to the air on Tuesday, ending a suspension imposed following controversial remarks the ABC late-night host made about the assassination of Republican activist Charlie Kirk. “We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversa…

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Octopus Energy Plans to Spin Off Technology Arm Kraken 9:34

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Octopus Energy Group Ltd. plans to spin off Kraken Technologies Ltd., a software platform that helps utilities manage the transition to cleaner energy. Kraken has been key to Octopus Energy’s growth into the UK’s largest electricity supplier, leapfrogging industry incumbents to serve more than 7 million customers in the country. The software allows…

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Episode 38: Duct Tape Marketing-Measuring What Matters: Metrics for Retailers 14:26

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Most independent retailers don’t fail because they lack effort — they fail because they’re flying blind. Without tracking the right numbers, you can’t know what’s working, what’s wasting money, or where to focus your energy. In this episode of Main Street Matters, Patrick Keiser continues our Duct Tape Marketing series by John Jantsch with a focus …

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C-Stores and Their Cultural Impact - Episode 511 29:01

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Hear how some convenience retailers are creating pop-culture moments at their stores and within their community. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Lonnie McQuirter, Director of Operations, 36 Lyn Refuel Station Lonnie leads 36 Lyn Refuel Station, an independently owned, community-focused fuel station in South Minneapolis, MN. He is a member o…

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#738: Building marketing strategy when change is the constant with Heidi Bullock, Tealium 29:30

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Successful marketers are able to anticipate and act on opportunities and trends, but what happens when the next 10 days can be as difficult to predict as the next 10 years? Agility requires not only rapid responses to changing market conditions, but also the ability to anticipate and proactively shape those conditions to your advantage. It's no lon…

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Introducing IVF Disrupted: The Kindbody Story 1:37

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Kindbody was once one of the fastest-growing fertility chains in the US. The venture-backed company cultivated a modern and millennial-friendly aesthetic that helped it attract more than $300 million in investments, including backing from celebrity investors like Gwyneth Paltrow and Chelsea Clinton. But Kindbody has been riddled with clinical probl…

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Ted Cruz Blasts FCC Chair’s ‘Mafioso’ Tactic to Bench Kimmel 43:17

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Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Senator Ted Cruz has become the most prominent Republican to criticize Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, saying President Donald Trump’s top media regulator resorted to “mafioso” behavior to pressure Disney Corp.’s ABC to remove late night host Jimmy Kimmel. C…

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Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - September 19th, 2025 1:15:09

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Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek Daily." Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeart…

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Debate: Should Stablecoin Chains Have an Ethereum L2 or Their Own L1? - Ep. 907 1:25:35

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In this episode, Cyber Capital’s Justin Bons and Codex’s Haonan Li challenge the new orthodoxy: whether payments chains should be alt L1s or Ethereum L2s, how “neutrality” and finality matter for real-world transactions, and why fragmentation could make or break onchain dollars. We dig into Stripe’s Tempo (and its permissioned start), what it would…

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Threats to Women and Children's Health in America 9:21

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Dr. Susan J. Blumenthal has been at the forefront of women’s health for 30 years. Having served under four US presidents, she achieved the rank of Rear Admiral (Ret.) with the US Public Health Service, is the former Assistant Surgeon General, and was the nation's first-ever Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health. She currently works as a vis…

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#737: Unlocking sustainable growth using AI with Bryan Gernert, Resonate 25:44

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Is artificial intelligence just another shiny toy for marketers, or is it the key to unlocking true agility and sustainable growth in today's turbulent landscape? Agility requires not only rapid adaptation to change, but also the ability to anticipate future trends and proactively adjust strategies. This means leveraging data and technology, like A…

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Trump Threatens Licenses of TV Stations That Criticize Him 39:37

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Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump said US broadcast networks should face scrutiny over their licenses if they’re too critical of him, in what amounts to his furthest-reaching threat to media freedoms. “When you have a network and you have evening shows, and all they do is hit Trump,” Trump …

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The Chopping Block: Stablecoin-as-a-Service: The Next Big Crypto Gold Rush? - Ep. 906 1:00:44

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we’re joined by Gordon Liao, Chief Economist at Circle, to dissect the Stablecoin Wars. From Circle’s Arc and Stripe + Paradigm’s Tempo, to Solana’s native stablecoin push and Hyperliq…

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New York City's Manufacturing Renaissance 8:23

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New York City's Brooklyn Navy Yard has evolved from a collection of warehouses into a model for 21st-century manufacturing, where climate-tech, smart city solutions, and advanced fabrication companies grow alongside distilleries, designers, and robotics startups. Now, the mission-driven industrial park is prompting a broader rethink of what manufac…

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Episode 37: Duct Tape Marketing- Growing Through Collaboration 20:00

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Independent retailers don’t have to do it all alone. In fact, some of the most effective growth strategies come from teaming up with other businesses and organizations. In this episode of Main Street Matters, Patrick Keiser continues our Duct Tape Marketing series by John Jantsch with a focus on the power of partnerships. Partnerships allow you to …

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#736: Taking ROI models from confusion to clarity with Carlos Manalo, The Office of Experience 34:55

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Are your marketing investments driving real business value, or are you simply throwing money at the latest trends? Agility means being able to react to change while knowing which strategies, processes, and technologies are ultimately moving the needle and driving real business outcomes. This episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a …

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Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter-Point; Powell Cites Weakness in Jobs 39:20

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Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Federal Reserve officials lowered their benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point and penciled in two more reductions this year following months of intense pressure from the White House to slash borrowing costs. Chair Jerome Powell pointed to growing signs of weakness…

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Babbel Makes a Splash in AI-Assisted Language Learning 11:57

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Language-learning platform on Tuesday announced the launch of its new feature called Babbel Speak, which is designed to help first-time learners go from silence to speech. Introduced to the Babbel app via a new tab on the home screen, the AI-powered, voice-led trainer solves one of the most common barriers in language learning: not knowing how to b…

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Bits + Bips: Could a Base Token Be Coinbase's Key to a Super App? - Ep. 905 1:04:31

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This week on Bits + Bips, hosts Steve Ehrlich and Ram Ahluwalia speak with Blockchain.com’s Nic Cary and Franklin Templeton’s Max Gokhman. We talk about how the potential Base token would alter the L2 landscape, and who should capture the value if Coinbase becomes the backbone for DeFi. Also, whether Web2 and TradFi giants will buy their way onchai…

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#735: Creating a winning personalization and testing approach with Muqtadaa Miandara, Upbound Grou 31:44

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When it’s a struggle for marketers to even keep up with the latest trends, are brands truly keeping pace with their customers, or are they stuck playing catch-up with outdated strategies and technologies? Agility requires a willingness to experiment, learn, and adapt quickly. It also demands a deep understanding of your customer and the ability to …

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TikTok Buyers Group to Include Oracle, Silver Lake, Andreessen 39:32

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Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. TikTok’s American operations would be acquired by an investor consortium that includes Oracle Corp., Andreessen Horowitz and private equity firm Silver Lake Management LLC under a framework deal that US President Donald Trump is set to discuss with Chinese President Xi Jinping la…

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Base Will Likely Have a Token: Why Now, Who Wins, and How Big It Gets - Ep. 904 49:48

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Base just crossed its own Rubicon. After months of saying “no token,” Jesse Pollak now says Base must decentralize and is “exploring” a token. What changed? On this episode, Proof of Play’s ICO Beast and former Coinbase Ventures investor Ryan Yi unpack why “exploring” is the operative word, how policy (the Clarity Act) could shape the rollout, and …

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AI Features Paying Dividends as Adobe Gives Strong Outlook 10:55

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Adobe Inc. gave a strong quarterly revenue outlook, suggesting that the software maker is seeing a payoff from its investment in AI features. Sales will be about $6.08 billion to $6.13 billion in the period running through November, the company said Thursday in a statement. Analysts, on average, estimated a number at the bottom of that range. The S…

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US, China Reach TikTok ‘Consensus,’ Setting Up Trump-Xi Call 30:22

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Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump said he would speak with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday as US and Chinese officials reached a framework deal on keeping the TikTok app running in the US. It would be the first direct engagement between Trump and Xi since June. “I will be speaking to Pr…

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CDC’s Total Overhaul Takes Shape 15:35

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Since it was established almost 80 years ago, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been considered the gold standard for public health. For generations, the world has looked to the agency for guidance during dangerous disease outbreaks, with its website frequently bookmarked by physicians across the country looking for science-back…

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Episode 36: Duct Tape Marketing- Consistency Beat Chaos: Creating Your Marketing Calendar 14:46

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Most independent retailers' marketing strategies don’t fail because they lack ideas; they fail because they lack consistency. In this episode of Main Street Matters, Patrick Keiser continues our Duct Tape Marketing series by John Jantsch with a focus on creating a marketing calendar that turns chaos into clarity. Instead of scrambling to promote ho…

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The Trends Behind RaceTrac's Potbelly Acquisition - Episode 510 21:48

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The acquisition brings together elements that are growing in convenience retail: great foodservice with a neighborhood feel. Hosted by: Jeff LenardBy NACS