Linda Yaccarino is a media executive who has spent the past 12 years at NBCUniversal, where she most recently served as chairman of global advertising and partnerships. She is widely respected in the advertising industry for her ability to build relationships with brands and create innovative marketing campaigns. In 2021, she was named by AdAge as one of the most powerful women in media. Continue reading
Category Archives: Business
Tsunami of taxes
By Kim Harrisberg | South Africa correspondent
Kenyan influencers’ popularity may soon be costing them, with the government recently proposing new taxes targeting the digital economy, including for content creators.
Under the Finance Bill 2023, multiple amendments aim to grow the government’s tax base which has seen substantial deficits resulting in even government salaries being delayed. Continue reading
Almost Half of UK Organisations Not Ready to Respond Quickly to Opportunities and Threats – New Research from Paragon DCX
New research commissioned by leading digital transformation and marketing agency Paragon DCX has revealed that close to half of businesses in the UK (44%) are not creating a culture and technology environment which enables them to respond quickly to opportunities and threats. Continue reading
Despite knowing that advertising identifiers are being phased out, advertisers’ awareness of cookieless technologies remains low according to global survey
Ogury, the global leader in personified advertising, recently commissioned leading IT market research firm IDC to conduct a global survey on 1,000 major brand and media agency executives, to get their perspective and understanding of the future of digital advertising in a cookieless world. Most of the polled executives (60%) agree that user tracking will soon become obsolete. However, more than 40% of respondents are not familiar with targeting technologies that are independent of advertising identifiers. Continue reading
How high is the pyramid
The pyramid you are referring to is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis in Egypt. It is also the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid was built for the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu over a period of 20 years, and it originally stood at 146.5 meters (481 feet) tall. However, over the centuries, the pyramid has lost some of its height due to erosion and the removal of its outer casing stones. Today, the Great Pyramid stands at 137 meters (449.5 feet) tall. Continue reading
Shelter and food are human rights.
Shelter and food are human rights. They are essential for our survival and well-being. Depriving someone of these basic necessities is a crime under international human rights law. No one should go hungry or homeless. Continue reading
The UK is brilliant about timing.
The United Kingdom has a long and rich history of coronations, and the timing of these events has always been of utmost importance. The coronation of a new monarch is a major national event, and it is essential that it be conducted smoothly and efficiently. Continue reading
What is going on with Ed Sheeran?
Ed Sheeran has won a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the family of Marvin Gaye. The lawsuit alleged that Sheeran’s 2014 hit song “Thinking Out Loud” copied elements of Gaye’s 1973 song “Let’s Get It On.”
A jury in New York City deliberated for about three hours before finding Sheeran not liable for copyright infringement. Sheeran testified during the trial that he did not copy Gaye’s song and that any similarities between the two songs were coincidental. Continue reading
Statement from Chief Community Officer at Mpelembe Network
London, May 3, 2023 /Mpelembe Network/ — Mpelembe Network is a community that is focused on building a better future for Zambia. It is a community that is committed to education, empowerment, and entrepreneurship. It is a community that is making a difference in the lives of many people. Continue reading
Does XRP really have a future? Advise to XRP hodlers
LONDON, May 2, 2023 /Finance/ — Whether or not you should hold on to XRP is a decision that only you can make. You should consider your own financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment goals before making a decision. Continue reading