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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Amid growing global concern over the social media platform, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Thursday, where U.S. lawmakers are expected to question Chew over safety concerns for minors and preventing U.S. user data from foreign access. Key Facts In Chew’s first appearance before Congress, he’s expected to discuss the company’s privacy and data security practices, as well as the company’s relationship with the Chinese government, which has come under increased scrutiny in recent months. Prepared Remarks Chair Rodgers, Ranking Member Pallone, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to talk about TikTok and our mission to inspire creativity and bring joy to more than 1 billion people worldwide. I look forward to discussing what makes TikTok so special to the diverse audiences it serves, as well as our … [Read more...] about TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s Prepared Comments Before Congress

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Income tax rate reduction and flattening, along with the expansion of school choice, are among the most consequential policy trends of the early 2020s. However, there is another policy trend emerging that, like income tax relief and greater educational choice, is making states more attractive to workers and employers. That trend is the push by policymakers to remove or mitigate the barriers to employment that state occupational licensing requirements have become. On Tuesday, March 21, Florida legislators will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 1364, legislation to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses held by new residents so that they can get to work and begin earning income in their new home state right away. If this reform, known as Universal License Recognition (ULR), is passed by legislators in Tallahassee and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis (R) this spring, Florida would become state number 22 to enact ULR. … [Read more...] about Barriers To Employment Fall With The Rise Of Out-Of-State Occupational License Recognition

Accounting and bookkeeping can be daunting and time-consuming for small business owners. It is not just about counting the pennies; keeping track of finances can quickly become overwhelming without a professional’s help. This is why more and more small business owners are hiring outsourced bookkeeping and accounting services. This approach has several advantages and can help save time, money, and effort in the long run. In this post, we will explore why small business owners should consider outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services for their business operations. Meaning of outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services The term “outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services” refers to hired help from an outside third party to manage your accounting and finances instead of leaving this responsibility with the in-house accounting department. Typically, these services encompass any and all tasks related to the financial management of a business, from bookkeeping and … [Read more...] about Why Should Small Businesses Consider Outsourced Accounting And Bookkeeping Services

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Digital marketing strategist, language geek, technology-obsessed globetrotter, jazz enthusiast, and salsa semi-hoofer. Frank @ Qode Media . I know what you are thinking: Not another ChatGPT article! But hear me out: As a leader at Qode Media and Miami SEM, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of AI disruption on digital marketing agencies. The introduction of AI tools like Jasper, ChatGPT and Fliki has sent tremors of uncertainty all throughout our industry and the workplace. But it has also produced a unique opportunity for digital agencies to grow by increasing productivity and restructuring our operations. In this article, I will share our approach to this challenge at Qode Media and highlight seven tips for leaders to navigate the uncertainty of AI disruption. Tip #1: Embrace AI as an opportunity. The AI revolution can be a reset for agencies. Consider it a window of opportunity for agency growth and … [Read more...] about Leadership In Times Of AI: 7 Tips From The Trenches

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin People often ask me, “what is Web3?” My short answer, which I elaborate on in my ‘What The Zuck’ article and keynotes , is always—you are! Why? Because the promise of Web3 flips the ownership model and gives the money and the power back to you. Social media has deteriorated in many countries—especially for women—and the tech. and media oligopolists love it. These media landlords like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Google, Twitter, Apple, et al. have taken control of everything we do, say, share, post and buy online—and they are not very excited about the changes Web3 can usher in to their market. Want proof? While Tik Tok’s CEO, Shou Chew, was grilled by U.S. lawmakers in Washington today—last week at SXSW, his former product head admitted this about creators: “Platforms don’t really care if you are successful…because their metrics are 100 percent focused on retention, publish rates, active days. Monetization of … [Read more...] about Web3 Rebels Vs. Tech. Oligopolies

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin CMO, Digital Commerce at Ascential , working closely with global brands and their customers to create their perfect digital partnerships. Brick-and-mortar stores used to be key for the retail industry. Storefronts with carefully displayed products would entice customers to come in and shop. But today, a large percentage of commerce happens through the digital space. These sales are expected to grow by 8.9% globally this year. Retailers reluctant to embrace this digital movement are missing out on potential sales. Digital transformation is essential for retailers to fully take advantage of shifting consumer behaviors. By developing a strong digital strategy that embraces content creation and is fluid enough to change with consumer preferences, retailers can reach new customers and stay competitive in the new commerce landscape. Future-Proofing Your Business Doing business in the digital landscape allows … [Read more...] about Digital Transformation Can’t Wait

PHOTO: The Joint Bangkok Have you heard about the latest buzz in Bangkok’s cannabis scene? Say hello to The Joint – the ultimate cannabis brand that’s been taking Bangkok by storm and capturing the hearts of even the most die-hard weed enthusiast. Let’s take a closer look at how this premium brand has quickly gained a massive following and quickly becoming the go-to destination for cannabis connoisseurs in the city. Meet the adorable pug greeter and the expert budtenders of The Joint Walking into The Joint on Soi Ruamrudee Bangkok is like entering a new world. First, the cutest pug in town awaits to give you a tail-wagging welcome and irresistible paw-shakes, ready to make you feel right at home and comfortable before you get lost in the haze. But the adorable furry greeter is just the start of the fun experience you’ll have at this premium cannabis and lifestyle brand. As you walk a little further inside the store, you’ll meet expert budtenders who know their … [Read more...] about Get high on life with The Joint – Bangkok’s hottest cannabis destination

KooRoo’s battery swapping station [LG ENERGY SOLUTION] LG Energy Solution is pushing ahead with its new businesses and focusing on future growth with in-house ventures KooRoo and AVEL, the battery manufacturing unit of LG Group said. KooRoo, established last year, is seeking to commercialize its battery swapping stations (BSS), which increase the convenience for users of electric motorbikes by allowing them to swap out a used battery for a fully-charged one rather than having to spend time charging the original battery. The service addresses a lot of the issues raised by electric vehicle users, including the long charge time, relatively short distance that can be traveled and high maintenance costs. “If the electric motorbike battery ecosystem grows, it will help delivery services, be eco-friendly, quiet and safe," said Ahn Hong-duk, head of KooRoo. “We are set to initiate developing exclusive BSS battery packs and stations and plan to build up the electric motorcycle … [Read more...] about New ventures drive growth for LG Energy Solution

In another one of his annual letters — this time to investors instead of CEOs — BlackRock CEO and self-appointed oligarch of the world economy, Larry Fink, proved once again that he can’t help but contradict himself, lie to shareholders, mischaracterize basic concepts and policies and favor his personal policy preferences over his fiduciary duty to shareholders. In his letter to CEOs last year, Fink obtusely defended BlackRock’s peddling of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and “stakeholder capitalism” — which is done with other people’s money — by claiming it “is not about politics. It is not a social or ideological agenda. It is not ‘woke.’” Much of this year’s letter was in the same vein — as Fink has a knack for passing off BlackRock’s radically left-wing agenda as apolitical, objective stewardship – though this time, he slightly subdued and reframed his message (and perhaps target audience), despite keeping BlackRock’s policies exactly the same. Fox example, … [Read more...] about ETHAN PECK: BlackRock’s Larry Fink Quietly Peddles The Left’s Radical ESG Agenda

A monk, a composer, and an industrial designer walk into a bar. No, I’m not making a joke. I’m simply imagining a hypothetical scenario where the cofounders of Headspace, Pandora, and Airbnb decide to meet up for drinks. You may think these figures represent a lonely cohort within tech entrepreneurship. We’re often confronted with the tired (and, as the data shows, largely inaccurate) stereotype of the algorithm-crunching, code-wrangling, Patagonia-wearing startup founder. These characters —who undeniably exist, but are more marginal than perhaps realized—effortlessly straddle the worlds of engineering and business. They’re the full package. Admittedly, these characters also tend to be the most visible. Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Mark Andreessen all have storied engineering careers—and often complex personal and professional lives that inevitably work their way into popular culture. But when we examine the data, we see a different picture. Rather than … [Read more...] about POV: Tomorrow’s founders can’t code—and that’s OK