Will Improving Economic Sentiment Improve Biden's Polling? 1/19/24
Jan 20, 2024
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Discussion on improving economic sentiment and its potential impact on Biden's poll numbers, tech companies providing stability during market volatility, the appeal filed against the JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger, the recent cyber attack on Microsoft and its implications, the perception versus reality of the economy under the Biden administration, and a CEO's success story of transitioning to a four-day work week.
Improvement in economic sentiment among Americans may impact the 2024 election.
Digital media companies face challenges due to ad-supported to subscriber-supported models and competition from tech giants.
Deep dives
Sports Illustrated's licensing agreement revoked, staff laid off
Sports Illustrated's owner reportedly laid off the magazine's entire staff after the company that licensed SI for publication missed a payment, leading the company that owns the brand to revoke the licensing agreement.
The challenges of digital media
Digital media companies such as Sports Illustrated, LA Times, Conde Nast, and Vice Media have all faced significant challenges recently, including layoffs and cost-cutting measures. The shift from ad-supported to subscriber-supported models, along with competition from tech giants like Google and Facebook, has made it difficult for many digital media companies to sustain their operations.
Successful transition to a four-day work week
Procureify, a spend management software company, avoided layoffs by implementing a four-day work week during the pandemic. The CEO proposed that employees take a 20% pay cut along with a reduced work schedule. The majority of employees agreed, and the company saw positive results, including record-breaking revenue and successful fundraising.
Lessons from Dolly Parton's career and philanthropy
As Dolly Parton celebrates her 78th birthday, her iconic career in music and philanthropy is honored. Parton has sold over 100 million records and has made significant charitable contributions, including a recent donation of $1 million to the Salvation Army to help feed those in need.
Last Call breaks down recent data that shows a remarkable improvement in economic sentiment among Americans -- and how that could impact the 2024 election.
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