How This Founder Saw An Opportunity To Start A Company During The Pandemic Rashida Gayle, founder of Twenty Six Marketing Agency, has utilized her network and prior experience to turn a downsize into an opportunity. Through her six-plus years in the sports industry, mainly managing NFL players, she has developed relationships and strategies that have allowed her to maximize clients’…
What to Do After College When You Have Multiple Strong Interests Graduating college is a big deal. That’s why we decorate our caps and celebrate four years of stressful classes, growing friendships and late night partying studying. Even though we’re in the middle of a pandemic, those final moments of transition to the real world are still a big deal—and after the festivities end and you…
Why The Founder Of ‘30 Under 30’ Fashion Startup Choosy Believes Reinvention Is Critical Can a startup be considered both a fashion company and a tech company? In the case of Choosy, that’s a resounding ‘yes.’ The brand that leverages artificial intelligence to identify fashion trends first launched in 2018, and has revolutionized the way women’s clothing is manufactured by…
Adweek’s Executive Mentor Program connects senior-level marketers with some of the world’s top CMOs, CBOs, CEOs, Chief D&I Officers, Chief Creative Officers, and more to help shape the next generation of marketing leaders. In partnership with Anheuser-Busch InBev, Facebook, and Verizon, Adweek has announced that it is back with the Adweek Executive Mentor Program with double the number of mentors.…
It’s safe to say we’re all stressed out by and disappointed in the curtain situation, but those that were set to experience major milestones this year are arguably towards the top of the list. Graduations have been cancelled, celebrations are off, and many of you feel stiffed by the lack of recognition for all that you’ve accomplished so far. For…
On Saturday, Lady Gaga hosted the One World: Together at Home concert telecast, in partnership with the World Health Organization and Global Citizen. The event united an impressive roster of performers, all of whom sang songs to pay tribute to healthcare workers who are on the frontlines battling COVID-19. “I feel very honored to be a part of the World Health Organization…
When Lola cofounders Alexandra Friedman and Jordana Kier first started talking to Walmart about a potential retail partnership for their feminine care products company over a year ago, the world looked very different. Consumers weren’t hoarding toilet paper, companies across the U.S. weren’t working from home, and Friedman and Kier could dream of walking into a brick-and-mortar store and seeing…
Mental and physical health is incredibly important during this time of social distancing. Once shelter-in-place was enacted, fitness studios across the nation closed immediately. For small business owners, the pressure is high. With high rents in big cities and staff to pay, owners have shifted to their digital communities to continue classes and promote health and wellness. Forbes spoke with Burn CEO…
Virtual Concert Tonight: ‘One World: Together At Home’ In Support of Health Care Workers. As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to force people apart, Global Citizen is using the power of music and advocacy to bring people together with One World: Together At Home. Announced on April 6, One World: Together At Home is a global special curated in collaboration with Lady…
The rise of influencer culture has transformed the ways in which we interact with, and gain insight into, the lives of those we admire. As such, influencer followership can and does grow into the millions. An influencer’s appeal is largely linked to the high level of transparency that they provide on their platforms; a degree of authenticity that was not…