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☆ The allure of fasting diets for successful people — and where it falls short
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Intermittent fasting diet plans, meal kits, fitness trackers, and biological age tests can all offer something to busy people who want to feel in control. More than one in 10 Americans (12%) tried intermittent fasting in 2023, according to one food and beverage industry-backed survey. The business of intermittent fasting phone apps is blossoming and is on track for more growth in the next five to 10 years. There are many ways to do intermittent fasting — from skipping breakfast to whole days without foodPeople have been fasting for as long as people have been people. AdvertisementThe case against fasting to lose weight and live longerFirefighters in San Diego tried intermittent fasting out during the pandemic, with good results.

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☆ Super Bowl commercial price tag of $7 million 'a bargain', says VaynerX's Gary Vaynerchuk
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSuper Bowl commercial price tag of $7 million 'a bargain', says VaynerX's Gary VaynerchukHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

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☆ Gary Vaynerchuk: Amazon's Black Friday NFL game has the potential to change the marketing landscape
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGary Vaynerchuk: Amazon's Black Friday NFL game has the potential to change the marketing landscapeGary Vaynerchuk, VaynerMedia CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss NFL's first ever Black Friday game streaming exclusively on Amazon, the impact on advertising, and more.

Persons: Gary Vaynerchuk, NFL's Organizations: NFL

☆ A Meta exec explains what Threads posts get the most engagement, from sports to 'conversation starters'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

There, Pimentel spoke about the strategy behind Threads, and how her team is working to create communities within the app. Meta is still actively recruiting celebrities, sports stars, and influencers to create content and help build communities, Pimentel added. And some prominent X users, like tech reporter Casey Newton, are pivoting away from X to posting on Threads. "We see a lot more engagement on Threads on content that's a conversation starter. Sports content and a photography community are some examples of sub cultures growing organically on Threads, so far, Pimentel said.

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☆ After creators flocked to Instagram Threads, Meta's challenge is to keep them from fleeing
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

The one major app that's eluded him: Twitter. Threads skyrocketed out of the gate in large part because it was easy for existing Instagram users to create accounts on the new messaging service and connect with their established following. watch nowCurrently, Threads users are unable to search for topics or hashtags that represent hot topics. That could entice some people to use Twitter over Threads, said Tameka Bazile, who works in artist relations and marketing at Time. Like with Threads, creators will wait to see how Twitter works for their peers before "spending much more time making content there," Kaletsky said.

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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with VaynerX chairman Gary Vaynerchuk
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with VaynerX chairman Gary VaynerchukGary Vaynerchuk, VaynerX chairman, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Threads vs. Twitter experience, the state of the digital ad market, A.I. revolution, and more.

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☆ Twitter as a product is 'dramatically better' under Elon Musk, says Gary Vaynerchuk
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTwitter as a product is 'dramatically better' under Elon Musk, says Gary VaynerchukGary Vaynerchuk, VaynerX chairman, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Threads vs. Twitter experience, the state of the digital ad market, A.I. revolution, and more.

Persons: Elon Musk, Gary Vaynerchuk Gary Vaynerchuk Organizations: Twitter

☆ Mark Zuckerberg is sassing Elon Musk non-stop on Meta's Threads, throwing out punch after punch about Twitter's fails
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

It looks like Zuckerberg didn't need to wait for a cage match to land some punches on Musk. It looks like Mark Zuckerberg didn't need to wait for a jiu-jitsu cage match with Elon Musk to land some punches on the Twitter owner — the Zuck has already started sassing Musk in posts on Threads. Meta launched its new text-based app, Threads, on Wednesday. And it looks like Zuckerberg is taking the first shot by hitting Musk where it hurts — making Threads the "anti-Twitter." said a user named mikedavismma.

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☆ Instagram's new app, Threads, launched early. Creators explain how it stacks up against Twitter, their favorite features, and what's missing.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Sydney Bradley | Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Instagram's new app, Threads, launched Wednesday, a day earlier than expected. Many creators and celebrities gained early access to the new text-based app this week. Insider spoke with five sources who were granted early access to Threads, including one who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The new Instagram Threads app was briefly accessible from desktop on Wednesday. Screengrab/Threads; Insider/Sydney BradleyAt Meta this week, staffers were busy recruiting influencers and celebrities to join the app via early access.

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☆ Read the leaked 'early access' guide Meta sent select influencers to test Threads, its new Twitter rival app
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Amanda Perelli | Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Instagram's new text-based app, Threads, is now available for pre-order in the US App Store. The company invited some influencers to test out the app ahead of its official July 6 launch. Read the exact 4-page onboarding guide Meta sent select creators, which was shared with Insider. Meta employees are hard at work onboarding creators and other public figures to its new text-based app, Threads, ahead of its official release later this week. Three influencer industry professionals told Insider that they received an early-access email from Meta this week inviting them to test Threads.

Persons: Meta, Instagram, Connor Franta, Gary Vaynerchuk —, Gary Vee —, Oprah Organizations: Meta, Twitter

☆ Behavior around social media will keep evolving even if TikTok gets banned, says Gary Vaynerchuk
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBehavior around social media will keep evolving even if TikTok gets banned, says Gary VaynerchukGary Vaynerchuk, Chairman of VaynerX and social media influencer, joins 'Last Call' to discuss Montana's complete ban on TikTok and the future of the A.I.

☆ Pluto TV's cofounder just unveiled a free, ad-supported TV set. Check out the 18-page deck he used to raise funds from top media analyst Rich Greenfield and Gary Vaynerchuk.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Pluto TV cofounder Ilya Pozin has launched a new company that's trying to disrupt TV advertising. Telly is a free, ad-supported TV that's backed by Rich Greenfield, Gary Vaynerchuk, and more. Ilya Pozin, who disrupted cable with free ad-supported streamer Pluto TV, now wants to do the same for your physical TV. His company, Telly, came out of stealth mode May 15 with a new, ad-supported TV that's free to the user. Pozin said the idea for Telly grew out of Pluto, a free, ad-supported TV streaming service that he co-founded in 2013; it was acquired in 2019 by Viacom (now Paramount Global).

☆ Gary Vaynerchuk to managers: Forget a 4-day workweek. If you want to make your people happy, fire the jerks.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Jason Lalljee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Gary Vaynerchuk said companies should fire the "assholes" creating "toxic" work environments. He has also said recently that companies need to appeal to Gen Z better, given their many work options. In TikToks posted this week, Vaynerchuk railed against "toxic work environments," slamming companies for retaining employees and management that compromise the "joy" of their staff members. "Joy doesn't come from four-hour workweeks," Vaynerchuk said in one video, seeming to reference the current movement for a four-day workweek. And Vaynerchuk is betting that people also want to be treated right while on the clock.

☆ SlamBall, which combines basketball and football with trampolines, snags big investors
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Are you ready for some ... SlamBall? A star-studded lineup of investors in and around sports are jumping into the sport, which is a mashup of football, basketball and trampolines that was buzzy for a short time in the early 2000s. The investment comes as SlamBall plans to relaunch this summer, more than 20 years after the alternative sport was shut down in the U.S. as ratings fell in its second season. SlamBall recently closed an $11 million Series A funding round led by Roger Ehrenberg's IA Sports Ventures and Eberg Capital, a stakeholder in MLB's Miami Marlins. It took founder and CEO Mason Gordon and Mike Tollin – a producer behind the popular Chicago Bulls docuseries "The Last Dance" who helped launch the league the first time – nine months to secure their full roster of investors.

☆ Gary Vaynerchuk compares the rise of AI like ChatGPT to the way the internet revolutionized work: 'AI is coming for our jobs and that's ok'
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( Jason Lalljee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Gary Vaynerchuk predicts that AI software like ChatGPT will eliminate many jobs. He's optimistic about workers' ability to rally and adapt to AI, or create new roles. That's been true to an extent about previous types of automation, but AI looks likely to impact a broader demographic of workers. Like Vaynerchuk points out, there's some reason to be optimistic long-term about the job shake ups technology can cause. But Vaynerchuk is more convinced that AI represents the status quo for automation.

☆ Americans actually want to watch the Super Bowl commercials, says Vayner Media's Gary Vaynerchuk
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAmericans actually want to watch the Super Bowl commercials, says Vayner Media's Gary VaynerchukVayner Media's Gary Vaynerchuk joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss advertising during the Super Bowl and why he believes that $7 million for a 30-second spot could be a bargain.

☆ Pitch Decks That Advertising Tech Startups Used to Raise Millions
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Business Insider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

Check out these pitch decks that they've used to sell their vision and raise millions from private equity and VC investors. Blocking ad fraudAdtech startup Lunio, announced a $15 million Series A funding round in September 2022. In May 2022, the software-as-a-service startup raised a $30 million Series B round, led by Insight Partners. Marketing in the metaverseAnima, an augmented-reality startup, raised a $3 million funding round from investors in Janury. He raised $50 million in Series D after closing a $34 million Series C last year, bringing its total raised to $100 million.

☆ Major League Pickleball merges with PPA's week-old VIBE League
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association's new VIBE Pickleball League have agreed to merge, the organizations said Wednesday. The combined league will continue to operate under the Major League Pickleball brand name and format as the rapidly growing sport surges in popularity. Last week, the PPA announced the creation of the VIBE Pickleball League with Mark Cuban as its first team owner. VIBE said it would be team focused and co-ed, similar to what Major League Pickleball has been doing. Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk have both made investments in Major League Pickleball.

☆ Gary Vaynerchuk says people are massively underestimating how scary the economy will look in 3 to 6 months and advises two things you should do to prepare
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Jenna Gyimesi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Gary Vaynerchuk warns people to make smarter spending decisions in a recent TikTok. He says that people are underestimating how scary the economy will be in as little as 3 months. "Start getting smart because it's hairy out there," Vaynerchuk warns. Gary Vaynerchuk is warning people to start making smarter spending choices now to prepare for a looming recession in the coming months. Vaynerchuk warns that unless you have massive amounts in savings, you need to get smarter about your spending.

☆ Gen Z's 6-figure side hustles should scare companies more than quiet quitting, says Gary Vaynerchuk: 'There's so many goddamn options for these kids to make money on the internet'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Jason Lalljee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Gary Vaynerchuk said on TikTok that companies need to court Gen Z with better pay and career growth potential. He said Gen Z has more avenues than ever to make money on side hustles. That dynamic is more dangerous for companies than the "quiet quitting" trend, Vaynerchuk said. He said as much in a recent TikTok video, when asked about the "quiet quitting" trend. "We shit on Gen Z for being entitled and lazy, and what they're being is thoughtfully understanding of their options."

☆ LeBron James is a pickleball fan. And now he's buying a team
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

LeBron James, the king of basketball courts, is one of the newest owners of a professional pickleball team. "When I started playing pickleball, I immediately connected with the sport's community and its capacity to be both fun and competitive," Carter told CNBC in an interview. "We had this immediate connection over their passion for playing pickleball, their passion for growing pro pickleball grassroots. Worcester said the demand for owning a pickleball team is high with more than 60 different groups expressing interest. "Yes, we would welcome LeBron or Draymond or Kevin Love to think about playing," Worcester said laughing.

☆ MAIB recomandă 12 comori literare pentru a-ți îmbogăți gândirea financiară în 2021
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-06 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +4 min

Tradițional, echipa MAIB face 12 recomandări de comori literare, câte una pentru fiecare lună a anului. Copil bogat, copil isteț – Robert KiyosakiDacă ai citit „Tată bogat, tată sărac”, găsește un loc și acestei cărți în bibliotecă. Ray Dalio te va învăța să nu greșești, dar chiar dacă se va întâmpla asta, tot el îți va spune cum să transformi un eșec în oportunitate. Cum să vorbești pe limba banilor – John LanchesterLa prima impresie e un dicționar plictisitor, dar dacă activezi în sfera economică îți va fi cel mai bun prieten. Această carte te va ajuta să înțelegi cum circulă banii în cadrul întreprinderii și cât de rapid poți avea profit.

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