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☆ Walmart, Citi, Disney, McDonald’s and others pledge to abolish stigma of cancer at work
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

He still needed to undergo radiation and chemotherapy, and explained to them what that would mean for his work schedule. Instead, they took vacation days for treatments or scheduled very early morning procedures so they could work the same day, Sadoun told CNN. Some even hid their children’s cancer treatments from their boss, he added. Joel Saget/AFP/Getty ImagesThat mission is to create a worldwide campaign to encourage employers to eradicate the stigma and anxiety of having cancer at work. They include Bank of America, Citi, Disney, Google, L’Oréal, Marriott, McDonald’s, Meta, Microsoft, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Toyota, Unilever and Walmart.

☆ Investors sit on a plastic waste ticking bomb
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Lisa Jucca | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

In the United States 73% of plastic waste ends up in landfills, where it takes up to 500 years to decompose. Using recycled plastic, while less energy-intensive than creating virgin plastic, can cost more overall. In March, 175 governments agreed to work out binding laws to end plastic pollution by end-2024. Reuters GraphicsFollow @LJucca on TwitterloadingCONTEXT NEWSRepresentatives of 175 countries endorsed in March a landmark resolution to develop international legally binding instruments to end plastic pollution. In 2008 the Netherlands introduced a packaging waste management levy.

☆ Pepsi is replacing Sierra Mist with Starry — a new lemon-lime soda designed to rival Sprite and win over Gen Z
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

PepsiCo is replacing Sierra Mist with Starry, a new lemon-lime soda. Starry has a "more balanced, cleaner, crisp finish than Sierra Mist," a spokesperson told Insider. The beverage serves as a fresh opportunity to compete with market leader Sprite. PepsiCo said Starry will soon debut a national television campaign and appear at major sports and entertainment events as well. But whether Starry's flavor packs enough punch to compete with Sprite, only time will tell.

☆ Wall Street's rally signals more conviction in the market in 2023 - listen to 'The Homestretch'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

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☆ Burger King Hires a CMO for U.S. and Canada
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Katie Deighton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +2 min

Burger King named Patrick O’Toole as its chief marketing officer for the U.S. and Canada, as the burger giant pursues a $400 million turnaround plan. Mr. O’Toole is joining Burger King from PepsiCo Inc., where he was most recently the chief marketing officer of Mountain Dew. Burger King, part of Restaurant Brands International Inc., for decades held second place in sales behind McDonald’s Corp. in the so-called burger wars. Newsletter Sign-up WSJ | CMO Today CMO Today delivers the most important news of the day for media and marketing professionals. “Pat joins us at a milestone moment for the brand,” said Tom Curtis, president of Burger King North America.

Insider identified 75 of the most powerful execs at the streamer, in an interactive org chart. Product chief Greg Peters took on additional duties as chief operating officer and has since broadened his purview to include gaming. Former PepsiCo exec Sergio Ezama joined in 2021 to become Netflix's chief talent officer. Insider identified 75 of the most powerful executives now at Netflix. They include C-suite executives finance chief Spencer Neumann, as well as business leads like Bajaria and movie boss Scott Stuber.

☆ Coke, PepsiCo Are Target of Probe by Federal Trade Commission
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Jennifer Maloney | Dave Michaels | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating potential price discrimination in the U.S. beverage market by Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. Still at a preliminary stage, the probe is looking for violations of a law that prohibits suppliers from offering advantageous prices to favored customers or in a specific geographic market, according to people familiar with the matter.

☆ U.S. FTC probes Pepsi, Coca-Cola over price discrimination - Politico
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Bottles of Coca-Cola are seen at a Carrefour Hypermarket store in Montreuil, near Paris, France, February 5, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/File PhotoJan 9 (Reuters) - Beverage giants Coca-Cola Co (KO.N) and PepsiCo Inc (PEP.O) are under preliminary investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over potential price discrimination in the soft drink market, Politico reported on Monday citing sources. The U.S. antitrust law prevents large franchises and chains from engaging in price discrimination against small businesses. The FTC reached out to large retailers, including Walmart Inc (WMT.N), for at least a month seeking data and other information on how they purchase and price soft drinks, two of the sources told Politico. FTC, Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Walmart did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comments.

☆ Shoppers lined up outside Aldi stores to buy Logan Paul and KSI's coveted Prime drink. The retailer used a clever strategy to lure customers in.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Aldi confirmed it had sold out of Prime just one day after the drink hit its shelves. Aldi used clever strategy to create a notion of scarcity and lure customers in, experts told Insider. Experts say Aldi used a clever strategy to lure in shoppers by create a feeling of exclusivity and notion of scarcity. Logan Paul has 24.6 million Instagram followers and 23.6 million YouTube subscribers, while for KSI those numbers are 12.4 million and 16.1 million respectively. Aldi sold the drink at £1.99 a bottle, and Prime sold 12-packs for £24.99 ($29.60) on its UK website before they sold out.

☆ Jim Cramer says he likes these 5 Nasdaq stocks for 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday gave investors a list of stocks that he believes could be worthwhile additions to investors' portfolios. "In an index that's been folded, spindled and mutilated, I am still feeling good about a few of these stocks," he said. I think it's a really, really excellent situation, especially if you're expecting a severe recession," he said. American Electric PowerCramer said that he likes the stock because the company is well-run, and utility stocks tend to perform well during economic slowdowns. Dollar TreeWhile he does like the stock compared to other retailers listed on the Nasdaq, Cramer said that he still prefers TJX CompaniesDisclaimer: Cramer's Charitable Trust owns shares of TJX Companies.

☆ The 4 best success tips CEOs shared this year—from Tim Cook to Delta’s Ed Bastian
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Here are some of the best success tips that top CEOs shared this year. And magic to be found in the service of others.”Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the CEO of Feeding America, knows the importance of giving back. Beth Ford, Land O'Lakes CEO Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford is no stranger to success. “Often, we think, ‘Nobody is going to see the good job I’ve done,’ or we’re scared to ask for help. Yet, if you do ask someone for help, or ask for what you want, people will reach out and give it to you.”

☆ The soda market is flat, but not for Dr Pepper
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

And recently, Dr Pepper has been gaining ground on its competitors, even as the overall soda market goes flat. “One of the bright spots … has been Dr Pepper.”Founded in 1885 in Waco, Texas, Dr Pepper was the first in a wave of 19th-century upstart soda companies. Courtesy Keurig Dr PepperToday, Dr Pepper advertises itself as a treat, using a pint-sized mascot called Lil’ Sweet in its commercials. After Dr Pepper established itself as an alternative to mainstream colas, it launched on a path that ultimately made it part of the country’s third-largest soft drink maker, Keurig Dr Pepper. Dr Pepper hits the sceneDuring the wave of mega-mergers in the 1980s, Coca-Cola tried to scoop up Dr Pepper.

☆ The CIO of a top-performing fund says 2023's stock market will be a tale of 2 halves. He shares the sectors he expects to outperform.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-27 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Mike Morey believe the stock market may retest its 2022 lows during the first half of the year. Despite the market chaos, there were two clear standouts that outperformed the broad market: the energy sector and defensive sectors, both of which fall under his area of expertise. The second fund, the Integrity Mid-North American Resources Fund (ICPAX), focuses on the energy sector. He favors defensive sectors such as healthcare, utilities, staples, and traditional telecommunications sectors, which are found in the IDIVX fund. ICPAX's top 10 holdings are Cheniere Energy, Diamondback Energy, OvintivInc., ExxonMobil Corp., Cactu, Nextier Oilfield., Halliburton, Enbridge, Champion, and Marathon Oil.

☆ How Netflix has changed the global entertainment industry
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | Elaine Low | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Since Netflix began its worldwide expansion in 2016, the streaming service has rewritten the playbook for global entertainment — from TV to film, and, more recently, video games. Still, Netflix's impact on the global TV industry is undeniable. More on Netflix's effect on global TV:The streamer's executive team was rebuilt with a global focusIn recent years, Netflix reoriented its leadership around its new global model. Peters also hired a new talent chief with international experience, former PepsiCo executive Sergio Ezama, to lead Netflix's global workforce. More on Netflix's corporate structure:Netflix has seen its first wide layoffs, though it continues to growThe corporate restructuring hasn't been without obstacles.

☆ Kellogg divests Russian operations to local snacks maker Chernogolovka
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Dec 22 (Reuters) - Kellogg Co (K.N) said on Thursday it has decided to divest its operations in Russia to local snacks and drinks maker Chernogolovka as the company joins a long list of Western brands pulling out of the country. The Kellogg business in Russia currently represents less than 1% of the company's total net sales, a company spokesperson said, adding that sustaining its operations there has now become untenable. Founded in 1998, Chernogolovka makes snacks, energy drinks, and bottled water, and has been producing Cola Chernogolovka since May, following the suspension of sales in Russia by soda giants Coca-Cola (KO.N) and PepsiCo (PEP.O). Chernogolovka, which has also started supplying soft drinks to the Russian outlets of Burger King and KFC in April, said it has signed a binding agreement with Kellogg. Kellogg, also known for its Pop-Tarts and Pringles snacks, joins a list of Western companies that have sold their Russian assets to comply with sanctions imposed on Moscow over the Ukraine conflict.

ChatGPT — an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot — is having a viral moment, offering a high-profile glimpse at the maturing technology's capabilities. Like other GPT models, ChatGPT can generate text in a variety of styles and formats, including responses to questions, descriptions, and even entire conversations. The growth of Azure is central to our long-term investment thesis in Microsoft, and artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly prominent role in cloud computing. Additionally, Club holding Alphabet is no stranger to artificial intelligence — and, more specifically, machine learning. While all three models — ChatGPT, Sparrow and LaMDA — have their differences, they share a foundational network architecture known as Transformer.

☆ Edgy Campaigns Are Out, TikTok Won’t Stop and Other 2023 Predictions for Marketers
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Patrick Coffee | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +11 min

Newsletter Sign-up WSJ | CMO Today CMO Today delivers the most important news of the day for media and marketing professionals. Most campaigns will focus on discounts to customers or showcase the usefulness of a company’s products, he said. Under this form of marketing, ad firms generally get paid upon completion of a desired end, such as a sale or download. In short, consumers should expect less “vacuous virtue-signaling” from marketers in the coming months, according to Mr. Proulx. But these platforms’ very struggles could result in ad bargains for marketers, said Mr. Solomon of Therabody.

☆ Biggest challenge in digital transformation comes from middle management, says PepsiCo's APAC CEO
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | 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 EmailBiggest challenge in digital transformation comes from middle management, says PepsiCo's APAC CEOAt Managing Asia's Transforming Human Capital panel, business leaders from PepsiCo, Blue Bird, and Banpu share their insights on the challenges that companies face in embracing digital transformation.

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - PepsiCo plans to roll out 100 heavy-duty Tesla Semis in 2023, when it will start using the electric trucks to make deliveries to customers like Walmart and Kroger, the soda maker's top fleet official told Reuters on Friday. PepsiCo is the first company to experiment with the battery-powered Tesla Semis as a way of cutting its environmental impact. When Tesla starts building them, PepsiCo "will rotate those up" into its fleet, he said. PepsiCo declined to share details on the price of the trucks, a figure that Tesla has kept quiet. O'Connell said that a 425-mile (684-km) trip carrying Frito-Lay products brings the Semi's battery down to roughly 20%, and recharging it takes around 35 to 45 minutes.

PepsiCo, which ordered the Semis in 2017, is the first company to experiment with them as a way of cutting its environmental impact. PepsiCo is deploying 36 electric trucks from Tesla, with 15 in Modesto and 21 in Sacramento, so far. When Tesla starts building them, PepsiCo "will rotate those up" into its fleet, he said. PepsiCo declined to share details on the price of the trucks, a figure that Tesla has kept quiet. O'Connell said that a 425-mile (684-km) trip carrying Frito-Lay products brings the Semi's battery down to roughly 20%, and recharging it takes around 35 to 45 minutes.

☆ Amazon used enough plastic air packets in its boxes to circle the planet 800 times in 2021, an outside group found. The company said it used far less.`
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Amazon said its plastic packaging footprint came to 97,222 metric tons in 2021. Oceana estimated that Amazon used nearly 322,000 metric tons of plastic in 2021, more than triple what the company calculated. By Oceana's count, Amazon used 52% more plastic last year compared with 2019, the first year the group conducted its analysis. In 2021, Target, Walmart, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo each used more plastic packaging than the previous year, contributing to an overall 4.3% increase across brands and retailers. California, the largest economy in the US, passed a law in June to cut plastic packaging in the state by 25% over a decade.

☆ I spent 8 years at my dream job on Nike's design desk. Here's why I left and what I'm leaving behind as I grow my own business.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Kristen Shenk worked as a senior designer at Nike before leaving the company in 2016. I worked in Nike Basketball for a couple of years on LeBron James' and Kobe Bryant's brands. One of the last big projects I worked on was a big innovation summit in New York in 2016. My first creative director, the one who stopped me by the printer, had done this TED Talk about leaving your dream job. But I've learned to take lessons I learned at Nike forward about creating some separation between myself and my work.

☆ Cutting Costs, Not Jobs, Is Focus for Many CFOs Facing Slowdown
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Kristin Broughton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

At the same time, many employers are looking for workers, with job openings well above the number of job seekers. That leaves some finance chiefs scouting for savings that don’t involve job cuts, or that supplement layoffs, advisers and analysts said. Other ways to cut costs include exiting leases, reducing the number of suppliers, automating tasks, trimming software spending and finding less expensive components, advisers said. Many companies over the past year have raised prices to keep up with escalating input costs, in addition to trimming expenses. Still, the company’s restaurant-level profit margin during the quarter ended Oct. 2 fell to 16.2% from 20.1% a year earlier.

☆ Here's why we're overhauling our Bullpen watch list — adding five stocks and removing two
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

We're making several updates to our Bullpen watch list: adding five names, including Caterpillar (CAT), and removing two. Also, adding a stock to the Bullpen does not necessarily mean we would buy it at the current price. Let's go company by company to explain the reasons behind the additions and the removals. 5 stocks added to the Bullpen This aerospace and defense company was formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation's aerospace business. 2 stocks removed by the Bullpen We put Barrick Gold in the Bullpen back in March, thinking investors may seek out gold stocks as a safe haven during times of crisis.

☆ 5 ways grocery stores get you to pay more — and how to outsmart them
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She asked experts about the sneaky ways grocery stores get customers to buy and pay more. I asked five experts, from recipe developers to nutritionists, to share how I can outsmart grocery stores and lower my bill every week. Grocery stores target your cell phoneOne long-standing tradition I have is hunting for coupons before heading to the grocery store. To prevent this, York advises to only use the grocery store app after your shopping cart is complete to avoid giving into any tempting deals. Veronica Rouse, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, explained how grocery stores manipulate customers into buying certain items just through the setup of the store.

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