For this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Dell, who recently launched Base Power Company, the first and only retail electric provider in Texas to offer customers a home battery, monthly energy service, and installation all in one package. This episode demonstrates one of the things I most love about Texas’ competitive energy market. It has its flaws for sure, but we are seeing a lot of innovative offerings. And in that category, Base Power stands out. The goal of Base Power is to

Check out our new partnership with Aspireship⁠⁠⁠ Our host, Steph Crugnola, is joined this week by our truly magical Lead Designer, Monica Beesting. They talk about getting everyone on the same page when you begin to tackle designing (or re-designing) your company's creative strategy. See the video on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ Stay on top of all Refine Labs news and events by⁠⁠⁠ subscribing to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠.

Epson already dominates the large venue projection market as the leader in every category, but at InfoComm 2024, the company will debut an even brighter projection lineup with better contrast, better blacks and whites, and, thus, better color than it already offers! I talked about this and more with Epson’s group product manager of high […]

In this episode, Kylie speaks with Jonathan Awde, President and CEO of Dakota Gold, about the company's recent announcement of its maiden resource for the Richmond Hill project. The resource contains 1.3 million ounces of gold in the indicated category and 1.1 million ounces in the inferred category. Awde emphasizes the potential for further expansion and optimization of the resource, particularly with the incorporation of silver. He also highlights the advantage of being on private ground for

Members of La Vernia’s MK Dance Company participated in their first dance competition of the season March 8-10 at the Revolution Talent Competition at The Edgewood Performing Arts Center in San Antonio, coming away with several honors. Mini category •Clara Clemons and Kelaya Engler — Platinum award, first place in lyrical duet and ninth overall in the 8 and under duets/trios division •Hannah Huggins — High Gold distinction, first place in ballet solo and the Costume Winner in the 11 and under...

Operational Efficiencies and Customer Experience Enhancements:Beyond is rolling out a new platform aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies and improving the customer experience. Despite initial challenges from vendor responses and system integration, the company has made significant progress, with sales surging to over $250,000 on several days, a substantial leap from $50,000 a day a few months ago, as stated on the earnings call.Core Category Focus and Profitable Growth:The company is

During the earnings call on May 7, 2024, Energizer Holdings Inc. provided insights into its financial performance and strategic approach. CEO Mark LaVigne acknowledged the challenges faced, including a marginal decline in battery organic net sales by about 4%, but highlighted significant achievements such as distribution gains in the battery category, a rebound in the auto industry, and a notable global battery volume growth of nearly 3.5%.Financial Prudence and Debt ReductionThe company

Hims & Hers Health highlighted their strong financial performance during the earnings call, reporting a 46% year-over-year increase in revenue to $278 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $32 million. The company attributed this success to their diversified healthcare services spanning dermatology, mental health, sexual health, and weight management, aligning with changing consumer preferences for personalized healthcare solutions.The weight management category was a standout performer, with CEO Andrew

Explore the world of AI in marketing with "Ai in Marketing with Nytro Marketing" podcast. Today, we discuss TikTok Shop's expansion to the U.K with a secondhand luxury category and its implications amidst U.S legislative moves against the app's parent company, ByteDance. We delve into the U.S. government's push for AI alliances in UAE to gain a competitive edge over China. We also touch on Amazon’s accelerating integration of robotics into its operations. Next, we look at Drake's

Will insurgent CPG brands capture an even greater share of category growth as innovation by large companies remains limited and consumers seek meaningful value propositions? While accounting for less than 2% of market share in their respective categories, insurgent CPG brands captured nearly 20% of incremental category growth last year. And you might be asking yourself, what is an insurgent CPG brand anyways? Bain & Company defines them as those that generate more than $25 million of annual

Welcome to Nerd Alert, a series of special episodes bridging the gap between marketing academia and practitioners. We’re breaking down highly involved, complex research into plain language and takeaways any marketer can use.In this episode, Elena and Rob explore how advertising can impact stock prices and boost investor confidence. Research shows successful campaigns often lead to higher stock values by showcasing a company's market presence and consumer demand.Topics covered:   [00:50] “The Impact

On today's episode, Kristin Platts hears from Vestaron's Ben Cicora on the company's new EPA-approved bioinsecticide BASIN for use on aphids, mites, drosophila, whiteflies and more.

During the recent Columbia Sportswear earnings call, CEO Tim Boyle offered a candid view of the current market and company dynamics. He indicated weak trends in the traditional outdoor category, particularly footwear, and highlighted that retailers are showing caution in placing future season orders. Reflecting these market challenges, Columbia Sportswear's recent business performance has experienced turbulence, evident in a dip in net sales due to lower spring 2024 orders.Despite these market

In this exclusive interview from the VusionGroup studio at the World Retail Congress in Paris, Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley North America and Global Ice Cream, sits down with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga of Omni Talk to discuss the company's approach to engaging Gen Z consumers, creating memorable retail experiences, and driving innovation in the ice cream category. Discover how Mars Wrigley is: - Leveraging iconic brands like M&M's, Snickers, and Twix to stay relevant to younger

In this exclusive interview from the VusionGroup studio at the World Retail Congress in Paris, Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley North America and Global Ice Cream, sits down with Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga of Omni Talk to discuss the company's approach to engaging Gen Z consumers, creating memorable retail experiences, and driving innovation in the ice cream category.Discover how Mars Wrigley is:Leveraging iconic brands like M&M's, Snickers, and Twix to stay relevant to younger

Based on a recent earnings call held on April 23, 2024, Kimberly-Clark shared its performance highlights and future strategies. CEO Mike Hsu reported, "Overall, in the quarter, we were up and even in just under 60% of our market category combinations. Although I would say also flat on a weighted basis, and we look at share in two ways on both metrics. [...] Importantly, I'd say North America improving. North America was up or even in 6 of 8 categories," underscoring the company's solid performance

Chick-fil-A generated $21.58 billion in sales in 2023, a 14.7% increase over 2022’s $18.81 billion and over 43% over 2021’s $15 billion. According to new data from Technomic Ignite, the chain has essentially doubled its total sales volume since 2018.In the process, the company has also continued to gain market share in an intensely competitive QSR chicken category.As Chick-fil-A’s consistent growth remains a major narrative, it’s worth mentioning that its competition extends far beyond the QSR

Google has upgraded Android Studio with Gemini to provide better coding assistance and debugging features for developers worldwide. Arm, a British semiconductor company, has experienced a 65% surge in stock value due to AI trends and increased royalty fees, though Morningstar cautions about overvaluation. Research firms offer conflicting perspectives on Arm's future, with one anticipating substantial growth. The GeekWire Awards spotlight five finalists in the Health Innovation category,

Blue Teapot Theatre Company is set to represent Ireland at a renowned film festival in the UK on St Patrick's Day. Its documentary is nominated  in the Best Story of a Life category at the Oska Bright Film Festival, the world's leading festival for films featuring people with intellectual disabilities or autism. 'Enquire Within' explores employment from the perspective of young people, seniors, and those with disabilities living in Connemara. Jason Scott, Ensemble Coordinator at Blue Teapot, says

Mojave, California-based Stratolaunch has announced the successful test of an air-launched, hypersonic uncrewed test vehicle, the Talon TA-1. As a private company, Stratolaunch can be contracted to gather specific data in hypersonic flight in support of customer-specific aircraft and missile programs. This proprietary data can form an important and valuable source of intellectual property for air framers and give them a competitive advantage in what will almost certainly be a crowded and lucrative