Marketing in 2023 and Beyond

As we enter the new year, it's important for businesses to stay ahead of the curve in their marketing efforts. With constant changes in technology and consumer behavior, the world of marketing is constantly evolving. In 2023 and beyond, here are some trends to watch out for: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. AI and automation will continue...

Amazon Launches TikTok-Style Feed feature for Social Shopping

Amazon launched a TikTok-inspired feature to showcase its products to customers Thursday, as more online platforms explore social commerce opportunities due to TikTok’s success. Amazon launched the feature Thursday for select customers and plans to make it available across the U.S. in the coming months. The portal, which the company named Inspire, will show users a continuous feed of...

The Fighting Irish will take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in the 78th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

The Fighting Irish will take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in the 78th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, which will be played in Jacksonville Dec. 30. The teams — both of which are 8-4 for the season — have both been in the bowl game before, with Notre Dame losing to North Carolina State in 2004. The Gamecocks are one of the hottest teams...

Disney buys MLB’s remaining stake in BAMTech for $900M

The Walt Disney Company reportedly paid $900M to Major League Baseball for the remaining 15% stake in BAMTech, a streaming video tech company that powers Disney+. This jaw-dropping financial movement comes just days before Disney+ is set to launch its ad-supported subscription tier and ahead of planned corporate restructuring under reinstated CEO Bob Iger. The Walt Disney Company subsequently bought out a...

Google has announced a new ad format named side rail ads

Google has announced a new AdSense ad format named side rail ads. Side rail ads stick to the sides of your web pages when the user viewing the page is on a widescreen device, such as a desktop computer. Google wrote, "Today, we're announcing a new ad format called side rails. Side rails are ads that stick to the sides of...

Digital Champions with David Vega from Tridence – Jacksonville & Chicago

David Vega, Founder Of Tridence (Jacksonville, Florida & Chicago, Illinois) Each week on “Digital Champions,” our hosts speak with digital marketing experts across the country. This week they spoke with David Vega from Tridence. https://youtu.be/9-6CAM-NWjU Jacksonville On Air - Digital Champions Daily Ad Brief, TV interview given by Charlene Shirk. The brightest media and marketing folks on the First Coast. So they say. Biz:...

New York City Soccer Club stadium to be built in Queens for $780M

New York City Soccer Club fans will no longer have to watch matches at Yankee Stadium because a brand new stadium is coming to Queens. The$780 million home for the club will have 25,000 seats. The New York City Football Club has spent years searching for a home of its own. Mayor Eric Adams is expected to announce the plans...

Paysafe plans North American headquarters in Jacksonville Florida.

Jacksonville, FL - Paysafe, a 25-year-old company with its global headquarters in London, is set to bring around 600 jobs to the area. At a news conference Monday at the JAX Chamber headquarters, Paysafe said some jobs would be created, and some employees would transfer from other offices. In addition, Paysafe CEO Bruce Lowthers said the company is in...

“The Horse’s Mouth” with David Vega from Tridence

Welcome to “The Horse’s Mouth” with Tom McManus. Sponsored by Synovus Bank and Trust, The Horse’s Mouth is a unique talk show where Tom’s guests sidle up to his bar to discuss the intersection of sports, business, and life. Today, Tom sits down with David Vega from Tridence Agency. All things digital. https://youtu.be/AgnGBCUclPM David is a seasoned veteran with 25+...

Qatar unveils new stadium with shipping containers for 2022 WorldCup

Say what? Qatar unveils new stadium with shipping containers for 2022 World Cup. It is the first “fully demountable” stadium in World Cup history, thanks to its modular steel creation. The design implements disused shipping containers, reflecting Qatar’s maritime history and the stadium’s proximity to Doha Port. Unlike other stadia built for the Qatar World Cup, Stadium 974 does not have...