Day: June 26, 2021
Apple grows ad business with launch of App Store Search Ads in China
App Store Search Ads started in 2016, right around the time that Apple announced a financial target to double Services revenue by 2020 (it would go on to easily beat that goal). At the time, Search Ads were sold only in the United States. Apple would quickly expand the ad service internationally. More than five
Chapel Hill’s old-school business center keeps up with changing times
A block straddling the Chapel Hill-Carrboro border has developed a distinct old-school presence from the rest of downtown. It’s increasingly becoming a destination for food, socializing, music, art and games. The area is called Midway. “It’s such a hub for people because it’s not really Chapel Hill and it’s not really Carrboro,” said Sammy Martin,
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Pernod Ricard’s new profit forecast lifts shares to record high
PARIS, June 23(Reuters) – Pernod Ricard (PERP.PA) raised its annual profit forecast as the French drinks saw a stronger than expected recovery with the removal of COVID-19 curbs, driving its shares to a record high in early trading on Wednesday. The owner of Mumm champagne, Absolut vodka and Martell cognac now expects organic profit growth
7 ways companies are advancing racial justice in business
Over the past year, the pressure for companies to act on racial equality has increased. In response, they have started to focus on seven key actions to increase diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). These include hiring for DE&I roles and providing anti-bias trainings. The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers on