Virdee wins AAHOA inaugural tech pitch competition

As marketing teams adapt to tighter privacy regulations, the decline of traditional ad tracking, and the rise of social commerce, the profession is navigating a period of rapid transformation. Generative AI, automation, and data-driven personalization are reshaping how brands communicate and compete. Amid these shifts, marketers and educators alike are reexamining the skills and values…

In an age where experiences mean more than possessions, the rise of “active entertainment” has transformed how people unwind and connect. From axe-throwing to rage rooms, the thrill of safe destruction offers a therapeutic escape from daily stress. Yet behind the chaos of shattered glass and flying axes lies a precise operation — one…

In today’s creator economy, small businesses are being built on platforms as accessible as the smartphones in our pockets. From photographers to filmmakers, entrepreneurs are redefining what it means to “go into business” — often without traditional storefronts or investors, but with creativity, collaboration, and digital tools that make scaling possible. For many, payment…