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Who owns your marketing data?

Too many marketing agencies are black holes when it comes to client data. They’re pulling in massive amounts of information, but it essentially disappears,...
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Opinion: The fiscal policy of Governor Reynolds brings stability and optimism

The May 2024 NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey demonstrated that not only are small business owners pessimistic about the economy, but also worried...
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AI companies are running out of fuel, your content will fill the tank

The AI Space Race has boosted the S&P and NASDAQ indices, leads headlines in business and tech reporting, and has become an integral part...

Penny for your thoughts with State Treasurer Roby Smith

Where does 007 invest his money? In a bond market. I can hear the groans around the office and at home as I sit here and...
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Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths

Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact on our community’s economy and livability. Each organization has...
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates her game winning three point basket against the Michigan State Spartans Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. CREDIT BRIAN RAY/HAWKEYESPORTS.COM

Opinion: Caitlin Clark would do for the BIG3 what she did for Iowa’s economy

Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league just offered University of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark $5 million to play in the 2024 season. If Ms. Clark can...
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Breaking barriers: SBA propelling Black-owned businesses to new heights

In the dynamic landscape of the United States’ economy, the recent upswing in small business growth emerges as an extraordinary narrative, characterized by resilience,...
Iowa Northern Railway

CN, Iowa Northern deal promotes access and choice for Iowa rail customers

Iowa Northern Railway Company and the Canadian National Railway (CN) are excited to join our two freight railroads together to better serve customers and...

Stoking the fire: How to thoughtfully build a sustainable business plan

When an individual begins to stoke the internal fires of entrepreneurism, there is little that can be done to snuff it out. Family, friends,...
Iowa is the sixth state to pass a comprehensive consumer data privacy bill into law. CREDIT PEXELS

2024 predictions in marketing and tech

Looking back on previous predictions and articles, I am sitting at around a B average in terms of my predictions coming true. In 2022, I...

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