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• ITV, Nissan, John Lewis: Everything that matters this morning

  11-11-2019 08:45
  
  Good morning and welcome to Marketing Week’s round-up of the news that matters in the marketing world today.
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• Kevin O'Leary on the fight to build a massive data center

  12-06-2026 20:54 via businessinsider.com
  
  Kevin O'Leary on AI, China, and why America needs more compute power.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• Inside the vice president's official residence, where JD Vance and Usha Vance live

  12-06-2026 20:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the US vice president.Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File/APThe vice president's official residence is on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory.Different vice presidents have added amenities such as a pool, a jogging track, and a garden.The residence may be haunted — Walter Mondale's daughter once said she saw a ghost in her bedroom.Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, moved into the vice president's official
  
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• Best Sephora coupons and promo codes for June 2026

  12-06-2026 20:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSephora/Business InsiderWhether it's a luxury fragrance or hydrating skincare, Sephora has every step of your beauty routine covered. The self-care superstore offers a vast library of products, including makeup, haircare, accessories, and more. The right Sephora coupon can score you a sweet freebie or discount with your next order, too.The retailer has become a go-to destination for viral products on Tik
  
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• The SpaceX IPO just created one of the biggest wealth events in Silicon Valley history. Here are the winners.

  12-06-2026 19:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  Antonio Gracias, founder and chief executive officer of Valor Equity Partner, during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute Priority Summit in Miami, Florida, US, on Friday, March 31, 2023FIISpaceX's market debut shows Elon Musk rewards loyalty to those who have stood by him for decades.Antonio Gracias' holdings are worth around $75 billion. His relationship with Musk goes back 20 years.President and COO Gwynne Shotwell has been the rock by Musk's side. Her stake is almost $2 billion.E
  
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• Meta says Instagram and Facebook are 'coming back' online after morning outage

  12-06-2026 19:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Meta's spokesperson confirmed outage issues on Friday morning.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWidespread outages plagued Facebook and Instagram Friday morning.A Meta spokesperson confirmed platform issues in a post on X and later said: "We're coming back."Outage reports on third-party website DownDetector have since fallen.Facebook and Instagram suffered from widespread outages for hours on Friday before the service began to come back online.Outage reports spiked throughout the morning on
  
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• SpaceX and Tesla merger chatter is heating up. Here's how Musk's companies work together.

  12-06-2026 19:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon Musk's companies have been swapping IP and cash. It's led to rumors of potential mega mergers.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesThe companies led by Elon Musk have become increasingly intertwined in the past couple of years.These firms have shared employees and purchased batteries, software, and vehicles from each other.SpaceX is expected to contribute to Tesla's coming Roadster, for example, and xAI's Grok is in Teslas and Optimus demo bots.For years, the sprawling companies in Elon Musk's busines
  
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• This week's Anthropic-inspired AI freakout, explained

  12-06-2026 19:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei arriving at the White House earlier this year.JESSICA KOSCIELNIAK/REUTERSAnthropic faced backlash over AI model limitations and transparency.Anthropic cited safety reasons, but also aims to protect its business from AI model distillation.Open-source AI models challenge Anthropic with competitive performance and lower costs.Anthropic changed course after a developer backlash this week. The bigger story is what the company is still doing, and why.The startup said it will
  
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• David Hockney has died at 88. One theme was constant in his 7-decade career: Never stop working.

  12-06-2026 18:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  David Hockney has died at 88.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesThe iconic British artist David Hockney has died at 88.He had a voracious work ethic and kept working until his final days.Research suggests that working into old age could help stave off chronic disease.David Hockney has died at age 88, one month short of his 89th birthday.The iconic British artist, known for his signature bleached blonde hair and colorful, rounded glasses, had a work ethic that kept him creating until the ver
  
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• Every single Steven Spielberg movie, ranked from worst to best

  12-06-2026 18:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  Steven Spielberg prepping a shot for "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark."LucasfilmSteven Spielberg has made some of the greatest movies of all time.Here are all 35 of his feature-length movies, ranked from worst to best.See where his latest movie, "Disclosure Day," ranks.Regarded as one of the greatest directors of all time, Steven Spielberg has given us some of the most memorable movies ever made, from "Jaws" and "E.T." to the "Indiana Jones" and "Jurassic Park" franchises.For close
  
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• Where to watch Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina live streams free from anywhere

  12-06-2026 18:39 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreJonathan David of Juventus will play for Canada at the World Cup.Minas Panagiotakis/Getty ImagesIt's finally time for the World Cup, and Canada's first match is here, against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here's what you need to know about the game, where to watch it, and a breakdown of free international streaming options.Canada will kick off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina on
  
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• Inside David Solomon's letter to Goldman interns: SpaceX, more M&A, and how to thrive in an 'innovation supercycle'

  12-06-2026 18:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon released his annual letter to interns.ECNYBusiness Insider got an exclusive look at David Solomon's annual letter to interns.The 2026 class includes around 2,500 interns, with an acceptance rate of less than 1%.Solomon advised interns to "manage your energy" on the same day as SpaceX's IPO, which the bank led.Goldman Sachs' youngest employees are walking into an "innovation supercycle."CEO David Solomon said as much in his annual welcome letter to interns, sent Fr
  
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• Everything Taylor Swift has worn this year, ranked from worst to best

  12-06-2026 18:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  Taylor Swift at the "Toy Story 5" premiere in Los Angeles.Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesTaylor Swift has been busy the past few months, attending awards shows, sporting events, and more.Her signature style has been on display at every occasion.Swift's best looks have been simple and elegant. Her worst was too corporate.Taylor Swift is back.No, she hasn't announced her 13th studio album or another massive world tour. She's simply stepped back into the spotlight after a few quiet months away.Since March
  
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• Elon Musk's net worth is soaring after SpaceX made him the world's first trillionaire

  12-06-2026 18:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon Musk is officially the world's first trillionaire.Patrick Pleul/APSpaceX's blockbuster initial public offering has made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.Within seconds of trading, Musk's net worth shot up.He was already the world's wealthiest person, but the IPO puts him further ahead of the pack.The world's richest man has a new fancy title.Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's public debut. SpaceX began trading at $150 per share — $9 above the r
  
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• After leaving my rural hometown for a big city, I never thought I'd be back. Now that I am, I can't believe I ever left.

  12-06-2026 18:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  I never imagined I'd trade a big city for my rural hometown, but now I've never been happier.Abigail AliGrowing up in a small rural town, I couldn't wait to leave and move to a big city like Chicago.I loved living in Chicago, but couldn't find work there, and surprisingly missed my hometown.I thought I would regret moving back, but now, a year later, I can't imagine living anywhere else.Growing up, all I wanted was to leave my rural hometown of Edenton, North Carolina, behind and move to a big c
  
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• I played in the World Cup for Team USA — then I had kids and it changed my definition of success

  12-06-2026 18:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  Maurice Edu says playing in the World Cup was a dream.Omar Vega/Getty ImagesMaurice Edu was a midfielder for Team USA in the 2010 World Cup.Today, he's a broadcaster for Major League Soccer and the dad of three.He uses affirmations with his kids and is more focused on discipline than soccer skills.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maurice Edu, analyst with Major League Soccer on Apple TV. It has been edited for length and clarity.When I was growing up in California's inland e
  
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• I took a weeklong cruise and didn't check a bag. Here are 10 items I'm glad I packed and 9 things I'll bring next time

  12-06-2026 18:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author packed a backpack and carry-on luggage for a weeklong cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI sailed on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, one of the world's largest cruise ships, in 2022.I wore a backpack and brought a carry-on suitcase for the seven-night Caribbean cruise.I was glad I packed light, but had some regrets. I longed for earplugs and warmer clothing.My first cruise was a huge learning experience — especially when it cam
  
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• Where to watch World Cup: Free live streams, schedule, venues, odds

  12-06-2026 17:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreArgentina will attempt to defend its FIFA World Cup title at the 2026 tournament, but Spain is the favorite.Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images (left); Francisco Canedo/Xinhua via Getty Images (middle); Xavi Bonilla/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images (right)The FIFA World Cup is officially underway, almost four years since Argentina's victory, and Lionel Messi and his crew will atte
  
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• Planning to live with my boyfriend pushed us to finally discuss finances. Instead of moving in together, we broke up.

  12-06-2026 17:09 via businessinsider.com
  
  My partner and I had plans to move in together, but having tough conversations about money made me realize we weren't aligned.Sage RubinsteinOver a year into our relationship, my boyfriend and I were planning on moving in together.For the first time, we had to have some awkward conversations about money and a rent breakdown.Our different attitudes led us to pause our moving plans, and we broke up four months later.My boyfriend and I floated back to my apartment after dinner and a comedy show, fe
  
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• I tried 'the best Cuban sandwich in Miami.' It lived up to the hype.

  12-06-2026 17:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  I tried the Cuban sandwich from Sanguich in Miami, which locals and critics have previously rated the best Cuban sandwich in the city.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderMiami is known for its sandy beaches, energetic nightlife, and devotion to Cuban cuisine.I tried the classic Cuban sandwich from Sanguich, a popular spot with tourists, locals, and critics.After trying the rich, satisfying sandwich, the hype feels justified.Miami is home to countless eateries serving up classic Cuban sandwiches, all c
  
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• I work with college students, and they're more prepared for the AI-focused workforce than anyone. But they can't get jobs.

  12-06-2026 16:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author says Gen Z is well-equipped for the AI-focused workforce.DeAndres Royal/North Carolina Central University via Getty ImagesI used to work at Meta and now work closely with college students.The students I meet are among the most talented workers I've ever met, especially in AI.But they can't find jobs because companies keep prioritizing AI over entry-level employees.A couple of years ago, I witnessed three USC students present a fully immersive VR experience that might have taken my Met
  
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• Portland Leather Goods was buried in social media messages. An AI startup helped them automate the process.

  12-06-2026 16:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  Portland Leather Goods uses Nectar Social, an AI-assisted platform, to manage social media engagement.Portland Leather GoodsPortland Leather Goods' five-person social media team struggled with an influx of social media engagement.To better manage user comments and DMs across platforms, the company employed Nectar Social's AI platform.The centralized approach and automated drafting feature helped reduce response times to one hour.Portland Leather Goods has amassed nearly one million followers acr
  
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• The college with the highest-earning graduates in every US state

  12-06-2026 16:22 via businessinsider.com
  
  Columbia University has the highest-earning graduates in New York.Jeenah Moon / POOL / AFPThe college you attend can affect how much you earn after graduation.The Department of Education's College Scorecard tracks former students' earnings by school.Business Insider listed the US colleges with the highest-earning graduates in every state.At some schools, investing in higher education pays off more than in others.Business Insider recently identified the 34 US colleges with the highest-paid gradua
  
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• See which World Cup stars take home the biggest paychecks, including 2 billionaires

  12-06-2026 16:09 via businessinsider.com
  
  Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have a combined net worth of over $2 billion.Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos; Gualter Fatia via Getty ImagesSoccer stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are both billionaires.The highest-paid players in the World Cup have business dealings and sponsorships off the pitch.These include ownership of other teams, real-estate ventures, and brand ambassador deals.The 2026 World Cup — expected to be the most profitable in the tournament's history — kicked of
  
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• I attended pastry school in France. Here are 8 tricks I've learned for making the perfect cookies.

  12-06-2026 16:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  After attending pastry school and working in several bakeries, I've learned some tips for making the best cookies.Allison ChenAfter attending pastry school in France, I've learned the secrets to making the best cookies.I've found that using a kitchen scale and buying a pricier butter leads to delicious results.For decadent chocolate chip cookies, I always like to add an extra egg yolk to the dough.I'm a full-time baker who has attended pastry school in France, completed a baking course in China,
  
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• I maxed out a credit card, traded in my car, and still struggled to afford the World Cup. Then I found a WhatsApp group.

  12-06-2026 16:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rory Phillips-Hunter with his fiancée, Victoria Ofsarnie, pre-kick off at the Scotland against Denmark game in November.Courtesy of Rory Phillips-HunterRory Phillips-Hunter was determined to go to the US to watch Scotland play in the World Cup.After seeing that hotel prices in Boston were far too high, Phillips-Hunter decided on Providence.He joined a group chat for Scots staying in Providence, which has helped lower the overall cost.This as-told-to essay is based on several conversations
  
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• Russia wrapped a whole building in an anti-drone cage, satellite imagery shows. Ukraine fired on it with cruise missiles.

  12-06-2026 16:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anti-drone cage armor surrounding the Cheboksary plant in May.Satellite image ©2026 Vantor.Russia wrapped a building linked to weapons production in anti-drone cages, satellite imagery shows.This type of protection is common for vehicles on the battlefield, though unusual for buildings.Ukraine said it struck the building with cruise missiles this week.Russia attempted to shield a weapons production facility with anti-drone cage armor. Ukraine came for it with its new cruise missiles.A satel
  
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• I love hosting pool parties, but it's expensive. 1 rule keeps me from going broke over summer.

  12-06-2026 15:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author is happy to host others at her pool, but she says always asks them to bring snacks to share.Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty ImagesOwning a pool can be quite expensive, but I'm glad we can host our friends.I've realized that the pool is the draw; I don't need to handle everything for our guests.When friends come for a swim, I ask them to bring a snack to share. It keeps costs down for me.Seven years ago, we finally made our family's dream of having a pool in our backyard come true. Th
  
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• Every single Jennifer Lopez movie, ranked

  12-06-2026 15:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Brett Goldstein and Jennifer Lopez star in her new film, "Office Romance."Dia Dipasupil/WireImage/Getty ImagesJennifer Lopez has also been acting since the 1980s.Her lowest-ranked films, according to critics, are "Gigli" (2003) and "The Boy Next Door" (2015).Her latest film, "Office Romance," is a hit with Netflix viewers.Jennifer Lopez has been a triple threat since she showcased her dance skills on "In Living Color" in 1991.A successful acting and singing career followed, earning her accolades
  
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• I'm addicted to TikTok's weird little games. That's a good thing for its ads business.

  12-06-2026 14:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  TikTok has added dozens of mini games to its app.Screenshot/TikTokI spent eight hours on TikTok last weekend. That's about a full day of work.I got hooked on TikTok's "mini games," which it recently added to the app alongside micro dramas.It's an advertising play and a clever way to keep us glued to our screens.I spent over eight hours on TikTok last weekend.Why? I've been busy playing dozens of TikTok's new mini games — popping pimples, running an oil company, and giving very hairy women
  
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