Bloomberg Media and iHeartMedia, the world’s leading podcast publisher, have announced the renewal of their partnership to co-produce new original podcasts and extend iHeartMedia’s exclusive distribution of Bloomberg’s popular podcast slate.

Expanding a Successful Collaboration

Since 2021, the two companies have launched over 30 podcasts covering business, finance, economics, and more, combining critical news with compelling storytelling. Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts, said:

“We are thrilled to continue this partnership to develop, distribute, and monetize Bloomberg’s impressive lineup while growing our global audience.”

Anthony Mancini, Head of Bloomberg Audio, added:

“iHeartMedia’s wide reach and innovative audio approach have been key to growing Bloomberg’s high-quality podcast content globally.”

New Podcasts and Continued Hits

The renewed deal includes ongoing collaboration on new podcasts like:

• Levittown: A six-part investigative series on deepfake pornography, produced with Kaleidoscope

• Everybody’s Business: Hosted by Max Chafkin and Stacey Vanek Smith from Bloomberg Businessweek, offering in-depth business story analysis

Past and current hits from the partnership include:

• Big Take (daily episodes)

• In Trust

• Bedrock

• USA

• Bloomberg Crypto

• Crash Course

These shows complement Bloomberg’s broader podcast catalog including Odd Lots, Money Stuff, Masters in Business, Businessweek Daily, and Trumponomics.

Distribution and Reach

Bloomberg produces over 30 podcasts delivering timely insights and storytelling across multiple fields including business, finance, politics, technology, and more. These podcasts are distributed exclusively by iHeartPodcasts and are available on Bloomberg.com, the iHeartRadio app, and all major podcast platforms.

Forrester today announced the opening of nominations for its prestigious B2B Return On Integration Honors and B2B Programs Of The Year Awards for the Asia Pacific (APAC) and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions.

These awards celebrate B2B organizations of all sizes across any region that demonstrate functional excellence and outstanding alignment between marketing, sales, and product teams — the key drivers of B2B revenue growth and improved customer experience.

Nominations for both award categories are now open and welcome organizations from diverse industries.

Core Scientific, Inc., a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation and digital asset mining, announced the immediate appointment of Elizabeth Crain to its Board of Directors. Ms. Crain will also serve as Chair of the Company’s Audit Committee.

With over 30 years of expertise in investment banking, private equity, and executive leadership, Ms. Crain co-founded and served as COO of Moelis & Company, a top independent investment bank. She played a pivotal role in scaling Moelis into a global financial advisory firm. Previously, she was Managing Director and COO at UBS Investment Banking Americas. Ms. Crain currently is a Partner at the Consello Group and sits on Nokia Corporation’s Board. Barron’s named her one of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance in 2022. She holds an MBA from Wharton and a B.S. in Economics from Arizona State University.

“We are excited to welcome Elizabeth Crain to our Board during this important time in Core Scientific’s evolution,” said Adam Sullivan, CEO. “Her financial leadership and strategic insight will be invaluable as we execute our long-term growth plans.”

In conjunction with this appointment, Core Scientific’s Board elected Jordan Levy as Chair, succeeding Jarrod Patten, who did not stand for reelection at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

“We are thrilled to have Jordan Levy step into his new role as Chairman,” added Sullivan. “His leadership and vision position us strongly for our next phase of growth.”

Docket, the AI revenue platform for modern enterprises, today announced the launch of its AI Seller agent a multi-modal conversational agent designed to provide detailed product information, technical support, and solution discovery. This innovative tool allows website visitors to explore products, access technical specs, view slides and videos, and understand how offerings meet their unique needs.

Addressing the fragmented and frustrating digital buying process, AI Seller engages prospects in real-time, delivering instant, personalized answers and guiding buyers seamlessly through product exploration. The platform aims to create net-new sales pipeline and increase website conversion rates by up to 30%.

“Our AI Seller delivers the kind of engagement today's buyers expect: instant answers, personalized experiences, and zero friction,” said Arjun Pillai, co-founder and CEO of Docket. “It’s a cost-effective way to scale without adding headcount, while giving marketing and sales teams real-time insights into what buyers actually care about.”

Key benefits of AI Seller include quick deployment within 24 hours, increased product and technical page conversions, improved marketing asset findability, and the ability to generate after-hours sales pipeline. It also helps businesses engage new buyer segments and offers a buyer-centric alternative to traditional vendor-centric websites.

Since its selective release, AI Seller has demonstrated remarkable impact, elevating the way prospects interact with brands and boosting qualified pipeline generation.

SPINS, a leader in data, analytics, and omnichannel activation for Natural Products, has acquired Lucky Labs, a digital technology company known for its product locator platform. This move strengthens SPINS’ capabilities in the beauty and wellness sector by helping brands connect with values-driven consumers across digital and physical channels.

Growing Demand for Conscious Beauty

• Consumers are applying the same transparency and sustainability expectations from food to beauty and wellness products.

• Shoppers use multiple channels — digital media, e-commerce, and in-store — for discovery and purchase.

Strategic Acquisition Benefits

• Extends SPINS’ expertise in conscious consumer behavior into the beauty and wellness vertical.

• Accelerates brand support with data-driven insights to optimize media investment and shopper experiences.

Lucky Labs’ Innovative Platform

• Provides real-time product discovery and retail availability tracking.

• Utilizes first-party data from retail partners for granular insights into inventory and shopper conversion.

• Enables brands to run more effective campaigns and improve ROI across all channels.

Leadership Insights

• Jay Margolis (SPINS CEO): Emphasizes the mission to empower values-led brands with intelligence to engage modern consumers meaningfully.

• Sneh Parmar (Lucky Labs CEO): Highlights the shared mission to simplify product discovery for conscious shoppers and provide brands with smarter growth tools.

• Nafis Azad (Lucky Labs CPO): Expresses excitement about expanding the SPINS ecosystem with top beauty brands and retailers.

Unified Platform Offering

• Combines market intelligence, product-level insights, and omnichannel shopper engagement in a single solution.

• Supports beauty and wellness brands in building lasting customer relationships and meeting evolving consumer needs.

The acquisition of Lucky Labs by SPINS represents a significant step in empowering beauty and wellness brands with advanced data and technology. By integrating product discovery, real-time retail insights, and shopper engagement, SPINS enhances brand strategies and supports growth in a competitive, conscious consumer market.

Rokt, a leading ecommerce technology company specializing in AI and machine learning to enhance shopper relevance, has announced key leadership appointments to strengthen its product and marketing teams. These strategic hires aim to accelerate innovation and growth in ecommerce transactions.

New Leadership Roles

• Dhruv Patel, co-founder and CEO of AfterSell (recently acquired by Rokt), named Chief Product Officer.

• Claire Southey appointed Chief AI Officer, focusing on AI-driven customer relevancy.

• Both report to Bruce Buchanan, CEO of Rokt.

Return of Industry Veteran

• Pete Davies returns as Senior Vice President of Advertiser Partnerships.

• His focus: expanding demand in key verticals like telco, auto, and insurance, and driving growth.

• Reports to Craig Galvin, Chief Revenue Officer.

Strategic Impact of Leadership

• Dhruv Patel brings expertise in AI-driven ecommerce to lead Rokt’s product strategy and roadmap.

• Pete Davies brings over 20 years of experience in strategy, customer acquisition, and commerce media to boost advertiser partnerships.

• Their combined skills will enhance Rokt’s ability to capture value at the critical ecommerce transaction moment.

AfterSell Background

• AfterSell uses AI to increase sales via relevant cart, checkout, and post-purchase upsells for Shopify merchants.

• Patel’s entrepreneurial approach is expected to accelerate innovation and scale across Rokt’s platform.

Company Growth and Innovation

• Rokt’s 2024 revenue grew over 40% year-over-year, reaching $600 million.

• Recently merged with mParticle, a leading customer data platform, to expand real-time relevance across ecommerce and advertising.

• Launched ACE, a generative AI tool designed to maximize advertisers’ return on ad spend.

Rokt’s strengthened leadership team, combining AI-driven product innovation and extensive partnership expertise, positions the company for accelerated growth. With these strategic appointments and recent technological advancements, Rokt is poised to enhance ecommerce relevance and deliver measurable business outcomes for brands worldwide.

Podean, a leading global Amazon and marketplace agency, has launched the Marketplace Change Tracker a real-time intelligence platform designed to deliver the latest ecommerce updates. This tool helps brands, retailers, and agencies stay informed about platform changes, feature releases, and policy updates across major marketplaces including Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

Features and Benefits

The Need for Real-Time Ecommerce Intelligence

• Amazon alone released over 120 product updates in 2024 across retail, media, and content capabilities.

• Rapid changes require brands to stay agile to mitigate risks and capitalize on new opportunities.

What Marketplace Change Tracker Offers

• Centralizes updates from Amazon Seller and Vendor Central, AWS, Amazon Ads Blog, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, and more.

• Filters and curates only the most relevant and impactful information, avoiding information overload.

• Replaces the need to monitor 30+ separate sources and channels.

Comprehensive Coverage

• Tracks platform-wide changes across Amazon and other leading marketplaces.

• Includes product and tool updates, feature releases, and policy shifts.

• Delivers breaking news relevant to ecommerce professionals.

Importance for Brands and Teams

• Enables real-time decision-making with up-to-date intelligence.

• Helps brands maintain competitiveness in a fast-evolving commerce ecosystem.

• Simplifies monitoring and management of critical marketplace information.

Background and Expertise

Powered by Podean Intelligence

• The Marketplace Change Tracker is backed by Podean Intelligence, Podean’s in-house research division.

• Podean Intelligence consists of marketplace experts, data scientists, and analysts focused on digital commerce complexities.

• The division produces influential research such as Marketplace Index™, Global Amazon Media Reports, and brand performance insights.

Strategic Evolution

• The launch unifies Podean’s research and insight offerings into one integrated platform.

• Reflects Podean’s commitment to providing brands with actionable intelligence to lead in ecommerce.

The Marketplace Change Tracker by Podean offers a critical solution for brands facing rapid and complex marketplace changes. By centralizing relevant updates and insights, it empowers ecommerce professionals to act confidently and strategically in today’s dynamic retail landscape.

Ignite Selling has been named one of Selling Power’s top sales training companies for the sixth time in 2025. The annual list highlights leading providers that offer comprehensive sales training and enablement services to help organizations find the right training partners.

Recognition and Expertise

• Selected for its innovative, simulation-based sales training solutions that help sales teams adopt essential skills and behaviors.

• Grounded in extensive research and a collaborative client approach focused on immersive, real-world experiences.

• Emphasizes refining skills, stretching salespeople, and accelerating sales pipelines.

Unique Training Approach

• Modularized sales training simulations designed to meet clients’ critical sales growth goals.

• Goes beyond skill development by transforming sales processes and enhancing salespeople’s critical thinking.

• Supported by strategic sales coaching for continuous improvement.

Industry Experience and Client Focus

• Over 40 years of collective experience in sales simulation training and strategic coaching.

• Serves a range of clients from mid-market to Fortune 500 companies, with a strong focus on the life sciences sector.

• Also recognized on Training Industry’s Top Sales Training & Enablement Companies Watchlist for four consecutive years.

Selection Criteria and Excellence

• Evaluation based on depth and breadth of training, innovation, market contribution, AI integration, and client satisfaction.

• Ignite Selling excelled across all criteria in Selling Power’s 2025 rankings.

Ignite Selling’s repeated recognition confirms its leadership in sales training through innovative, research-backed approaches that drive meaningful skill adoption and sales pipeline acceleration. Their focus on simulation-based learning and strategic coaching equips sales teams to succeed in competitive markets.