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The 15 Best Excel Alternatives
Excel is one of the world’s most popular spreadsheet programs, with an estimated 1.1 billion people using it for data organization, analysis, and reporting. While it’s a commendable data system for teams within a business, it’s not free. A standalone copy of Excel costs $159.99, and a personal Office subscription is $69.99 per year for one user. Microsoft Excel might be the big cheese of data analysis and management, but it’s not the only tool in town. So, whether you’re looking for a free alternative, a cloud-based solution, or a tool with more advanced features, this article has something for […]
Barbenheimer: The Stark Marketing Differences Between This Summer’s Biggest Blockbusters
It’s shaping up to be a big month at the box office as the highly anticipated films Barbie and Oppenheimer gear up for release on July 21. When the initial Barbie trailer dropped this spring, we covered why the film’s online selfie generator was a nod to nostalgia marketing. As we get closer to the release date, the film’s marketing engine has gone into overdrive leaning heavily into partnerships and experiential marketing. Here are just a few (yes, a few) of the tactics deployed by the Barbie marketing team: A “DreamHouse” in Malibu hosted by Ken on Airbnb A giveaway […]
The Generative AI Revolution: A Glimpse Into the Future of Work
The explosion of interest in artificial intelligence has drawn attention not only to the astonishing capacity of algorithms to mimic humans but to the reality that these algorithms could displace many humans in their jobs. The economic and societal consequences could be nothing short of dramatic. The route to this economic transformation is through the workplace. A widely circulated Goldman Sachs study anticipates that about two-thirds of current occupations over the next decade could be affected, and a quarter to a half of the work people do now could be taken over by an algorithm. Up to 300 million jobs […]
Twitter’s Google Rankings Plummet Following Actions By Elon Musk via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Twitter’s search visibility on Google fell by 32% in a single day, according to Sistrix, following actions taken by CEO Elon Musk. The post Twitter’s Google Rankings Plummet Following Actions By Elon Musk appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Analytics Violates GDPR, Says Swedish Watchdog via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google Analytics is under scrutiny for GDPR issues. Swedish data protection authority warns companies against use. The post Google Analytics Violates GDPR, Says Swedish Watchdog appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
ChatGPT Disables ‘Browse With Bing’ Amid Legal Challenges via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
OpenAI suspends ChatGPT’s ‘Browse with Bing’ amid content concerns while facing lawsuits over copyright and data privacy violations. The post ChatGPT Disables ‘Browse With Bing’ Amid Legal Challenges appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How To Build A Future-Proofed SEO Strategy When AI Is Changing SEO via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig
The best way to future-proof your business is by staying engaged with AI, pushing the boundaries and trying things. The post How To Build A Future-Proofed SEO Strategy When AI Is Changing SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Ultimate Member WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Allows Full Site Takeover via @sejournal, @martinibuster
WordPress vulnerability in plugin with 200,00+ active installations is actively exploited, allowing full site takeover with trivial effort to bypass security filters The post Ultimate Member WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Allows Full Site Takeover appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Upcoming Drops: July 3-9
Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL. Don’t get us wrong — the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings. Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you as we pull together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss. […]
Hong Kong Establishes Web3 Development Task Force
Authorities in Hong Kong have established a dedicated task force aimed at promoting the development of Web3. The initiative, announced by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, signals the city’s determination to position itself as a leading player in the Web3 space. Led by Hong Kong’s financial secretary, Paul Chan, along with other government officials and regulators, the task force comprises 15 non-official members, including industry experts and key figures from the financial sector. Becoming a Web3 hub Hong Kong has been striving to become a Web3 leader, with the announcement of an official policy statement on […]