The U.S. hospitality industry hopes next month's World Cup can make up for last year's decline in foreign tourism, but travel restrictions and steep prices may keep visitors away.
The big picture: An estimated 1.2 million international fans are coming to the U.S. for the tournament, according to the New York Times, citing the research firm Tourism Economics.
Your local coffee shop isn't just selling breakfast anymore — it's building a fanbase.
The big picture: The pandemic forced small businesses to get more creative online about reaching customers. The loyalty forged during that period has stuck around and evolved.
Potential presidential candidates are operating like creators, with social video operations, podcasts, Substack accounts and merch stores ahead of 2028.
Why it matters: Politicians can build audiences, raise money and shape narratives nationally beyond traditional media interviews or ad campaigns.
Since changing its press rotation policies last year, the White House has ushered in smaller and creator-led outlets, many of which align politically with the administration.
Why it matters: Just as candidates are leaning into the creator model to reach younger audiences, so too is the Trump administration.
Left-leaning news organizations have gained momentum in Trump 2.0 with podcasts and digital outlets seeing stronger reach, funding and audience engagement.
Why it matters: It marks a reversal from Trump's first term, when conservative media dominated social distribution and audience growth.
Despite the narrative that podcasts and other creator-led media dominated the 2024 election, the vast majority of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' media appearances during the presidential campaign were with mainstream outlets.
Why it matters: Legacy media still maintain credibility and power in elections.
Americans are still showing up for mom this Mother's Day — but with more budgeting, bargain hunting and strategic splurging as "momflation" pushes up the cost of flowers, brunch and gifts.
Why it matters: Mother's Day is becoming a snapshot of the modern U.S. consumer economy: Even as shoppers complain about inflation and rising prices, many are still willing to spend on special occasions — just more selectively.
Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd has a simple philosophy for surviving public markets: don't flinch, she says on episode of "The Axios Show" that premieres Monday.
The big picture: Wolfe Herd became the youngest woman in U.S. history to lead a public company when Bumble went public in 2021.
