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Q3 Town Hall brief ⤵ Congrats to our winners of the Summer '24 Innovation Day: Crain recently hosted its second successful Innovation Day, which saw outstanding participation from 14 teams representing various brands and departments. Two teams emerged as winners with proposals that could potentially enhance user experience. The event showcased both innovation and collaboration, upholding Crain's values and proving the vast reservoir of creative ideas within the organization. Congrats Sean Bales, Jack Foster, Jonathan Valladares, Philip Ingland, Ana Vazquez, Gary Taylor, and Carlos Portocarrero👏 The discussion on AI continued with plans to roll out AI training for various departments this fall to help our staff leverage these powerful tools. In parallel, we took a deep dive into analyzing our audience data and trends as we look ahead to the opportunities on the horizon for 2025 and beyond. Our readers are at the heart of everything we do. As we look to the future, our commitment to delivering best-in-class journalism and business insights remains unwavering. Thank you for inspiring us to always reach higher. Looking for your next chapter? Check out our openings here: https://lnkd.in/gG5RvTgg

Call it our largest group chat💬, here's a July Town Hall recap ➡️ Q2 MVPs and Innovation Day winners announced, new leadership and AI trainings unlocked🔓️ and a great sync-up from our audience engagement experts. #weareCrain

Let's give a round of applause to our second group of MVPs of 2024! 👏 We're thrilled to recognize Mark Fischer, Web Editor at Ad Age, Jonathan Valladares, Full-Stack Web Engineer, and Wendy Wolfe, Senior Financial Analyst. Discover how their exceptional efforts have set them apart at Crain: Mark Fischer is an indispensable member of the Ad Age team, consistently exceeding expectations in his role of copy editing and optimizing the Ad Age site. Mark's efforts have significantly boosted user engagement and conversions. He initiated a LinkedIn newsletter that has expanded Ad Age's reach, demonstrating his innovative approach and collaborative spirit. Jonathan is an exemplary team player who consistently embodies the Crain values, especially in collaboration and innovation. “He's always the first to offer help or jump in and collaborate with colleagues when tackling problems,” said Sean Bales, Group Product Manager. Wendy Wolfe's collaborative spirit ensures that valuable information is both gathered and disseminated efficiently, contributing to the development of budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and sales compensation plans. Her ability to work seamlessly with various teams and stakeholders across Crain highlights her integral role within the company. #MVP #WeAreCrain

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Celebrating the 4th with our U.S. based team today. Wherever you are, take a break from the heat and check out 3 big topics making headlines in our newsrooms: 1. Ad Age and Automotive News have joined forces for the Global Automotive Marketing Awards, which honors innovative automotive marketing efforts that captivate and inspire consumers worldwide. 2. On July 4, 2024, the European Union confirmed new tariffs of up to 37.6% on Chinese-made electric vehicles, which may lead to price increases for car brands like MG and Nio, while Renault's Dacia brand intends to maintain current prices. Automotive News Europe 3. A bill recently signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker allows property owners along North Michigan Avenue and other commercial corridors in Chicago to impose a small tax on themselves to fund area improvements (Crain's Chicago Business). Learn more about the timeline for the new district along the Magnificent Mile and the other topics, here: https://lnkd.in/e-N7pFp6