Dez Reads. Escobar’s Hippo Havoc, Corporate Buzzword Overload, Frappuccino Innovation, Lego Heist, and the Hot Dog Scandal. Dezenhall Resources July 12, 2024

We’re in the “pool reads” epoch of the 2024 Dez Reads calendar, and I hope you’ll read along with us this week. One of the most fun parts of editing…
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Anne Marie Malecha, CEO of Dezenhall Resources: Strategically Navigating Hot Button Issues In The News July 11, 2024

Madam Policy Podcast CEO, Anne Marie Malecha, spoke to Madam Policy Podcast on many topics which included:  How operations should drive high-stakes communications, The role of communications in politics and policy,…
Dez Reads. Zillow Therapy, White House Dynamics, Pickle Jar Phenomenon, Social Media Warnings, and Bowling Shirt Nostalgia. Dezenhall Resources July 5, 2024

Happy Independence Day weekend. I wholeheartedly agree with all of the patriotic tweets from our brands, celebrities, and politicians expressing their appreciation and love for the greatest country on earth….
Dez Reads. Crypto’s Global Strategy, McDonald’s Inflation Tactics, Animal Consciousness, AI Reading Companions, and Cricket’s U.S. Surge. Dezenhall Resources June 24, 2024

I’ve been willfully ignoring the crypto space for a few years now, but this week Mike Bova rightly points out that it may be the economic sector with the most…
Dez Reads. Paramount’s Leaky Merger, The Open’s Democratic Spirit, Celebrating Too Soon in Sports, Biden’s Gen Z Strategy, and Speeding Crackdown in California. Dezenhall Resources June 18, 2024

Leon Lett was the talk of my third grade lunch table in 1993 after he prematurely celebrated a touchdown in Super Bowl XXVII, only to have the ball knocked out…
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Dez Reads. Altman’s AI Ecosystem, Consumer Data Shifts, Mexico’s Historic Election, Nvidia’s Market Triumph, the NBA’s Massive Deal, and Ghosn’s Journey from Versailles to Lebanon. Dezenhall Resources June 11, 2024

I suppose we don’t have to talk about Nvidia and Sam Altman every week, but they’re moving markets and driving conversations, so we take a look at both the chipmaker’s…
Dez Reads. The Importance of Trash Talk, Dimon Stays Winning, ScarJo’s Voice, Vivek’s Media Gambit and More. Dezenhall Resources June 5, 2024

I grew up talking trash to the point that newcomers to my friend group wondered if we secretly hated each other. David Shoemaker’s new book, Wisecracks, suggests that our close-knit…
The Power of Landscape Analysis in Public Affairs: Understanding the Political and Cultural Factors at Play Dezenhall Resources June 5, 2024

Big brands, firms, and political campaigns tend to gravitate towards hiring employees who live around urban centers on the East and West coasts. For years, this has been the trend,…
Dez Reads. Scheffler’s Arrest Shocks PGA, Tom Brady’s Roast Regrets, Netflix Secures NFL Rights, AI Regulation Efforts, and Miss USA Controversy. Dezenhall Resources May 22, 2024

Welcome to this week’s edition of Dez Reads, where we dissect the latest news in entertainment, business, politics, and culture. In a truly shocking development in the golf world, Scottie…
Bumble’s Fumble and Recovery Dezenhall Resources May 22, 2024

Last week, I posted about Bumble Inc.’s bold efforts to rebrand themselves on social media, with an eye on connecting with #exhausted Gen Z daters. The dating app, geared towards…
Dez Reads. Office Commutes Resurge, Grief Meets AI, Puppy Politics, Zara’s Fashion Makeover, and Climate Financial Risks. Dezenhall Resources May 13, 2024

Welcome to Dez Reads, where I curate some quick analysis of the interesting, quirky, and thought-provoking things our staff is reading this week. While there’s a lot of good stuff…
Dez Reads. Deepfake Dangers, Park City’s Canine Conflict, Greener Sports Fields, Blocking Online Critics, and a Fashion Merger Faceoff. Dezenhall Resources May 13, 2024

Welcome to Dez Reads, where we examine recent trends in business, law, human interest, and more – giving you an insight into what Dez staff is reading, discussing, and debating….