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The article discusses WWE's $5 billion deal with Netflix, moving its Raw show to the streaming platform. Despite WWE's global appeal and unique storytelling, viewership has declined over the years. The article also touches on the controversy surrounding WWE's founder, Vince McMahon, and the company's efforts to address past issues while navigating a new era with Netflix. The deal with Netflix could potentially help WWE expand its international audience and content offerings. [Extracted from the article]

The Fast Company article highlights various brands that have made significant impacts in their industries, such as Arc’teryx, Quinn, C-SPAN, American Express, Minnetonka, Loewe, Tony's Chocolonely, Universal Pictures, Behr Paint, Hennessy, and Herman Miller. Each brand is recognized for its unique contributions and strategies, ranging from innovative marketing to ethical sourcing practices. Hennessy is targeting a new generation of drinkers with its "Made for More" campaign, while Herman Miller is celebrating its centennial with initiatives promoting its design legacy and enduring products. The article showcases the diverse approaches taken by these brands to stay relevant and successful in their respective fields. [Extracted from the article]

Fast Company's special holiday edition features a gift guide curated by business leaders, offering space-specific recommendations for various interests. From a leather desk tidy to a stoneware book stand, the guide includes unique and stylish products for upgrading one's home. With items like a smart alarm clock and luxury drinkware, this guide provides diverse gift ideas for enhancing everyday life. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on social missions and the need for oversight to ensure its alignment with company values. It features insights from business leaders on how AI can enhance productivity, create equitable workplaces, and build diverse workforces. The article also addresses concerns about unequal distribution and carbon emissions resulting from AI advancements. It emphasizes practical solutions proposed by leaders to harness AI's transformative power for social impact. Additionally, the text discusses the challenges of implementing AI in various sectors, including limited accessibility for non-profit organizations, the spread of misinformation, and the importance of responsible AI development through open-source models, security standards, and government involvement. [Extracted from the article]

Weight Watchers, now known as WW, is undergoing a transformation to appeal to a wider audience by becoming a telehealth company that offers both medication and behavioral programs for weight loss. The company is facing competition from online weight loss apps and weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic. Weight Watchers' revenue has declined, and its recent marketing efforts for its Clinic subscription faced backlash on social media. The company is also struggling to balance its new Clinic business with its established brand and is facing competition from other telemedicine companies. Weight Watchers hopes that the prices of weight loss drugs will drop as supply increases. [Extracted from the article]

A minimum hourly wage law for delivery workers in New York City has increased their pay, but not all workers are benefiting. While the hourly pay has gone up, delivery apps have implemented policies that limit the number of hours workers can log in and work, making it difficult for them to generate sufficient income. The law faced resistance from delivery companies, and some apps have de-emphasized tipping and added fees to cover the wage hike. Advocates are calling for further measures to protect delivery workers and ensure a living wage. [Extracted from the article]

* TO FIND THE SPOTS on this list, we polled dozens of savvy and sore New Yorkers--a doorman, a teacher, and a marathoner among them. For more obsessively sourced recommendations, [...]

Julie Schott, the mind behind popular brands like Julie, Starface, and Blip, has successfully transformed products associated with shame into trendy accessories for Gen Z. Her brands, known for their unique branding and marketing strategies, have gained popularity among younger consumers who value authenticity and self-expression. Schott's understanding of internet culture and early trends has been key to her success, and her products have become conversation starters and badges of honor for those who use them. By embracing imperfection and challenging traditional beauty standards, Schott aims to help customers feel good about showing up as themselves. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Fast Company features recommendations from employees at trendsetting companies for their favorite products in various categories. The recommendations include items such as a crossback apron, a composter, ravioli molds, gin bundle, saucy noodle sampler, tumbler, water boiler, incense, vintage fan, slant board, face mist, buffing bar, book, tennis tote, cooking system, poncho, portable projector, camping chair, water filter system, pillow spray, silk beach throw, body and hair oil, pajama set, spinner bag, and a memoir. The employees provide personal insights and reasons for their recommendations, making it a helpful resource for those looking for gift ideas or products to enhance their wellness, outdoor activities, and travel experiences. [Extracted from the article]

Compass, a real estate firm, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to address challenges in the housing market, such as high interest rates and limited inventory. However, despite investing heavily in AI technology, Compass has yet to turn a profit. The company organized a hackathon to generate new AI ideas, but industry observers remain skeptical about the potential for AI to revolutionize the real estate industry. While AI can assist with tasks like marketing and paperwork, the personal relationships and human touch that agents provide are still crucial in the sales process. [Extracted from the article]

IN JUST THREE YEARS, LANNY Smith has taken his athleisure company Actively Black to heights few clothing brands ever achieve. FEATURES ILLUSTRATION BY MARIANO PASCUAL PLAYSTATION FROM ITS BUZZY THE LAST OF US ADAPTATION TO ITS ACCESSIBLE CONTROLLER, THE CONSOLE MAKER IS SHOWING HOW VIDEO GAMES CAN BE FOR EVERYONE. Video games are at the forefront of entertainment culture, and few companies are proving it like Riot Games. [Extracted from the article]

TO FIND THE places on this list, we polled dozens of savvy New Yorkers--a makeup artist, a stylist, and a songwriter among them. For more obsessively sourced recommendations, including the [...]

Its wealth of data and information has undoubtedly complicated things for the company: On June 12, after Reddit announced plans to begin charging outside companies for access via its API, nearly 9,000 subreddit communities went dark for 48 hours to protest the move. Golnar Khosrowshahi Founder and CEO, Reservoir Media FOR UNLOCKING MUSIC ON THE DAY THAT MUSIC company Reservoir Media closed its deal to acquire hip-hop label Tommy Boy for $100 million in 2021, "our first phone call was to De La Soul", says CEO Golnar Khosrowshahi. Wayne Ting CEO, Lime FOR KICK STARTING THE SCOOTER BUSINESS THE SCOOTER rental business is not an easy one. This three-point turn has been executed by CEO Wayne Ting, who led the San Francisco-based company to its first profitable year in 2022 and proved to industry critics that the scooter business has some kick in it. Kim Budil Director, Lawrence Livermore Nationa lLaboratory FOR LEADING THE TEAMTHAT ACHIEVED NUCLEAR FUSION AAS DIRECTOR OF the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Kim Budil oversees a staff of 8,300. [Extracted from the article]

Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn (2009- present), chief product officer, CEO: When Jeff joined LinkedIn, he called and asked me to join him as his first hire. David Sze, partner at venture firm Greylock, which led LinkedIn's Series B funding round in 2004: A big moment early on was when major banks limited access to LinkedIn on company-owned computers. WHEN LINKEDIN LAUNCHED ON MAY 5, 2003, it wasn't a given that it would thrive. Dan Shapero, LinkedIn (2008- present), VP, chief business officer, chief operating officer: When I joined, the conversation at LinkedIn was something like, "Seems like recruiters really love LinkedIn. [Extracted from the article]

Photographs by Celine Grouard THE PAST TWO YEARS HAVE BEEN PARTICULARLY TAXING FOR LEADERS, who have had to contend with the ongoing pandemic and its attendant issues (including disrupted supply chains and shifts in labor), plus climate change, social inequality, and economic uncertainty. SAMPATH SOWMYANARAYAN CEO, Verizon Business STACEY STEWART President and CEO, March of Dimes DAN STREETMAN CEO, Allvue Systems WILLIAM TAYLOR Founding editor, Fast Company JENNIFER TESCHER President and CEO, Financial Health Network COLLEEN THEIS COO, The Orchard JAY THEODORE CTO, enterprise and AI, Esri LEMIA JENKINS THOMPSON Chief communications officer, Pinterest ALICIA TILLMAN Global CMO, Capitolis RATMIR TIMASHEV Cofounder, Object First JEFF TITTERTON COO, Zendesk LEE TRINK Cofounder and CEO, FaZe Clan TIGER TYAGARAJAN CEO, Genpact GEOFFROY VAN RAEMDONCK CEO, Neiman Marcus Group JUAN VARGUES President and CEO, Dometic JAMES VINCENT Founder and CEO, Fndr TOM VROEMANS CEO, November Five W - Z ZUHAIRAH WASHINGTON President and COO, Otrium JAMAL R. WATKINS SVP, strategy and advancement, NAACP MAYNARD WEBB Founder, Webb Investment Network SHERRIE WESTIN President, Sesame Workshop BARBARA WHYE VP, inclusion and diversity, Apple BRYONY WINN President, health solutions, Elevance Health ANNE CLARKE WOLFF Founder and CEO, Independence Point Advisors FOREST YOUNG Global head of brand, Rivian GERALD YOUNGBLOOD CMO, Lenovo NA ANNIE YOUNG-SCRIVNER CEO, Wella SUMORWUO ZAZA Cofounder and CEO, Nicklpass AMMANUEL ZEGEYE Partner, McKinsey & Co. ANDREW ZIMMERMAN CEO, Journey PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) SETH KAUFMAN PRESIDENT AND CEO, MOET HENNESSY NA • It's really about how long-term-oriented the thinking can be. [Extracted from the article]

GENERAL EXCELLENCE A WIDER LENS Diversity in Design Collaborative/ MillerKnoll THERE'S A diversity crisis in the design industry: Fewer than 5% of designers are Black, and fewer than 10% of Black students enroll in undergraduate design programs. To have an icon commit her time and energy to bring a diverse team of designers together - it speaks to the impact of change through sport and design that Serena and Nike are creating CHANTEL SANCHEZ Nike Global Brand Designer "As a designer from a small town with no connections, where design was not encouraged as a possible career, it was incredible connecting with all kinds of talented creatives at Nike. "The device is designed so users can take it apart easily", says Oscar Karlsson, co-founder and design director at Above, the Swedish innovation agency that led the design for Fair-phone. - NB ENTERPRISE A PLAYFUL DIGITAL WHITEBOARD FigJam/Figma "FUN IS DIFFERENT THAN FRIVOLOUS", SAYS DYLAN FIELD, CO-founder and CEO of the web-based design tool Figma. [Extracted from the article]

- Jillian Dempsey, founder, Jillian Dempsey Riding High Let your pet know you have their back by carrying them in More Than a Backpack's dog carrier ($39.99, morethanabackpack.com). 04 Matchesfashion This fashion app has, by far, the fastest delivery and best service for men's clothes in both the U.S. and the U.K. DATA DISCOVERY Family Affair From March 2020 to May 2021, one in five U.S. households acquired a dog or a cat. 2M shelter dogs are adopted in the U.S. each year. If your pet is a handful, the bright Kapai hip pack from Cotopaxi, made out of repurposed fabric (from $35, cotopaxi.com), can hold all your essentials in two compartments, leaving both hands free to play. [Extracted from the article]

Law Roach, an image architect and educator, shares insights into his work and personal life in a career questionnaire. Known for styling celebrities like Zendaya and Celine Dion, Roach recently retired from day-to-day styling to focus on his educational program, School of Style. He emphasizes the importance of confidence and self-trust in building personal style and success in the fashion industry. [Extracted from the article]

It's the Metrodora Institute, a $35 million clinic and research facility cofounded last year by Instacart CEO Fidji Simo. The company doesn't release data on its attrition rate, but social media and even Simo's own Instagram are filled with comments from employees angry about the way Instacart treats them. UP FRONT ON THE EIGHTH AND ninth floors of a pristine building in a research park in Salt Lake City, employees in gray uniforms tread under gold light fixtures, past abstract artwork, and around plush couches in the waiting area where they check patients in. [Extracted from the article]

"That's not a very enticing prospect most of the year in the U.K." Ahmed's rituals extend to his team at Left Handed, which consists of Allie Moore, a former AMC executive who joined the company in January as senior vice president and head of television, and creative executive Megha Kohli. During an in-person meeting with Moore, Kohli, and Ahmed at a café in Brooklyn, Kugler noted that Ahmed made eye contact throughout the meeting, and shifted his entire body in his chair to face whoever was speaking. Whatever system Ahmed has or doesn't have in place, it's working. For all his professional accomplishments - he won an Emmy for his breakout role as Nasir Khan in The Night Of and was nominated for another for his guest appearance as a surf instructor who gets Hannah pregnant on Girls - Ahmed says he still felt like the one character he hadn't seen represented was a guy like Riz Ahmed, a layered, complicated individual who defies stereotypes and pigeonholes. Ahmed's speech opened with an anecdote he has shared a few times about being detained at London's Luton Airport after returning from the Berlin premiere of Road to Guantánamo, a docudrama that was Ahmed's first feature film. [Extracted from the article]

4 FAVORITE INSTAGR AM ACCOUNTS @MISSJULEE BEAUTY DIRECTOR, COSMOPOLITAN Her bio speaks for itself: "Tall glass of sass//dope wife & mom." BOOK LIST What to Read Alexandra Fine, cofounder and CEO, Dame Products 01 Wild Seed OCTAVIA E. BUTLER A magical story about good and evil, about polarity and balance. Cara Sabin, CEO of Sundial Brands (which includes SheaMoisture, Nubian Heritage, and Nyakio), takes our career questionnaire. [Extracted from the article]

JAMIE LEE CURTIS DID NOT EXPECT to reach the busiest point in her four- decade career now. When I came back after filming the 2018 Halloween movie, which was a lot of fun, I thought: The tragedy of my death will be the unexpressed creativity that lives in me that I have not brought out into the world. [That script, which Curtis will direct, led to her forming a company called Comet Pictures, which nabbed a first-look deal with Halloween production firm Blum- house.]. [Extracted from the article]

Gabriella Khalil, a creative director, answers a career questionnaire in this article. The article mentions that Khalil founded a hotel in the Cayman Islands in 2019, which she later transformed into an artists' retreat. She also converted the former AIG headquarters in New York into a hub for artistic businesses. Khalil shares her habits, inspirations, and favorite things, including her admiration for Martha Stewart and her indulgence in massages and infrared saunas. She also discusses her career path and the importance of following her passion for design and creativity. [Extracted from the article]

SARA NELSON WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ACCEPTING A LIFETIM E ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE AFL-CIO, THE NATION'S LARGEST FEDERATION OF UNIONS. STATES THAT HAVE ELIMINATED THE SUBMINIMUM WAGE STATES WHERE THE SUBMINIMUM WAGE IS GREATER THAN 50% OF THE MINIMUM WAGE STATES WITH THE FEDERAL MINIMUM OF $7.25 AND $2.13 FOR TIPPED WORKERS Alaska $10.34 California $14.00 Minnesota $10.08 Montana $8.75 Nevada $8.25 Oregon $11.25 Washington $13.69 ELIMINATING THE SUBMINIMUM WAGE LIFTS RESTAURANT WORKERS OUT OF POVERTY Particularly women. I. GIG WORKERS RISING/GIG WORKERS COLLECTIVE/ RIDESHARE DRIVERS UNITED/ LOS DELIVERISTAS UNIDOS Gig economy workers can't be recognized as unions in the U.S., but these groups are nonetheless organizing to advocate for everything from access to bathrooms and personal protective equipment to transparent pay and disciplinary policies. With workers already embracing her call to understand their value, their power, and their fighting spirit, even if Nelson loses, she's already won. editors@fastcompany.com MAP GRAPH DIAGRAM DIAGRAM DIAGRAM DIAGRAM DIAGRAM PHOTO (COLOR): FLIGHT PLAN "I'm relentless and strategic and a good communicator", says Nelson. [Extracted from the article]

The recommender THE SLEEP SPECIAL Made by the home and garden company Allsop, the remote-controlled, portable Glow Harvest Moon lamp can change color (16 in all) to suit any mood and be moved around to bring soft, moonlike light to various rooms and outdoor spaces. FAVORITE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS @CHRISUNKIM A Deaf Asian artist who deciphers sound @STACEYABRAMS Her determination, passion, and leadership give me hope. DATA SET Sleep Statistics 48% Adults who report snoring 50-70 MILLION Adults who have a sleep disorder 1.3% Adults using melatonin 38% Adults who report unintentionally falling asleep during the day at least once in the preceding month PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR). [Extracted from the article]

JAYMEE MESSLER THE PLAYERS'TRIBUNE Messier's sports management firm represented Derek Jeter until the baseball superstar retired. Then the duo hatched their own sports media company. Jaymee Messier worked her way [...]

Chuck Shirley and Relina DeDios-Shirley were recruiters when they started Hideit Mounts, a company that designs and sells device mounts that camouflage game consoles and cable boxes, Their online business [...]

Reham Fagiri, the cofounder and CEO of AptDeco, a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling furniture, answers a career questionnaire. She explains that she came up with the idea for AptDeco after struggling to sell furniture on Craigslist. Fagiri admires Steve Jobs and finds inspiration by strolling through the Conservatory Garden in Central Park. She recommends the book "The Four Agreements" and advises her younger self to embrace new opportunities. Fagiri quit her job at Goldman Sachs to pursue an MBA at Wharton, and she enjoys spending time with her family and friends as her biggest indulgence. [Extracted from the article]

Nancy Reyes, CEO of the Americas at BBDO, has had a successful career in advertising, working with major companies like Google, H&M, and Frito-Lay. She is known for her advocacy of inclusivity and has founded organizations that support female executives and victims of sexual harassment. Reyes shares insights into her habits, inspirations, and experiences, including her best and worst habits, how she overcomes creative blocks, and the best mistake she ever made. She also discusses her favorite books, TV shows, and podcasts, as well as her go-to food for fast fuel and how she congratulates others. [Extracted from the article]

The compact Small Speaker from Stockholm-based audio company Transparent has polished glass panels and emits a clear sound. (from $550, verishop.com) My Daily Media Diet Sujata Day, writer and director, Definition Please Newsletter PRIYA'S KITTY PARTY Priya Arora's newsletter covers Bollywood, but doesn't forget to also highlight all the new South Asian American content coming out. [Extracted from the article]

Though Noom entices customers with the promise of using a goal-oriented psychotherapy program, the company's coaches aren't certified therapists or nutritionists. In October, the company launched Noom Mood, a program to help people cope with stress and anxiety by using mood-logging tools similar to its food-logging ones. Conason and other eating-disorder experts note that Noom has co-opted the language of eating-disorder recovery, using terms like "mindful eating" and "anti-diet.". [Extracted from the article]

A AS THEATERS AROUND THE U.S. shuttered their doors in March 2020, Donna Langley needed to save her movies. The British film executive built a career making expensive bets on seemingly niche movies that found wide audiences - including Pitch Perfect, Straight Outta Compton, and Get Out (see sidebar, next page). We've had enormous success [doing that] with movies like Girls Trip, Pitch Perfect, and Straight Outta Compton. She made other films available on streaming services for a premium; Trolls World Tour ended up pulling in $100 million in three weeks that April, more than the original Trolls movie earned during five months in theaters. [Extracted from the article]

A three-dimensional homage to Dutch artist Piet Mondrian's simple and iconic geometric canvases, the Mondri vase can be flipped and turned to hold flowers in three different ways and accommodate various plant sizes. The vision started when Omaze's co-founders, Matt Pohlson and Ryan Cummins, found themselves at an auction for the Boys & Girls Club of America. Directives like "maximize your ripple effect" and "practice optimism" guide employees' work and help cultivate an environment that encourages the team to push boundaries. [Extracted from the article]

In the argot of regulators, this exchange constitutes what is known as "establishing a doctor-patient relationship" - a prerequisite that dates back to at least 1951, when Congress amended the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to classify certain drugs as potentially unsafe to take without a medical professional's recommendation, i.e., a prescription. In a familiar Silicon Valley refrain, direct-to-consumer telemedicine companies insulate themselves from criticism over treatment decisions by saying that they are merely facilitating interactions between patients and physicians who work for third-party "doctor networks." To prescribe medications, Hims partners with an outside firm called Bailey Health, which pays physicians between $120 and $150 an hour. But the direct-to-consumer startups inhabit a legal gray area: "These companies are not manufacturers, labelers, or medical practitioners. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Seth Meyers, host at National Broadcasting Co. Inc.'s television program "Late Night with Seth Meyers." Topics include he delivers incisive comedy at the speed of news, Meyers took over "Late Night," from television host Jimmy Fallon in the waning years of the administration of the former U.S. president Barack Obama, the conventional wisdom was still that network viewers just wanted to be sent to bed amused and untaxed and the program's most popular segment is "A Closer Look," which emerged as the show began to find its footing in its second year.

The article focuses on Tamer Hassan, cofounder and chief executive officer (CEO) of cyber security company White Ops Inc. who led the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to its biggest ever advertising fraud bust ever. Topics include his view that the money stolen by advertising -fraud perpetrators is funding the spread of malware and it creates platforms for many other types of cybercrime, and FBI charged three of the eight alleged perpetrators located in Malaysia, Bulgaria, and Estonia with crimes including wire fraud, computer intrusion, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering.

The article focuses on several visionaries, who have an unprecedented impact across the business landscape, from cybersecurity to biotechnology to fashion and more. The visionaries include Lisa Jackson, a former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has spent the past six years helping consumer electronics maker Apple find effective ways to fight climate change, Liz O'Neill, chief supply chain officer at clothing company Levi Strauss & Co. who introduced software that allows designers to create a highly realistic image of the final product and Sara Menker founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of GRO Intelligence.

The article evaluates the aluminum suitcase from Rimowa.

If you had walked by one of Sephora's nearly 400 U.S. stores in May 2019, you would have seen in the window a large photo of a smiling Black woman accompanied by the slogan: "Color Up Close. When fashion designer and Brother Vellies founder and creative director Aurora James launched the 15 Percent Pledge in May to challenge retailers to commit to carrying more Black-owned brands, Sephora was the first big company to sign on. And though the retailer offers startups unparalleled brand exposure, the cut Sephora takes may not appeal to a company used to direct-to-consumer sales. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on several topics including products such as Headphones by Dolby, Ballpoint Pen by the jetpens, and Surfboard by the Grain surfboards; mentions some books- the Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer, Sapiens: a Brief History of Mankind by the Yuval Noah Harari, and the True Believer by the Erichoffer; along with the interview with Intagram's head of design Ian Spalter on his habits, creatively, career, and his favorite podcast.

The article evaluates several utility products including Phantom Reactor loudspeaker from the company, Devialet and hat from the company, Goorin Brothers Inc.

AT HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH, TIRANA HASSAN OVERSEES A 500-strong team that brings to light abuses - from child trafficking to privacy violations by Big Tech - in countries across the globe. Here, she talks leaving a career in law to work in conflict zones, and taking up Muay Thai for stress relief. [Extracted from the article]

This article presents a brief conversation with fashion designer and CEO Norma Kamali discussing productive practices, sleep schedules, and social media.

"The brand I've tried to build is not as lowbrow as Wall-StreetBets", Lit says, referencing the popular finance subreddit where meme-stock traders congregate. Lit's bro-ey brand of humor and financial insights have garnered him a powerful set of followers that includes bank CEOs and venture capitalists, as well as their aspirants. Career-development and education platform OfficeHours worked with the brand to create the Litquidity Student-Athlete mentorship program. [Extracted from the article]

Drought or flood impacts the price of these feed crops, which affects the price of pork. "Food shortage and climate change are already a problem", says Sara Menker, and they're "about to get worse." One of Menker's models, for example, looks at how weather patterns affect avocado production in Mexico, and considers how that will impact prices at local supermarkets. [Extracted from the article]

He started cold-calling chefs at Michelin-starred restaurants to get their support for his product. UP FRONT FOR TOKYO-BORN HIROKI KOGA, THE IDEA TO SELL HIGH-end strawberries stemmed from a case of homesickness. We used the funds to fly strawberries from Tokyo to New York to conduct our first cold-call trips to Michelin-starred restaurants. [Extracted from the article]