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Here’s what you need to know this week in business and finance: 📈 The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third consecutive time this year on Wednesday, this time by 0.25 percentage points. 💰The Dow fell for a 10th straight day on Wednesday, marking the longest consecutive losing streak for the index since 1974. 🚖 Nissan and Honda are reportedly in talks about a merger, which some argue could help the Japanese car companies better compete with electric vehicle makers like Tesla. Catch up on these stories and more with our Business & Finance newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e5fPgUN4 #finance #thedow #interestrate #newsletter #federalreserve

Enron. WeWork. Lehman Brothers. Bed Bath & Beyond. These famous corporate failures represent some of the nearly 500,000 bankruptcy filings that happen each year in the United States. For these big businesses—and for everyday individuals, local governments, and even farms and fisheries—bankruptcy can provide a way to tackle crushing debt. It’s a legal process that allows debtors to negotiate and repay money owed. For some, it’s a way to get out of debt entirely. Subscribe to our weekly Business & Finance newsletter for more knowledge like this: https://lnkd.in/e5fPgUN4. #bankruptcy #financialliteracy #finance #corporate #debt #marketing

Last week we launched 1440 Topics with the goal of creating a streamlined learning journey with articles, visual explainers, and weekly newsletters tailored to each subject. In the seven days since officially launching our first subject-focused newsletter, 1440 Business & Finance, we’ve sent the newsletter to more than 100,000 subscribers, and we’ve seen a strong response right from the start — over 1 million minutes spent learning, and over 80% of subscribers opening every week. Join our mission and subscribe to get to our weekly business and finance newsletter and become part of a new product designed to meet the growing demand for deeper, more structured knowledge on the subjects that matter to you. https://lnkd.in/epqh43Gm #Media #Finance #Newsletter #Newsletters #Marketing #Growth

1440 is thrilled to announce the launch of 1440 Topics. Starting with Business & Finance, our weekly newsletter will include key topics central to business and finance, from the role of the Federal Reserve to how initial public offerings work, how millions of American students finance higher education, and more. Join our waitlist and be among the first to explore this new chapter in knowledge sharing. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6j2y_un #1440Topics #BusinessAndFinance #Knowledge #NewsletterLaunch #StayInformed

We’re Celebrating 4 Million Subscribers—and Introducing 1440 Topics Today, we are thrilled to announce two major milestones: our Daily Digest has reached an incredible 4 million subscribers and we are launching 1440 Topics, a new product designed to meet the growing demand for deeper, more structured knowledge on the subjects that matter to you. 1440 Topics provides a streamlined learning journey with articles, visual explainers, and weekly newsletters tailored to each subject. Starting October 31, we’re rolling out the first phase of 1440 Topics, with a focus on Business & Finance—offering subscribers a comprehensive resource to explore and learn about key financial trends, all through expertly curated content that cuts through the noise. We’re also expanding our content formats to include podcasts, events, and more in 2025. Read more about 1440 Topics and our subscriber milestone in ADWEEK, thank you for being part of the 1440 community—we look forward to continuing our journey toward deeper knowledge and understanding, together. Full press release here: https://lnkd.in/ed-9nWja #Newsletter #Business #Finance #BusinessandFinance #Growth #1440 https://lnkd.in/e2Yt72JD

Was very honored to join Steve Gilman for an episode of the #BrandStory podcast to discuss 1440, our mission, and how we see the future.  Thanks so much for the opportunity to tell our team’s story! https://lnkd.in/d8G23yJk

Texas, get ready! #SXSW 🤠 At 1440, we prioritize people and community but as AI continues transforming industries, how do we maintain this principle? Help get us on the stage at SXSW to showcase the use of AI in production processes, and how humans will always provide a pathway to growth and true creativity. Vote for “Not Another AI Panel: Human Connection is Still King” featuring agencies like Giant Spoon, Tom Brady’s Shadow Lion, artist Julia Powell and our very own CEO here: https://lnkd.in/e9VuChj6 #AI #AITechnology #media #PanelPicker

3,700,000+ subscribers later, this quote still guides every business decision we make at 1440. “There’s only one boss—the customer—she can fire everyone in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending her time/money elsewhere. If you don’t listen to your customer, someone else will.” -Sam Walton However, I was at a recent dinner with ~15 top digital media execs when I realized maybe everyone doesn’t always think of the customers first.  A question was asked at the dinner table, and we all answered it one by one: “If you had $500,000 to invest in your business right now, where would you put it?” ↳All of the focus around the table was on ad delivery, ad targeting optimizations, and cost-cutting initiatives. ↳I was shocked: The words “customer,” “reader,” and “product” weren’t mentioned by any of the other execs in attendance. Coming from the private equity world, I’ve seen dozens of companies implode, but never the companies that genuinely care for and deeply serve their customers. ↳When it was my turn to speak, I went in a different direction: “I’d invest the money in a better customer experience, in building a more optimal product that delights our readers.” As the media industry evolves, we must evolve with it. It sometimes feels like many media companies have forgotten this fundamental principle. We can't forget there are real people, our customers, on the other side of our platforms. If we’re not obsessively delivering value to them every day, they have dozens of other avenues to spend their time and resources on. This is why our team begs for feedback in each newsletter, personally reads every customer email and responds to most (feel free to reply to any 1440 email to reach me directly), consistently conducts audience surveys to gather insights and feedback, engages with our readers every day on our social media channels, and much more. If you had an extra $500,000 today, how would you invest it in your business?

Excited to announce 1440 has been named one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for 2024. Selected from thousands of submissions, this recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a supportive and thriving workplace culture. Our team's dedication and passion have made this achievement possible. Thank you to Inc. for this honor and to our incredible team members whose feedback and contributions shape our success every day. Together, we continue to grow and innovate in delivering fact-driven knowledge to our intellectually curious readers. For a peek inside our culture, learn about our guiding principles here: https://lnkd.in/e9t5i6av #IncBestWorkplaces #CompanyCulture #EmployeeEngagement #Teamwork

1440 is thrilled to announce we’ve been recognized by Crain's Chicago Business as the number one fastest-growing company in Chicago in 2024. 🚀 According to Crain's 2024 Fast 50, these companies have shown remarkable growth through organic strategies, acquisitions, and expansive initiatives. We are proud of our team who curates our daily newsletter with 3.6M readers and a unique open rate of 60%. The winners this year achieved a median revenue growth of 505% over five years,with 1440 posting a 38,655% 5-year growth rate to take the #1 spot. Congratulations to all the companies driving innovation in Chicago's business landscape. Your dedication and success inspire us all! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/gBA4uEGX #ChicagoBusiness #CrainsFast50 #BusinessGrowth #Innovation