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InfoComm 2026: buyers demand usable agentic-AI products as any-vendor interoperability goes live

InfoComm 2026 opens in Las Vegas with 750-plus exhibitors, 46 AI sessions, and a milestone: full any-vendor IPMX interoperability.

Global Perspectives and Shared Experience: Harshil Mendpara Reflects on the IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026 in Mexico City

In an era where global collaboration defines competitive advantage, international sales gatherings have become more than networking events—they’re crucibles for shared knowledge, cross-cultural insight, and accelerated professional growth. Bringing together voices from across continents, these forums allow emerging leaders to absorb decades of experience in a matter of days, highlighting how mentorship and…

AI Is Reshaping Hiring Strategy And Critical Roles Are Shifting to Permanent Talent

Organizations are shifting hiring priorities as AI adoption accelerates, favoring permanent staff over contingent workers

QumulusAI Provides A Clear Roadmap for Scaling AI Platforms to Thousands of Users

Infrastructure planning becomes essential when AI platforms need to expand across multiple regions and support exponential user growth

How CMOs Must Respond as AI Redefines Marketing and MarTech Strategy

AI is shifting marketing from experimentation to operational integration. In this episode, Aby Varma speaks with Palmer Houchins, VP of Marketing at G2, about embedding AI into workflows, rethinking org design, and navigating rapid change across the MarTech landscape. From LLM copilots to agentic workflows, they unpack practical adoption lessons and the increasing importance of…

Leading Change from Within: The Power of Transformational Leadership

Leadership is being tested in real time. As organizations navigate AI adoption, remote work, and constant structural change, many leaders are discovering that strategy alone isn’t enough. That’s why transformational leadership is showing up as a critical differentiator—because people are asking deeper questions about purpose, trust, and what it really means to show up…

Solo Sailing Around the World Demands Reliable Communication, Sound Judgment, and a Respect for Risk

For most people, crossing an ocean by sail sits firmly in the realm of the dangerous and impractical. Doing it alone, on a small boat, means weeks without land, crew, or margin for error. While modern adventure is often designed to feel safe and predictable, solo ocean sailing offers none of that—only isolation, consequence,…

Lights, Camera, Authenticity: Why Trusting Your Voice Is the Most Radical Move in Filmmaking Today

The entertainment industry is at a crossroads, where questions of access, authorship, and technological disruption are reshaping who gets to tell stories—and how those stories get made. From the rise of AI-assisted tools to ongoing conversations about representation and gatekeeping, filmmaking today is as much about identity and equity as it is about craft….

Top 10 Shifts That CMO and Marketing Leaders Should Plan for in 2026 and Beyond

In this January episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, host Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, which partners with marketing leaders to integrate AI responsibly and strategically, introduces a new recurring format called Marketing AI Pulse Monthly Brief. The purpose of this format is to cover the latest and most meaningful developments in AI and…

Crafted Journey How To: Mastering Sales Enablement in an AI-Driven Market

Sales enablement is having a moment—and for good reason. As organizations grow more global, product portfolios expand through acquisition, and AI tools flood the market, sales teams are under pressure to ramp faster, stay consistent, and sell smarter. Effective sales enablement can improve win rates and shorten sales cycles, yet many companies still struggle…

Designing a Brand Kids Love to Live In, and Parents Choose with Confidence

Gen Alpha’s coming of age is reshaping retail, with children playing a more visible role in purchase decisions through early preferences around color, comfort, and self-expression. Research continues to show that kids increasingly influence household purchases, especially in apparel and lifestyle categories, pushing brands to rethink how early identity, confidence, and joy are designed…

Why the Best Careers Are Designed Like Resilient Supply Chains

What do supply chains and community have in common? They both deliver value—when managed with purpose. At their best, they show how intentional systems, meaningful connections, and consistent action turn effort into lasting professional growth. This week on Professional Quotient, listeners hear from Nathan Chaney, founder of Supply Chaney, whose insights bridge the mechanics…

HR at a Crossroads: Navigating Culture, AI, and the Future of Work

The modern workplace is at a crossroads, shaped by the rapid rise of AI, shifting cultural expectations, and increasing pressure on leaders to balance efficiency with humanity. Organizations are being forced to make intentional choices about how they operate, how they lead, and how they invest in their people — choices that will define…

Crafted Journey How To: Turning AI Ambition into a Real Data Strategy with Arvind Mozumdar

As AI adoption accelerates across industries, leaders are under growing pressure to “do something” with data—often before they’re sure what meaningful action looks like. Research shows that while a majority of executives believe AI will transform their business, far fewer feel confident in their organization’s data readiness or governance to support it responsibly. This gap…

Finding Purpose Through Service: Faith, Leadership, and Legacy with Pastor Arthur James

Burnout among faith leaders has surged in recent years, fueled by heavier workloads, complex community needs, and the quiet exhaustion many pastors carry—sparking urgent conversations about resilience, calling, and sustainable leadership. A survey found that roughly four in ten pastors considered leaving full-time ministry in a single year, citing reasons like stress and loneliness—making guidance…

Redefining Talent Solutions in the AI Era: Soft Skills, Purpose, and Flexibility at the Center of Career Growth

As careers become less linear and more purpose-driven, workers are increasingly drawn to environments that value adaptability, culture fit, and soft skills for career growth. These capabilities are proving just as critical as technical expertise, especially as AI, remote work, and flexible paths reshape the labor market. According to McKinsey, 70 percent of workers…

From SEO to GEO: How LLMs Are Changing Brand Discovery

This episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast features Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, a strategic partner to marketing leaders adopting AI responsibly. Aby is joined by Todd Sawicki, CEO and co-founder of Gumshoe, an emerging platform built to help brands understand what large language models (LLMs) think about them and how to act on…

From ER Rooms to Boardrooms: How Christiana Yebra Is Redefining the Sports Fan Experience Through Curiosity and Connection

In an era where career pivots are becoming the new normal, Christiana Yebra’s story stands out as a masterclass in reinvention. She’s gone from emergency rooms and med-tech startups to leading a dating app—and now, she’s advancing the sports fan experience through technology. Her career shows how curiosity, adaptability, and storytelling can be powerful…

Data Fluency and Human Connection Power Marketing Careers in the Age of AI

Marketing professionals who master data fundamentals and human insight outpace those chasing the latest AI tools

Human Skills Power Real-World Marketing in the AI Era

As automation reshapes marketing, success increasingly depends on the distinctly human skills technology cannot replicate

The Business of Play: Building Community Through Location-Based Entertainment

From Dallas to New York, cities are reimagining how people play and connect with one another. The rise of “location-based entertainment” (LBE) spots like Topgolf, Sandbox VR, and Goodsurf Beach Club signals a new chapter in the way community and recreation come together. With over 65% of Goodsurf’s visitors returning multiple times a month,…

Fashion, Identity, and Digital Life Collide: Why Brands Must Listen, Collaborate, and Co-Create With the Next Generation of Youth

As the lines blur between fashion, identity, and digital life, brands are racing to understand how today’s youth are reshaping culture and commerce. Pacsun’s new Youth Report 2025, produced in partnership with GlobalData, offers one of the most detailed portraits yet of Gen Z and Gen Alpha—two generations united by self-expression but divided by…

Child Advocacy in Action: How CASA Sustains Impact Through Volunteerism and Vision

Across the United States, roughly 390,000 children are living in foster care, each facing the challenges of navigating the child welfare and court systems. Nonprofits working in this space carry the dual responsibility of supporting children’s emotional needs while also sustaining the funding and partnerships that make child advocacy possible. This raises a pressing…

From Ground to Sky: How Icom Radios Connect Crews, Docks, and Air Traffic at AirVenture 2025

Nestled in the shaded quiet of Oshkosh’s Seaplane Base, there exists a side of EAA AirVenture that many attendees never see. Unlike the bustling main grounds, the Seaplane Base operates for just one week each year, transforming from an unused shoreline into a hub of aviation activity. It takes hundreds of volunteers and days…

Clear Signals, Safe Waters: Why Icom Radios are Key to Seamless Seaplane Operations at AirVenture 2025

At the heart of EAA AirVenture 2025, the Seaplane Base offers a unique glimpse into aviation’s most delicate dance—where water and air meet. Unlike traditional runways, this floating airfield demands a constant balance of precision, coordination, and communication. Here, pilots don’t just rely on their own skill; they depend on an entire team of…

Voices of History: How Icom Radios Keep Warbirds Flying Safely at AirVenture 2025

For aviation enthusiasts, few sights stir the imagination quite like the thunder of restored warbirds filling the skies at AirVenture. What began in 1964 as a small group of former military pilots salvaging surplus aircraft has grown into one of the most celebrated showcases of flying history, preserving the legacy of WWII and Korean-era…

The Heart of the Lagoon: Andrew Elert on Icom Radios, Safety, and Tradition at Oshkosh’s Seaplane Base for AirVenture 2025

For one week each summer, the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh transforms a quiet stretch of private shoreline into the bustling Seaplane Base—a hidden gem where aviation meets water. Unlike the high-energy pace of the main airport grounds, the base offers a more relaxed, up-close experience with pilots and their aircraft, creating a unique connection between…

Voices Over the Water: From Air Traffic to Shore Teams, Icom Radios Are the Lifeline of the Seaplane Base at AirVenture 2025

At Oshkosh’s AirVenture, aviation enthusiasts flock to the skies, but one of the most unique experiences happens off the runway at the Seaplane Base. This watery extension of the world’s largest fly-in is where aircraft meet the elements—and where communication becomes the ultimate safety tool. Unlike traditional fields, the seaplane base operates in a…

The Science and Artistry of Building a Brand in the Digital Age: Where SEO Meets User Experience and Strategy Meets Creativity

What started as a simple race to rank on Google has become a complex game of algorithms, analytics, and AI. Today, standing out online takes more than keywords—it takes strategy, adaptability, and a clear vision. With billions of searches happening every day, businesses are under mounting pressure to capture attention in a digital landscape that’s…

Coupa and UPS Showcase AI-Driven Innovation at Topgolf Atlanta Customer Event

Two industry leaders demonstrate how AI-native platforms are transforming supply chain operations in real time