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Tucker Carlson’s media company, Last Country Inc., secured its first major advertising partnership with PublicSq., a marketplace platform connecting consumers with businesses that share conservative values. The deal, reportedly valued at over $1 million, marks a significant milestone for Carlson’s independent media venture . Key Details of the Partnership: • Value: The agreement is worth at least $1 million . • Duration: The partnership commenced in November 2023 and is set to continue through the 2024 election cycle . • Content Integration: PublicSq. will sponsor content segments on Carlson’s show, which airs on X (formerly Twitter) and Last Country’s own platform. These segments will highlight patriotic small businesses and promote the parallel economy . • Audience Reach: Carlson’s show on X averages over 60 million views per episode, providing significant exposure for PublicSq.’s mission and affiliated businesses . PublicSq. (NYSE: PSQH), a marketplace connecting consumers with businesses that share conservative values, has developed a multifaceted revenue model to support its growth and mission. Here’s an overview of how PublicSq. generates income: 1. Advertising and Subscription Fees While listing on PublicSq. is free for businesses, the platform offers optional paid advertising opportunities to enhance visibility. Businesses can pay monthly fees starting at $50 to have their products featured more prominently in search results. Some businesses invest significantly more, with advertising expenditures reaching up to $15,000 per month, depending on the desired exposure level. 2. E-Commerce Commissions PublicSq. has introduced a multi-vendor, single-cart shopping feature, allowing consumers to make purchases directly through its platform. For transactions completed on PublicSq., the company charges a commission fee of 8%. 3. Proprietary Product Lines Leveraging consumer data, PublicSq. identifies market gaps and develops its own product lines to meet these needs. An example is EveryLife, a pro-life diaper brand launched in July 2023. In its first 19 days, EveryLife generated approximately $300,000 in revenue, with 60% coming from monthly auto-renew subscriptions. 4. SaaS Offerings In October 2023, PublicSq. launched PSQ Link, a subscription-based SaaS CRM and management tool designed for merchants on its platform. This tool provides businesses with resources to manage customer relationships and operations more effectively. 5. Strategic Partnerships PublicSq. has entered into high-profile partnerships to expand its reach and influence. Notably, it secured a significant advertising deal with Tucker Carlson’s media company, Last Country Inc., reportedly valued at over $1 million. This collaboration includes content segments highlighting PublicSq.’s mission and affiliated businesses. #media #spac #investment

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Power and Policy: The Twin Forces Reshaping America’s Hyperscale Future The hyperscale build race across the Americas is entering a new phase, one defined by certainty, not just speed. Two forces now dominate strategic decision-making: Power availability and policy direction. Our latest DC Byte report shows a region operating at two speeds: - Established hubs like Northern Virginia face tightening constraints—grid congestion, land scarcity, and evolving compliance frameworks. - Emerging corridors in the Southeast accelerate through incentives, utility partnerships, and scalable development conditions. What does this mean for industry leaders? - Operators must secure power and land well ahead of demand. - Investors need to factor regulatory readiness and infrastructure timelines into long-term planning. - Policymakers will shape competitiveness by balancing growth with grid and permitting pressure. As Colby Cox, Managing Director for the Americas at DC Byte, notes: “Power availability has become the single most decisive factor in determining project viability.” The Americas mirror a global trend, tightening oversight in mature hubs and incentive-led momentum in emerging markets. Success will hinge on how predictably, sustainably, and efficiently capacity can be delivered. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eBniMyAJ Colby Cox Alexandra Desseyn Siddharth Muzumdar Hunter Olson Max Shapiro Aesha Patel Josette Souza Teresa Tan Sarah Elmasry Surafel Tadesse Emma Reese Lillian Flynn #Hyperscale #DataCenters #Infrastructure #Policy #Energy #CloudComputing #DigitalTransformation

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Media companies are operating in one of the most dynamic eras of monetization we’ve ever seen. Audiences are everywhere, buying models are converging, and the pace of change keeps accelerating. That’s why we’re proud to announce the AOS Services Platform, a foundational, services-based architecture designed to power media monetization everywhere. Built with a modular, API-first approach, the platform standardizes core monetization services like inventory, planning, deals, and billing, while giving media companies the flexibility to build and extend their own in-house applications on top of those services. Teams can move faster, innovate with confidence, and integrate Operative’s intelligence directly into the workflows and tools that matter most to their business. This is about more than modern infrastructure. It’s about enabling media organizations to scale smarter, unify operations across linear, digital, and streaming, and create a foundation that supports both today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. Proud of the Operative team for designing a platform that meets the moment. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gX6QajDs #Media #AdTech #Monetization #APIs #Platform #Leadership

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𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸... 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆? They’re often used interchangeably, but they create very different outcomes. Here are 𝟰 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 that can shape your next move, whether you’re building, investing, or navigating an ecosystem. Depth compounds. Reach alone doesn’t.

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Founders build companies. Ecosystems build founders. 🚀 Behind every "overnight success" is a powerhouse of support, the people who provide the capital, the coaching, and the connections to bridge the gap from a raw idea to a fundable venture. The Reed Smith LLP ROCKY Award by Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN) is our way of recognizing these pillars of our community. As a Founder’s Choice Award, it is unique because the winners are chosen by the entrepreneurs themselves and the TCVN board. Who we celebrate: We honor the "rock-solid" individuals who help founders become investor-ready, including: * Angel Investors: For providing the critical early-stage belief and capital. * Mentors & Advisors: For guiding founders through the highs and lows of the journey. * Community Champions: For building the infrastructure that makes our ecosystem thrive. By honoring our champions, we ensure the next generation of innovators has a foundation to build upon. Watch this video for a behind the scenes look at the pre-show set up. 👉 Want to see who's leading the way? Check out the full press list to see this year's incredible winners and nominees. #TCVN #ReedSmith #StartupEcosystem #AngelInvestors #Mentorship #FoundersFirst #CommunityChampions

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*** 2025 #SRED Overhaul: What to Expect *** Episode 3: SR&ED From The Shed - Major government figures have now confirmed SR&ED updates are on the way, and they might be even better than first announced in December as we covered in Episode 2, last week! Here’s What To Expect: 🟢 Cap on Eligible Expenses Upgraded: December’s Fall Economic Statement proposed a $4.5M cap for eligible SR&ED expenditures—but recent word from Parliament is that the new number could rise to $6 million. That’s a substantial boost for Canadian innovators. 🟢 Capital Expenditures Status: The return of capital expenses as eligible costs for SR&ED remains firmly “on the table.” Watch this space for when the change becomes law. 🟢 Refundable Credits Public Companies: Canadian public companies could soon gain access to refundable (cash-back) SR&ED credits—no matter the source of their capital. This opens new doors for R&D investment, especially in sectors where capital scarcity holds companies back. 🟢 Patent Box and IP Protections: For the first time, there’s a nod to Patent Box-style incentives—supporting not just innovation, but also the protection and retention of Canadian intellectual property on home soil. ⚠️ A Caution ⚠️ Now, of course, these notes were based on a fireside chat had at a recent event with the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, MP Ryan Turnbull, and are NOT legislated yet - or even tabled - but they certainly provide us with an updated sense of where this current government is taking the SR&ED program. We recommend companies begin planning scenarios around this information, but that they don’t take any major actions simply because of it. As we saw in December, until things are legislated… things can change! ✳️ Why It Matters ✳️ 🔹 Real, Confirmed Momentum: This is not just rumor—senior government representatives have publicly confirmed this direction for the SR&ED program. 🔹 Potential Game Changers: Higher caps, capital expenditures, cash for public companies, and new IP incentives could reshape the SR&ED landscape in Canada - making it much more useful for many more companies! The focus now turns to the fall legislative session for this direction to become law. Until then, stay tuned for verified updates—not hype! 🎥 Catch all the updates, analysis, and industry insights in Episode 3 – now live! #SRED #SR&ED #Innovation #R&D #TaxCredits #CanadianInnovation #PolicyUpdate #PatentBox #PublicCompanies #UpcomingChanges #LinkedInUpdate

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For many SFR operators, Repair & Maintenance is viewed as a cost center. This mindset leaves NOI and resident satisfaction on the table. At Lessen, we know R&M is a strategic lever, and we have the data to prove it. Our proprietary research analyzes over 680,000 work orders across major SFR markets and reveals how the top operators are managing cost, speed, and quality. The results? Clear patterns that separate average operators from industry leaders and reveal where the biggest opportunities for improvement really lie. Operators with stronger data, scale, and preventative strategies are outperforming — and Lessen clients are realizing significant savings. 🔗 Explore the insights in Lessen's latest benchmarking case study: https://bit.ly/4pA99PO #SFR #PropertyManagement

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Scott A. Smith is about to take the stage at DevLearn Conference & Expo. LearnUpon has continued to lead the way in the perspective of how we blend together the power of AI and Humans. This session is diving into topics we all need to be thinking about right now blending together AI + humans: 📝How AI-powered role-plays help managers safely practice difficult conversations. 📝Practical ways to integrate AI coaching tools into leadership programs at scale. 📝What makes AI simulations effective for building empathy, confidence, and feedback skills. 📝Practical, real-world examples of organizations using AI for leadership development. #learntogether #traintogether #aiintegration

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Good news for AT&T customers. Today we're announcing a $23B investment to strengthen our 5G wireless capacity across the country, provide enhanced coverage, even greater reliability, and faster speeds. This move will enhance our customers’ wireless experience in virtually every market across the country. This puts AT&T at the forefront of enabling connectivity for emerging AI and IoT use cases, such as AI-native devices, autonomous vehicles, and advanced robotics. #ConnectingChangesEverything #AIready Full details here: https://lnkd.in/gsQSqRX9

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A few more thoughts from yours truly on another AI-focused talk from Industrial Marketing Summit earlier this week by John Greely at Navu.

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There are massive tailwinds for SMBs in the world of AI, and I'm energized by the fact that we have an opportunity to invest in businesses that support this critical segment of the US economy. As we already know, these businesses represent Main Street just as much as they support "main markets". Showing business owners exactly how to use AI and demonstrating its impact on their operations preserves the soul of small business, which is just as key to the future of AI. https://lnkd.in/gMahG7c4

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Great hanging with Josh Nelson while E2M was sponsoring 7FA last week in Miami. Takeaways... * AI is a massive wave for agencies impacting every aspect of our businesses * Agencies making big AI investments (even if they aren't exactly sure on immediate ROI) are reaping the biggest AI rewards * Fundamentals for marketing and sales are still valid (invest in awareness + relationships) * Riches are in the niches * Even small niches (like land clearing) can support multiple 7 figure businesses * Being involved in a mastermind is key for long-term, sustainable growth * E2M's Fractional AI offering is crushing it right now – reach out if you want to accelerate your team's adoption of AI in your agency Looking forward to the next one!

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