GLOBIG GLOBAL GROWTH NEWSLETTER
The ways to grow locally and globally are constantly changing, with new opportunities and challenges every day. Stay in the know – we’re here to help. Enjoy Globig’s bi-weekly curation of news and insights on how to build velocity and grow your business, locally and globally. Let us know if you have any feedback for us at editor@globig.co.
GLOBAL GROWTH
Global Growth Is Stabilizing For The First Time In Three Years
Via World Bank: The global economy is expected to stabilize for the first time in three years in 2024—but at a level that is weak by recent historical standards. Read More
Protectionism Is Slowing Growth And Entrenching Poverty, Says World Bank
Via The Guardian: International cooperation that allowed poorest countries to close gap with wealthiest has fractured, says report Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
The Spanish love food, but they sometimes have a funny way of showing it. What event, the world’s largest, takes place in Buñol, Spain?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
The Harsh Truth Of Rapid Personal Growth
Via Inc.: “Good timber does not grow with ease: The stronger wind, the stronger trees; The further sky, the greater length; The more the storm, the more the strength. By sun and cold, by rain and snow, In trees and men good timbers grow.” Read More
Global Marketing
The 4 Ps Of Marketing: What They Are & How To Use Them Successfully
Via Investopedia: The 4 Ps are the key factors in marketing a product or service to consumers: product, price, place, and promotion. They are also known as a marketing mix. Read More
6 Global Marketing Strategies To Inspire You
Via VeraContent: Check out these six global marketing strategies from big brands to inspire you to expand your business. Read More
BUSINESS DIVERSITY
The Most Common DEI Practices Actually Undermine Diversity
Via Harvard Business Review: While companies say they champion diversity, there are glaring disparities in diverse representation within managerial ranks. Read More
What Business Leaders Can Do For Diversity And Democracy In 2024
Via Forbes: A retrospective discussing how business leaders can advance tech, support inclusivity, and cultivate diverse teams and practices to bridge divisions. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Spain
Business Etiquette In Spain
The attitudes and values of a country have a significant impact on the way that business is conducted. The following section will outline major themes about the business etiquette in Spain. Read More
In the Basque Region of Spain: Art, Culture and a Puppy That Blooms
Via New York Times: Does a culture-centric family trip have to be boring for the kids? Our writer finds the perfect balance of contemporary art, scary medieval weapons, Gothic cloisters and wide-open space. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Rigoberta Bandini- Miami
Via YouTube: Paula Ribó, known professionally as Rigoberta Bandini, started her career as a dub voice actor who worked on movies such as Frozen and Sing 2. She has since moved on to a solo career singing unique pop music that has made her well known in Spain. Watch Here
You Can Also Check Out Previously Featured Artists In Our Playlists on Spotify and YouTube!
AROUND THE GLOBE
Asia, EU & The UK, North America
Meta Says It Won’t Release Its AI Assistant In Europe Because EU Regulations Will Make It ‘Second Rate’
Via Business Insider: EU regulators want to restrict the use of Facebook and Instagram data to train Meta’s AI products. Read More
Unemployment: Who Are The Millions Of Britons Not Working?
Via BBC: The unemployment rate is relatively low historically, but millions aren’t working. Read More
Will Japanese Women Be Able To Keep Their Maiden Names After Marriage? Major Lobby Demands Change
Via AP News: A powerful Japanese business lobby is calling on the government to quickly revise its civil law to allow married couples an option to keep dual surnames, saying the lack of freedom to do so hinders women’s advancement and has even become a business risk. Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
La Tomatina, the world’s largest food fight, involves ~20,000 people throwing tomatoes at each other!
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