South Korean contractors have risen to become dominant players in the GCC energy EPC market over the last few years. They have gone through a learning curve, starting with non-process packages and consortiums, and are now able to execute complex process projects as lead contractors due to their competitive costs and engineering experience gained from previous projects. In 2009, conditions changed to favor lower-cost contractors, and South Korean contractors won over US$47 billion in energy projects, more than doubling their market share as owners sought to reduce costs in the economic downturn.
This chapter discusses different forms of business ownership including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, S corporations, limited liability companies, franchises, and cooperatives.
It compares the advantages and disadvantages of each form. Sole proprietorships provide ease of starting but unlimited liability, while partnerships allow more financial resources but potential disagreements. Corporations enable raising more money but have double taxation. S corporations and LLCs provide liability protection with pass-through taxation. Franchises offer established brands but require large fees.
The chapter also covers topics like mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, diversity in franchising, and using new technologies like social media and e-commerce for franchise expansion.
This document provides an overview of the key features and functions of the X10 phone. It describes how to power on/off the phone, navigate the home screen and menus, customize settings, make calls, send messages, browse the internet, transfer content to a computer, and use apps like the camera, music player, photos, and videos. Instructions are also given for setting up accounts, syncing data, connecting to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and using online services.
Kaba Saflok's Messenger system allows hotels to remotely manage door locks, monitor access and activity, and send messages in real-time. It converts standalone locks into a wireless network that maximizes efficiency and security. Messenger provides benefits like real-time access to lock information, remote programming of access rights, ability to cancel lost keys, and alerts for issues like doors left ajar. It aims to enhance the guest experience while reducing costs and increasing staff convenience.
Este documento resume información relevante de cinco correos electrónicos recibidos por AVIPLA durante el mes de enero de 2014. El primer correo lista seis nuevas empresas afiliadas al sector plástico venezolano. Los otros correos resumen cambios en materia cambiaria, modificaciones a la Ley de Timbre Fiscal, exoneraciones de IVA a bienes de capital, y detalles sobre una nueva Ley de Precios Justos que crea un organismo regulador.
El documento resume los siguientes puntos:
1) Avipla da la bienvenida a nuevos afiliados y ofrece nuevos cursos de capacitación para el sector del plástico.
2) Se publicó una providencia gubernamental que establece que las divisas provenientes de exportaciones deben venderse obligatoriamente al Banco Central de Venezuela.
3) Avipla continúa trabajando para capacitar a quienes conforman la industria del plástico a través de nuevos cursos.
El documento contiene numerosas resoluciones y providencias de varios ministerios y organismos del gobierno de Venezuela. Designa personas para ocupar cargos en dichas instituciones, establece comisiones interministeriales, aumenta salarios de trabajadores, publica decisiones del MERCOSUR y normas relacionadas con etiquetado de alimentos para personas sensibles al gluten.
Fuel Supply Management Solutions | Kuwait Petroleum International (Q8) Case...Schneider Electric
PIDX standards-ready solutions for fuel supply management
Kuwait Petroleum in the Benelux, also known as Q8, runs service stations under the brand names of Q8, Tango, and IDS. In addition, it also operates three fuel supply terminals. The company, which began its European operations in the mid-1980s, strives to stay on the industry’s cutting-edge trendline.
This chapter discusses different forms of business ownership including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, S corporations, limited liability companies, franchises, and cooperatives.
It compares the advantages and disadvantages of each form. Sole proprietorships provide ease of starting but unlimited liability, while partnerships allow more financial resources but potential disagreements. Corporations enable raising more money but have double taxation. S corporations and LLCs provide liability protection with pass-through taxation. Franchises offer established brands but require large fees.
The chapter also covers topics like mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, diversity in franchising, and using new technologies like social media and e-commerce for franchise expansion.
This document provides an overview of the key features and functions of the X10 phone. It describes how to power on/off the phone, navigate the home screen and menus, customize settings, make calls, send messages, browse the internet, transfer content to a computer, and use apps like the camera, music player, photos, and videos. Instructions are also given for setting up accounts, syncing data, connecting to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and using online services.
Kaba Saflok's Messenger system allows hotels to remotely manage door locks, monitor access and activity, and send messages in real-time. It converts standalone locks into a wireless network that maximizes efficiency and security. Messenger provides benefits like real-time access to lock information, remote programming of access rights, ability to cancel lost keys, and alerts for issues like doors left ajar. It aims to enhance the guest experience while reducing costs and increasing staff convenience.
Este documento resume información relevante de cinco correos electrónicos recibidos por AVIPLA durante el mes de enero de 2014. El primer correo lista seis nuevas empresas afiliadas al sector plástico venezolano. Los otros correos resumen cambios en materia cambiaria, modificaciones a la Ley de Timbre Fiscal, exoneraciones de IVA a bienes de capital, y detalles sobre una nueva Ley de Precios Justos que crea un organismo regulador.
El documento resume los siguientes puntos:
1) Avipla da la bienvenida a nuevos afiliados y ofrece nuevos cursos de capacitación para el sector del plástico.
2) Se publicó una providencia gubernamental que establece que las divisas provenientes de exportaciones deben venderse obligatoriamente al Banco Central de Venezuela.
3) Avipla continúa trabajando para capacitar a quienes conforman la industria del plástico a través de nuevos cursos.
El documento contiene numerosas resoluciones y providencias de varios ministerios y organismos del gobierno de Venezuela. Designa personas para ocupar cargos en dichas instituciones, establece comisiones interministeriales, aumenta salarios de trabajadores, publica decisiones del MERCOSUR y normas relacionadas con etiquetado de alimentos para personas sensibles al gluten.
Fuel Supply Management Solutions | Kuwait Petroleum International (Q8) Case...Schneider Electric
PIDX standards-ready solutions for fuel supply management
Kuwait Petroleum in the Benelux, also known as Q8, runs service stations under the brand names of Q8, Tango, and IDS. In addition, it also operates three fuel supply terminals. The company, which began its European operations in the mid-1980s, strives to stay on the industry’s cutting-edge trendline.
Essential Tools for Modern PR Business .pptxPragencyuk
Discover the essential tools and strategies for modern PR business success. Learn how to craft compelling news releases, leverage press release sites and news wires, stay updated with PR news, and integrate effective PR practices to enhance your brand's visibility and credibility. Elevate your PR efforts with our comprehensive guide.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
Youngest c m in India- Pema Khandu BiographyVoterMood
Pema Khandu, born on August 21, 1979, is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Dorjee Khandu. Pema Khandu assumed office as the Chief Minister in July 2016, making him one of the youngest Chief Ministers in India at that time.
Your Go-To Press Release Newswire for Maximum Visibility and Impact.pdfPressReleasePower4
This downloadable guide explains why press releases are still important for businesses today and the challenges you might face with traditional distribution methods. Learn how [Your Website Name] offers a comprehensive solution for crafting compelling press releases, targeting the right media outlets, and maximizing visibility.
The Biggest Threat to Western Civilization _ Andy Blumenthal _ The Blogs.pdfAndy (Avraham) Blumenthal
Article in The Times of Israel by Andy Blumenthal: China and Russia are commonly considered the biggest military threats to Western civilization, but I believe that is incorrect. The biggest strategic threat is a terrorist Jihadi Caliphate.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
Essential Tools for Modern PR Business .pptxPragencyuk
Discover the essential tools and strategies for modern PR business success. Learn how to craft compelling news releases, leverage press release sites and news wires, stay updated with PR news, and integrate effective PR practices to enhance your brand's visibility and credibility. Elevate your PR efforts with our comprehensive guide.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
Youngest c m in India- Pema Khandu BiographyVoterMood
Pema Khandu, born on August 21, 1979, is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Dorjee Khandu. Pema Khandu assumed office as the Chief Minister in July 2016, making him one of the youngest Chief Ministers in India at that time.
Your Go-To Press Release Newswire for Maximum Visibility and Impact.pdfPressReleasePower4
This downloadable guide explains why press releases are still important for businesses today and the challenges you might face with traditional distribution methods. Learn how [Your Website Name] offers a comprehensive solution for crafting compelling press releases, targeting the right media outlets, and maximizing visibility.
The Biggest Threat to Western Civilization _ Andy Blumenthal _ The Blogs.pdfAndy (Avraham) Blumenthal
Article in The Times of Israel by Andy Blumenthal: China and Russia are commonly considered the biggest military threats to Western civilization, but I believe that is incorrect. The biggest strategic threat is a terrorist Jihadi Caliphate.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
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globalisation of the gas market which has culminated in the worldwide LNG boom. The South Korean EPC experience is
no different, where eagerness to learn and years of hard work has resulted in them becoming one of the hottest topics
of discussion in the GCC energy sector over the past few years.
Going through the Learning Curve
Throughout the boom years and up to the third quarter of 2008, projects were being announced frequently and one of
the main concerns for project owners was finding contractors that were capable of executing projects with good quality
standards and without delays. Costs were also an issue but a less imminent one as cash and credit were available.
South Korean EPC contractors were regarded as being in a lower league than their Western and Japanese counterparts
and bid for mostly non-process packages.
Generally, when they bid for process packages, it was in a consortium with a Western or Japanese contractor where
the South Korean contractor would be responsible for the construction and its consortium partner would be responsible
for the engineering. These consortia gave Western and Japanese contractors the ability to place price-competitive bids
– thanks to the lower costs of South Korean contractors – and allowed South Korean contractors to participate and gain
experience in such complex projects.
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To illustrate South Korean contractors’ role in the GCC energy market towards the end of the boom years, Contax
Partners estimates that in 2007 and 2008 combined, South Korean contractors won over c.US$29bn worth of projects
(both alone and in consortia) which represented c.23% of the energy Capex for that period. Although still winning
mostly non-process packages, we started to see South Korean contractors such as Daelim and Samsung Engineering
single-handedly winning major process packages in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, especially in petrochemicals and refining
(e.g. the Saudi Kayan project).
The Breakthrough
2009 saw a major breakthrough for South Korean contractors. After the credit crunch, the energy project market went
from being EPC-led to a project owner-led market, as contractors were thirsty for work and project owners were eager
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to reduce costs as much as possible. South Korean contractors were the perfect match for these owners as they had
gained considerable engineering experience and exposure to major projects yet were able to keep their costs much
more competitive than the traditional top tier EPC contractors.
These new conditions resulted in South Korean contractors winning just under c.US$47bn worth of energy Capex in
2009 alone, c.62% more than 2007 and 2008 combined. Their share of the energy EPC market more than doubled
from c.23% to c.49%. The highlight of these awards was the c.US$20bn UAE Nuclear Power Plant, which enhanced
South Korean companies’ position as an important player in the high complexity and mega-project space. What is even
more astonishing is that over c.75% of the projects won by South Korean contractors in 2009 were process-related
(including the nuclear power plant). In the UAE, Takreer’s Ruwais Refinery Expansion project is another example in
2009 where South Korean contractors were awarded the responsibility for the execution of the majority of the project,
winning 5 packages worth c.US$9.6bn: more than c.90% of total project Capex.
2010 was again a remarkable year for South Korean contractors as they were awarded c.US$28.5bn worth of projects
which represented 45% of the total GCC energy Capex. These project awards were not only important for their Capex
amounts but also for the size of projects undertaken (including packages of mega-projects). Of the 2010 Capex
awarded to South Korean contractors, c.75% is considered large scale (above US$1bn in size). This year’s percentage
saw a slight dip from the c.81% in 2009 which was largely due to the award of the UAE Nuclear Power Plant. Taking
this latter mega-project out of the picture, their large project percentage stood at c.68% of Capex won in 2009,
signifying that 2010 in fact saw a slight increase in the percentage of large project awards for South Korean contractors
over the previous year.
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Dan (Feb 9, 2012)
houston
USA
Korean EOC Contractors
All companies are in it for profit, this is the basic premise of business. As for setting up premises & recruiting, most of
the recruitment is from countries such as India & Philipines, paying low salaries. There are a few 'western expats' to
negotiate contracts & generate the impression of specialist competence, when in fact most of the engineering is
undertaken by the aforementioned non western expats. Many designs are not efficient or 'clever' because they will
always err HEAVILY on the side of safety & stick with traditional designs. Korea has a long history of delivering a quality
product at a good price on time - e.g. offshore platforms, FPSOs & ships by Daewoo/Samsung/Hyundai. You would be
surprised at what is engineered in countries that are specifically excluded from oil company approved vendor lists! E.g. a
API fuel pumps for a large GCC national oil co. were to have 'no Chinese or Indian content'. These were awarded to a
well known, long established German Pump co. Although made & FAT tested in Germany, I came to know that API Seal
Plan & the base plate design were all engineered in India! Just as Korea has made massive inroads into the US car
marketat the expense of US & US based Japanese manufactureres mainly, expect the same in the lucrative O&G EPC
business!
Jose (Apr 3, 2011)
Dammam
Saudi Arabia
Korean EPC
Its true I worked with 2 Korean Companies. They use all Korean products even stationary items they import from Korea,
Also give many subcontracts to their companies in local name. They want to take all project money to korea.
Ole (Apr 2, 2011)
Doha
Qatar
KOREAN EPCs
Totally agree with both David and Robert. Korean EPCs are bad news for everyone in the Middle East. They are
supported financially by their government creating unfair competition and they have no intention working with any
locally based company unless they have absolutely no alternative.
Robert (Feb 24, 2011)
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Say no to Korean Influx
I have to agree with David. The principal of using 'foreign' companies rather than those that are based in the region will
always have a bad knock on effect. Sourced out resources that are not within the UAE boarders is a recipe for disaster.
UK, supported foreign tenders in the late 70's, manufacturing in UK has taken a nose dive since. It is essential that
projects are managed and fabricated in this region by companies based here. Locally based EPC and FEED need to be
more 'patriotic' for the benefit of local business in the ME.
David Dickie (Feb 22, 2011)
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Korean EOC Contractors
While the GCC countires continue to award large percentages of their projects to Korean contractors, this is extremely
bad news for companies which set up in the GCC to support these projects. We come here, set up premises, we recruit
staff and we commit to the region. But Korean EPCs do not support the local market, they prefer to buy in Korea and
ship to the GCC, thus effectively removing half of our market potential in the Oil & Gas sectors. If this continues to
happen, many companies will close their GCC offices and move elsewhere, as the cost of being here is high, and if we
are not to have a chance of supplying to these projects, we need to leave. This will be devastating to the GCC
economies, and I hope they relaise before it is too late.
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