Business

Jul
21
2021
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By Troy Warren
Atlanta: Georgia is 2nd best state to start a business, analysis concludes

Atlanta: Georgia is 2nd best state to start a business, analysis concludes

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT   In WalletHub ranking, Peach State came in first for business environment Harold Samuel coined the phrase “location, location, location” as the three things that matter in real estate. The same could be said for starting a business. If you’re thinking of becoming your own boss, you’ll be glad to know you’ve nailed two of those locations. In May, we reported that Atlanta is the third best city in the nation to start your career, according to a WalletHub analysis. Now, the financial website has found Georgia to be the second best state…
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Jul
20
2021
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By Troy Warren
Cox Communications chief Esser retiring at end of year

Cox Communications chief Esser retiring at end of year

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By Matt Kempner, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Cox executive Mark Greatrex to lead cable company Patrick Esser, the longtime president and chief executive officer of Atlanta-based Cox Communications, will retire at the end of the year, the company announced Monday. Mark Greatrex, currently Cox Communications’ executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer, will succeed Esser. Greatrex will have the title of president. Esser has served in his current role for 15 years, leading a company that describes itself as the largest private telecom company in the nation. It serves nearly seven million homes and businesses with…
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Jul
20
2021
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By Troy Warren
CNN+: A Superfan Service or Main News Destination?

CNN+: A Superfan Service or Main News Destination?

Business, In The News,
BY ALEX WEPRIN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT “Interactive” fare and access to talent will be a critical differentiator when consumers compare news streaming services, a source says. Better late than never. In early 2022, CNN plans to launch its entrant into the streaming news wars, CNN+, betting that its global reach, iconic brand and interactive features will help differentiate it in a crowded marketplace that already includes free streaming options from CBS News, ABC News, NBC News and MSNBC, and multiple subscription offerings from Fox News. It also will likely arrive in time for the expected merger of CNN parent company…
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Jul
19
2021
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By Troy Warren
Consumers wait or pay more as businesses wrestle supply chain woes

Consumers wait or pay more as businesses wrestle supply chain woes

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By Michael E. Kanell, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Economy’s gears shudder, prices rise as demand rebounds For months, cars were driven sporadically or not at all. So as the economy reopened, when many people grabbed keys and headed out the door to work, shop or visit with friends, an odd thing happened. Nothing. Many vehicles didn’t start. Others badly needed service. And while that is good for a mechanic’s business, it has been bad for getting the parts needed to do the work all at once, said Kevin Keller, a Norcross-based mobile technician for YourMechanic.com. Prices are higher and…
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Jul
19
2021
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By Troy Warren
Dish Strikes AT&T Wireless Network Services Deal Worth at Least $5B

Dish Strikes AT&T Wireless Network Services Deal Worth at Least $5B

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BY GEORG SZALAI | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Charlie Ergen’s Dish Network unveiled “a transformative, long-term strategic network services agreement with AT&T” on Monday, “making AT&T the primary network services partner for Dish mobile virtual network operator customers.” In a regulatory filing, Dish said it has agreed “to pay AT&T at least $5 billion over the course of the 10-year term. Charlie Ergen’s Dish Network unveiled “a transformative, long-term strategic network services agreement with AT&T” on Monday, “making AT&T the primary network services partner for Dish mobile virtual network operator customers.” In a regulatory filing, Dish said it has agreed “to pay…
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Jul
19
2021
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Toyota Cancels Tokyo Olympics TV Ads, CEO Won’t Attend Opening Ceremony

Toyota Cancels Tokyo Olympics TV Ads, CEO Won’t Attend Opening Ceremony

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BY PATRICK BRZESKI | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The decision reflects the deep unpopularity of the Tokyo Olympics in the host country of Japan, where residents fear that staging the Games will further fuel a rise in Delta variant COVID-19 infections. Toyota Motor Corp., a top corporate sponsor for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, has decided to pull all of its Olympics-related TV commercials in Japan. Japanese media speculated Monday that the decision was made because the car manufacturer fears association with the troubled Summer Games, which are deeply unpopular in Japan, may tarnish its brand rather than burnish it. “The Olympics…
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Jul
18
2021
By Troy Warren
From Seth Rogen to Jay-Z: Stars Crowd Into the Expanding Weed Market

From Seth Rogen to Jay-Z: Stars Crowd Into the Expanding Weed Market

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BY KIRSTEN CHUBA | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT "If you’re smart enough, you get in," says Snoop Dogg of the rush to use celebrity stoner cred to jump-start marijuana brands as sales climb and more states legalize cannabis. Hollywood and marijuana long have been inextricably linked, from Cheech & Chong establishing the stoner comedy genre with 1978’s Up in Smoke to beloved weed-based hits like The Big Lebowski, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and Pineapple Express. In recent years, though, Hollywood’s involvement with marijuana has transitioned offscreen and into business, with celebrities launching their own cannabis lines and companies. Seth Rogen, Jay-Z, Jim Belushi, Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, Wiz…
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Jul
18
2021
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Box Office: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Benches ‘Black Widow’ With $31.7M Win

Box Office: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Benches ‘Black Widow’ With $31.7M Win

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BY PAMELA MCCLINTOCK | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Malcolm D. Lee's film — starring LeBron James — came in ahead of expectations in North America thanks to a strong family turnout and a diverse audience. LeBron James was King of the box office this weekend. Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring the basketball great, beat holdover Black Widow to top the chart with a better-than-expected domestic debut of $31.7 million from 3,956 theaters. Marvel and Disney’s Black Widow fell to No. 2 in its second outing with $26.3 million. The superhero pic suffered a steep 67 percent decline, one of the biggest drops ever for a…
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Jul
18
2021
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Court votes to stay judge’s decision about CDC cruise ship rules

Court votes to stay judge’s decision about CDC cruise ship rules

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By Rich Barak, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT A federal court has voted to stay a judge’s decision ruling that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cannot enforce COVID-19 cruise ship rules after July 18, according to POLITICO reporter Josh Gerstein. The Circuit Court of the 11th District voted 2-1 in a win for the CDC in its fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state. The state had sued the CDC, claiming the agency’s restrictions on the cruise industry during the pandemic effectively blocked most cruises and harmed the state’s livelihood. Earlier in July, the CDC asked a…
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Jul
18
2021
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After Nabisco factory in Atlanta closes, 63-year-old NJ location shuts down

After Nabisco factory in Atlanta closes, 63-year-old NJ location shuts down

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Friday was the last day for residents of a New Jersey town to smell the sweet aroma of freshly baked Oreo cookies as the community’s Nabisco plant shut down after 63 years in operation. Parent company Mondelēz International confirmed it was the last day of production at the plant, which has produced Oreos, Ritz crackers, Lorna Doone and Teddy Grahams since 1958. The plant's approximate 600 workers have either retired, transferred or were looking for other jobs, the company said. Production began slowing when the company announced in February…
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