Google isn’t releasing its next big AI model yet, drawing groans at its I/O conference

Why Google’s I/O Crowd Groaned at the Gemini 3.5 Pro Delay—And What It Means for B2B GTM Teams There’s a moment every revenue leader recognizes: the energy in the room shifts from anticipation to audible disappointment. That moment happened at Google I/O 2026 on May 19. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai stepped onstage at the company’s … Read more

Spotify accomplished its goal with its ugly disco ball icon

Why Spotify’s “Ugly” Disco Ball Icon Was Actually a Brilliant Marketing Move When Spotify swapped its iconic green circle for a sparkly disco ball in May 2026, the internet erupted. The backlash was swift, loud, and nearly universal. Users took to X (formerly Twitter) to decry the icon as “ugly,” “blurry,” and “a knockoff.” Even … Read more

Trump’s plan to limit student loans for borrowers — including nurses — is illegal, 25 states say in a fresh lawsuit

The New Student Loan Cap War: Why 25 States Are Suing Trump’s Education Department—And What It Means for B2B and Healthcare Hiring When policy hits talent pipelines, revenue teams feel the squeeze. If you’ve spent any time in GTM strategy, you know that the health of your talent pool isn’t just an HR problem—it’s a … Read more

Trump’s IRS settlement bars the agency from pursuing unpaid tax claims it may have against him, his family, or businesses

Trump’s IRS Settlement: A “Forever Barred” Clause That Ends All Tax Audits Against the President, His Family, and Businesses What’s Really in the Fine Print of the $1.8 Billion Deal? When the Department of Justice announced a massive $1.8 billion settlement on Monday to compensate victims of alleged law enforcement weaponization, most headlines focused on … Read more

America Built An Ebola Response System After 2014. Here’s How It Works

From Crisis to Protocol: How the U.S. Built a Bulletproof Ebola Response System After 2014 By B2B Pulse Editorial If your revenue team thinks response planning is optional, consider the last 72 hours in the healthcare sector. As the first American tests positive for Ebola amid the 2026 Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak, an emergency … Read more

Your boss’s AI may already be reading your Slack messages

Your Boss’s AI Is Already Reading Your Slack Messages: What GTM Teams Need to Know Let’s cut through the noise: if you’re in sales, marketing, or customer success at a SaaS company, you live in Slack. It’s your command center for pipeline updates, customer feedback, and cross-functional fire drills. But here’s the uncomfortable truth that … Read more

As Doctor Shortage Rages On, Physician Assistant Pay Hits $140,000

Physician Assistant Compensation Reaches $140,000 Amid Escalating Doctor Shortage The healthcare industry is experiencing a seismic shift. With a persistent physician shortage gripping the nation, physician assistants (PAs) are stepping into the spotlight—and their compensation reflects it. According to recent data, PA pay has climbed to an average of $140,000 per year, while the PA … Read more

The Onion’s next move after buying InfoWars? A documentary called ‘Birth of a Nation,’ says CEO Ben Collins

The Onion’s Next Chapter: From Satire to Documentary Film, Inside the Post-InfoWars Strategy When most people think of The Onion, they picture razor-sharp headlines and absurdist news parodies—not documentary filmmaking. But that’s exactly where CEO Ben Collins is taking the iconic satire brand next. After acquiring The Onion in 2024 and successfully bidding for Alex … Read more

The students booing AI aren’t Luddites

Why Students Are Booing AI at Graduation: It’s Not Luddism, It’s Survival Instinct Graduation season is upon us, and with it comes the annual tradition of powerful figures delivering polished, often forgettable commencement speeches. But this year, something is different. The carefully crafted addresses, designed to inspire without offending, are being met with open hostility. … Read more