Five Things We’re Reading

Dec 10, 2024

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

Taylor Swift and the Strategic Genius of the Eras Tour – How did this tour evolve into the highest-grossing tour in history, with a $10 billion economic impact worldwide?

Mario Andretti Reveals His Plans for America’s New Formula 1 Team – As the popularity of F1 continues to grow, a world champion of the sport is getting actively involved.

The Strange Science of Scheduling A College-Football Season –A behind-the-scenes look at who and when different teams play throughout the year.

California Scientists Unveil Policy Blueprint for Stopping Global Plastic Pileup In Its Tracks – A new study shows that adopting four policies would eliminate 90% of plastic waste in 25 years. Here are other highlights from the latest report.

AI Thinks Differently Than People Do. Here’s Why That Matters. – While AI isn’t always the best option for leaders for innovation and growth, there are some ways to use it as part of the process.

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