McDonald's is testing an AI-powered system to enhance the drive-thru experience by personalizing menus and allowing pre-orders through the MyMcDonald's app, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce wait times amid labor shortages. A LinkedIn article highlights the effectiveness of storytelling in digital content marketing, emphasizing its ability to create emotional connections and differentiate brands in a crowded marketplace. Additionally, Amazon is in talks to acquire MGM Studios for $9 billion to expand its entertainment offerings, which would significantly enhance its film library.
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McDonald's is testing an AI-powered system to enhance the drive-thru experience by personalizing menus and allowing pre-orders through the MyMcDonald's app, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce wait times amid labor shortages. A LinkedIn article highlights the effectiveness of storytelling in digital content marketing, emphasizing its ability to create emotional connections and differentiate brands in a crowded marketplace. Additionally, Amazon is in talks to acquire MGM Studios for $9 billion to expand its entertainment offerings, which would significantly enhance its film library.
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The Future of McDonald's Is in the Drive-Thru Lane
McDonald's is testing a new AI-powered system that uses the MyMcDonald's app to personalize the drive-thru experience for customers. The system generates customized menus based on the customer's probable order history for what they are likely to want. In addition, customers can pre-order and pay for their meals on the app, effectively skipping the drive-thru line. McDonald's hopes that these new technologies will improve the ordering process' efficiency, reduce wait times, and enhance the customer experience. McDonald's deployment of these self-service innovations follows a trend in the fast food industry, searching for cost-effective solutions to increase efficiency and save workforce costs in a market with labor shortages, a situation exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: https://www.wired.com/story/mcdonalds-drive-thru-mymcdonalds-app/
2. Content Marketing: The Power of Storytelling in your Digital Strategy
This LinkedIn article discusses the power of storytelling in digital content marketing. The author argues that narratives are more effective than basic marketing messages because they create an emotional connection between the audience and the brand. The article breaks down the elements of compelling storytelling, including the use of emotions, character development, and conflict. The author also provides examples of effective storytelling in content marketing, such as Airbnb's "Live There" campaign and Chipotle's "Back to the Start" video. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of integrating storytelling into a broader digital marketing strategy, using data and metrics to measure its impact. Ultimately, the author believes that storytelling can help brands differentiate themselves in a crowded digital marketplace and build strong, lasting relationships with their audiences. Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/content-marketing-power-storytelling-your-digital- strategy#:~:text=Storytelling%20has%20the%20ability%20to,by%20utilising%20a%20captivating %20narrative.
3. Amazon nears deal to buy MGM Studios for nearly $9 billion
Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire MGM, the well-known film studio, for a potential sales price of $9 billion. The acquisition is part of Amazon's effort to continue expanding its entertainment and media offerings, which includes its streaming service Amazon Prime Video. An acquisition of MGM would add over 4,000 films to Amazon's already extensive library, including the James Bond franchise and popular TV shows like The Handmaid's Tale. However, the deal would still need to go through regulatory approval before being finalized. Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/24/amazon-nears-deal-to-buy-mgm-for-nearly-9- billion.html#:~:text=Amazon%20is%20close%20to%20a,soon%20as%20Tuesday%2C%20sources %20say
4. This YC-backed startup preps Chinese students for US data jobs
CareerTu is a startup that provides online education courses to help people learn skills that are in high demand in China's tech job market, such as data analysis and coding. The courses offered by CareerTu are conducted in Mandarin and are flexible and affordable, making them accessible to a wide range of learners, including those in smaller, lower-tier cities. CareerTu has raised $22.5 million to date and has already helped over 20,000 learners upskill and enter the tech job market. The startup aims to continue expanding and innovating its offerings to meet the growing demand for tech talent in China. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/16/careertu-profile/