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🎉 Last week, we wrapped up another memorable Axios Homecoming – our in-person onboarding experience for new hires from across the company. Over three days, new team members immersed themselves in Axios culture, connected across departments, collaborated in hands-on workshops, and even created their own newsletters, all while building connections as they kick off this new chapter. Endless thanks to the many people behind the scenes who bring Homecoming to life each time! #ThisIsAxios

🗞️ HAPPENING NOW: Axios News Shapers featuring conversations with Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Thom Tillis, Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Tom Emmer. We’ll dig into the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as well as what's next for the remainder of the year and heading into the 2026 midterm elections. 💻 JOIN US: https://lnkd.in/eTyWUTZA

Axios News Shapers Axios hosts a News Shapers event in Washington, D.C., featuring conversations with key lawmakers from both sides of the aisle on the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, what's next for the remainder of the year and priorities heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

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Just released: Axios’ Ad Economics Report from Sara Fischer and Kerry Flynn. Get the biggest ad shifts by platform, medium & company — plus the trends shaping what’s next. 📩 Become a Media Trends Executive member for access.  https://lnkd.in/eNZpJvud

🚨 JUST IN – X CEO Linda Yaccarino said Wednesday she is stepping down from her role.

Axios’ first-ever Media Trends Live kicks off with an exciting speaker lineup: Paramount Global Chair Shari Redstone, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, and ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro are among the first to be announced. #AxiosLive  📍 Join us September 18 in New York City.  🎟️ Learn more + grab your tickets: https://trib.al/KzM0yqx

Axios' Zoom In: Strengthening the Regional Talent Pipeline Axios hosts an event in Columbus feat. conversations with Mayor Andrew Ginther and more on how academia, government and the private sector can come together to support training initiatives that expand talent pipelines, meet new job market needs and boost broad economic growth.

🇫🇷 ICYMI: Axios hosted four days of events at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity spotlighting trends shaping audience attention, brand-building, the influencer economy, AI & more. Catch up quick on our biggest takeaways from #AxiosCannes25 👇 1️⃣ Brands that engage authentically with niche-oriented “internet lore” and micro-influencers are finding success in today’s fragmented online media landscape, said TikTok creator Robyn DelMonte and Savage X Fenty CMO Vanessa Wallace. 🛍️ 2️⃣ Sports are winning audience attention, and media companies are clamoring for sports rights that are soaring in value. Two-time Olympian and rugby star Ilona Maher said that fans are connecting to the personality and star power that women athletes bring to the table. 🏅 3️⃣ Business Insider's recent layoffs and changes were “very difficult” but necessary to put the business back on track, CEO Barbara Peng said. ✍ 4️⃣ Publishers face an existential threat in the AI era as search traffic declines and people increasingly rely on AI summaries, according to Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince. 🤖 5️⃣ X CEO Linda Yaccarino dismissed a recent The Wall Street Journal report that alleged X pressured advertisers to buy ads and threatened lawsuits if they didn’t. 💰 6️⃣ Creator-led brands and engaged fandoms are cash cows, at least in the case of Paris Hilton and Bravo stars Kyle Cooke & Amanda Batula. ⭐ Watch the full conversations here: https://bit.ly/43Ua8li 📸 Photo credit: Nicolas Gavet on behalf of Axios

🤖 Chief executives are giving employees an AI fright — warning them the new technology could make many workers obsolete, while at the same time urging them to start using it right away.