Danny Groner
@dannygroner.bsky.social
Director of Growth PR, Forecast Labs, an investment group. We help you grow your consumer-facing business more affordably.
I write about careers, community, and care in my newsletter. You can subscribe to it here: http://dannygroner.substack.com.
I write about careers, community, and care in my newsletter. You can subscribe to it here: http://dannygroner.substack.com.
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Danny Groner
@dannygroner.bsky.social
· Jun 25
Buckeye and Me
Danny Groner has feelings…about the death of his therapist’s dog.
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An essay I worked hard on was published today. I hope you read it. memoirland.substack.com/p/buckeye-an...
Small US retailers face holiday supply chaos due to Trump tariffs
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Small US retailers face holiday supply chaos due to Trump tariffs
Trump's tariff flip-flop on goods from China, a lifeline for U.S. retailers, have forced small firms to choose between paying steep levies or finding new suppliers at even higher cost.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Small US retailers face holiday supply chaos due to Trump tariffs
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"But they weren’t designed to hand off purchasing authority to third parties. That’s why many shopping chatbots essentially grab product listings and then present a user with a web link to buy on that retailer’s site — not much of an advancement over the way things have been done for years."
Sorry Mom. The Shopping Bots Suggested a Bathrobe for Christmas
Amazon.com Inc.’s AI-infused Rufus shopping assistant has new features that make it a “faster, more useful, state-of-the-art shopping companion.” Google’s agentic checkout feature “can do the heavy li...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:55 AM
"But they weren’t designed to hand off purchasing authority to third parties. That’s why many shopping chatbots essentially grab product listings and then present a user with a web link to buy on that retailer’s site — not much of an advancement over the way things have been done for years."
College Radio Keeps Its Cool
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College Radio Keeps Its Cool
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November 28, 2025 at 2:45 AM
College Radio Keeps Its Cool
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I drove out to Long Island today. The first car I saw upon entry to Long Island was drinking a Corona at the wheel.
Different rules out there?
Different rules out there?
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I drove out to Long Island today. The first car I saw upon entry to Long Island was drinking a Corona at the wheel.
Different rules out there?
Different rules out there?
“But psychologists say taking the time to thank ourselves for the qualities that carried us through life can be healthy and important, even if doing it feels awkward or arouses fears of appearing egotistical.”
Yes, spend time with people who like themselves.
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Yes, spend time with people who like themselves.
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Remember to give thanks to yourself during the holidays and beyond
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we have to be grateful for. The list often includes the loved ones, food and shelter that may surround us during the holidays.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“But psychologists say taking the time to thank ourselves for the qualities that carried us through life can be healthy and important, even if doing it feels awkward or arouses fears of appearing egotistical.”
Yes, spend time with people who like themselves.
apnews.com/article/than...
Yes, spend time with people who like themselves.
apnews.com/article/than...
“Bonanzinga instead is relying on Anna, an artificial intelligence agent that he said is more effective at procuring tech deals than human counterparts.”
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Venture Capitalists Are Starting to Trust AI’s Startup Judgment
Welcome to Tech In Depth, our daily newsletter about the business of tech from Bloomberg’s journalists around the world. Today, Shona Ghosh talks to a venture capitalist about the impact of AI on star...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“Bonanzinga instead is relying on Anna, an artificial intelligence agent that he said is more effective at procuring tech deals than human counterparts.”
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Al Roker or AI Roker?
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Al Roker or AI Roker?
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Was not expecting this blatant xenophobia on my tv first thing in the morning...
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Was not expecting this blatant xenophobia on my tv first thing in the morning...
Of the four uncles at the table with you this afternoon, can you spot which one is AI?
November 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Of the four uncles at the table with you this afternoon, can you spot which one is AI?
"Meta launches slop apps and dodgy AI chatbots, without even trying to offer a serious narrative for how any of it is a net benefit to society. The absence of a responsible narrative from leaders is not neutral: It is a choice to treat humans as eyeballs, rather than citizens or neighbours."
The Industry that Taught Me Not to Fear Should Start Being Afraid
How the core mantras of Venture Capital are failing us
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November 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"Meta launches slop apps and dodgy AI chatbots, without even trying to offer a serious narrative for how any of it is a net benefit to society. The absence of a responsible narrative from leaders is not neutral: It is a choice to treat humans as eyeballs, rather than citizens or neighbours."
"The reality is that what can look like swagger is often a manifestation of feeling inadequate. For some, the endless obsession to compare can inspire, but for others it can be a quiet, destabilising force." www.ft.com/content/e032...
The one-upmanship driving CEOs
The audience that bosses are often most anxious to impress is their peers
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November 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
"The reality is that what can look like swagger is often a manifestation of feeling inadequate. For some, the endless obsession to compare can inspire, but for others it can be a quiet, destabilising force." www.ft.com/content/e032...
Being an adult is waking up earlier than you need to ahead of a busy day full of family events to enjoy a bit of time for yourself.
November 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Being an adult is waking up earlier than you need to ahead of a busy day full of family events to enjoy a bit of time for yourself.
“I was taught by writing coach Donald Murray not only to avoid clichés of language, but also clichés of vision. One such cliché is that a journalist is out to get you, not to help you.”
Screenwriters and showrunners who vilify journalists need to stop portraying them as caricatures, and instead show them with all their virtues and vices (Roy Peter Clark/Poynter)
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November 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
“I was taught by writing coach Donald Murray not only to avoid clichés of language, but also clichés of vision. One such cliché is that a journalist is out to get you, not to help you.”
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Next. Up. | Danny Groner | Substack
This is Next. Up., a newsletter that covers consistently one or more of these critical topics: Careers, Community, and Care. We hope you'll join the discussion. Click to read "Next. Up.", by Danny Gro...
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November 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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On Thanksgiving eve, I chatted with 10 media professionals across the industry, including Kara Swisher, Mike Allen, and Robert Costa, to find out how they approach the politics conversation at the dinner table—or how they escape it
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Thanksgiving Table Tactics
For those dreading their annual go-round with that crazy uncle, media pros discuss how they get through the holidays and partisan times with minimal drama.
www.status.news
November 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
On Thanksgiving eve, I chatted with 10 media professionals across the industry, including Kara Swisher, Mike Allen, and Robert Costa, to find out how they approach the politics conversation at the dinner table—or how they escape it
www.status.news/p/thanksgivi...
www.status.news/p/thanksgivi...
Reposted by Danny Groner
data centers are driving up electricity prices for households — and price relief may not be coming anytime soon… Residential retail electricity prices in September were up 7.4%, to about 18 cents per kilowatt hour, according the Energy Information Administration... www.cnbc.com/2025/11/26/a...
AI data center 'frenzy' is pushing up your electric bill — here's why
Energy-hungry data centers that underpin artificial intelligence are contributing to higher residential electricity bills, say experts.
www.cnbc.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
data centers are driving up electricity prices for households — and price relief may not be coming anytime soon… Residential retail electricity prices in September were up 7.4%, to about 18 cents per kilowatt hour, according the Energy Information Administration... www.cnbc.com/2025/11/26/a...
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Holy crap this isn't a joke
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Holy crap this isn't a joke
"Swonk said that the consultancy firm’s surveys have shown that people don’t expect to buy as many gifts this season, and are much more interested in receiving cash and gift cards than discretionary items." www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This Black Friday, Dog Food Is In and Luxuries Are Out
Stretched US consumers plan to stock up on everyday essentials in this year’s seasonal sales.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"Swonk said that the consultancy firm’s surveys have shown that people don’t expect to buy as many gifts this season, and are much more interested in receiving cash and gift cards than discretionary items." www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Seriously everything, EVERYTHING about the RFK/Nuzzi/LIzza moment is an argument for a newsroom where you pitch stories in front of each other and editors who shield you from your own worst impulses.
November 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Seriously everything, EVERYTHING about the RFK/Nuzzi/LIzza moment is an argument for a newsroom where you pitch stories in front of each other and editors who shield you from your own worst impulses.
I don't understand anything social.
November 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I don't understand anything social.
Good interview.
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Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi’s Grown-Up CEO Playbook
Podcast Episode · Long Strange Trip: CEO to CEO with Brian Halligan · 11/20/2025 · 49m
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November 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Good interview.
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I think it’s important people know the lengths we go to make sure what we report is accurate. I know not every outlet does this, and as a reporter it can be frustrating to spend days/weeks looking for another source to verify a single detail for a story. But yeah, it matters.
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I think it’s important people know the lengths we go to make sure what we report is accurate. I know not every outlet does this, and as a reporter it can be frustrating to spend days/weeks looking for another source to verify a single detail for a story. But yeah, it matters.
AI Is Remaking Shopping. These Companies Are the Leaders. www.barrons.com/articles/ai-...
AI Is Remaking Shopping. These Companies Are the Leaders.
From Shopify to Walmart, brands and retailers are laying the groundwork for agentic e-commerce. Why “discoverability” is an issue.
www.barrons.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
AI Is Remaking Shopping. These Companies Are the Leaders. www.barrons.com/articles/ai-...
I gave $100 to someone today because the holidays.
November 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I gave $100 to someone today because the holidays.
How consumers are using AI to shop in 2025 — by the numbers
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How consumers are using AI to shop in 2025 — by the numbers
AI is reshaping the 2025 holiday shopping journey. Here's how brands are shifting SEO, budgets, and product data to be 'agent-ready.'
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November 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
How consumers are using AI to shop in 2025 — by the numbers
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