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David Politis

David makes the complex understandable, sees previously unseen connections, and delivers valuable data as either bite-sized insights or comprehensive, deep-dive information and analysis.

ICYMI: The Top Seven Stories from the Second Half of July 2023

ICYMI: The Top Seven Stories from the Second Half of July 2023

From the potentially cranky/helpful rant of a seasoned communications pro to a surprising $43 billion figure shared by BofA Securities, we deliver our perspectives on each of the top 7 money stories in Utah for second half of the month (July 16th through the 31st). Welcome to August, the

SPEECH: Yes, Health Challenges Persist Globally, But Serious Progress has Been Achieved.

SPEECH: Yes, Health Challenges Persist Globally, But Serious Progress has Been Achieved.

In a speech delivered last week by the Associate Dean of BYU's College of Life Sciences, Benjamin Crookston, Ph.D. shares some observations on some surprising yet significant health advancements made internationally over the past several decades. He also outlines five steps he feels anyone can take to

EnergySolutions Enters a $60 Million "Stalking Horse" Agreement to Acquire Certain Assets from Williams Industrial Services Group in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings

EnergySolutions Enters a $60 Million "Stalking Horse" Agreement to Acquire Certain Assets from Williams Industrial Services Group in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings

In summary, Williams Industrial is seeking Chapter 11 protection with the Bankruptcy Court. As part of this filing, EnergySolutions has agreed to purchase various assets from Williams Industrial for $60MM, pending the Court's approval. However, approval of the deal may take two months or longer. Salt Lake City

Hand-Wringing over Financial Activities in Utah During the First Half of 2023 is Definitely Overblown, BofA Securities Report Says

Hand-Wringing over Financial Activities in Utah During the First Half of 2023 is Definitely Overblown, BofA Securities Report Says

In total, Utah saw over $43 billion in financial transactions in the first half of 2023 (via 243 deals), over 3.5X greater than the comparable value of ALL the deals done in 2022. In spite of what some local Henny Penny's might have you believe, the sky

"Sound of Freedom" Continues to Surprise as it Takes 3rd Place Over the Weekend and Has Hit Nearly $125 Million in U.S. Ticket Sales

"Sound of Freedom" Continues to Surprise as it Takes 3rd Place Over the Weekend and Has Hit Nearly $125 Million in U.S. Ticket Sales

Clearly, the surprise hit movie of 2023, Angel Studio's Sound of Freedom beat out Tom Cruise and Mission: Impossible - Dead Rekoning Part One to snag third place in domestic ticket sales for Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23. In less than three full weeks since its

A Journalist's Rant: Why Do So Many Firms Suck at PR?

A Journalist's Rant: Why Do So Many Firms Suck at PR?

Five basic tips to either kickstart, or upgrade, your Media Relations / Publicity efforts. {HINT: It's actually not that hard.} True Story: Earlier this week a news release headline caught my attention, so I opened the file and skimmed the body of the release. Since I found the information

Years On, the Goshutes Finally Get an $8.3 Million Answer

The 35-mile stretch of potholed and washboarded Ibapah Road in westernmost Tooele County on the Utah-Nevada border that connects the ~650 members of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation with "civilization" some two hours away is finally going to receive much needed repairs. Now, the only real