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Utah Money Watch provides perspective and contextual insights on all financial aspects of the Sales+Marketing industry within Utah, from eCommerce to retail sales and from MarTech and SalesTech software, including various agencies.

Court Order Notwithstanding, Utah's Cookie War Between Crumbl and Dirty Dough Continues

Court Order Notwithstanding, Utah's Cookie War Between Crumbl and Dirty Dough Continues

Given that both sides taste victory in the latest U.S. District Court ruling, it's clear to this journalist that the fight between Dirty Dough and Crumbl is nowhere near to being over. On Friday, the United States District Court (District of Utah) issued a 21-page Ruling* in

Kinect Capital Announces WeROC 2023 and Unveils the 16 Female-Led Firms Looking to Raise Outside Capital

Kinect Capital Announces WeROC 2023 and Unveils the 16 Female-Led Firms Looking to Raise Outside Capital

As the seventh annual event focused specifically on female CEOs, entrepreneurs, and founders, Kinect WeROC (Women Entrepreneurs Realizing Opportunities for Capital) is a multiday conference designed to help bridge the gap between women seeking investor dollars and those looking to invest. Kinect Capital, the former VentureCapital.org, has announced details

Talk About Timing: Mountain America Credit Union Announces a Reported $50 Million Naming Rights Deal for ASU's Football Stadium Just Hours Before ASU is Invited to Join the Big 12 Conference

Said to be the largest college football naming rights agreement in history, the 15-year deal between Sandy, Utah-based MACU and Arizona State University was announced just 36 hours before ASU was extended an invitation to join the Big 12 athletic conference and leave the Pac-12 conference. The outcome of the

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

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

Ovation Raises a $4 Million Series A Round of Funding to Help Restaurants Drive the 3 C's: Convenience, Consistency, and Connection

Ovation Raises a $4 Million Series A Round of Funding to Help Restaurants Drive the 3 C's: Convenience, Consistency, and Connection

Ovation has now raised $7.2 million over three financing rounds and currently serves over 3,000 restaurant locations. Why? In large part it's because its AI-powered application helps owners and operators to capture diner feedback of up to 25% and provide them with real-time, actionable data. Lehi,

ANALYSIS: Overstock's $21.5 Million Bet Drives a 22% Pop in its Stock Valuation - In Under 24 Hours

ANALYSIS: Overstock's $21.5 Million Bet Drives a 22% Pop in its Stock Valuation - In Under 24 Hours

With news last Thursday that Bankruptcy Court had approved Overstock's $21.5 million "Stalking Horse Bid" to acquire the assets of Bed Bath & Beyond, the price of OSTK shares jumped from $21.19 to $25.87 in less than a day, boosting Overstock's