Riding the Tiger: Inside Linda Yaccarino’s Tenure at X

1. A Bold Hire from Madison AvenueIn mid-2023, Linda Yaccarino arrived at X with a mission: repair advertising relationships shattered during the chaos of Elon Musk’s takeover. The former NBCUniversal ad chief—dubbed the “Velvet Hammer”—brought gravitas and a robust brand network to the embattled platform . 2. Reviving Ad RevenueUnder her leadership, X welcomed back…

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Elon Musk’s xAI seeks $113bn valuation in $300mn share sale

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is making headlines with a significant $300 million secondary share sale, positioning the company at a staggering $113 billion valuation. This move underscores Musk’s renewed focus on his business empire, particularly in the competitive AI sector.Financial Times A Strategic Merger: xAI and X In March 2025, Musk orchestrated a…

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