Rabbi Russell Rabichev to Participate in Kicking SaaS Summit Costa Rica 2026
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Entrepreneur, Rabbi, and Business Strategist Announces Participation in International SaaS
and AI Leadership Event.
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Rabbi Russell Rabichev, entrepreneur, spiritual leader, and business strategist, announces his participation in the upcoming Kicking SaaS Summit, taking place March 5-8, 2026 in Belén, Costa Rica.
Rabbi Russell Rabichev ahead of the Kicking SaaS Summit in Costa Rica
The summit brings together founders, SaaS operators, prominent marketing companies, agency leaders, high-performing digital marketers, and AI innovators for a multi-day program focused on business systems, automation, leadership development, and sustainable growth strategies. The event features structured workshops, expert panels, and collaborative networking sessions designed to foster practical learning and high-level professional exchange.
Rabbi Russell Rabichev’s participation reflects his continued engagement with global technology and marketing communities. With experience advising entrepreneurs on brand clarity, workflow systems, and long-term planning, he joins established agency founders and industry professionals to exchange insights on scalable growth and leadership in competitive digital markets.
"Strong businesses are built on clarity, structure, and integrity," said Rabbi Russell. "When founders invest in learning, collaboration, and personal growth, they strengthen not only their companies but also the communities they serve."
Known for integrating ethical principles with business strategy, Rabbi Russell works with entrepreneurs seeking to align professional ambition with personal responsibility. As both a faith leader and business mentor, he emphasizes discipline, accountability, and balance across professional and family life.
The Kicking SaaS Summit Costa Rica is designed to support founders navigating rapid changes in SaaS, AI, automation, and digital marketing. Sessions are expected to address operational systems, marketing performance, client retention, team development, and scaling strategies within competitive online environments.
By participating in international gatherings such as this summit, Rabbi Russell continues to expand his engagement within the global software, SaaS, and digital marketing ecosystem while reinforcing his commitment to principled leadership and sustainable business practices.
He remains focused on fostering long-term growth strategies that encourage resilience, innovation, and ethical responsibility in entrepreneurship.
About Rabbi Russell Rabichev
Rabbi Russell Rabichev is an entrepreneur, mentor, and strategist who helps business owners grow with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. Through his platform Rabbi.love, he offers mentorship and resources designed to support sustainable business growth. Connect with him on Facebook and explore his AI-powered tools at saaso.com.
Rabbi Russell Rabichev Highlights the Importance of Fatherhood and Family Values
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Rabbi Russell Rabichev shares insights on balancing fatherhood, community leadership, and personal growth for lasting impact.
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Rabbi Russell Rabichev, a spiritual leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate, emphasizes the vital role of fatherhood in shaping strong families and resilient communities. Through his work and personal experiences, Rabbi Russell demonstrates how intentional parenting and family values can guide children toward responsible, compassionate, and purposeful lives.
Rabbi Russell Rabichev – Nurturing family, inspiring community
As a father, Rabbi Russell Rabichev prioritizes teaching life lessons through example, balancing professional responsibilities with personal time to nurture his children’s growth and curiosity. "Being a father is one of the greatest responsibilities and privileges," he says. "It’s not only about providing for your children but also showing them how to act with integrity, empathy, and purpose in every aspect of life."
Beyond his home, Rabbi Russell integrates these family values into his mentorship and community initiatives, supporting programs that promote ethical leadership, education, and personal development. He regularly shares insights on balancing personal, professional, and family responsibilities, helping other parents and leaders navigate the challenges of modern life.
Rabbi Russell also highlights the importance of open communication and presence. He encourages families to spend quality time together, engage in meaningful conversations, and cultivate an environment where children feel valued and supported. "A child who sees integrity and care in action is more likely to carry those values forward," he explains.
Through his platform, rabbi.love, Rabbi Russell provides resources and guidance on family wellness, personal development, and ethical leadership. His goal is to inspire not only children but also parents and community members to live intentionally and act responsibly in all areas of life.
"Fatherhood shapes more than a family, it shapes society," Rabbi Russell notes. "When fathers actively participate in teaching values, nurturing curiosity, and guiding growth, they contribute to stronger communities and future generations."
About Rabbi Russell Rabichev
Rabbi Russell Rabichev is a spiritual leader, entrepreneur, journalist, and community advocate based in Los Angeles. He focuses on family values, ethical leadership, and personal development, sharing insights to help individuals and communities thrive. Learn more at https://rabbi.love.
Connect with him on Facebook and explore his AI-powered tools at saaso.com.
Reservoir Has Received Non-Binding Indication of Interest from Irenic Capital Management
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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ:RSVR) ("Reservoir" or the "Company"), an award-winning independent music company, today announced that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding and conditional indication of interest from one of its shareholders, Irenic Capital Management, LP ("Irenic"), pursuant to which Irenic proposes to acquire all of the Company’s outstanding equity at a price of between $10.00 and $11.00 per share in cash.
Reservoir’s Board of Directors is evaluating the indication of interest to determine the course of action that is in the best interests of the Company and all of its shareholders.
Reservoir does not intend to comment further or disclose any developments regarding the indication of interest unless and until it deems further disclosure is appropriate or required.
The Company’s shareholders do not need to take any action at this time.
ABOUT RESERVOIR
Reservoir is an independent music company based in New York City and with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, London, Abu Dhabi, and Mumbai. Reservoir is the first female-founded and led publicly traded independent music company in the U.S. Founded as a family-owned music publisher in 2007, Reservoir represents copyrights and master recordings including titles dating as far back as 1900 and hundreds of #1 releases worldwide. Reservoir frequently holds a Top 10 U.S. Market Share according to Billboard’s Publishers Quarterly, was twice named Publisher of the Year by Music Business Worldwide’s The A&R Awards and won Independent Publisher of the Year at the 2020 and 2022 Music Week Awards.
Reservoir also represents a multitude of recorded music through Chrysalis Records, Tommy Boy Music, and Philly Groove Records and manages artists through its ventures with Blue Raincoat Music and Big Life Management.
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Stop doing everything: How small business leaders in New York can reclaim 80 workdays each year
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Stop doing everything: How small business leaders in New York can reclaim 80 workdays each year
Leaders in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate under constant pressure to deliver results with limited time, budgets, and staff. In a volatile market, they’re expected to balance immediate execution with long-term strategy, often without the layers of support available to larger organizations. As a result, many leaders step in wherever the business needs momentum, stretching their time across roles that extend far beyond leadership.
In a November 2025 survey of small business leaders conducted by Upwork, an online marketplace for hiring skilled freelancers, 59% of leaders in New York said they manage responsibilities outside their job description every week. On average, they report spending about 31% of their working time on tasks outside their core area of expertise. That’s roughly 80 workdays every year spent doing work that could be delegated.
The consequences impact more than their calendar. Leaders said that tasks outside their core responsibilities divert time from business strategy, and 51% believe they could achieve better results if they delegated more tasks. At the same time, being stretched thin leads to burnout for 73% of New York leaders, missed business or growth opportunities for 61%, and a sense of not being successful in their role for another 55%.
Yet there is a path forward. One solution is to engage skilled independent talent to take on work that can easily be delegated, such as writing, design, and IT. When the leaders in Upwork’s survey imagined reclaiming even part of their lost time, they said they would focus on upskilling, long-term strategy, and taking restorative breaks.
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How much time do leaders lose to non-core work?
Non-core responsibilities now make up a substantial part of many leaders’ workweeks. These distractions take them away from the work they’re best positioned to do and affect their ability to have meaningful impacts on business outcomes.
On average, SMB leaders in New York reported spending 31% of their working time on tasks that fall outside their core area of expertise or job role, which translates to about 80 working days each year. About 22% are well beyond the average, spending more than half of their working time (130 or more workdays a year) on non-core tasks.
Nationally, this pattern holds across groups, including:
Gender. Across the U.S., men in leadership roles estimated that non-core tasks claim about 31% of their time, while women in leadership roles put that figure at 29%, suggesting that both groups feel similarly stretched.
Generation. Gen Z leaders reported that 33% of their time goes to non-core work, compared with 31% for millennials and 28% for Gen X. This suggests younger people in leadership roles are more likely to be working outside their responsibilities.
Remote vs. on-site. Leaders in hybrid roles said they spend 32% of their time on non-core tasks, slightly more than remote (29%) and on-site leaders (29%).
Seniority. Executives in the U.S. — including CEOs, CFOs, owners, partners, presidents, and vice presidents — estimated that 32% of their time is spent on non-core work. Directors reported 31% and managers 29%.
Industry. Leaders in technology and marketing industries said 36% of their time is spent on non-core tasks, more than leaders in any other industry, while leaders in finance reported 34% — several percentage points higher than the overall average.
The number of workdays small business leaders spend each year on tasks outside their core role varies widely by state. The five states averaging the most overextended leaders are:
Delaware: 108 days
Arkansas: 94 days
Louisiana: 93 days
West Virginia: 93 days
Rhode Island: 92 days
In contrast, leaders in the following states spend the fewest workdays — still totalling over two months on average — each year on tasks outside their core role:
New Jersey: 62 days
Montana: 63 days
Michigan: 65 days
Minnesota: 65 days
Missouri: 66 days
When all of these angles are considered together, what becomes clear is that non-core work is more than a minor inconvenience. In most states and sectors, it consumes the equivalent of months of a leader’s year.
In New York, small business leaders who say they manage responsibilities outside their job description every week most commonly find themselves performing:
HR/recruiting: 31%
Social media management: 17%
Sales: 17%
Video production or editing: 17%
Frequency, however, doesn’t always match time spent. When asked which responsibilities consume the largest share of their workweek, New York leaders pointed to:
Project management: 25%
Administrative tasks: 19%
HR/recruiting: 17%
When leaders are pulled away from their core responsibilities, they not only lose focus of their own tasks, but also aren’t always the best qualified to do the added work they’ve taken on. By engaging independent specialists, leaders can maintain their focus where it’s most impactful, while relying on experts to handle those tasks that can be delegated.
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The human and business cost of being stretched too thin
After examining leaders’ workloads and what the non-core work entails, Upwork also wanted to look at the human toll of overworking. This entailed asking leaders about three specific outcomes: burnout, lost business or company growth opportunities, and not feeling successful in their role.
New York small business leaders were candid about the impact of trying to do everything themselves. About 73% said being stretched too thin has led to burnout.
These leaders have also seen a direct connection to business performance: 61% said that overload has contributed to a loss of business or company growth opportunities, and another 55% reported that it has prevented them from achieving success in their role.
SMB leaders in the following states reported the highest levels of burnout:
Mississippi: 84%
West Virginia: 84%
Kentucky: 82%
Minnesota: 82%
Oklahoma: 82%
South Carolina: 82%
The states with the lowest levels of burnout are:
New Mexico: 50%
Texas: 56%
Delaware: 60%
Michigan: 63%
New Jersey: 65%
Even in these states with lower numbers, at least half of leaders still report burnout, which indicates a national challenge.
Why small business leaders struggle to delegate
Delegating work can be challenging even for leaders who understand its benefits.
About 53% of SMB leaders in New York in Upwork’s report said that tasks outside their core responsibilities take up time they could be spending on more strategic aspects of the business, and 51% believe that delegating more would help them achieve better results. Fully 71% knew just which tasks they would offload first if they could.
This awareness of what to delegate — and recognition of its potential benefits — suggests that leaders are not stuck because they lack insight. Rather, they don’t know where to turn to find reliable people they can trust to do a job well.
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Where independent talent is already driving results
Not every task is easy to delegate, and leaders are selective about where they start. Many leaders find that sourcing hard-to-find skills, or skills that are needed only for a short period, can free up considerable portions of their time while delivering real value to the business.
New York leaders reported that they have found success in delegating writing and translation to freelancers, as well as design and creative work.
Technical and financial tasks also stand out. Leaders said engineering and architecture projects benefit from specialized independent talent, particularly when they require niche skills for a defined period. Development and IT support are also common freelance categories, helping small businesses build and maintain their digital tools without hiring full-time staff.
Finance and accounting work, such as bookkeeping, reporting, and forecasting, were also on the list of top categories where leaders are already successfully working with freelancers.
These patterns provide both a practical starting point and a clear path for growth. For leaders new to sourcing independent talent, areas where peers are already seeing success can feel like the safest places to start. For those who already work with freelancers, the data suggests where they can find more avenues to win back their time across a wider range of responsibilities.
In either case, the message is the same: The tasks leaders are most willing to hand off today may be the foundation for reclaiming even more time tomorrow.
How leaders would reinvest the time they get back
Small-business leaders have a clear idea of how they would use time reclaimed through delegation. Their answers point to a strong desire for more strategic focus, ongoing development, and healthier ways of working.
Leaders in New York have a strong desire to work more strategically and sustainably. About 45% said they would invest in upskilling if they had more time, using freed-up hours to develop new skills and knowledge to guide their organizations more effectively. Another 43% said they would focus on long-term strategy — planning, innovating, and looking ahead instead of reacting to daily emergencies.
Rest and well-being also emerge as important priorities, with 35% of New York leaders saying that they would take a break or disconnect from work if they had additional free time. Leaders also wanted more time to focus on launching new products or services (25%) and spending more time with customers (24%).
These choices show that leaders are not simply trying to reclaim hours but to create space for work that strengthens their businesses and their well-being. Delegation to others, whether it’s a new full-time hire or a freelancer, becomes a way to shift from constant urgency to more intentional, future-focused leadership.
How to stop doing everything by leveraging independent talent
For leaders who see their own experiences reflected in this research, meaningful change can begin with small steps. A simple first move is to list the non-core tasks filling your week and identify those that could be handed off to a specialist. Administrative work, customer support, technical development, data analysis and reporting, and content production are common areas where independent talent can quickly add value.
From there, leaders can hire independent professionals with the skills and background they need. Instead of hiring a full-time worker, you can post clearly scoped projects in areas such as design, accounting, or IT. Beginning with a pilot project helps build trust and confidence, refine workflows, and expand your distributed team at a pace that feels right.
The aim is to do more than reduce your to-do list. It’s to create more space to guide the business with clarity and focus by shifting work to those professionals who are best equipped to handle it.
Methodology
Upwork surveyed 2,272 small business leaders in the United States to understand their workload, delegation habits, and use of independent talent. Respondents included managers, directors, and C-suite leaders at companies with one to 250 employees who have experience hiring freelancers to support their workflow.
What Patients Should Expect When Getting a Dental Filling in North Miami
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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / Getting a dental filling is one of the most common dental treatments. If your dentist has told you that you need a filling, you probably want to know what will happen next. Knowing how things work can make you feel more prepared for the procedure. A North Miami dentist can walk you through each step so you know what to expect. Continue reading to learn more.
Why dental fillings are needed
Cavities happen when bacteria produce acid that eats through your tooth enamel. Once the enamel breaks down, the decay keeps spreading into softer layers underneath and eventually reaches the nerve. Without treatment, you’re looking at infections or losing the tooth entirely.
Finding a cavity early makes it easier to fill it. You might need more complicated treatments later if you wait too long. About 1 in 4 adults aged 20 to 64 has untreated tooth decay, making tooth decay one of the most common chronic conditions. This is why dentists recommend regular checkups to find cavities before they get too bad.
What happens during your filling appointment
First, your dentist will numb the area around the tooth that needs work. This helps you feel better while they remove the decayed portion of the tooth. After this, your dentist will clean the area and get it ready for the filling.The filling is put in layers and shaped to fit the shape of your tooth. Before you leave, your dentist checks your bite to make sure it feels normal.
Types of filling materials available
In some situations, some materials work better than others. Composite resin fillings match your tooth color, which makes them good for front teeth. They can sometimes not hold up as long under heavy chewing though. Amalgam fillings are made of a mix of metals that are good for back teeth that help a lot in chewing. The dental fillings cost depends on how big the cavity is, what kind of material is used, and what your mouth needs. A dentist in North Miami will tell you what to do based on your needs.
What to expect after getting a filling
After getting a filling, it’s normal to feel a little sensitive. For a few days, your tooth may hurt when you eat hot or cold food or put pressure on it. Most of the time, this goes away as your tooth gets used to the filling.The numbness goes away after a few hours. Don’t bite your tongue or cheek while your mouth is still numb. If you feel sharp pain when you bite down or if your teeth are sensitive for a long time, call your dentist.
Caring for your filling to make it last
Fillings can last many years if you take care of them right. Brush twice a day and floss between your teeth to stop bacteria from piling up around the filling.Skip chewing really hard foods or ice with the tooth that got filled, especially right after treatment. Don’t crack open packages with your teeth. These habits can wreck a filling or pop it loose.Regular dental visits let your dentist keep an eye on the filling and spot problems early.
Taking care of your teeth prevents bigger problems
Getting a dental filling stops decay and gets your tooth working again. Understanding what happens during the appointment and how to care for your filling helps everything turn out right.If you’re searching for "a dentist near me" because you think you might have a cavity, dentists in North Miami can check your teeth and tell you what needs doing. Getting help early keeps small problems from turning into big ones.
Dolphin CEO Featured on Variety's "Strictly Business" Podcast, Discusses the Creator Economy's Transformation of Marketing and Consumer Product Launches
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CEO Bill O’Dowd details Dolphin’s evolution from production company to full-service marketing and entertainment powerhouse
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), a leading entertainment marketing and content production company, today announced that Bill O’Dowd, founder and CEO, was a featured guest on the latest episode of Variety’s "Strictly Business," the publication’s flagship weekly podcast hosted by co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton that spotlights conversations with leaders shaping the business of media and entertainment.
During the wide-ranging conversation, O’Dowd discussed how the creator economy has fundamentally reshaped the marketing landscape, how Dolphin’s family of companies works across the full spectrum of influencer and brand marketing, and why the mobile internet has "democratized the launch of consumer products" in ways that were unimaginable even a decade ago.
O’Dowd traced Dolphin’s trajectory from its roots as a production company known for hit Nickelodeon series including "Zoey 101" and "Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide" to its current position as a diversified entertainment marketing enterprise. He explained how the company’s early experience creating content for digital platforms, well before the streaming era, gave Dolphin a front-row seat to the rise of social media communities and the emerging power of creators and influencers to move audiences and markets.
"The mobile internet democratized the launch of consumer products. You no longer needed to have tens of millions of dollars of a paid media campaign to launch a consumer product. You could go directly to the audience," O’Dowd said during the interview.
O’Dowd highlighted the strategic rationale behind Dolphin’s acquisition of best-in-class firms including PR powerhouses 42West and Shore Fire Media, influencer marketing and talent management agency The Digital Department, creative communications agency The Door, and boutique specialists across events, brand partnerships, and audience insight. He described how the combination of representing creator talent and executing campaigns on behalf of brands creates a powerful matchmaking dynamic that sets Dolphin apart.
"When you can see it from both sides, what each side is trying to accomplish, to serve in that matchmaking role, it’s just one of the great advantages that the company has," O’Dowd told Littleton.
The conversation also explored the growing influence of professional and niche creators, such as dermatologists and beauty professionals, whose deeply engaged audiences often deliver outsized impact for brands compared to higher-follower-count influencers. O’Dowd pointed to beauty influencer Susan Yara’s launch and subsequent $355 million sale of skin care brand Naturium to e.l.f. Beauty as a landmark example of what is possible through influencer marketing and PR alone, without traditional paid media.
Variety also published an accompanying feature highlighting key moments from the conversation.
About Dolphin Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) is where cultural creation meets marketing execution. Founded in 1996 by Bill O’Dowd, Dolphin operates as both a venture studio-developing and investing in breakthrough content, products, and experiences-and a marketing consortium, featuring leading agencies across every communications discipline.
At its core, the venture studio creates, produces, finances, markets, and promotes new businesses and cultural ideas – ranging from acclaimed film, television, and digital content to consumer goods, live events and partnerships that define entertainment and lifestyle. Surrounding this entrepreneurial engine, Dolphin’s marketing prowess brings together best-in-class firms including 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects and The Digital Dept. Together, this collective delivers unmatched cross-marketing expertise and relationships across every vertical of pop culture – from film, television, music, influencers, sports, hospitality, and fashion to consumer brands and purpose-driven initiatives. Dolphin marketing has been the recipient of many accolades, including #1 Agency of the Year on the Observer PR Power List in 2025, The PR Net 100, and the PR News Elite 120.
Rabbi Russell Rabichev Exemplifies Devoted Fatherhood Rooted in Love, Values, and Guidance
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Rabbi Russell Rabichev Leads by Example in Devoted Parenting and Moral Guidance
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / Rabbi Russell Rabichev, a spiritual leader, journalist, entrepreneur, and community advocate based in Los Angeles, continues to place fatherhood at the heart of his daily life and personal mission.
Rabbi Russell Rabichev: Values rooted in family and care
As a father, Rabbi Russell Rabichev dedicates himself to nurturing deep, meaningful relationships with his children. He emphasizes the importance of consistent presence, open communication, and active involvement in their growth and well-being. Through everyday moments and thoughtful guidance, he instills core values of integrity, responsibility, compassion, and respect, helping his children develop a strong moral compass and sense of purpose.
Rabbi Russell believes that parenting is one of the most sacred and impactful responsibilities in life. He strives to create a home environment filled with love, stability, and ethical clarity, where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow into principled individuals. His approach blends spiritual wisdom with practical support, encouraging curiosity, resilience, and kindness while preparing them to contribute positively to the world around them.
His commitment to fatherhood extends beyond the home – Rabbi Russell often speaks about the vital role strong families play in building healthier communities and a more compassionate society. By living his values through parenting, he serves as an example of how intentional, loving fatherhood can shape lives and inspire others.
Rabbi Russell Rabichev’s dedication as a father reflects his broader belief that family is the foundation of lasting fulfillment, character, and positive change. Through daily acts of care, teaching, and support, he continues to demonstrate that love and guidance are the greatest legacies one can pass on.
Rabbi Russell Rabichev Continues to Serve with Wisdom, Compassion, and Spiritual Leadership
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Rabbi Russell Rabichev Offers Spiritual Guidance Rooted in Compassion and Unity
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / Rabbi Russell Rabichev, a respected spiritual leader based in Los Angeles, remains deeply committed to his role as a Rabbi, offering guidance, teaching, and support to individuals and communities seeking meaning, healing, and connection.
Rabbi Russell Rabichev: Focused on the future and committed to his mission.
In his rabbinical service, Rabbi Russell Rabichev provides thoughtful counsel, leads meaningful gatherings, and shares teachings drawn from tradition, empathy, and contemporary relevance. He approaches his work with a focus on listening, understanding, and bridging differences, helping people navigate personal challenges, spiritual questions, and life transitions with clarity and grace.
Rabbi Russell’s leadership extends beyond formal religious settings. He actively promotes dialogue, mutual respect, and unity among diverse groups, encouraging individuals to find strength in faith, compassion in action, and purpose in service to others. His teachings emphasize ethical living, kindness, personal responsibility, and the importance of building harmonious relationships in an often divided world.
Through his ongoing rabbinical work, Rabbi Russell Rabichev seeks to inspire hope, foster inner peace, and encourage collective well-being. He believes that true spiritual leadership lies in empowering others to live with integrity, courage, and love – creating ripples of positive change in families, communities, and beyond.
Rabbi Russell Rabichev’s dedication as a Rabbi reflects his lifelong commitment to uplifting people, strengthening ethical foundations, and cultivating environments of understanding and support.
CognoGroup Relaunches Mediabistro with Intelligent Hiring Tools and Debuts Playbook, Mapping Where Technology Meets Creative Craft
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Media and creative professionals are hearing that technology is coming for their jobs. There’s an optimistic counterpoint: writers, designers, and producers can now do better, more ambitious work than ever before. The challenge is adapting to an environment where content is unlimited and taste, perspective, and a unique creative voice matter more than ever.
CognoGroup, Inc. (OTC:CGNO) today announced two launches built for that moment: a fully modernized Mediabistro job board with new intelligent features for employers, and Playbook, a platform tracking 435+ creative and technology tools that helps professionals figure out the right combination of people and software for every step of their work.
Mediabistro’s new Media Innovation Index, powered by Playbook’s product discovery, measures how quickly new tools are entering each creative discipline, and where professionals, hiring teams, and investors should be paying attention. For example, Image Generation receives an 85% automation exposure score, with Graphic Design receiving 75%, and CMS & Publishing receiving 50%.
A Rebuilt Mediabistro
The relaunch begins with a rebuild of the Mediabistro application. The new system launches with intelligent features for employers, including automated job description drafting and a streamlined employer dashboard, with expanded capabilities for jobseekers to follow. The rebuilt platform is designed for faster development, with major feature updates planned throughout 2026.
Creative professionals are actively rethinking their skills, roles, and career paths. A trusted, industry-specific place to find the right opportunity matters more than it has in years. Mediabistro’s rebuilt platform serves hiring across journalism, digital media, content creation, marketing, advertising, design, public relations, video production, and entertainment.
For companies posting jobs, new subscription tiers augment per-post pricing: Starter ($199/month for one active listing), Boutique ($349/month, up to 3 active listings), Growth ($799/month, unlimited postings), and Enterprise (custom, including ATS integration and dedicated support).
Playbook: Mapping Creative Processes to the Right Mix of People and Tools
Launching alongside the rebuilt platform, Playbook is a curated guide and workflow-mapping tool for creative professionals. It currently tracks 435 tools across 28 categories, including editorial production, visual and motion design, video and audio, marketing analytics, campaign management, and content creation.
Playbook starts with the creative process. Professionals describe their work in plain language, like “produce a short documentary for a non-profit client” or “build a monthly content calendar with SEO and social distribution.” Playbook’s Stack Advisor responds with a step-by-step workflow, typically four to eight stages, with a specific mix of human talent and tools recommended for each step. Each stage is classified by nature: work that’s purely human, work that’s human with tool assistance, or work that’s fully automated. Every shareable recommendation includes a plain-language explanation of why that combination fits.
For example, a video producer entering “produce a short documentary for a non-profit client” receives a six-stage workflow: research and interviews (human), transcription (automated), script and narrative structure (human), rough cut editing (human with tool assistance), color grading and sound mixing (automated), and final review and client delivery (human). Each stage includes specific tool recommendations and an explanation of why that combination fits the project.
Software vendors can list their tools on Playbook for free, with enhanced profiles at $49/month and featured placement at $149/month.
“Creative professionals know their process better than anyone. What they need are the right resources to match people and tools to each step,” said Miles Jennings, CEO of Mediabistro. “That’s what Playbook does. It respects the creative process first and layers in product discovery. And with the rebuilt Mediabistro, they have a single place to find work and navigate what comes next.”
The Media Innovation Index
As Playbook catalogs tools and tracks adoption, it produces a live picture of where new development is concentrating across the creative economy. Mediabistro is publishing these findings as the Media Innovation Index, a scoring system that measures automation exposure by creative category and updates as new tools enter the market.
Media Innovation Index, March 2026: Automation Exposure by Creative Category
The index updates as new tools are added and adoption data is gathered, giving professionals and industry observers a running read on where the creative technology landscape is heading.
Together, the rebuilt Mediabistro platform, Playbook, and the Media Innovation Index give media and creative professionals a single destination to find work, build their process, and stay ahead of a changing industry.
About Mediabistro
Mediabistro is the leading job board and career development destination for media and creative professionals. Founded in 1999, Mediabistro has spent 25 years connecting journalists, copywriters, editors, designers, strategists, and producers with career opportunities and the tools that advance their work. Through its job board, editorial content, and Playbook, Mediabistro serves a community of hundreds of thousands of media professionals worldwide. Mediabistro is a CognoGroup company.
About CognoGroup, Inc. (OTC:CGNO)
CognoGroup, Inc. is a technology company focused on building and operating platforms that enhance human capability. The Company invests in digital businesses that support learning, professional growth, and personal development in a rapidly changing global economy. Learn more at cognogroup.com and view latest presentations at: https://www.cognogroup.com/presentations.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected capabilities and features of the rebuilt Mediabistro platform and Playbook, planned feature updates throughout 2026, the Company’s ability to attract and retain employer customers and creative professionals, the expected utility of the Media Innovation Index, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, the Company’s ability to execute its product and growth strategy, user adoption of new platform features and Playbook, competition in the online recruitment and creative tools markets, the accuracy and relevance of automation exposure scoring, regulatory and compliance requirements, capital availability, operating performance, and other risks described from time to time in the Company’s filings.
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4 min read • Originally published March 3, 2026 / Updated March 3, 2026
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4 min read • Originally published March 3, 2026 / Updated March 3, 2026
VIOLA, IDAHO / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / From Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine, twenty copies of an interactive book-as-toy, The Thin Door, are off on a marathon cross-country Bookcrossing race. Specially marked copies of this teen read are being “released into the wild” in public places from coast to coast where they can be “caught” or found. Each book is labeled with its own unique Bookcrossing ID number, and finders who register their book find on the official Bookcrossing website can track how far and fast their copy of the book is traveling.
The bookcrossing.com site, now in its 25th year, is a playful way to share books across wide distances. If you happen to “catch” this traveling Thin Door, be sure to register your find at bookcrossing.com, using the unique ID on the inside cover, and the Bookcrossing site will track the books as they travel. You may be part of the fastest book crawl, eligible for prizes.
Inside the front cover of The Thin Door are ideas to personalize, customize, and add to the story before releasing the book out into the wild again. The Thin Door comes prepped with prompts, and a special inside label adds more ideas on how to interact with the book. Book finders are encouraged to send a photo of their creative work on the page for a draw for free ebooks. The most traveled book, and the most inventive original art and journal work will win free ebook prizes. (No prizes for entries that Holden Caulfield would not show his kid sister Phoebe.)
“In an age of reduced reading, this is an especially interesting project for me,” says author Rho Weber Mack. “Book designer Lisa Kerans and I thought a lot about creating the visual cues to lead even a reluctant reader through the story. I am especially curious to see the personalized pages of book finders.”
The cross-country bookcrossing crawl of The Thin Door will end in one year, in February 2027. The marathon release of The Thin Door is an experiment to see how widely a book can travel in one year, who plays, and how. For one year, we will see what book finders do with their found copy of The Thin Door.
The Thin Door is a striking and unconventional young adult novel that blends coming-of-age fiction with introspective, almost mythic storytelling,” says Kathryn Dare of the Seattle Book Review. From its opening pages, the book signals that it will not follow a standard narrative path. Instead, Rho Weber Mack invites readers into an experience.
At the center of the story is Ramie, a young girl navigating a world that feels both familiar and deeply unsettling. Wearing her red hoodie and riding her battered bike, she slips through the “thin door” into a reality that echoes fairy tales, psychological landscapes, and modern adolescence all at once. The book’s loose allusions to Little Red Riding Hood are used thoughtfully, not as a gimmick, but as a framework for exploring vulnerability, independence, and the loss of assumed safety. Wolves, swallowed grandmothers, and liminal spaces become metaphors for very real fears and emotional truths.
One of the novel’s most distinctive strengths is its form. Mack plays with structure in a way that feels intentional and meaningful rather than experimental for its own sake. The dual-track layout, where main text is accompanied by margin prose, mirrors Ramie’s internal world and her attempts to escape, cope, and make sense of what she’s experiencing. This visual and narrative layering reinforces the book’s themes of fragmentation, inner dialogue, and the thin boundaries between reality and imagination. It’s a design choice that deepens the reading experience and encourages readers to slow down and engage more actively with the text.
Emotionally, The Thin Door is both heavy and hopeful. The story does not shy away from difficult subjects, including fear, isolation, and the confusing emotional terrain of growing up. Yet it never feels exploitative or overwhelming. There is a clear sense of care in how these themes are handled, and the novel often feels less like it’s delivering answers and more like it’s opening doors for readers to ask their own questions. This quality makes the book particularly well-suited for discussion, whether in classrooms, book clubs, or therapeutic settings.
Mack’s prose is lyrical without being indulgent. The language is accessible but purposeful, with moments of quiet beauty that linger after the page is turned. The world Ramie moves through is dreamlike but grounded in emotional reality, making it easy for readers, especially young adults, to see themselves reflected in her confusion and courage.
Overall, The Thin Door is a memorable and thoughtfully crafted interactive novel that stands apart from more conventional YA offerings. It will appeal to readers who enjoy stories that challenge form, invite introspection, and trust the reader to participate in meaning-making. This is not a book to rush through; it’s one to sit with, revisit, and talk about. In that sense, it feels less like a single story and more like an open invitation to step through the door and see what waits on the other side.
The Thin Door is available as a paperback and ebook via www.bookshop.org, Barnes and Noble, and also Amazon.
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