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Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. The Giants quarterback was granted his release by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito. New York president John Mara said Jones approached the team about releasing him and the club obliged. Mara added he was “disappointed” at the quick dissolution of a once-promising relationship between Jones and the team. Giants coach Brian Daboll benched Jones in favor of DeVito following a loss to the Panthers in Germany that dropped New York's record to 2-8. Week 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance. Justin Herbert and company have had their Dec. 22 game against the Denver Broncos flexed to Thursday night, Dec. 19. Friday’s announcement makes this the first time a game has been flexed to the Thursday night spot. The league amended its policy last season where Thursday night games in Weeks 13 through 17 could be flexed with at least 28 days notice prior to the game. The matchup of AFC West division rivals bumps the game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals to Sunday afternoon. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Noodles and wine are the secret ingredients for a strange new twist in China's doping saga Blame it on the noodles. That's what one Chinese official suggested when anti-doping leaders were looking for answers for the doping scandal that cast a shadow over this year's Olympic swim meet. Earlier this year, reports that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned heart medication emerged. None were sanctioned because Chinese authorities determined the swimmers were contaminated by traces of the drug spread about a hotel kitchen. In a strange twist, the leader of China's anti-doping agency suggested this case could have been similar to one in which criminals were responsible for tainting noodles that were later eaten by another Chinese athlete who also tested positive for the drug. Conor McGregor must pay woman $250K in sexual assault case, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The Dublin jury awarded the woman more than $250,000 for her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her on Dec. 9, 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified he never forced her to do anything and that the woman had fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. The jury found for the woman on Friday. Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb ran for a 2-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19, ending the Steelers’ five-game winning streak. The Browns had blown a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter and were down 19-18 before getting the ball back with 3:22 remaining after Pittsburgh punter Corliss Waitman shanked a 16-yarder. With snow piling up and covering the yard lines on the field, Cleveland’s Jameis Winston completed a third-down pass to Jerry Jeudy to the Pittsburgh 9. Two plays later, Chubb barreled into the end zone. The AFC North-leading Steelers fell to 8-3 while the Browns are 3-8. Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is in the early stages of rehabilitation from left shoulder surgery after the World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar says the goal is for him to be ready to pitch and hit by opening day next March, but he's going to be conservative in his approach and make sure he's totally healthy first. Ohtani won his third MVP award Thursday, and first in the National League. He was in Los Angeles with his wife and beloved dog, Decoy, although because of his surgery four days after the Dodgers' World Series victory over the New York Yankees, the family hasn't been able to celebrate. Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women's Soccer League team WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined Cincinnati’s bid for an expansion National Women’s Soccer League team. Major League Soccer franchise FC Cincinnati is heading the group vying to bring a women’s pro team to the city. The club issued a statement confirming Clark had joined the bid group. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman has said the league plans to announce the league’s 16th team by the end of the year. The league's 15th team will begin play in 2026 in Boston. In a 'Final Four-type weekend,' two top-6 clashes put women's college basketball focus on West Coast LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two games featuring four powerhouse teams has put the focus in women's college basketball on the West Coast this weekend. JuJu Watkins and No. 3 Southern California host Hannah Hidalgo and No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday. Top-ranked South Carolina visits Lauren Betts and fifth-ranked UCLA on Sunday. Both games are nationally televised and the arenas are expected to be packed. WNBA scouts will be on hand to check out some of the nation's top talent. Two teams will come away with their first losses of the season. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb calls it “a Final Four-type weekend.” A documentary featuring Watkins will air on NBC ahead of USC's game, which leads into the Army-Notre Dame football game. Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was second with 263 points and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte third with 229. Judge was a unanimous pick for the first time. Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points.Biomednewsbreaks Heartbeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) Secures FDA Clearance For Innovative Arrhythmia Assessment Device

Google has named Debbie Weinstein, a senior executive for the tech giant in the UK, as its president in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Until now, Ms Weinstein has been the US firm’s vice president and managing director in the UK and Ireland, having previously worked at Unilever. She said her focus will be on “unlocking AI-powered growth for everyone”, calling the current AI boom a “pivotal” time for the tech giant. Google has joined many of its rivals in launching a string of high-profile generative AI products in recent times, led by the firm’s generative AI-powered assistant, Gemini. “Europe, the Middle East and Africa is an amazingly diverse and varied region, but the enormous growth opportunity that AI can create is universal,” she said. “My focus will be on unlocking that AI-powered growth for everyone – users, businesses, partners and governments across every part of the region. “I’m excited to be stepping into this role at a pivotal time, in a company where I’ve spent the last ten years and leading a region where I’ve spent much of my life.” Google employs more than 29,000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with 56 offices across 35 countries in those regions working on many of the firm’s largest products, including its search engine, the Android mobile operating system and its Chrome web browser. Its AI research arm, at Google DeepMind, is also led from London. Philipp Schindler, Google senior vice president and chief business officer, said: “This is the AI era and we are only just beginning to see its transformative impact on business and society. “In such a pivotal moment for technology, I’m thrilled we’ve appointed a visionary leader to be our President of Google EMEA. “Debbie brings a track record of unlocking growth that benefits everyone, alongside the passion and focus needed to help our customers succeed, as we bring the best of Google’s Gemini-era to everyone across EMEA.”Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust ( OTCMKTS:ADLRF – Get Free Report ) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 40,400 shares, an increase of 32.0% from the October 31st total of 30,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently ∞ days. Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust Stock Performance ADLRF opened at $13.65 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $13.45 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $12.28. Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust has a 1-year low of $11.36 and a 1-year high of $13.65. Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Read More Receive News & Ratings for Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

'Part of my dream': The joys and benefits of learning an instrument later in lifeAt the risk of sounding like a broken record, the New York Jets have a quarterback problem. According to multiple reports , Aaron Rodgers may be on his way out of New York before the 2025 season. Those reports indicate that team owner Woody Johnson and the veteran quarterback are considering moving on after this season ends. Rodgers first came over to New York in a 2023 trade but missed all but four plays last year after rupturing his Achilles in Week 1. Finally playing in his first full season for the Jets , the former Packer and four-time MVP has led his new team to a 3-8 record, just above the New England Patriots for last place in the AFC East. If Rodgers and the Jets do part ways, the team will have to pivot to its 11th starting quarterback since drafting Sam Darnold in 2018. AARON RODGERS INJURY UPDATE: Jets' QB refusing scans to determine injury severity NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. New York has a few choices for next year in that scenario. One option is drafting a quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft. Given that the Jets hold the No. 7 overall pick, they'd likely have to settle for a second-tier quarterback prospect (i.e., not Miami's Cam Ward nor Colorado's Shedeur Sanders). Another option is signing a veteran bridge quarterback in free agency. With this move, New York likely wouldn't be in a competitive, playoff-contending position, but a veteran could bring experience and leadership to the locker room. Signing the right veteran also brings in a valuable mentor for a rookie taken in the 2026 draft (Arch Manning? Nico Iamaleava?) Finally, the Jets could stick with their in-house options, of which a couple are signed on for 2025 but aren't Rodgers. Here are some of the Jets' quarterback options for 2025: JOE DOUGLAS FIRED: Davante Adams reacts to Jets GM firing: 'Surprising but it's not' Jets QB options: 2025 NFL draft Jalen Milroe, Alabama Milroe is one of the top options in the 2025 NFL draft, not named Ward or Sanders. He's a dual-threat quarterback with the arm talent to make plays all over the length and width of the field and the running talent to extend plays and thrive on designed quarterback runs. While his ceiling is among the highest of any prospect in this year's draft class, Milroe still needs some development as a passer. He has trouble navigating the pocket because of poor footwork, and his play and decision-making can suffer from an over-reliance on his legs and athleticism. The Jets currently have neither a general manager nor a head coach, but hiring the right staff would be crucial in bringing out the best in Milroe's skill set. The Eagles' success with Jalen Hurts would be a good example for the Jets to follow with the current Alabama starter. Carson Beck, Georgia Entering the 2024 college football season, Beck was the leader in the metaphorical clubhouse regarding quarterback prospects. Since then, defenses around college football have identified and exploited his weaknesses, leaving Beck's draft stock in shambles. There is still plenty to like about the Georgia quarterback and his struggles in 2024 give the Jets a better shot at drafting the young signal-caller. Beck is largely a pocket passer but can make plays with his legs when asked to, and he has the arm talent necessary to succeed. Beck's decision-making and hesitance to make certain throws have caused issues this year. When Beck is pressured, those problems can escalate quickly. That's why Beck, like Milroe, could benefit from some extra time to develop after arriving in the pros, especially if the Jets can use that extra time to build up a shaky offensive line. WHERE DO JETS PICK? 2025 NFL draft order: Giants keep pace for top pick after Week 12's Sunday slate Jets QB options: Free agency/in-house Tyrod Taylor/Jordan Travis Taylor is the journeyman veteran backup option the Jets have under contract for one more season. Travis is the fifth-round flier the Jets drafted this year. He has yet to practice with the team as he recovers from the leg injury he suffered to end his college career. Between the two, Taylor is the more likely option to start in 2025, even if he's just a bridge option for a rookie quarterback. He's played in one game for the Jets this year, a brief appearance in Week 1 in relief of Rodgers. He completed six of his eight pass attempts for 36 yards and a touchdown. Travis has an outside shot at being a contributor for the 2025 Jets, but he'll need an impressive offseason and training camp to earn it. This year is essentially a medical red-shirt year for the rookie, and as a leftover asset from an old regime, the Florida State product will have to prove he's worthy of sticking around. Russell Wilson Besides Sam Darnold, Wilson may be the top free-agent quarterback on the market this offseason. There's a chance the veteran quarterback doesn't even hit the market, given his run of success with the Pittsburgh Steelers so far this season. Wilson is 4-1 in five starts with a 63.1% completion rate, 1,212 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions. His days as a true dual-threat quarterback are mostly behind him as he prepares for his 36th birthday on Friday, but his ability to make plays with a quality receiving corps is still there. However, New York must build up its offensive line to help Wilson succeed, as the veteran has struggled when under pressure with his third team. TOP NFL FREE AGENTS: 2025 NFL free agents: WRs Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin headline top players available Andy Dalton Teams planning to draft a young quarterback in the near future have loved having Dalton around. The 2021 Bears signed the "Red Rifle" before drafting Justin Fields, and the 2023 Panthers brought in the three-time Pro Bowler before drafting Bryce Young with the first overall pick. Dalton will be a free agent this offseason after playing out his two-year deal in Carolina. Another two-year deal with the Jets would give the veteran a near-certain opportunity to start in 2025. After that, he'd have another chance to play mentor once more to a rookie gunslinger either next year or in 2026. The 14th-year quarterback started five games this season after the Panthers benched Young. He went 1-4 in those games with a 66.3% completion rate, 989 yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions.

Algert Global LLC lifted its stake in shares of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTLF – Free Report ) by 49.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 17,266 shares of the bank’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,720 shares during the period. Algert Global LLC’s holdings in Heartland Financial USA were worth $979,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. USA Financial Formulas boosted its holdings in shares of Heartland Financial USA by 28.0% in the 3rd quarter. USA Financial Formulas now owns 1,060 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $60,000 after purchasing an additional 232 shares during the last quarter. Innealta Capital LLC acquired a new position in Heartland Financial USA in the second quarter valued at $83,000. SG Americas Securities LLC purchased a new stake in Heartland Financial USA during the third quarter valued at about $125,000. Blue Trust Inc. increased its stake in Heartland Financial USA by 2,193.4% during the third quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,775 shares of the bank’s stock worth $157,000 after acquiring an additional 2,654 shares during the last quarter. Finally, High Note Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Heartland Financial USA in the 3rd quarter worth about $238,000. 71.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Insider Buying and Selling at Heartland Financial USA In related news, EVP Mark A. Frank sold 432 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.24, for a total value of $29,047.68. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 1,060 shares in the company, valued at approximately $71,274.40. The trade was a 28.95 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link . Also, Director John K. Schmidt sold 22,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $68.32, for a total value of $1,537,200.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 60,541 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,136,161.12. This trade represents a 27.10 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . 1.80% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Heartland Financial USA Price Performance Heartland Financial USA ( NASDAQ:HTLF – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 29th. The bank reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $1.17. Heartland Financial USA had a net margin of 8.79% and a return on equity of 10.81%. The company had revenue of $272.79 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $189.51 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.12 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that Heartland Financial USA, Inc. will post 4.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Heartland Financial USA Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, November 26th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 12th were issued a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, November 12th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.78%. Heartland Financial USA’s dividend payout ratio is currently 67.04%. Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Heartland Financial USA in a research report on Sunday, November 24th. They set a “hold” rating for the company. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, three have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $45.60. View Our Latest Analysis on HTLF Heartland Financial USA Company Profile ( Free Report ) Heartland Financial USA, Inc, a bank holding company, provides commercial, small business, and consumer banking services to individuals and businesses in the United States. The company accepts various deposit products, including checking, demand deposit accounts, NOW accounts, savings, money market, and individual retirement; certificates of deposit; and other time deposits. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding HTLF? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Heartland Financial USA, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HTLF – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Heartland Financial USA Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Heartland Financial USA and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax credit for people who buy electric cars, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. Newsom, a Democrat, proposed creating a new version of the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program , which was phased out in 2023 after funding 594,000 cars and saving 456 million gallons of fuel, Newsom’s office said. “Consumers continue to prove the skeptics wrong – zero-emission vehicles are here to stay," Newsom said in a statement. "We’re not turning back on a clean transportation future — we’re going to make it more affordable for people to drive vehicles that don’t pollute.” Newsom’s proposal is part of his plan to protect California's progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's second term. He called the state Legislature to convene in a special session to help “Trump-proof” state laws by giving the attorney general’s office more funding to fight federal challenges. But a budget shortfall could complicate California’s resistance efforts. Early budget projections show the state could face a $2 billion deficit next year, according to a report released last week by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. That’s an improvement from an estimated $46.8 billion deficit the state faced last year, but the shortfall could still curtail the state’s ability to expand new programs and fight federal legal challenges. Legislative leaders in both chambers have said the state needs to stay prudent in anticipation of future budget deficits. Money for the new rebate system could come from the state's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which is funded by polluters under the state’s cap-and-trade program, the governor's office said. Officials didn’t say how much the program would cost or how the rebates would work. Newsom is expected to offer more details of the possible rebate program during an appearance in Kern County later Monday. California has surpassed 2 million zero-emission vehicles sold, according to Newsom's office. The state has passed policies in recent years to transition away from fossil fuel-powered, cars , trucks , trains and lawn mowers . Trump previously vowed to end federal electric vehicle tax credits , which are worth up to $7,500 for new zero-emission vehicles. There’s also a $4,000 credit for used ones. But Trump later softened his stance as Tesla CEO Elon Musk became a supporter and adviser. Newsom's proposed rebates could exclude Tesla and other automakers in an effort to promote more market competition and innovation, according to the governor's office. But that is subject to negotiation with the state Legislature. Trump criticized Newsom on social media after the governor called for a special session, calling out the high cost of living in California and the state’s homelessness crisis. Trump said Newsom was “stopping all of the GREAT things that can be done to ‘Make California Great Again.’” Newsom said on his podcast earlier this month that he reached out to Trump after the election. He said at a news conference last week that he still hadn’t heard back from the president-elect. California's defunct Clean Vehicle Rebate Program offered rebates on electric cars as high as $2,500. The Associated Press

Chief of Air Staff – Serena Hotels International Squash Championship 2024, organized by Pakistan Air Force in collaboration with Pakistan Squash Federation and Serena Hotels, has concluded at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad. The prestigious tournament featured 24 top-tier players from eight countries, including Egypt, England, Hong Kong, Ireland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands and Pakistan, who competed for the coveted title. Air Marshal Shakil Ghazanfar, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Personnel), attended the ceremony as Chief Guest, and distributed trophy and prizes to the winner and runner ups. In the final match Noor Zaman from Pakistan defeated Nasir Iqbal from Pakistan with a game score of 3-0 to claim the title. Both players displayed exceptional skills and sportsmanship, making the contest a memorable one for fans and participants alike. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Chief Guest, extended heartiest congratulations to both international and domestic players for their remarkable performances throughout the championship. He said, “This tournament has been a testament to the talent, dedication, and passion for squash, not only from our Pakistani players but also from our international participants. Pakistan Air Force remains committed to nurturing and promoting squash at all levels, ensuring that Pakistan reclaims its legacy in squash. I urge our youth to follow in the footsteps of these athletes and pursue excellence.” Pakistan Air Force, under the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force has been instrumental in promoting squash, providing opportunities for young talent to thrive. Through consistent support and dedication, PAF is committed to reviving Pakistan’s legacy in squash, encouraging youth to excel both nationally and internationally. The CAS Serena Hotels International Squash Championship 2024 has been a resounding success, uniting players and fans in their passion for squash while showcasing Pakistan’s capability to host world-class sporting events.

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Tech Stocks Propel Nasdaq to Record Highs Amid Broad Market GainsHunter, Jeanty give Heisman ceremony a different vibeWhy do you think the Democrats lost the presidency this year? Was it inflation, immigration, sexism or foreign wars? We believe the answer is a lot simpler. In politics, President-elect Donald Trump has the strongest brand. Start with the baseball cap. It’s an aggressive red: the color of superhero capes, or the flag you wave in front of a bull. It has a four-word slogan, “Make America Great Again.” Or, simply, MAGA. More importantly, the cap stands for an idea: “America First.” It echoed through all of Trump’s messages, repeated over again. It is clear that, to many, America First means keeping immigrants out; shutting foreign products out; retreating from global commitments; and returning to the “American values” of gun rights, traditional masculinity and Trump-approved free speech. During the campaign, every time Trump said something crazy (“they’re eating the dogs, they’re eating the cats”) or staged a photo (at a McDonald’s drive-thru, in a garbage truck, at his Madison Square Garden rally), the message reinforced one of those brand pillars. His provocations weren’t gaffes — they were brand-building exercises. They kept fortifying the America First message. They kept building the MAGA brand. The red caps got attention and provoked an immediate response, both negative and positive. The brand was so strong, it papered over all the things so many Americans dislike about Trump personally. The one thing the brand couldn’t seemingly overcome happened in 2020, when a once-in-a-century pandemic hit. In contrast, what did Vice President Kamala Harris offer? Sadly, not much. The Democratic campaign themes were forgettable: “for the people;” “moving forward;” “turning the page;” and “we’re not going back.” Where was the message? What was the brand? The campaign focused on proposals that pleased policy wonks but never added up to a grander theme. The irony is, Democrats actually have a product people want: better health care, stronger safety nets, serious climate action — but having the better policy isn’t enough if you can’t sell it. The Democrats are selling policy papers; Trump sells a story. In our more than 40 years in the advertising business, working to come up with catchy slogans, we had a basic criterion: Can the message fit on a cap or a T-shirt? Is it a message anyone would wear? It’s not as if politicians haven’t discovered the value of branding over the years, but most of the best examples are on the Republican side: “I like Ike;” “it’s morning again in America” (for former President Ronald Reagan, written by San Francisco’s Hal Riney, who was our boss and mentor at the time); and “compassionate conservatism.” Former President Barack Obama’s slogans were less memorable, but at least “yes, we can,” and “change we can believe in” had some emotional resonance. Brands are powerful. Nike doesn’t sell shoes; it sells victory. Coca-Cola doesn’t sell soda; it sells happiness. MAGA doesn’t sell policies; it sells a vision of American renewal. Does anyone think former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would have received anything like the attention he got this year without the enduring strength of the Kennedy family brand? Look at history’s successful movements. The Nazis had their swastika and their salute. The peace movement has the dove and its symbol. The communists have a hammer and sickle. The civil rights movement has the raised fist. The LBGTQ+ rights movement has the pride flag. What symbols, what slogans, what baseball caps and T-shirts are instantly identifiable with the Democratic Party? There are, maybe, two — but they’re ancient. “The New Deal,” from 1932; and the donkey, from 1828 (and donkeys are thought of as stubborn and slow to change direction – draw your own conclusions). This election season, all the vibes, all the celebrity endorsements, all the “joy,” couldn’t compete with a great brand. Ten years from now we’ll look back and remember “Make America Great Again” — and not a single person will remember the slogans and promises of the Harris campaign. The Democratic Party needs to turn progressive values into a story worth telling, worth wearing, worth sharing. Until those candidates figure that out, they’ll keep bringing position papers to a brand fight. And they’ll keep losing. Kirk Citron, of Mill Valley, and Matt Haligman, of San Anselmo, are partners at Citron Haligman, an advertising agency based in Marin.

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