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Friday Dec 22, 2023
Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
We’re here to help you survive and thrive this holiday season! If you’ve still got some shopping to do, no worries! Join the rest of us in the procrastination station for some great last-minute holiday gift ideas you should still be able to find in stores.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20221223
Apps for the Holiday Season: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA21
Fun & Educational Apps for Kids: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA035
Instacart Review: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA049
Top 5 Premium Podcast Subscriptions for the Holidays: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20221125
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Agent Apps | Instacart Review
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Sometimes you don’t have the time or energy to go shopping. There are a lot of options for grocery delivery and pickup. In this episode Tina reviews her favorite delivery service, Instacart. Listen to find out if the app could work for you!
Instacart Official Website: https://www.instacart.com/
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453
Agent Apps | Best Budgeting Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA036
Agent Apps | Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:
Are Instacart Prices Higher Than in Store? Why? https://www.ridester.com/are-instacart-prices-higher/
Instacart Refund & Returns Policy: https://www.instacart.com/help/article/returns-policy
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Bits & Baubles
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
This week, we've got a reminder about ACA Enrollment, a new gift card scam to warn your clients about, holiday streaming picks, and so much more.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
Habit & Mood Tracker Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA048
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Spotify Wrapped 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231208
Thanksgiving Leftovers & Holiday Allsorts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231201
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:
2023 Obamacare Open Enrollment Dates by State: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/resources/individual-and-family/obamacare-open-enrollment-dates-by-state
Apple’s New Journal App May Be the Only Thing to Keep You Sane This Holiday: https://gizmodo.com/apple-iphone-15-journal-app-ios-emotions-1851090952
Apple Pencil 3: Everything We Know: https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-pencil-3/
Apple responds to the Beeper iMessage saga: ‘We took steps to protect our users’: https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/9/23995150/beeper-imessage-android-apple-statement
Apple says iPhones will support RCS in 2024: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/16/23964171/apple-iphone-rcs-support
Attorney General Henry: How to Protect Yourself From 'Card Draining' - A Common Holiday Scam in Pennsylvania and Nationwide: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-henry-how-to-protect-yourself-from-card-draining-a-common-holiday-scam-in-pennsylvania-and-nationwide/
Apple reportedly plans big overhaul to iPad family to make it less confusing: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/11/apple-ipad-pro-ipad-air-and-ipad-mini-refresh-coming-next-year-report.html
Avoiding and Reporting Gift Card Scams - Contact Info: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/avoiding-and-reporting-gift-card-scams#contact
Beeper Mini restores its iMessage app for Android and makes it free, but will it last? https://9to5google.com/2023/12/11/beeper-mini-restored-apple/
Cigna calls off pursuit of Humana: https://www.axios.com/2023/12/10/cigna-calls-off-humana-merger
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Major Streaming Services in December 2023: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/streaming-december-2023-netflix-disney-max-hulu-movies-tv/#28
Flying solo without Cigna will keep Humana focused on 2 big priorities in the year ahead: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/11/flying-solo-without-cigna-will-keep-humana-focused-on-2-big-priorities-in-2024.html
Here's What the iPad Lineup Could Look Like in 2024: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/11/what-the-2024-ipad-lineup-could-look-like/
iOS 17.2 Brings Apple's Journal App to the iPhone. It's Not What I Expected: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ios-17-2-brings-apples-journal-app-to-the-iphone-its-not-what-i-expected/
iOS 17.2 and Apple's new Journal app are now available: https://www.engadget.com/ios-172-and-apples-new-journal-app-are-now-available-181348877.html
Officials warning of gift card scam as holiday shopping ramps up: https://www.wbtv.com/2023/12/13/officials-warning-gift-card-scam-holiday-shopping-ramps-up/
Police warn holiday shoppers about card draining: What to know about the gift card scam: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2023/12/11/gift-card-scam-card-draining-holiday-shoppers-christmas/
What is ‘card draining?’ Buying a gift card? You need to look out for this scam: https://www.al.com/news/2023/12/what-is-card-draining-buying-a-gift-card-you-need-to-look-out-for-this-scam.html
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
What does your business strategy look like for 2024? Now is the time to review and plan with a SWOT analysis! We’ll help you get organized so you can evaluate your insurance business and plan what comes next.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
3 Ways to Boost Morale in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG556
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
Building a Business Plan Knight School Module: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/building-a-business-plan/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
Developing an Agency — Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523
Empowering Agents Through Technology: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/interview-empowering-agents-through-technology/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/increase-sales-and-productivity-with-the-busy-medicare-agents-sales-planner/
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today's Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/stay-organized-with-the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar/
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt. 1: Market Yourself: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt.-1-market-yourself/
References:
20+ SWOT Analysis Templates, Examples & Best Practices: https://venngage.com/blog/swot-analysis-templates/
SWOT Analysis: https://www.mindtools.com/amtbj63/swot-analysis
SWOT analysis: Examples and templates: https://asana.com/resources/swot-analysis
SWOT Analysis: How To Do One: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/swot-analysis
SWOT Analysis: How To With Table and Example: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/swot.asp
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Spotify Wrapped 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
We’re wrapping up a year of listening on Spotify and unwrapping the stats! Join Sarah for the ASG Podcast Spotify Wrapped review, plus a few highlights from her own listening report.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workspace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG514
Understanding the C-SNP Product & Opportunity ft. Ben Miller (Zing Health): https://link.chtbl.com/2023BenMiller
References:
2023 Obamacare Open Enrollment Dates by State: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/resources/individual-and-family/obamacare-open-enrollment-dates-by-state
Agent Survival Guide Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mfx0kUpLU6O4yr8IuFpzF
Nothing Much Happens Podcast: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/
The Anime Phenomenon: What is Otacore and Why it Resonates Globally? https://primesound.org/otacore
The Sound of Otacore Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UBQfw8fKxi6ADXxUdUT2K
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Agent Apps | Habit & Mood Tracker Apps
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Use these apps to implement and track new habits into your life.
Fresh Tri Official Website: https://freshtri.com/
Mood Tracker: Self-Care Habits - Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=moodtracker.selfcare.habittracker.mentalhealth&hl=en&gl=US
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
Agent Apps | Best Weather Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA046Agent Apps | Cloud Storage Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA047 Top 5 Holiday Movies: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231124 Top 10 Holiday Toys 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20231121
Monday Dec 04, 2023
5 Common Traits of Successful Leaders
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Great leadership comes in all different shapes and sizes. But there are a few traits that many outstanding leaders share. Click the play button to discover what they are!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF202311105 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925 365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110 How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG390 Improve Your Customer Service with This Soft Skill: Negotiation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG536
References:
8 Common Leadership Styles (Plus How to Find Your Own): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/10-common-leadership-styles Defining Accountability in Management: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/accountability-definition-in-management
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Thanksgiving Leftovers & Holiday Allsorts
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
The Friday Five for December 1, 2023: Rabbit, Rabbit! We’re back from Thanksgiving break, it’s a new month, and we’re heading into the home stretch of AEP 2024. Keep that motivation going with this week’s #FridayFive episode!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Archive Listens Mentioned in This Episode:
4 Tips for Making a Better Sales Pitch: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG469
20 Ways to Relax and Relieve Stress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG481
Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them): https://link.chtbl.com/ASG483
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20221205
References:
Cigna, Humana deal? Health insurance giants in talks for a blockbuster merger: https://www.benefitspro.com/2023/11/29/cigna-humana-deal-health-insurance-giants-in-talks-for-a-blockbuster-merger/
Here's Everything to Know About Name Drop on Apple Watch: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/heres-everything-to-know-about-name-drop-on-apple-watch/
How to find your 2023 Spotify Wrapped: https://www.theverge.com/23980858/spotify-wrapped-2023-how-to
How to turn off NameDrop in iOS 17: https://www.theverge.com/23884415/ios-17-namedrop-how-to-iphone-apple
Is Apple’s New ‘NameDrop’ Contact Sharing Feature Safe? Experts Say Yes—Despite Warnings From Police: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/11/27/is-apples-new-namedrop-contact-sharing-feature-safe-experts-say-yes-despite-warnings-from-police/?sh=7807b36bcfb0
Medicare Advantage 2024 Spotlight First Look: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2024-spotlight-first-look/
Spotify Wrapped 2023: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2023-wrapped/
US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source: https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-health-insurers-humana-cigna-talks-merge-wsj-2023-11-29/
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
3 Ways to Boost Morale in the Workplace
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Notice a difference in the air at your workplace? Do the vibes feel off? In this episode, learn how to uncover the root cause, and 3 tried and true ways to boost office morale!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823Agent Apps | Mental Health and Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018 Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG522 The Power of Listening & Laughing | Motivation Monday: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230306
References:
Happy workers are 13% more productive: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2019-10-24-happy-workers-are-13-more-productiveNew study shows we work harder when we are happy: https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/new_study_shows/
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Medicare in 2030: Gen X and Beyond ft. Gabe Isaacson
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
2030 marks the year Gen X begins to age into Medicare. What changes will a new generation bring? Gabe Isaacson, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company joins Sarah to discuss how the Medicare program might shift with this change in demographics, as well as many principals that will remain the same.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20232013
7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://link.chtbl.com/2023AlysonSeighman
Medicare Switching & AEP 2024 : https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230908
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:
McKinsey & Company Official Site: https://www.mckinsey.com/
McKinsey Blog: https://www.mckinsey.com/about-us/new-at-mckinsey-blog
Preparing for generations of Medicare growth: https://gisthealthcare.com/preparing-generations-medicare-growth/
Sweeping changes to Medicare Advantage: How payers could respond: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/sweeping-changes-to-medicare-advantage-how-payers-could-respond
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Top 5 Holiday Movies
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
The results are in! Sarah unveils our list of the Top 5 Holiday Movies, chosen by our listeners and the staff here at Ritter Insurance Marketing.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
More episodes you’ll like:
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
Apps for the Holiday Season: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA21
Fun With Multiplayer Mobile Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA031
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
New Features Coming to Popular Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231117
Relaxing Logic Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA045
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT202112
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Agent Apps | Cloud Storage Apps
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Need access to your files on the go? Try a cloud storage service. Listen to hear Tina’s review of two popular cloud storage apps.
Official Dropbox website: https://www.dropbox.com/ Official Box website: https://www.box.com/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
More episodes you’ll like:
Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Agent Apps | Protect Your Privacy Password Manager Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA09
Agent Apps | Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:
Everything You Need to Know About AES-256 Encryption: https://www.kiteworks.com/risk-compliance-glossary/aes-256-encryption/
How Dropbox keeps your files secure: https://help.dropbox.com/security/how-security-works
Why You Should Use AES 256 Encryption to Secure Your Data: https://www.progress.com/blogs/use-aes-256-encryption-secure-data
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
No misfit toys here! Just Sarah and a special guest elf counting down the top 10 toys of the holidays. Which toy will be number one? What should’ve made the list? You’ll have to listen to find out!
List of Holiday Toys:
Beast Lab: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Bitzee Interactive Digital Pet: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Mix & Learn DJ Table: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Hasbro Furby (purple): Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Hogwart’s Legacy (Nintendo Switch): Amazon | Target | Official Site | Walmart
Magic Mixies Pixlings: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
MINTiD Dog-E Interactive Robot Dog: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Sesame Street Elmo Slide Plush: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Squishmallows: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo Switch): Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
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More episodes you’ll like:
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20221122
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20211123
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20201124
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2019: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20191126
Friday Nov 17, 2023
New Features Coming to Popular Apps
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
The Friday Five for November 17, 2023: It’s new feature Friday here on the ASG Podcast! We’re talking about recently announced updates from Google Maps, Microsoft Teams, Threads, Instagram, and Amazon. Kicking it all off, the cost of Thanksgiving Dinner in 2023, an annual Q4 inflation benchmark.
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
4 Strategies for Effectively Working with a Team: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-strategies-for-effectively-working-with-a-team/
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552
Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG551
How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
The 2024 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-2024-cola-increase-how-it-affects-your-clients/
The Ritter Platform Creates Organization for Scopes of Appointment: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-creates-organization-for-scopes-of-appointment/
References:
Amazon is merging the Comixology app with Kindle: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23962577/amazon-comixology-app-kindle-comics
Amazon is officially killing the Comixology app, forcing users over to Kindle: https://www.engadget.com/amazon-is-officially-killing-the-comixology-app-forcing-users-over-to-kindle-213911500.html
Comixology Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/cu/signup
Consumer Price Index Summary: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm
Google Maps tweaks transit directions, adds emoji reactions and collaborative lists: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23962007/google-maps-transit-collaborative-list-emoji-reactions
Instagram adds new features, including custom AI stickers, photo filters, a clip hub and more:
https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/15/instagram-adds-new-features-including-custom-ai-stickers-photo-filters-a-clip-hub-and-more/?guccounter=1
Instagram Adds New Filters, Support for Custom Stickers From Photos: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/instagram-new-filters-stickers/
Instagram gets new filters for the first time in forever: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23962500/instagram-new-photo-filters-announced-easier-reels
Microsoft Teams adds AI backgrounds as it moves to the metaverse: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2136698/microsoft-teams-adds-ai-backgrounds-as-it-moves-to-the-metaverse.html
Microsoft Teams launches creepy AI webcam trick that cleans up your dirty room: https://mashable.com/article/microsoft-teams-ai-webcam-trick
New Ways to Create Content on Instagram: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/11/new-ways-to-create-content-on-instagram/
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Relief, But Still High Relative to Recent Years: https://www.fb.org/market-intel/thanksgiving-dinner-cost-relief-but-still-high-relative-to-recent-years
Thanksgiving dinner prices falling from record high: https://www.axios.com/2023/11/15/thanksgiving-turkey-price-drop-2023-holiday-meal
Threads starts testing hashtags…without the hash: https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/15/threads-starts-testing-hashtags-without-the-hash/
Threads Will Finally Let Users Delete Their Accounts Without Losing Instagram Too: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/14/technology/threads-instagram-meta-delete.html
Friday Nov 10, 2023
365 Days of Motivation
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
The Friday Five for November 10, 2023:
Waze Crash History Feature
Best U.S. Cities to Retire in 2024
Generative AI Model Autophagy Disorder (MAD)
New YouTube "For You" Feed
365 Days of Motivation
What’s your favorite Holiday movie? Let us know! Vote in the poll here: https://bit.ly/ASGHoliday Reach out via email: ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925
7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
Agent Requirements for ACA Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/agent-requirements-for-aca-sales/
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Ritter Insurance Marketing YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Relaxing Logic Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA045
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:
365 Micro-Challenges and Daily Tips to Keep You Motivated and Inspired Every Day in 2023: https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/365-micro-challenges-daily-tips-to-keep-you-motivated-inspired-every-day-in-2023.html
2024 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.: https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-retire
Has Generative AI Peaked? https://hbr.org/2023/11/has-generative-ai-peaked
Move over, Florida: Retirees are flocking to Pennsylvania: https://www.axios.com/2023/11/07/best-retirement-cities-us
SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement to end strike will get nearly 200,000 New Yorkers back to work in film and tv: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/sag-aftra-tentative-agreement-to-end-strike-will-get-nearly-200000-new-yorkers-back-to-work-in-film-and-tv/
Striking Actors and Hollywood Studios Agree to a Deal: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/business/media/actors-strike-deal.html
The Curse of Recursion: Training Generated Data Makes Models Forget: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2305.17493.pdf
Waze just got a big safety upgrade — what you need to know: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/waze-just-got-a-big-safety-upgrade-what-you-need-to-know
Waze rolls out crash history alerts for accident-prone roads: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/7/23950441/google-waze-crash-history-alerts
YouTube adding ‘For You’ channel section that tailors video recommendations for new viewers: https://9to5google.com/2023/11/08/youtube-for-you-channels-recommendations/
YouTube will soon show visitors a personalized For You section on channel pages: https://www.engadget.com/youtube-will-soon-show-visitors-a-personalized-for-you-section-on-channel-pages-213402443.html