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📩 Get to know Axios’ fearless politics team: Alex Thompson, Sophia Cai and Hans Nichols. This is the trio to follow as we continue moving towards November and into a new chapter in Washington. Alex Thompson is a National Political Correspondent for Axios. Sophia Cai is a national politics reporter at Axios covering the 2024 presidential elections and the White House. Hans Nichols is a political reporter at Axios and co-author of Axios Sneak Peek. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/giJCgShd

👋 Meet Melanie Spina, a creative force in branded content creation, committed to pushing boundaries to elevate brands and shape the health care conversation. With five years of experience at Axios, Melanie has mastered the art of crafting compelling narratives in the ever-evolving health care sphere. From dissecting the 340B program to shining a light on social determinants of health, her precision and dedication have made her an indispensable asset to Axios and its partners. The results: Melanie's work isn't just about meeting goals; it's about transformation. She has a knack for breathing new life into brands, amplifying thought leadership and showcasing expertise in ways that captivate audiences and drive results. 🩺 Work with Melanie and the Smart Brevity Studio to transform your health care messaging. Reach out here to learn more. https://lnkd.in/e7RhKkww 

📆 Mark your calendar! Axios CEO and co-founder Jim VandeHei will be speaking with Arthur Brooks at 2:30 pm ET tomorrow, July 24th. Tune in to hear the duo’s take on career and entrepreneurship.

🏅1 big thing: We’re going to the Olympics! Axios will be hosting an afternoon of programming at the Team USA House in Paris on Thursday, August 1st. Axios reporters, Sara Fischer and Ina Fried, will convene thought leaders in sports and policy to discuss how sports can serve as a uniting force amid a challenging period of global conflict. 🇫🇷 Will you be there? https://lnkd.in/egf49n2V 🏀 Catch up on TN50 coverage here: www.axios.com/tn50

👋 Meet Colin Demarest, Axios’ Future of Defense reporter. Colin is a defense policy and industry reporter who’s been covering the defense world for more than six years, most recently for C4ISRNET. He was a member of the Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship and was named one of the best young journalists by the Defense Media Awards. 🛰 Sign up for the Axios Future of Defense newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7XC2sQr

📣 Just launched: Axios Future of Defense Stay on top of the trends transforming warfare, from drones to AI and more, from Colin Demarest. SIGN UP: https://trib.al/akcDO3a

🇺🇸 Happy fourth of July! Follow your local Axios Local newsletter or website for updates on events happening in your city. For example: 🎆 Out-of-the-box ways to celebrate in Tampa Bay: https://lnkd.in/efVrp7G4 🎆 Rooftop parties in Washington, DC: https://lnkd.in/eZSc23ZT 🎆 8 firework shows in Phoenix: https://lnkd.in/e8yEGWR9 Go deeper: Axios Local keeps readers up to date on their community with daily newsletter sends in 30 cities across America. Find us here: https://lnkd.in/e67ipvJ9 

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👋 Meet Sarah Caskie, a senior writer on the Smart Brevity Studio team with expertise in technology. Sarah serves as a resource for clients looking to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape. She excels in crafting compelling narratives that help demystify complex topics like artificial intelligence, Web3 and the metaverse. Her ability to translate technical jargon into engaging and accessible content ensures that her clients’ messages resonate across audiences, from tech-savvy enthusiasts to everyday consumers. The impact: Sarah’s expertise has helped clients amplify their latest innovations to inform key stakeholders and grow their presence within the tech sector. Read an example of Sarah’s work here: https://lnkd.in/gdNDEXYb 🤖 Collaborate with Sarah and the Smart Brevity Studio to help elevate your “next big thing.”  Reach out here to learn more. https://lnkd.in/e7RhKkww 

📣 🌊1 big thing: Last week Axios and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment hosted its first Women’s Sports House at Cannes Lions, going deeper on the future of business, leadership, creativity and talent driving the next 50 years for women's sports. Thank you to Ally, MassMutual, and Snap Inc. for making this event possible! By the numbers: 3 days, 1,100 guests and 65 speakers and moderators including top college basketball stars Juju Watkins (USC), Kiki Rice (UCLA) and Flau’jae Johnson (LSU); Actress and activist Sophia Bush; X CEO Linda Yaccarino; Formula 1 Driver Lando Norris; Chef and activist Jose Andres. 114 press hits and 4.45M est. press views to date including coverage from Adweek, Digiday and Yahoo Finance. 🥇 Go deeper: This is the second moment in a global event series produced by Axios and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment called "TN50: The business of women's sports." Next up, the Olympics! We're headed to Paris on August 1st to convene an influential audience at the Team USA House for conversations that highlight the intersection of sports and diplomacy. Stay up to date with Axios events here: https://lnkd.in/e5h3SkDq