This month’s edition of the Internet Marketing Association newsletter highlights the innovation and leadership shaping today’s business landscape—from the upcoming IMPACT 250 gathering in Washington, D.C. to a more strategic return to office and continued momentum across AI and transformation.

We also spotlight standout companies and leaders, including Privateer, Gig Talent, and Jason Weaver, along with expert insights from Olivier Lemaignen on modern marketing, leadership, and using AI as a competitive edge.

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You’re Invited:
IMPACT 250 in Washington D.C.

IMPACT 250 is not just a conference, it’s a defining moment in American innovation!

Taking place in Washington, D.C., IMPACT 250 will bring together the most influential leaders across the New Frontier, including artificial intelligence, aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, robotics, biotech, and beyond for a private roundtable experience at the intersection of policy, capital, and breakthrough technology.

Hosted by the Internet Marketing Association (IMA), this exclusive gathering coincides with America’s 250th anniversary and is designed to shape the next 250 years of progress. Over three days, founders, CEOs, policymakers, investors, and visionaries will engage in high-level discussions, forge meaningful relationships, and help define the future of American competitiveness.

From iconic venues overlooking the White House to curated conversations with national leaders, IMPACT 250 is where ideas turn into action and where the next chapter of innovation begins.

250 Years of Freedom. 250 Years Forward. Building the Next Chapter of American Innovation!

Learn more: impact250.live

Office Is Rebounding:
Creative Space, Fast Fashion, and a
Million-Square-Foot Supply Chain

After several years of headlines declaring the “death of office,” the first half of 2026 is telling a very different story on the ground in Southern California and key Sun Belt markets. Activity across my pipeline now reflects a more nuanced reality: office is not disappearing, it is recalibrating. Today, I have approximately $22 million under contract for sale, much of it concentrated in creative office product and office leasing across the Southland. This volume is being driven by tenants and owner / users who are rethinking the role of physical space and leaning into environments that amplify culture, collaboration, and brand.

Privateer Recognized Among Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Ranked No. 2 on Inc. Regionals 2026 Pacific

Privateer has been ranked No. 2 on the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Pacific list, placing it among the fastest-growing private companies across California, Oregon, Washington, Hawai‘i, and Alaska. The company is recognized in the Artificial Intelligence & Data category and will be featured on Inc.com as part of this year’s regional rankings.

Gig Talent Launches Transformation Ecosystem with Strategic Partners Integrating Diagnostics, AI, Analytics and Leadership Placement

Gig Talent, a next-generation business talent and organizational transformation agency, has announced the formation of the Gig Talent Transformation Ecosystem. It is a first-of-its-kind, integrated model that strategically blends leadership talent, organizational diagnostics, AI strategy and permanent placement.

Jason Weaver Named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors List for 2026

Jason Weaver, managing partner and co-founder of Weaver Consulting Group, has once again been recognized on the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for 2026. This marks his eighth consecutive year receiving the distinction, underscoring a sustained track record of client-focused financial guidance and industry leadership.

Olivier Lemaignen on servant leadership, true north, and smart segmentation

Kevin Lee interviews Olivier Lemaignen on how servant leadership, true north, and smart segmentation are reshaping modern marketing. They explore why focusing on 3–5 core strategies beats chasing every shiny object, how empowering influencers, employees, and frontline staff leads to more authentic storytelling, and why relying on average CAC or ROAS can quietly wreck your unit economics in a power-law world. Olivier also shares a pragmatic view on AI—how to use it as a force multiplier for your judgment, insight, and domain expertise rather than seeing it purely as a threat to your role

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Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council S.T.A.R. Facility Groundbreaking

The Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Fri., Apr. 3, 2026, for its new Special Training and Response (S.T.A.R.) Facility in Orange, Calif. The facility will be an added component to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Sandra Hutchens Regional Law Enforcement Training Center.