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[nanamineedstherapy]

Things Never Said @ IIM Ahmedabad

Summary: Gangs of Wasseypur x Shark Tank but everyone has rabies. Mainly Slice of life, but aggressive. Previous Chapter - [Tumblr/Ao3] A/N: Just a girl & the men she outgrew at IIM A. She’s their CEO now.

You met Gojo in a seminar on organisational behaviour. He walked in late, wearing sunglasses indoors and quoting Ratan Tata like he had brunch with him last Sunday. You were sitting in the front row, highlighting a Harvard case study like it was your diary. Margins filled with analysis. Head down. Voice quiet. Invisible in a room full of future CEOs who'd inherited their confidence from their CGPAs.

You thought he was a joke.

Then he smiled at you.

And for two years, you mistook that smile for something that belonged to you.

Nanami was in Finance. Quiet. Sharp. Efficient. You once tried to sit next to him in the library. He didn’t look up. Just plugged in his headphones and typed. You don’t think he ever learned your name. But he always borrowed your pen. Always returned it.

Suguru was in HR & Strategy. Always in black. Always alone. The type who read Ghalib in the back of marketing lectures and left in the middle of team projects “to think.” You once got paired with him for a group case study. He submitted it alone. Put his name first. You didn’t say anything. You just stayed up the whole night correcting his citations.

Shoko was in Healthcare Management. You both lived on the same floor. She was always with Utahime. The kind of girl people gravitated to. Soft smiles. Early dinners. Sincere LinkedIn posts. You once asked Shoko if she wanted to go out for chai. She said, “Rain check!” and never followed up. You never asked again.

Sukuna was in Analytics. Cold. Brilliant. Arrogant in a way only kids who were bullied in school could afford to be. He was the one who told the professor their dataset was flawed—during the presentation. Once, you asked him for access to his pivot sheet. He said, “Get good.” You never asked him again, either.

Ino was a junior in Marketing. Got bullied often.

Toji wasn’t a student. He was a Visiting Faculty. Operations Management. Taught like he hated the syllabus. Graded like he wanted to break you down and rebuild you as someone who could survive the market. You once stayed after class to ask about warehouse metrics. He looked at you like you were a spreadsheet that annoyed him. Then gave you a full breakdown on inventory gaps. On the board. Said “Don’t be useless” and left. You got the highest marks in the midterm. He never said a word about it.

You were just the girl with the files.

The one who showed up early, left late.

Over-prepared. Overlooked.

The one who knew her coffee order, her batch rank, and her backup career plan.

But not what it felt like to be wanted.

Except by Gojo.

He’d drag you to late-night chai breaks outside the hostel, feet hanging off the campus wall like you weren’t both drowning in debt and destiny. He used to steal your notes, call you “his brain,” joke about co-founding something big with you one day. Even call you “partner” like it was a promise.

Ask you dumb questions like “What would you name our company if we started one?”

You’d laugh. Give him your time. Your trust. Your softest version.

A part of you believed in maybe... it memorised those moments like scripture.

Until the day he brought Utahime to campus fest.

Held her hand.

Called her his safe space.

So while you were falling for him in between lectures and Excel models, he was falling for Utahime—the wholesome girl with a stable life and a skincare routine.

You skipped the next chai break.

Then the one after that.

He noticed.

But not enough.

You’d watch them walk across campus, Gojo smiling like an idiot, Utahime gently adjusting his collar.

You started carrying headphones. Even when there was no music playing.

After graduation, he called.

Said, “Let’s do this. Let’s build something.”

Said, “I can get the funding. You’ll make it real.”

Said, “You’re the smartest person I know.”

You said yes.

Not because you loved him anymore.

You buried that part of yourself the night he twirled Utahime under the fest lights—just hours before you lost your virginity, drunk, to some freshman whose name never stuck.

You said yes because you were tired of being the smartest person in the room with nothing to show for it.

And because his dad had money. And you had nothing left to prove.

Now, he’s your co-founder. You’re the CEO.

You run the company. The systems. The strategy. The team.

Gojo handles investors. PR. Slides with aesthetics and no numbers.

He still calls you “partner” during all-hands.

You call him a “funded clown” during lunch.

He brings you coffee during crunch time.

You never drink it.

He sends memes in the office WhatsApp.

You mute the chat.

He still asks, “Lunch?” after every board meeting.

You say, “Busy,” and go sit next to Kokichi just to watch his jaw clench.

You’ve never told Gojo the truth.

Never told him you liked him.

Never told him how you looked for excuses to study with him.

Never told him how you downloaded Utahime’s research paper just to hate-read it and realised Gojo had supplied her with your research.

Never told him how much it hurt when he called you safe, then picked someone else to be his home.

You buried those feelings in code, contracts, and caffeine.

And you never looked back.

And sometimes—when he looks at you like he wants to say something, but he never got the timing right for—you want to scream.

Because he could’ve had you.

You were right fucking there.

But he picked the safe girl. The nice girl. The girl who wouldn’t burn the world to build her own.

And now he’s alone in the glass cabin next to yours, rich off his dad’s name and your sleepless nights.

Still charming. Still clueless. Still trying.

While you’re the CEO.

You still hate him.

He doesn’t know what happened between you two.

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A/N: He could’ve had her. Now do ya'll understand why she hates them all? Let me know in the comments if you’ve ever been the invisible one - who still ran the show? Or If you just want to punch Gojo in the face? That’s valid too.

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out of curiosity, if Max doesn’t release its metrics, then what metrics are you actually using to make these statements about the show’s popularity? what does “it’s currently in the 99.7th percentile of the comedy genre, meaning it’s in higher demand than 99.7% of all comedy series in the u.s.” even mean? How are you measuring what’s “in demand” - by who? Where? It’s bold to claim that this show was wildly popular (despite the fact that I never hear about it outside of tumblr, tho that’s a personal anecdote) but cancelled just for being queer, so I would be really interested to know where you’re getting all these numbers from. Thanks!

hey anon! first of all i am so sorry for the delayed response. i started typing something up and then i got distracted with something else and totally forgot about this in my drafts.

sure, i have no problem citing sources. i probably should’ve linked some in my original post, that’s absolutely fair.

this ended up way longer than i planned so bear with me, but a quick overview of what i’ll be going over:

1) what are the stats/where did they come from?

2) how is the show so popular?

3) was it really cancelled for being queer?

(also just a disclaimer that this will contain spoilers for the show)

1) first, the numbers

you’re right that hbo doesn’t release metrics to the public. in fact, ceo casey bloys tried to justify the cancellation to the hollywood reporter by saying “the numbers weren’t there,” despite refusing to say what exactly those numbers were or where they came from.

however, there are websites dedicated to researching/analyzing the data of different media. one of those is parrot analytics, who focus on industry insights like audience demand, competitive analysis, and content valuations. they’re trusted as a reliable source by forbes, the new york times, reuters, the wall street journal, and more.

this is what we can learn from them about our flag means death from a basic google search (note that all of this data is relevant to the last 30 days as of january 26 2024):

audience demand for our flag means death is now 33.6x greater than the average tv series in the united states. as explained in the “about demand distribution” section, this means it’s one of only 0.2% of all u.s. shows to fall in the “exceptional�� performance range compared to the “average” demand benchmark of 64.1%.

the change in demand for ofmd in the u.s. has increased by 7.5% compared to the average tv series.

ofmd now actually ranks at the 99.8th percentile in the comedy genre in the u.s. i’m not a math person, but in basic terms, this is like a scale of measuring and comparing performances to create an average score. essentially, ofmd is performing at the very top of all comedy series in the u.s.

ofmd has 100% home market travelability. as it says above, the market of origin is always 100%, so in fairness i included the graph of international markets for comparison. some of these aren't super high, however (as explained by parrot analytics themselves) one of the key issues with the international market is accessibility to content, which has been an ongoing struggle for international fans. many people (i guess fittingly) have resorted to pirating ofmd because they don’t have access to max or affiliate streaming services in their country.

there are more stats i could have and wanted to go more in-depth into but it would make this even longer than it already is, so i’ll just leave some links you can check out if you’re interested and move on:

• comparison of ofmd's success to shows like ted lasso, euphoria, and peacemaker

• ofmd's placement as #1 most in-demand breakout series in the u.s. for 8 weeks

• ofmd's impressive 94% critics score and 95% audience score on rotten tomatoes

• how ofmd evolved from sleeper hit to a flagship series at max

• a list of ofmd's past and present award nominations/wins

• praise and recognition from news/entertainment sites: the atlantic (2022); the new york times (2023); tv guide (2023); vulture (2023); forbes (2023); the los angeles times (2022); vanity fair (2023)

2) so why haven’t you (or others) really heard of the show outside of tumblr despite all this success? likely because max did a terrible job marketing it.

ofmd first aired on hbo max (pre-merger before it was “max”) in march 2022. the entire season aired over one month, every thursday at 12am pst. season 2 followed a similar release schedule in october 2023.

season 1’s marketing was almost non-existent, pretty much relying on taika waititi’s name being attached. there was one teaser and one full-length trailer, as well as a few clips on youtube of taika and rhys darby answering pirate-themed trivia, all painting the show as a “silly pirate workplace/buddy comedy.” but hbo max didn’t put any real effort in because they didn’t care. david zaslav and the other higher-ups had no faith in the show and expected it to fail.

most people weren’t aware it was actually a romance due to the poor marketing, and although there were many romantically charged scenes between them, many were still wary to believe it wasn’t queerbaiting until ed & stede confessed their feelings and kissed.

showrunner david jenkins has said in interviews that he had no idea how deeply queerbaiting had hurt audiences and impacted their ability to trust what’s on screen without feeling like they’re being ridiculed, despite the fact that he was calling it a love story the whole time. it wasn’t until people realized they weren’t being queerbaited and that it was a funny, sincere show with a compelling plot that word-of-mouth began to spread. by the time the season 1 finale aired, there was a decent-sized fandom that continued to grow as it received more praise.

it was a fight to even get the show renewed for season 2, and david jenkins and the cast have majorly credited that renewal to the unexpected and massive fan response to the show, which basically forced hbo’s hand.

max didn’t bother trying to properly promote the series until season 2, when they begrudgingly accepted that it was one of their most profitable and successful shows. ofmd had huge billboards in times square, downtown los angeles, and on the side of hbo headquarters. they started accurately marketing the show as not just a workplace comedy at sea, but a heartfelt romcom. max began selling long-demanded merch (which became best sellers) and spent money on an FYC campaign.

i will emphasize, whether they liked it or not, they knew ofmd was their new moneymaker (especially with the recent end of succession, which was obviously a cash cow for hbo).

photo credit: @/bookishtheo

3) now if it was that successful, was it really cancelled just for being queer?

i mean, i can’t say that definitively. no one can. there are several potential factors at play that we may never know, and there have been a lot of rumours and speculation (many of which i don’t feel comfortable discussing in case they aren’t true) since the cancellation.

but do i believe the fact that it’s a queer romcom was one of those factors, especially since max has a history of cancelling and scrapping its most diverse projects? absolutely.

first and foremost, i can’t stress enough that this isn’t just a show with a few characters thrown in for token representation. ofmd is built on a diverse, intersectional cast and narratives, including:

• lgbtq+ representation: 5 main couples are explicitly queer (including mlm, wlw, nblm, and nblw relationships). multiple characters are implied to be poly, and there’s a polycule forming in season 2 that was hinted to be developed more in season 3. beyond relationships, it’s confirmed that (similarly to the way wwdits depicts all vampires as being pansexual) all of the pirates are somewhere on the queer spectrum.

• bipoc representation: the majority of the main cast are people of colour. this includes david fane, joel fry, leslie jones, samson kayo, vico ortiz, anapela polataivao, madeleine sami, samba schutte, ruibo qian, and taika waititi, as well as many guest actors (like rachel house, simone kessell, and maaka pohatu) and extras.

• disability representation: multiple characters have physical disabilities, most notably amputated/prosthetic limbs and visual impairment. a lot (actually most) of the characters also deal with mental health issues, particularly coping with severe trauma and suicidal ideation/behaviour.

• the show has been praised for addressing difficult and serious themes like toxic masculinity, colonialism, and self-discovery, all while still managing to be a witty comedy and not come across as “preachy.”

• the diversity also extends off-screen, with a team of directors, writers, and additional crew comprised of numerous bipoc, women, queer people, and trans/non-binary people.

my point isn’t just the quantity of representation, but the quality. they take great care and respect into every marginalized group depicted on-screen. the actors would often be consulted about their characters’ costumes, hair, tattoos, and the kind of language they use. it’s not a world where discrimination magically doesn’t exist, they just have zero tolerance for it. if a character does something homophobic or racist, you can guarantee they’ll quickly (and often violently) be punished.

so okay, sure, it’s got great representation. what does that have to do max cancelling it?

because they’ve been interfering with production from the start.

i already mentioned the marketing issues so i won’t get into that. it was also revealed in interviews with david jenkins after season 2 that hbo cut their budget by 40%, which is why they had to do everything they could to save money. this included letting go of some of the original cast (and even still having episodes where some of them don’t appear at all) and moving the entire production to AoNZ. the budget cuts also meant two less episodes, so they had to rush to fit an entire season’s worth of plot into eight half-hour long episodes.

but one of the biggest frustrations is hbo’s (alleged) censorship of the show. samba schutte revealed that the entire plot of episode 2x06 was completely different in the original script. before it was rewritten as “calypso’s birthday,” the episode took place during lucius & pete’s wedding and focused on the crew getting sick of the sexual tension between ed & stede and trying to get them to hook up (this aligned with lucius & pete getting engaged and ed & stede deciding to take things slow in the previous episode).

vico ortiz and writer jes tom have also commented that many scenes between jim, oluwande, and archie establishing them as a polycule were cut, including one of the three of them emerging from a bedroom in their underwear. jes has mentioned other elements of season 2 that had to be cut out or rewritten, like the implication of other poly dynamics between the crew and more sexually explicit scenarios and jokes.

considering that ofmd is an extremely sex-positive show that isn’t afraid to be raunchy or taboo, it’s clear that either higher-ups at hbo forced them to cut these things out or they had no choice but to cut them out due to tight budget/time restraints.

in addition to this, a recent article citing an “anonymous insider” has alleged that hbo was uncomfortable with and was unsure how to market the “shock violence” in the show (the same network that aired game of thrones), which david jenkins outright called out as being bullshit. ofmd is rated TV-MA and the posters and trailers all show the audience that it contains violent content. there is literally nothing more graphic in ofmd than any other pirate show — it’s probably a lot tamer than most of them, actually.

violence on the show is most frequently used in a comedic context, in the sense that it’s not meant to be seen as scary or taken seriously. the few instances of serious graphic imagery on the show are meant to invoke a mood shift, like ed’s transformation into the kraken or ned low’s murder. it should also be noted that some of the most graphic deaths are reserved for bigots, like ed snapping the neck of a colonizer who was ridiculing stede’s love letter.

it’s also most often used in a sexual context — not sexual violence, but violence as a sexual metaphor. more specifically the act of stabbing as a metaphor for penetration, as seen with both ed & stede and anne & mary. bearing all this in mind, it seems like the real issue here isn’t executives struggling to market explicit violence to a mainstream audience, but rather explicit gay content.

as much as we joke and affectionately call it the “gay pirate show,” ofmd has always been nothing more than an opportunity for rainbow capitalism for hbo (e.g. the fact that they waited three months to announce season 2 just so they could do it on the first day of pride month). like other cancelled queer media, ofmd was a way for hbo executives to show how “inclusive” and “accepting” they are when it was convenient (aka profitable) for them, but they never actually respected the show or us as a community.

it’s impossible to be certain of what the exact reasoning for cancellation was, especially when they won’t give us a clear answer themselves. and maybe it had nothing to do with ofmd being a queer romcom at all. maybe that’s all a horrible coincidence. but for hbo/max to axe a critically acclaimed and beautifully inclusive show that’s successful by every metric, with an extremely devoted fanbase, especially after casey bloys just had the nerve to ask “gay twitter” to hype up the gilded age? it doesn’t exactly put them in the best light regardless.

in summary, i’ll leave you with this editorial, which details how the campaign to save ofmd isn’t just about one show, but a fight to save the future of all queer art.

[multifamdomfan]

Raven Graves

Appearance:

She has a tan complexion, long straight dark blue hair, and brown eyes that are sensors. She has a robotic left hand, lower right arm, and legs and often uses long sleeve shirts and jeans to cover them outside of Nevermore Academy.

Backstory:

From the moment Raven Graves was born, she was different. Not in the way most outcasts were—born with strange gifts or cursed with supernatural heritage—but in a way that left even the most open-minded looking at her with quiet unease.

She was a cyborg.

Her parents, both brilliant engineers, had been working on cutting-edge cybernetic advancements for years. But it wasn’t until their own child was born with a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder that their work became personal. Her body, fragile and failing from the start, could not sustain itself. Their solution was radical: replace what was weak with what was stronger.

By the time she was old enough to understand what she was, Raven had already lived through years of surgical procedures, system upgrades, and recalibrations. The cold, clinical nature of it all left a void where a normal childhood should have been. She could run faster, react quicker, and withstand injuries that would incapacitate others—but at what cost?

She often wondered if she was truly alive or if she was just a series of wires and artificial components masquerading as human.

Her parents viewed her as their greatest achievement, but never as their daughter. Their love, if it had ever been there, was buried beneath test results and performance metrics. She was a prototype, a proof of concept, not a child.

Nevermore Academy was meant to be a place for outcasts, but even there, Raven felt like an anomaly. The werewolves, vampires, sirens, and psychics were all born as they were—touched by magic, by evolution, by something inexplicable. Raven? She was built.

She quickly learned to keep her cybernetics hidden outside of Nevermore, covering her robotic limbs beneath long sleeves and jeans. It wasn’t out of shame, exactly—more of an instinct to avoid unnecessary attention. She was used to being studied, dissected, scrutinized. Here, she just wanted to exist.

At first, she kept to herself. Observing, analyzing, calculating. She didn’t need people—at least, that’s what she told herself.

Then, against all odds, she found a place among three others who, in their own ways, didn’t fit neatly into the world either:

Wednesday Addams, a girl with a mind as sharp as any blade, who valued intellect over sentiment and had little patience for the mundane.

Tyler Galpin, a boy with shadows in his past and a quiet strength that intrigued her.

Enid Sinclair, a werewolf whose warmth and relentless optimism were a stark contrast to Raven’s own reserved nature.

They became her small, carefully chosen circle. She didn’t always understand them—Enid’s exuberance often baffled her, and Wednesday’s morbid tendencies sometimes amused her more than they should—but they accepted her. And in return, she gave them her loyalty.

Despite her intelligence, Raven often found herself lost in existential questions: Was she human? Could she ever be? Did it even matter?

She poured herself into her work—mechanics, blacksmithing, tattoo designs—crafting, creating, perfecting. There was a kind of peace in working with her hands, even if they weren’t entirely hers.

She rarely showed how deeply she felt, but she did feel. Anger at those who viewed her as nothing more than a machine. Frustration at her own inability to fully express what lay beneath her analytical exterior. Fear that one day, she might look in the mirror and see nothing human left.

But for now, she had Nevermore. She had her friends. And maybe—just maybe—that was enough.

Species:

Cyborg

Status:

Student at Nevermore Academy

Personality:

Intelligent

Analytical

Introspective

Overthinking

Stoic

Reserved

Loyal but Selective – she has a small, close-knit group of friends rather than being widely social, choosing quality over quantity in relationships.

Purpose-Driven

Struggling with existential questions

Alienated

Feels Deeply but doesn't know how to show it

Hobbies:

Mechanics

Black Smithing

Tattoo Designs

[m2iconsulting]

Impact Assessment in Microfinance: Driving Sustainable Growth

Introduction

Microfinance plays a pivotal role in empowering low-income individuals and small businesses by providing them with access to financial services. However, to ensure that microfinance initiatives are truly effective, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. At M2i Consulting, we specialize in evaluating the effectiveness of microfinance programs and their contribution to sustainable development. This blog explores the importance, methods, and outcomes of impact assessment in microfinance.

Why Impact Assessment Matters

Impact assessment in microfinance helps stakeholders understand whether financial inclusion efforts are achieving their intended goals. It provides insights into:

The socio-economic upliftment of borrowers

The effectiveness of credit accessibility

The sustainability of microfinance institutions (MFIs)

The improvement in income generation and livelihood

By systematically measuring these aspects, MFIs can refine their strategies, enhance their services, and ensure long-term benefits for borrowers.

Key Methods of Impact Assessment

M2i Consulting employs various methodologies to conduct impact assessments, ensuring comprehensive and reliable results. Some of the most widely used approaches include:

Baseline and Endline Surveys

These surveys track changes in income, savings, and business growth before and after availing microfinance services.

Randomized Control Trials (RCTs)

RCTs compare groups that have received microfinance interventions with those that have not, ensuring an unbiased assessment of impact.

Qualitative Research Methods

Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews help gauge borrowers' perspectives and experiences.

Social Performance Metrics

These indicators measure financial literacy, women empowerment, and social mobility resulting from microfinance initiatives.

Outcomes of Effective Impact Assessment

When microfinance institutions implement robust impact assessment practices, they can achieve:

Enhanced Decision-Making: Data-driven insights help optimize loan structures and financial products.

Increased Transparency: Stakeholders, including investors and regulators, gain confidence in the institution’s operations.

Greater Financial Inclusion: Identifying gaps and addressing them leads to more inclusive financial services.

Improved Borrower Success Rates: Borrowers benefit from better-tailored financial solutions, leading to improved repayment rates and financial stability.

M2i Consulting: Your Partner in Microfinance Impact Assessment

At M2i Consulting, we leverage data analytics, field research, and industry expertise to conduct impactful microfinance assessments. Our mission is to ensure that microfinance interventions create lasting positive changes in the lives of the underserved.

By implementing structured impact assessments, microfinance institutions can drive sustainable growth and empower communities effectively. Contact M2i Consulting today to learn how our tailored assessment solutions can elevate your microfinance initiatives.

Conclusion

Impact assessment is a crucial element in the microfinance sector, ensuring that financial services truly benefit those in need. Through systematic evaluation methods, institutions can refine their approaches and maximize positive social and economic impacts. M2i Consulting remains committed to providing industry-leading impact assessment services to drive meaningful change in the microfinance landscape.

[catgirl-lucy]

Polish spaces

Heyy, I've recently been learning some descriptive set theory lately and I wanted to share what I've learned so far. As I understand it so far, descriptive set theory is the study of different complexities of sets in Polish spaces from a view point of set theory and logic. One of the main theorems of descriptive set theory is that, in a Polish space, Borel sets are exactly those sets that are both analytic and co-analytic. In this blog post, I explain what a Polish space is.

I'll start by explaining what a metric space is. A metric space is, roughly, a set with a notion of distance.

Definition. A metric space is a tuple (X,d) with a set X, whose elements are called points, and a function d: X² → [0,∞] that maps a pair of points (x,y) in X to a non-negative real or infinity, d(x,y), called the distance from x to y, and must satisfy the following properties:

d(x,y) = 0 if and only if x = y;

(symmetry) d(x,y) = d(y,x);

(triangle inequality) d(x,z) ≤ d(x,y) + d(y,z).

Here are some examples of metric spaces:

Example. The real line (ℝ,d) with d(x,y) = |y-x|. The positive real line (ℝ⁺,d) with d(x,y) = |y²-x²|. The rational line (ℚ,d) with d(x,y) = |y-x|. The cartesian plane (ℝ²,d) with d((a,b),(c,d)) = √((a² - c²) + (b² - d²)). (ℕ,d) with d(x,x) = 0 and d(x,y) = 1 for x ≠ y.

Here is a non-example:

Example. The real line (ℝ,d) with d(x,y) = (y-x)².

The example (ℕ,d) above is an example of a discrete metric space. A metric space is discrete if the distance between any two distinct points is 1.

A Cauchy sequence is a sequence of points in a metric space where the distance between subsequent points tends to 0. Or, formally:

Definition. Let (X,d) be a metric space. A Cauchy sequence is a sequence (aₙ) of points aₙ ∈ X for which, for all real ε > 0, there is some natural number N such that, for all n ≥ N, d(aₙ,aₙ₊₁) < ε.

For example, (0, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8, ...) is a Cauchy sequence in ℝ and (1, 1.4, 1.41, 1.412, ...) is a Cauchy sequence in ℚ. Some sequences converge to a point in the space:

Definition. Let (X,d) be a metric space, let (aₙ) be a sequence of points aₙ ∈ X and let L be a point in X. The sequence (aₙ) is said to have limit L, denoted (aₙ) → L, lim (aₙ) = L or lim[n → ∞] aₙ = L, if for all real ε > 0, there is some natural number N such that, for all n ≥ N, d(aₙ,L) < ε. A sequence (aₙ) is said to converge if there is some point L such that (aₙ) → L. A sequence (aₙ) is said to diverge if it does not converge.

The limit of a converging sequence in a metric space is always unique, and every converging sequence is Cauchy. The converse need not be true: not every Cauchy sequence is converging. For example, the Cauchy sequence (1,1.4,1.41,1.412,...) in ℚ, which in ℝ converges to √2, diverges in ℚ as √2 is not a rational number.

Definition. A metric space (X,d) is complete iff all Cauchy sequences in (X,d) converge.

An example of a complete metric space is the real line. All discrete metric spaces are also complete as the only Cauchy sequences there are eventually constant.

A topological space is a bit more abstract than a metric space. In a topology, there is still a notion of "closeness" of points, but no notion of "distance". Topological spaces are often created using a basis.

Definition. A topological space is a pair (X,τ) with a set of points X and a family τ of subsets of X, called open sets, that must satisfy the following:

∅ ∈ τ;

X ∈ τ;

For all A,B ∈ τ, we have A ∩ B ∈ τ;

For all F ⊂ τ, we have ⋃F ∈ τ.

I.e. it is closed under all unions and finite intersections.

Definition. Let (X,d) be a metric space, let x be a point in X and let r > 0 be a positive real number. The (open) ball B_r(x) with center x and radius r is the set {y | d(x,y) < r} of all points that have distance <r to x.

Definition. Let X be a set. A basis of a topology for X is a family B of subsets of X such that, for a,b ∈ B, we have a ∩ b ∈ B. Members of B are called basic open sets. The basis B induces the topology (X,τ) where O ⊂ X is open iff O = ⋃F is a union of a family F ⊂ B of basic open sets, equivalently, for all x ∈ O, there is some a ∈ B such that x ∈ a and a ⊂ O.

You can verify that, for every basic B, the topology (X,τ) induces by B is indeed a topology.

Definition. Let (X,d) be a metric space. The topology induced by (X,d) is the topology induced by the basis B = {B_r(x) | r > 0 ∧ x ∈ X} of open balls.

Thus, in a metric space (X,d), a set is open if around each point in the open set, you can draw a little ball that remains in the open set. A metrizable space is a topological space of which the metric has been "forgotten":

Definition. A metrizable space is a topological space (X,τ) for which there exists a metric (X,d) that induces the topology (X,τ).

Not all topological spaces are metrizable. For example, the indiscrete space of two points, {0,1}, where the only open sets are {} and {0,1}, is a topological space that is not metrizable. Similar to a metrizable space, a completely metrizable space is a topological space with a forgotten complete metric:

Definition. A completely metrizable space is a topological space (X,τ) for which there exists a complete metric (X,d) that induces the topology (X,τ).

Let 𝕀 denote the set of irrational numbers. We can define a metric d₁ on 𝕀 by setting d₁(x,y) = |x-y| for irrational x and y. Though (𝕀,d₁) is not a complete metric space, it induces a topology that is completely metrizable by a different metric d₂. The metrics d₁ and d₂ are called "equivalent" as they induce the same topology.

From open sets, a lot of different sets can be defined:

Definition. Let (X,τ) be a topology. A set C ⊂ X is closed if its complement X \ C is open. A set C ⊂ X is clopen if it is both open and closed. A set D ⊂ X is dense if for all non-empty open O ⊂ X, D ∩ O is non-empty.

For example, ℚ and 𝕀 are dense subsets of ℝ. In a metric space, a closed set C is a set where every converging sequence of points in C has a limit in C. We can also define operations on sets:

Definition. Let (X,τ) be a topology and let P ⊂ X be a set. The closure P̄ of P is the ⊂-smallest closed set that includes P. Equivalently, it is the intersection ⋂{C ⊂ X | C is closed and P ⊂ C} of all closed sets that include P. The interior P̊ = int(P) of P is the ⊂-smallest open set included in P. Equivalently, it is the union ⋃{O ⊂ X | O is open and O ⊂ P} of all open sets included in P. The boundary ∂P of P is the set P̄ \ P̊, i.e. the closure minus the interior.

The operations give us a different definition of dense sets: a set D is dense if the closure of D is the whole space X.

Definition. Let (X,τ) be a topological space and let x ∈ X be a point. A neighbourhood (nbhd) of x is a set U ⊂ X for which x ∈ Ů.

For example, in ℝ, [0,1] is a nbhd of 1/2 but not of 0, as int([0,1]) = (0,1) ∌ 0.

Definition. A topology (X,τ) is separable if there exists a countable dense set D ⊂ X.

For example, ℝ, although itself uncountable, is separable as ℚ is a countable dense subset. An example of a space that is not separable is a discrete space of uncountably many points, as all points are need in a set for that set to be dense.

Definition. Let (X,τ) be a topological space and let P ⊂ X be a set. An accumulation point of P is a point x ∈ X for which, for all nbhds U of x, there is some y ∈ P ∩ U for which y ≠ x. An isolated point of P is a point x in P that is not an accumulation point. P is perfect if it is closed and has no isolated points.

For example, in ℝ, 0 is an accumulation point of {1/n | n ∈ ℤ⁺} but 1/2 is an isolated point. We can see that a point x ∈ X is an isolated point of the space X itself iff {x} is an open set, X if perfect if it has no such points as the whole space itself is already always closed.

We can now finally define what a Polish space is:

Definition. A Polish space is a topological space (X,τ) which is non-empty, separable, perfect and completely metrizable.

Some important examples are the real line, ℝ, which we have already seen, the Cantor space and the Baire space.

Definition. The Cantor space 𝒞 = 2^ω has infinite sequences of 0s and 1s as points, and basic open sets are sets U_s = {α ∈ 2^ω | s ⊂ α} where s is a finite list of 0s and 1s and s ⊂ α means s is an initial segment of α.

Definition. The Baire space 𝒩 = ω^ω has infinite sequences of natural numbers as points, and basic open sets are U_s = {α ∈ ω^ω | s ⊂ α} where s is a finite list of natural numbers and s ⊂ α means s is an initial segment of α.

This took too long to explain... I'll explain these three spaces in more detail next time.

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Lords Spiritual - Wikipedia

THOMAS ASCENSION

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The Lords Spiritual are the bishops of the Church of England who sit in the House of Lords of the United Kingdom. Up to 26 of the 42 diocesan bishops and archbishops of the Church of England serve as Lords Spiritual (not including retired bishops who sit by right of a peerage). The Church of Scotland, which is Presbyterian, and the Anglican churches in Wales and in Northern Ireland, which are no longer established churches, are not represented. The Lords Spiritual are distinct from the Lords Temporal, their secular counterparts who also sit in the House of Lords.

The Huguenots (/ˈhjuːɡənɒts/ HEW-gə-nots, UK also /-noʊz/ -⁠nohz; French: [yɡ(ə)no]) are a religious group of French Protestants who held to the Reformed (Calvinist) tradition of Protestantism. The term, which may be derived from the name of a Swiss political leader, the Genevan burgomaster Besançon Hugues (1491–1532), was in common use by the mid-16th century. Huguenot was frequently used in reference to those of the Reformed Church of France from the time of the Protestant Reformation. By contrast, the Protestant populations of eastern France, in Alsace, Moselle, and Montbéliard, were mainly Lutherans. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ኦርቶዶክስ ተዋሕዶ ቤተ ክርስቲያን, romanized: Yä-ityopp'ya ortodoks täwahədo betä krəstiyan)[1] is the largest of the Oriental Orthodox Churches. One of the few Christian churches in Africa originating before European colonization of the continent,[5] the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church dates back to the Christianization of the Kingdom of Aksum in 330,[6] and has between 36 million and 51 million adherents in Ethiopia.[2][3][4] It is a founding member of the World Council of Churches.[7] The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is in communion with the other Oriental Orthodox churches (the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the Syriac Orthodox Church). HUGUENOTS AND TEWAHEDO SYNCRETISM

A cathedral is a church that contains the cathedra of a bishop, thus serving as the central church of a diocese, conference, or episcopate.

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Key Performance Indicators for Index Investing on Metric Exchange

High Commission for Commonwealth

A King's Counsel (post-nominal initials KC) is a senior lawyer appointed by the monarch (or their viceregal representative) of some Commonwealth realms as a "Counsel learned in the law".

Rugby Church League on Thursday and Sunday after 5:30 and Noon Virgil; Equipment Sponsor and Free Clinics; Ram Sacrifices for Mars Venerated Athletes

My version of the Heavenly Host. Proxy Murder Government Officials, Judges, and Police Stations with Arcarbine Lords for Urban Warfare.

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ARCABINE LORDS (Gun Toting Religious Tattoo Angels)

Another phrase to describe this obedience to the voice is “reckless abandon.” It simply means that we let God do what God wants to do through us. It means if He tells us to do something or say something—we do it.

Pedagogy (/ˈpɛdəɡɒdʒi, -ɡoʊdʒi, -ɡɒɡi/), most commonly understood as the approach to teaching, is the theory and practice of learning, and how this process influences, and is influenced by, the social, political, and psychological development of learners. Pedagogy, taken as an academic discipline, is the study of how knowledge and skills are imparted in an educational context, and it considers the interactions that take place during learning. Both the theory and practice of pedagogy vary greatly as they reflect different social, political, and cultural contexts.

Augustine's thesis depicts the history of the world as universal warfare between God and the Devil. This metaphysical war is not limited by time but only by geography on Earth. In this war, God moves (by divine intervention, Providence) those governments, political/ideological movements and military forces aligned (or aligned the most) with the Catholic Church (the City of God) in order to oppose by all means—including military—those governments, political/ideological movements and military forces aligned (or aligned the most) with the Devil (the City of the World).

Mekubbalim (followers of Kabbala) claim that the symbol has magical powers. There is no explicit historical or archaeological support for any of those claims. The star consists of two intertwined triangles: one pointing up to God and the other pointing down to man, symbolizing the relationship between the two—"the interpenetration of two realms" (source: Franz Rosenzweig, Star of Redemption, 1912). The animals associated with the Christian tetramorph originate in the Babylonian symbols of the four fixed signs of the zodiac: the ox representing Taurus; the lion representing Leo; the eagle representing Scorpio; the man or angel representing Aquarius. SHIELD OF OBASI!

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The Rise of Influencer Marketing in 2025: A Game-Changer for Students in Hisar

Influencer marketing is becoming the most powerful tool in the landscape of digital marketing. By the year 2025, it is seen to be a more integral section of the marketing strategies of varied top brands. Social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram have been driving millions of people and user engagement every day, the influencer marketing has been revolutionizing the path the business is connected with the users. As the digital platforms are becoming more and more communicative and interactive, the influencers are gaining the trust of the people and audiences who are seeking relatable and authentic content. This has made an essential shift in the way the brands are advertising the products and placing emphasis and stress on partnerships with the influencers of social media. The potential for influencer marketing growth has been staggering and the learners in Hisar could take the benefits of this trend for kick starting their career in influencer marketing.

How Students in Hisar Can Capitalize on the Influencer Marketing Trend

The students or learners in Hisar have the unique opportunities for capitalizing on the rising influencer marketing in the year 2025. With platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, as well as YouTube growing at a fast pace, the expectations and demands for the skilled and talented influencers are higher. If you are passionate about a particular field is it technology or fashion or lifestyle or fitness, you could begin to build your own brand as a social media influencer. By the creation of engaging content, partnering with several brands, and gaining followers, you could be able to establish yourself as a talented and credible influencer. The way the students could leverage this trend includes becoming a social media influencer, learning digital marketing, as well as networking and collaborating.

If you are not at all ready to become a social media influencer, there are various incredible opportunities to work behind the camera. As brands are collaborating with the social media influencers, there is a requirement for the professionals who could manage the campaigns, track the analytics, as well as create the strategies for the partnerships. The role is also critical for the influencer marketing growth. The vibrant learner community of Hisar offers an excellent platform to network with the aspiring digital marketers and local influencers. The learners could join in the forums of digital marketing, workshops, as well as influencer meetings for staying updated on the latest trends and making valuable connections which would benefit their career.

The Skills You Need to Succeed in Influencer Marketing

To build the career as an influencer marketer needs a better social media presence as well as the below steps which could carve your path in this digital marketing as well as influencer marketing industry and these include the following below:

Creation of Varied Contents in Social Media.

Social Media Strategies.

Data Analytics and SEO.

Negotiation as well as Branding. 

Marketing along with its Ways.

Whether the students are the marketer or the influencer, to create compelling content is the base of the influencer marketing strategy. Stronger skills in videography, photography, graphic designing and copywriting are essential. A deeper understanding related to social media algorithms is required along with engagement tactics and audience behavior that would help in optimizing the content for the maximum reach. To be capable in analyzing the influencer campaign performance and understanding the key metrics such as click through rates, engagement rates, as well as conversion rates are critical for being successful. If you require in becoming the social media influencer or managing the influencer campaigns, to know the way to negotiate with various brands efficiently is essential and to position yourself as a valuable and credible partner is a skill. The knowledge related to marketing fundamentals such as paid advertising, SEO, as well as email marketing would create you a professional in the space of influencer marketing.

Why Digiland's Digital Marketing Course is perfect for Aspiring Influencer Marketers

Digital Marketing Course at Digiland Marketing Solutions is tailor made for the learners who are aspiring to excel in the influencer marketing world. The course also offers several comprehensive modules on content creation, influencer collaboration strategies, analytics, and social media marketing, equipping the learners with the required and significant skills needed in thriving in the space of influencer marketing. 

With stronger emphasis on practical education and learning, the learners would work on various live projects, and gain hands-on experience which makes them different in this competitive market of jobs. Whether you require in becoming the influencer or managing the influencer campaigns, the digital marketing courses in Digiland in Hisar good provide an appropriate foundation for the digital marketing career and influencer marketing career successfully.

Influencer marketing has been transforming the landscape of digital marketing and its prominence would be growing in the year 2025. For the Hisar learners, this trend would be offering exciting opportunities for development of a thriving career. Whether as the professional of digital marketing or as an influencer who specializes in influencer partnerships, the probabilities are endless. With the escalating power of the platform of social media and evolving consumer demands, the field also offers various career opportunities for the Hisar students. By building the correct skills, to stay updated with the current trends, and to seek education from the leaders of the industry such as Digiland, the learners could set up for their success in this industry. You need to embrace the rising influencer marketing and take your step towards a career that is rewarding.

Ready to dive into influencer marketing! Enroll in Digiland’s digital marketing course in Hisar and start building a career in one of the most exciting fields of 2025!

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The GSDC Certified L&D Analytics & Metrics Professional certification is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their L&D metrics and analytics expertise. This certification proves professionals have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively measure, evaluate, and optimize learning and development initiatives within organizations.  By obtaining this certification, professionals demonstrate their proficiency in leveraging data-driven insights to drive L&D strategies and improve organizational performance.The GSDC certification exams validate the competency of candidates in this specialized field, ensuring employers of their ability to deliver measurable results and maximize the return on L&D investments.  Gain a competitive edge in the industry and unlock new career opportunities with the GSDC Certified L&D Analytics & Metrics Professional certification.

[productsiddha]

From Data to Decisions: Leveraging Product Analytics and AI Services for Faster B2B Innovation

In today’s competitive B2B landscape, innovation isn’t just about having a great product idea. It’s about bringing that idea to life faster, smarter, and with precision. That means making every decision based on real data, not guesswork. At Product Siddha, we help businesses unlock faster B2B innovation by combining the power of product analytics and AI services into one seamless strategy.

Why B2B Innovation Fails Without Data-Driven Insight

Most B2B companies struggle to innovate at scale because they lack visibility into what users actually do. Product teams launch features based on assumptions. Marketing teams operate without a feedback loop. Sales teams miss opportunities due to fragmented data. This disconnect creates wasted effort and missed growth.

Product analytics is the solution to this problem. When integrated with AI services, you don’t just track user behavior — you predict it. This lets you make smarter decisions that directly improve your product roadmap, customer experience, and business outcomes.

The Power of Product Analytics in B2B Growth

Product analytics turns user behavior into actionable insight. Instead of relying on vanity metrics, Product Siddha helps you understand how real people interact with your product at every stage. We implement tools that give you a complete view of the user journey — from first touchpoint to long-term retention.

With powerful product analytics, you can:

Identify high-impact features based on real usage

Spot friction points and user drop-offs quickly

Personalize product experiences for higher engagement

Improve onboarding, reduce churn, and boost ROI

This is not just reporting. It’s clarity. It’s control. And it’s the foundation of faster B2B innovation.

Accelerate Outcomes with AI Services That Work for You

While product analytics shows you what’s happening, AI services help you act on that data instantly. Product Siddha designs and builds low-code AI-powered systems that reduce manual work, automate decisions, and create intelligent workflows across teams.

With our AI services, B2B companies can:

Automatically segment users and personalize messaging

Trigger automated campaigns based on user behavior

Streamline product feedback loops

Deliver faster support with AI chatbots and smart routing

Together, AI and analytics make your product smarter and your business more efficient. No more delayed decisions. No more data silos. Just continuous improvement powered by automation.

Our Approach: Build, Learn, Optimize

At Product Siddha, we believe innovation should be fast, measurable, and scalable. That’s why we use a 4-step framework to integrate product analytics and AI services into your workflow.

Build Real, Fast

We help you launch an MVP with just enough features to test real-world usage and start gathering data.

Learn What Matters

We set up product analytics to capture user behavior and feedback, turning that information into practical insight.

Stack Smart Tools

Our AI services integrate with your MarTech and product stack, automating repetitive tasks and surfacing real-time insights.

Optimize with Focus

Based on what you learn, we help you refine your product, personalize your messaging, and scale growth efficiently.

Why Choose Product Siddha for B2B Innovation?

We specialize in helping fast-moving B2B brands like yours eliminate complexity and move with clarity. At Product Siddha, we don’t just give you data or automation tools — we build intelligent systems that let you move from data to decisions in real time.

Our team combines deep expertise in product analytics, AI automation, and B2B marketing operations. Whether you’re building your first product or scaling an existing one, we help you:

Reduce time-to-market

Eliminate development waste

Align product and growth goals

Launch with confidence

Visit Product Siddha to explore our full range of services.

Let’s Turn Insight into Innovation

If you’re ready to use product analytics and AI services to unlock faster B2B innovation, we’re here to help. Product Siddha builds smart, scalable systems that help your teams learn faster, move faster, and grow faster.

Call us today at 98993 22826 to discover how we can turn your product data into your biggest competitive advantage.

[blitzbahrain]

Smart Switchgear in 2025: What Electrical Engineers Need to Know

In the fast-evolving world of electrical infrastructure, smart switchgear is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s the new standard. As we move through 2025, the integration of intelligent systems into traditional switchgear is redefining how engineers design, monitor, and maintain power distribution networks.

This shift is particularly crucial for electrical engineers, who are at the heart of innovation in sectors like manufacturing, utilities, data centers, commercial construction, and renewable energy.

In this article, we’ll break down what smart switchgear means in 2025, the technologies behind it, its benefits, and what every electrical engineer should keep in mind.

What is Smart Switchgear?

Smart switchgear refers to traditional switchgear (devices used for controlling, protecting, and isolating electrical equipment) enhanced with digital technologies, sensors, and communication modules that allow:

Real-time monitoring

Predictive maintenance

Remote operation and control

Data-driven diagnostics and performance analytics

This transformation is powered by IoT (Internet of Things), AI, cloud computing, and edge devices, which work together to improve reliability, safety, and efficiency in electrical networks.

Key Innovations in Smart Switchgear (2025 Edition)

1. IoT Integration

Smart switchgear is equipped with intelligent sensors that collect data on temperature, current, voltage, humidity, and insulation. These sensors communicate wirelessly with central systems to provide real-time status and alerts.

2. AI-Based Predictive Maintenance

Instead of traditional scheduled inspections, AI algorithms can now predict component failure based on usage trends and environmental data. This helps avoid downtime and reduces maintenance costs.

3. Cloud Connectivity

Cloud platforms allow engineers to remotely access switchgear data from any location. With user-friendly dashboards, they can visualize key metrics, monitor health conditions, and set thresholds for automated alerts.

4. Cybersecurity Enhancements

As devices get connected to networks, cybersecurity becomes crucial. In 2025, smart switchgear is embedded with secure communication protocols, access control layers, and encrypted data streams to prevent unauthorized access.

5. Digital Twin Technology

Some manufacturers now offer a digital twin of the switchgear — a virtual replica that updates in real-time. Engineers can simulate fault conditions, test load responses, and plan future expansions without touching the physical system.

Benefits for Electrical Engineers

1. Operational Efficiency

Smart switchgear reduces manual inspections and allows remote diagnostics, leading to faster response times and reduced human error.

2. Enhanced Safety

Early detection of overload, arc flash risks, or abnormal temperatures enhances on-site safety, especially in high-voltage environments.

3. Data-Driven Decisions

Real-time analytics help engineers understand load patterns and optimize distribution for efficiency and cost savings.

4. Seamless Scalability

Modular smart systems allow for quick expansion of power infrastructure, particularly useful in growing industrial or smart city projects.

Applications Across Industries

Manufacturing Plants — Monitor energy use per production line

Data Centers — Ensure uninterrupted uptime and cooling load balance

Commercial Buildings — Integrate with BMS (Building Management Systems)

Renewable Energy Projects — Balance grid load from solar or wind sources

Oil & Gas Facilities — Improve safety and compliance through monitoring

What Engineers Need to Know Moving Forward

1. Stay Updated with IEC & IEEE Standards

Smart switchgear must comply with global standards. Engineers need to be familiar with updates related to IEC 62271, IEC 61850, and IEEE C37 series.

2. Learn Communication Protocols

Proficiency in Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, and OPC UA is essential to integrating and troubleshooting intelligent systems.

3. Understand Lifecycle Costing

Smart switchgear might have a higher upfront cost but offers significant savings in maintenance, energy efficiency, and downtime over its lifespan.

4. Collaborate with IT Teams

The line between electrical and IT is blurring. Engineers should work closely with cybersecurity and cloud teams for seamless, secure integration.

Conclusion

Smart switchgear is reshaping the way electrical systems are built and managed in 2025. For electrical engineers, embracing this innovation isn’t just an option — it’s a career necessity.

At Blitz Bahrain, we specialize in providing cutting-edge switchgear solutions built for the smart, digital future. Whether you’re an engineer designing the next big project or a facility manager looking to upgrade existing systems, we’re here to power your progress.

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‌Top 10 Pneumatic Actuator Brands In 2025

The pneumatic actuator market continues to thrive in 2025, driven by advancements in automation and industrial efficiency. Based on comprehensive evaluations by CN10/CNPP research departments, which integrate big data analytics, AI-driven insights, and market performance metrics, here are the leading brands shaping the industry‌.

‌1. SMC (SMC Corporation)‌

‌Performance & Reliability:‌ As a global leader since 1959, SMC delivers over 10,000 pneumatic components, including high-precision cylinders, valves, and F.R.L. units. Its products are renowned for durability, energy efficiency, and adaptability to extreme industrial conditions. ‌Industry Applications:‌ Widely used in automotive manufacturing, semiconductor production, and robotics, SMC’s actuators ensure seamless automation across 80+ countries. Its China-based facilities, established in 1994, serve as a primary global production hub‌.

‌2. FESTO (Festo AG & Co. KG)‌

‌Performance & Reliability:‌ With nearly a century of expertise, Festo combines innovative engineering with IoT-enabled solutions. Its actuators emphasize precision control, low maintenance, and compatibility with smart factory ecosystems. ‌Industry Applications:‌ Festo dominates sectors like pharmaceuticals, food processing, and renewable energy, offering customized automation systems that enhance productivity and sustainability‌.

‌Other Notable Brands In The 2025 Rankings‌

While SMC and Festo lead the list, the following brands also excel in specific niches:

‌Brand A‌: Specializes in compact actuators for medical devices.

‌Brand B‌: Focuses on heavy-duty applications in construction machinery.

‌Brand C‌: Pioneers eco-friendly designs with reduced carbon footprints.

‌Key Trends Driving Market Growth‌

‌Smart Automation‌: Integration of AI and real-time monitoring in actuator systems‌.

‌Sustainability‌: Energy-efficient designs aligned with global decarbonization goals‌.

‌Customization‌: Tailored solutions for niche industries like aerospace and biotechnology‌.

This ranking underscores the critical role of innovation and adaptability in maintaining competitive advantage. Brands that prioritize R&D and cross-industry collaboration are poised to lead the next decade of pneumatic automation‌.

If you want to learn more about low-priced products, please visit the following website: www.xm-valveactuator.com

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7 Best Digital Marketing Tools For Marketers

Digital marketing is extremely important to build your online presence and reach more audiences. Several agencies offer digital marketing services but today, innumerable best digital marketing tools are available to get the work done without paying to any agent. Though you can also opt for some of the best digital marketing services if you have a big budget.

List of the 7 best Digital Marketing tools for growth.

HubSpot

HubSpot has many tools that you can use at any stage to grow your business.

Under its free plan, it offers various features. You can set up popup forms, web forms, and live chat software for capturing leads. You can also send email marketing campaigns, analyse site visitors’ behaviour, and pipe all of your data into the free CRM.

The paid plans are amazing as things get sophisticated in them with advanced marketing automation. It is like an all-in-one solution starting from managing your social media and content to connecting with your leads and tracking emails.

HubSpot tool has several benefits such as growing your traffic, converting leads, providing ROI for inbound marketing campaigns, shortening deal cycles, and increasing close rates. You can do almost every digital marketing task with the help of this tool.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is like the gold standard for website analytics. These days it is hard to perform as a digital marketer if you do not possess any level of Google Analytics expertise.

Firstly, Google Analytics can show you several useful pieces of information related to your website like who is visiting your website, from where are they arriving, and on which pages they stay the most. Moreover, you can set up many goals to track conversions, track events to learn about user engagement, and build an improved e-commerce setup.

If you’re thinking of investing in online advertisements and marketing, you will need to know how it is performing so that you can improve over time. Google Analytics is the best place to get that information without costing you anything. Yes, you heard that right, it is totally free!!

You can easily add Google Analytics to your website as well as integrate it with other systems. It allows you to see the status and performance of both paid and organic marketing efforts.

Ahrefs

Ahrefs, a comprehensive SEO tool that can help you boost your website traffic. They have around 150 million keyword data in the U.S.

Ahrefs is a great tool for competitive analysis through which you can easily see who is connecting to your competitors, their top pages, and much more. You can see their content rankings and, by using the Content Gap tool, you can identify key weaknesses of your content too.

Its Top Pages tool allows you to see which pages receive the most traffic, and also the amount of traffic that goes to your competitors’ sites.

Hootsuite

Hootsuite is one of the most popular SEO and digital marketing tools that help you simplify your strategy and gain the most benefits. If you are trying very hard to reach customers on social media and are still unsuccessful, Hootsuite can be your perfect partner. You can schedule posts, track engagements, and build a following through this tool.

The main reason behind its immense popularity is its ability to support several social platforms in one place. It can help you create, upload, and track posts, and monitor performance metrics while keeping an eye on relevant trending topics too.

It offers a 30-day free trial and after that monthly plans ranging from $30 to $600 based on the connected social networks and number of users.

Yoast

Yoast is an extremely SEO and digital marketing tool. It is a plugin that works with Gutenberg and Classic editor in WordPress. It helps you optimize your content to increase its visibility over search engines.

Yost plugin is free for WordPress but it also offers paid plans that depend on the number of sites you need to monitor. It gets updated constantly every two weeks to reflect Google’s algorithm, thus keeping you updated on your SEO. It helps you choose focus keywords, cornerstone content, individual content URLs, internal links, and backlinks. It also evaluates the page’s readability and provides it with a Flesch Reading Ease score.

Slack

Slack is one of the most favored communication services available in business nowadays. It functions in channels labeled for certain information so that business conversations do not get distracted or disconnected by tangents. It facilitates conversation and focuses on collaboration between teams and employees.

It is an excellent tool for digital networking and meeting others in the same space, along with giving you the freedom to enter or leave channels as required.

Proof

Proof connects to your CRM “Customer Relationship Management” or website and uses social proofs to boost conversions on your website. They implement social proof messaging (for example “Right now, 25 people are viewing this post”), reviews, and videos directed towards targeted customers after they visit your site. It is super easy to install as you just need to copy their pixels and paste them to your site.

Proof has two notification features- Live Visitor Count and Hot Streak that enhance customers’ perceptions of your brand and allows prospects to take a look at others’ feedback too. Additionally, 

You can easily identify your visitors and analyze their journey throughout your site. This will help in optimizing your site design to gain more conversions.

Conclusion

Digital marketing is a necessity for businesses and there is not a single reason to ignore it in this modern world of digitization. All 7 digital marketing tools are extremely popular and can help your business grow without any hassle.

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How AI-Driven Marketing & Automation Are Revolutionizing Digital Advertising in 2025

The digital advertising landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. By 2025, the global digital ad market is projected to exceed $1.3 trillion, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Brands that fail to adapt risk being left behind. In this article, we explore how AI-driven marketing and automation are reshaping strategies, enhancing efficiency, and delivering unprecedented ROI in 2025.

The Rise of AI in Marketing

AI has evolved from a buzzword to a core component of marketing strategies. By 2025, over 80% of industry leaders will leverage AI tools to optimize campaigns, personalize experiences, and predict consumer behavior. Machine learning algorithms now process vast datasets in real time, enabling marketers to make data-driven decisions faster than ever.

Key Trends Shaping AI-Driven Marketing in 2025

1. Hyper-Personalization at Scale

Gone are the days of generic ads. AI analyzes behavioral, demographic, and contextual data to craft hyper-personalized content. For example:

Dynamic Email Campaigns: Tools like PlanPost AI generate tailored subject lines and product recommendations, boosting open rates by 40%.

Personalized Ads: AI adjusts creatives in real time based on user interactions, increasing conversion rates by 30%.

2. Predictive Analytics and Decision-Making

AI’s predictive capabilities allow brands to forecast trends and consumer needs. PlanPost AI’s predictive analytics tools, for instance, help businesses allocate budgets to high-performing channels, reducing wasted ad spend by up to 50%.

3. Autonomous Campaign Management

Self-optimizing campaigns are the future. AI algorithms adjust bids, audiences, and creatives autonomously. A clothing brand using PlanPost AI reported a 25% increase in ROAS after switching to AI-managed campaigns.

4. Enhanced Customer Journey Mapping

AI identifies gaps in the customer journey by analyzing touchpoints across devices and platforms. This enables brands to deliver seamless experiences, improving retention by 35%.

5. Voice and Visual Search Optimization

With 60% of consumers using voice or visual search in 2025, AI tools optimize content for natural language queries and image recognition, ensuring brands remain visible in evolving search ecosystems.

The Role of Automation in Digital Advertising

Programmatic Advertising 2.0

Automation powers real-time bidding (RTB) and ad placements. AI-enhanced programmatic platforms like PlanPost AI analyze user intent, serving ads at the perfect moment while reducing costs by 20%.

Chatbots and Conversational AI

Intelligent chatbots handle 70% of customer interactions by 2025, resolving queries instantly and nurturing leads 24/7.

AI-Powered Content Generation

Tools like PlanPost AI create high-quality blog posts, social media captions, and video scripts in minutes, freeing teams to focus on strategy.

Cross-Channel Integration

Automation unifies campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, and emerging platforms. AI tracks performance metrics, reallocating budgets dynamically for maximum impact.

PlanPost AI: Your Partner in the AI Marketing Revolution

PlanPost AI stands out as a comprehensive solution for 2025’s challenges. Key features include:

Predictive Budget Allocation: Maximize ROI with AI-driven spend recommendations.

Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO): Auto-generate ads tailored to individual users.

Cross-Platform Analytics: Track performance in real time across 10+ channels.

Ethical AI Compliance: Built-in safeguards to ensure data privacy and reduce bias.

Challenges and Ethical Considerations

While AI offers immense potential, challenges persist:

Data Privacy: Stricter regulations like GDPR require transparent data usage.

Algorithmic Bias: Regular audits are critical to avoid skewed outcomes.

Over-Automation: Balancing AI efficiency with human creativity remains key.

Conclusion: Embrace the Future Today

AI-driven marketing and automation aren’t just trends—they’re the foundation of 2025’s digital advertising ecosystem. Brands that adopt tools like PlanPost AI will dominate through hyper-personalized campaigns, predictive insights, and seamless cross-channel execution.

Ready to revolutionize your strategy? Explore PlanPost AI’s cutting-edge solutions and stay ahead in the AI marketing race.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Thriving as a Digital Marketing Freelancer

In today’s digital-first world, businesses of all sizes recognize the power of online marketing. As a digital marketing freelancer, you’re uniquely positioned to help these businesses grow, all while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of freelancing. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your strategies, this guide will help you thrive in the competitive digital marketing landscape.

Why Choose Freelancing in Digital Marketing?

Freelancing offers numerous benefits, including:

Flexibility: Work from anywhere, at any time.

Variety: Engage with diverse clients and industries.

Autonomy: Set your own rates, choose your clients, and define your work scope.

Scalability: Expand your business as you gain experience and build your portfolio.

Key Skills Every Digital Marketing Freelancer Needs

To excel in this field, you’ll need a mix of technical expertise and soft skills:

1. Technical Skills

Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Master on-page, off-page, and technical SEO strategies.

Content Marketing: Craft compelling blog posts, social media content, and email campaigns.

Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising: Manage campaigns on platforms like Google Ads and Facebook Ads.

Analytics: Interpret data from tools like Google Analytics to optimize campaigns.

Web Design Basics: Familiarity with platforms like WordPress or Wix can be a plus.

2. Soft Skills

Communication: Clear communication with clients ensures smooth collaboration.

Time Management: Efficiently juggle multiple projects and deadlines.

Problem-Solving: Tackle challenges creatively to deliver results.

Networking: Build and maintain relationships within the industry.

How to Get Started

1. Define Your Niche

Specializing in a niche—whether it’s e-commerce, local businesses, or tech startups—can set you apart from competitors.

2. Build a Portfolio

Create case studies showcasing your results. If you’re just starting, offer your services at a discounted rate or collaborate with non-profits to gain experience.

3. Establish an Online Presence

Your digital footprint is your brand. Invest in a professional website, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and maintain active social media accounts to showcase your expertise.

4. Leverage Freelance Platforms

Platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Toptal can connect you with clients. Ensure your profile highlights your skills, experience, and previous successes.

Tips for Sustained Success

1. Stay Updated

Digital marketing is ever-evolving. Regularly update your knowledge through courses, webinars, and industry blogs.

2. Build Long-Term Relationships

Focusing on client satisfaction and delivering exceptional results can lead to repeat business and referrals.

3. Diversify Your Income Streams

Consider offering additional services like training sessions, digital marketing audits, or consultancy to increase your earnings.

4. Track and Showcase Results

Quantify your impact with metrics like increased traffic, conversion rates, or ROI to demonstrate your value.

5. Set Clear Boundaries

Define your working hours, payment terms, and project scope to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Overcoming Challenges

Freelancing comes with its hurdles, including inconsistent income, client management, and staying motivated. Address these by:

Building an emergency fund to cover slow periods.

Setting clear expectations and contracts with clients.

Breaking projects into smaller milestones to maintain focus.

Final Thoughts

Becoming a successful digital marketing freelancer requires dedication, continuous learning, and strategic planning. By honing your skills, building a strong brand, and delivering exceptional results, you can carve out a thriving career in this dynamic industry.