Jake Fichman, at The Blogs

Nov 16, 2025, 5:09 PM

Israel Strengthens Tourism Ties with South Korea

Last week, the Israel Ministry of Tourism held an important seminar in Seoul, part of Minister of Tourism Haim Katz’s broader strategy to open new markets and deepen Israel’s presence in Asia. Although I wasn’t there myself, the Ministry...

Nov 6, 2025, 9:59 AM

Israel Tourism Reawakens as UK Flights Return

Against the backdrop of the ceasefire, the lifting of travel advisories, and the gradual return of foreign airlines to Israel, a renewed sense of optimism is sweeping through Israel’s tourism industry. This week, the Israel Ministry of Tourism is...

Oct 24, 2023, 6:46 PM

How Israeli NGOs Can Thank Life-Saving Donors

In the face of recent tragic events, where the resilience of the State of Israel was tested by the nefarious acts of terror, non-profit organizations find themselves at the intersection of gratitude and adversity. Donors, individuals whose altruism knows...

Aug 5, 2023, 11:21 PM

EU ties Meta’s Hands on Paid Targeting

Meta is set to implement a new approach in the EU, requiring users to give their consent to receive targeted advertising. This change has the potential to curtail marketers' ability to customize ads on Meta's platforms. Meta, the parent company...

May 21, 2023, 12:24 PM

Meta’s Secret Twitter Clone: P92 (Barcelona)

Introducing Meta's P92 (Barcelona): Meta's Revolutionary Step Towards Decentralized Apps In a groundbreaking move towards decentralization, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has unveiled its latest project, codenamed P92 or Barcelona - referred to as a "Twitter...

May 14, 2023, 2:09 PM

Israel Startup Founder Concerns: Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs

Israel Startup Founder Concerns: A Look at the Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs in the Startup Nation. Israel, also known as the "Startup Nation," is home to over 6,000 startups, and it has become a hub for innovation and technology. With...

Mar 12, 2023, 10:28 AM

Israeli politicians push Facebook ad spend to 100M NIS

In recent months there has been an explosion of social and political content flowing through Israel's social platforms, and Facebook is cleaning up. In recent reports, provided by the Meta's own Ad Library, advertisers in Israel have invested more than...

May 11, 2022, 2:17 PM

Brothers raise $35M to revolutionize podcasting

I’ve written about my journey from lone soldier to start-up owner here before, and I realize that there are others like me: olim chadashim, i.e. newcomers to Israel, who abandoned the familiar comforts of home and built something completely...

May 8, 2022, 9:40 AM

Israel and the UAE’s hybrid economies

The Abraham Accords continue to make waves almost two years after they were signed in August 2020, but what have they actually achieved over the span of that time? What difference have they made to the Israeli business landscape? The...

Aug 22, 2021, 12:14 PM

Israel’s economy posts 15.4% GDP growth in Q2

Israel’s previously dampened economy exploded in the second quarter, posting an annualized growth of 15.4%. After shrinking 2.5% in 2020, due to coronavirus-related lockdowns and government restrictions, the economy has shown its reliance. Low interest rates, a thriving high-tech market,...

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Jake Fichman, a professional in the field of international communications and strategic messaging, holds positions as the Founder and CEO of Goldfish Marketing Agency and serves as International Media Advisor to the Prime Minister's Office in Israel. Making Aliyah from the United States in 2013 as a lone soldier, Jake's expertise centers on digital marketing, branding, website development, and performance advertising cross borders and cultural boundaries. As the Founder and CEO of Goldfish Marketing Agency, Jake has established an award-winning agency that excels in providing comprehensive marketing solutions. Under his guidance, the firm has garnered acclaim for its innovative approaches, driving the success of diverse clientele on both domestic and global scales.

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