Consumers may unplug over ad and info overload, forcing brands to rethink frequency before opt-outs rise.
Meta will notify parents of repeat self-harm searches amid mounting lawsuits, raising the bar for brand safety and youth targeting.
Meta locks in a five-year supply of AI compute power, enabling speedier advancements in AI and creative development.
Consumer trust drops as brands boost spend, risking ROI by chasing production scale over authenticity.
It refuses unlimited DoD access, risking action from the Defense Secretary as AI ethics collide with military demands.
It acquires Cavalry and MangoAI to merge creation, deployment, and AI optimization in one loop
It turns TV home screens into performance media, nudging budgets beyond in-stream video.
Nano-influencers drive higher rates than celebrities, pushing brands to weigh broad reach vs. ROI.
94% of users think they encounter genAI online, but just 44% can spot it, fueling the need for labels and tougher brand transparency.
The tool lets brands spin 30-second tracks from text, photos, or videos, threatening stock libraries and startups.
OpenAI teams with BCG, McKinsey, Accenture, Capgemini as AI shifts from pilots to integration.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Amazon right now: Can it maintain its ad revenue momentum in 2026? Is AI spending a problem? Is it ready for agentic commerce? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analysts Marisa Jones and Rachel Wolff. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
$15,000 and legal aid serves to shield tech talent against immigration uncertainty.
Spend will surge within set schedules to hit monthly caps, homing in on high-intent search revenue.
A 6-3 ruling voids IEEPA duties, relieving AI, retail, and cloud sectors squeezed by import costs.
Streaming is 20% of TV viewing vs. 50% in the US, reshaping cross-border ad bets and connected TV engagement assumptions.
It outranks security and convenience, according to a survey.
A smartwatch launch in 2026 could sharpen Meta’s device play, reduce ads reliance, and open up new AI touchpoints.
Its no-code tool brings scenario planning to marketers, aiming to turn episodic modeling into daily decisions.
Platforms like Google are pushing AI search offerings, compressing clicks and centralizing control of information and traffic.