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fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.
Apple
Media industry
fromFortune
2 hours ago

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.
US politics
fromWIRED
22 hours ago

Edward 'Big Balls' Coristine Is Helping Out on Viral Fraud Videos Now

Nick Shirley claims his video on California fraud was supported by data from Edward Coristine of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
23 hours ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.
Education
Growth hacking
fromInman
2 days ago

How one agent built a $150M business on YouTube

Attracting the right audience through targeted YouTube content leads to higher sales than traditional lead-chasing methods.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.
Online marketing
fromMakeUseOf
3 days ago

No, it's not your microphone - this is how advertisers know what you want

Advertisers use data from your online behavior, not microphone recordings, to deliver targeted ads accurately.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

3 insights into the future of business from Steven Bartlett

"I'm not [hiring] anyone in between," he says, noting that he recently spoke with a promising candidate who said she'd not used Claude Code-nor had she built anything with agents. She didn't get the job.
Careers
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg texted Elon Musk to offer help with DOGE | TechCrunch

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's relationship improved, with Zuckerberg offering support during Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI.
#advertising
fromThedrum
5 days ago
Marketing tech

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

The advertising industry is entering a positive phase with strong confidence in media investment across various sectors.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

What AI disruption means for experimental ad budgets

Marketers are increasingly reallocating budgets towards experimental ad channels, including AI and retail media, to find new audiences and drive growth.
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 day ago

Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from March

The marketing industry is facing a potential slowdown, with significant dips in advertising revenue growth predicted for major platforms like Meta.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

The Agentic Marketplace Is Here. Where Does That Leave DSPs and SSPs? | AdExchanger

Swivel and Olyzon's partnership creates a new ad buying model integrating buy-side and sell-side agents for enhanced campaign execution.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
5 days ago

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

The advertising industry is entering a positive phase with strong confidence in media investment across various sectors.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

What AI disruption means for experimental ad budgets

Marketers are increasingly reallocating budgets towards experimental ad channels, including AI and retail media, to find new audiences and drive growth.
#openai
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 day ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Marketing tech
fromThe Daily Upside
5 days ago

OpenAI Touts Early Advertising Win After Buzzkill Cutbacks

OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising network reached $100 million in annualized revenue, but faces challenges from dominant Big Tech competitors.
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 day ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Marketing tech
fromThe Daily Upside
5 days ago

OpenAI Touts Early Advertising Win After Buzzkill Cutbacks

OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising network reached $100 million in annualized revenue, but faces challenges from dominant Big Tech competitors.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Social media marketing
fromTheStreet
3 days ago

Kevin O'Leary says this is the highest-paying job right now

Social media customer acquisition specialists can earn up to $250,000 without a degree, leveraging measurable performance-based content creation.
fromCreative Boom
1 month ago
Design

Is social media over for creatives? Or have we just woken up to what it is?

Social media no longer reliably connects creatives to audiences, causing fatigue as reach, algorithm control, and expectation to produce constant content undermine value.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Social media marketing
fromTheStreet
3 days ago

Kevin O'Leary says this is the highest-paying job right now

Social media customer acquisition specialists can earn up to $250,000 without a degree, leveraging measurable performance-based content creation.
#creator-economy
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Tech creators are getting the star treatment at a new talent management firm

Tech creators are being prioritized by brands, with new management firms like Kernel Management emerging to support their growth and partnerships.
#influencer-marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago
Podcast

How to sell an influencer agency: Lessons from Digital Voices founderJennifer Quigley-Jones

Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Influencers Spread 'Toxic' Brand Information

Social media influencers spread brand-related misinformation more toxically than ordinary users, with their engaged communities rallying behind inaccurate posts without verification.
fromVogue
1 month ago
Marketing tech

A New AI Influencer Marketing Agency Is Here for the Post-Follower Era

Podcast
fromDigiday
1 week ago

How to sell an influencer agency: Lessons from Digital Voices founderJennifer Quigley-Jones

Selling an influencer agency involves understanding market dynamics, transparency, and the unique challenges faced by female founders.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Influencers Spread 'Toxic' Brand Information

Social media influencers spread brand-related misinformation more toxically than ordinary users, with their engaged communities rallying behind inaccurate posts without verification.
Marketing tech
fromVogue
1 month ago

A New AI Influencer Marketing Agency Is Here for the Post-Follower Era

Devotion uses AI to scale influencer marketing by enabling brands to work with hundreds or thousands of creators simultaneously rather than traditional small creator partnerships, adapting to algorithm changes where follower count matters less.
Online marketing
fromWorld Economic Forum
5 days ago

Understanding Value in Media: Perspectives from Consumers and Industry

The internet has transformed publishing, creating challenges for revenue and consumer satisfaction, while a shift towards consumer payments may offer a solution.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

TikTok Entrepreneur Earning $200K Asks About Quitting His Job. Ramsey Says Do It But Warns Platform Will Die

A TikTok Shop selling sports cards generated $700,000 in revenue, but faces platform risk as its primary income source.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Horizon Media is building a platform to orchestrate ad tech from a single command center

Horizon Media is developing an orchestration and intelligence layer to integrate various media marketplace partners into a central command center.
fromAxios
1 week ago

Apple hires Google exec to lead AI marketing

Rincon's hiring follows Amar Subramanya, who joined as VP of AI late last year, overseeing the company's work around AI research, models, and safety.
Apple
Social media marketing
fromInc
2 days ago

AI Flooded the Feed. Now, the Smartest Companies Are Moving Offline

In-person brand activations are becoming essential as digital content saturation increases, making physical presence a scarce and valuable marketing channel.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

Jordan Wolfson Brings His Weird Creatures to Prada's New Campaign

Jordan Wolfson collaborates with Prada for a Spring/Summer 2026 campaign featuring animatronic sculptures and a unique exploration of identity.
fromThe Cut
3 days ago

Brand Names Are in Crisis

"Any time you have to explain your name, you're essentially apologizing for it," says Alexandra Watkins, the founder of naming firm Eat My Words. Her deal-breakers for names include 'looks like a typo' and 'hard to pronounce.'
Marketing
Tech industry
fromInc
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Meta Just Made Its Latest Big Bet on Small Businesses

Meta launches Small Business initiative to support entrepreneurship and AI adoption among small businesses worldwide.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
5 days ago

How To Vibe Code Your Entire Marketing Engine In A Day

Vibe coding enables founders to create efficient marketing systems that drive results without needing a large team.
#linkedin
Online marketing
fromNeil Patel
4 days ago

How to Boost a Post on LinkedIn: Tips for Better Reach

Boost successful LinkedIn posts with social proof to enhance visibility and engagement, rather than attempting to fix weak content with paid spend.
Social media marketing
fromInc
6 days ago

6 Simple LinkedIn Engagement Strategies When You Don't Know What to Post

Consistent engagement on LinkedIn is crucial for building relationships and brand awareness, even with minimal effort.
Online marketing
fromNeil Patel
4 days ago

How to Boost a Post on LinkedIn: Tips for Better Reach

Boost successful LinkedIn posts with social proof to enhance visibility and engagement, rather than attempting to fix weak content with paid spend.
Social media marketing
fromInc
6 days ago

6 Simple LinkedIn Engagement Strategies When You Don't Know What to Post

Consistent engagement on LinkedIn is crucial for building relationships and brand awareness, even with minimal effort.
Media industry
fromDeadline
2 days ago

WME Selling 160over90 Sports Marketing Agency To Publicis

Publicis Groupe acquires 160over90 for over $500 million to enhance its sports marketing capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I left tech to become an influencer. I had $6,000 in my savings when I took the leap, but it's the best decision I've ever made.

When the crypto startup I was working for was sold in July 2025, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to go all in on myself as a content creator. I had about $6,000 in savings and less than 40,000 followers on TikTok, but I believed I was worth the investment.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

How content creators 'supercharged' Coach's Gen Z strategy

What we needed was to build brand relevance with the younger generation. Content creators became a crucial part of Coach's marketing plan, with partnerships evolving to longer-term collaborations.
Marketing
NYC startup
fromInc
3 weeks ago

Why Gary Vee Has Zero Interest in Getting His New Gummy Brand Into Stores

Gary Vaynerchuk's Very Luckee Gummies venture represents a theory about the future of commerce centered on uncompromising product quality and clean ingredients rather than traditional business metrics.
Online marketing
fromThedrum
6 days ago

Marketing in the age of AI

AI enhances marketing through automation and predictive analytics but lacks the authenticity and nuanced understanding of human marketers.
Media industry
fromwww.morningstar.com
2 days ago

Communication Services: Alphabet and Meta's Moats Remain Despite Escalating AI Investments

Alphabet and Meta maintain strong positions despite AI investment risks, with ad revenue growth expected to continue due to improved targeting and user engagement.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

MrBeast is laying the groundwork for a new business helping others with ads and marketing

MrBeast filed trademark applications to expand into advertising, marketing, and creator services beyond his YouTube content business.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

Why Understanding Moments Matters More Than Reach

Marketers should focus on connecting brands to cultural moments rather than just measuring reach and impressions.
Marketing tech
fromPhocuswire
in 2 months

Travel marketing's AI identity crisis

AI is fundamentally changing travel marketing, requiring a complete rethinking of traditional strategies and customer engagement.
Startup companies
fromBlack Enterprise
3 weeks ago

Michael B. Jordan's Marketing Agency Obsidianworks Buys Back Stake, Returns To Full Independence

Obsidianworks repurchased its minority stake from Endeavor's 160over90 to return to full independence and accelerate growth targeting 'New Money America' consumers.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Meet the 21-year-old media exec who wants TikTok shows to be taken seriously

Rowan Winch, cofounder of Fallen Media, plays a key role in producing popular TikTok shows while engaging directly with creators in New York City.
Bootstrapping
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

PopSockets founder David Barnett talks about building a viral business | TechCrunch

PopSocket founder David Barnett built a viral phone accessory company from his garage without venture capital, learning that people management is the most critical leadership skill.
#ad-tech
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Attekmi's Roman Vrublivskyi on Ad Tech Trends, Ad Strategy, and AI - ExchangeWire.com

First-party data and AI are crucial trends shaping ad tech strategies in 2026.
Marketing
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

The Wires 2026: "I'm Looking for Authenticity and Real Outcomes" - ExchangeWire.com

The Wires celebrates a decade of recognizing excellence in ad tech with a diverse judging panel evaluating impactful entries.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Attekmi's Roman Vrublivskyi on Ad Tech Trends, Ad Strategy, and AI - ExchangeWire.com

First-party data and AI are crucial trends shaping ad tech strategies in 2026.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
4 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Interview: Wolf & Badger CEO George Graham on getting 'hands-on' with AI | Computer Weekly

Wolf & Badger's CEO is actively involved in AI projects, viewing artificial intelligence as the most significant technology advancement of his career and a major opportunity for improving platform efficiency and discovery.
Marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

Why Knowing Your Audience Is the Secret to a Great Business Story

Knowing your audience is crucial for business success and product connection.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

AI Is Deciding What Your Customers See - Most Brands Haven't Caught Up

AI agents are transforming e-commerce, projected to account for 25% of global sales by 2030, shifting traditional consumer engagement models.
Social media marketing
fromInc
5 days ago

Why Most Founder Brands Fail-and How to Build One That Actually Drives Sales

Building a founder brand requires creating content for potential customers, not for personal validation or peer engagement.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

YouTube CEO says the best YouTubers will 'never leave their home' | TechCrunch

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan believes creators will remain loyal to the platform despite competition from streaming services like Netflix.
#creator-marketing
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

CreatorIQ and Sprinklr bet they can solve creator measurement's fragmentation problem

Unified measurement across organic, paid, and creator content is essential for effective influencer marketing.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

CreatorIQ and Sprinklr bet they can solve creator measurement's fragmentation problem

Unified measurement across organic, paid, and creator content is essential for effective influencer marketing.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

The Trade Desk shakes up Identity Alliance payouts, with a new focus on incrementality

The Trade Desk is shifting to an incrementality-based payment model for identity partners, rewarding unique data contributions over volume.
Growth hacking
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

Space & Time appoints Wavemaker's Alex Moran to head up SEO

Alex Moran appointed as SEO lead at Space & Time to develop and expand the agency's SEO department, bringing local SEO expertise from previous roles at Wavemaker and iProspect.
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

Burner Accounts, Brutal Honesty, and Radical Transparency: How Brands Are Winning on Reddit

Reddit is the top source for AI platforms, prompting marketers to prioritize Reddit content for community engagement.
Media industry
fromAV Club
2 weeks ago

Buzzfeed hopes some AI apps can save the company

Buzzfeed is struggling financially, shifting focus to AI products and games to reduce reliance on advertising revenue.
Social media marketing
fromFortune
1 week ago

How Alix Earle turned viral fame into a business | Fortune

Alix Earle launched Reale Actives, a skincare brand for acne-prone skin, after two years of development with Imaginary Ventures.
Marketing
fromInc
3 weeks ago

Meet the "No-Name Creator": The Surprising Social Media Trend Driving Sales in 2026

Consumers reject traditional paid influencer marketing; brands must adopt reactive strategies aligned with real-time culture and trending moments to maintain relevance.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

Wyndham And Goop Are Using AI To Scale Creative And Avoid Burnout | AdExchanger

Wyndham partners with Adora to enhance ad performance through AI-driven creative generation and optimization.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Influencers Are Leaving The Feed And Entering The Real World

Influencer marketing is evolving from one-off social media posts to integrated brand partnerships where creators function as core media infrastructure helping design campaigns across multiple platforms and physical spaces.
Social media marketing
fromAol
2 weeks ago

This YouTuber Made One Million Dollars Selling Coffee in Half an Hour

Emma Chamberlain leveraged her YouTube audience's trust in her coffee preferences to launch Chamberlain Coffee in December 2019, generating $1 million in sales within 30 minutes through direct-to-consumer sales without traditional retail or marketing.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
3 weeks ago

Surviving the Shift in Advertising with Tom Pepper from Linkedin

LinkedIn's advertising leadership discusses strategies for thriving in evolving advertising landscape through adaptation, creativity, and operational efficiency.
fromTearsheet
3 weeks ago

The Quarterly Review: Wise's Scott Viohl wins audiences through humor and creator-led marketing - Tearsheet

Scaled Wise's North American brand presence through its biggest-ever TV campaign, reaching over 80% of adults in key US markets and over 60% in target Canadian regions, while delivering double-digit lifts in brand awareness and measurable growth in new customers and transactions.
Marketing
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
2 weeks ago

AI: The Artificial Influencer Problem Runs Deep

Deepfakes pose an existential threat to influencer marketing by undermining trust and authenticity, the industry's foundational pillars, with thousands of fraudulent videos emerging daily.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

In The Age Of AI, Your LinkedIn Profile Is Only Half Your Brand

AI-generated summaries are increasingly replacing direct LinkedIn profile visits as the first impression mechanism for professional discovery and perception.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 weeks ago

NBCUniversal Is Launching An AI Version Of Andy Cohen (And Yes, It'll Do Brand Sponsorship Deals) | AdExchanger

NBCUniversal is launching 'Your Bravoverse,' a Peacock feature using AI-generated Andy Cohen avatars and personalized video playlists to engage fans while creating new branded advertising opportunities.
#social-media-marketing
Marketing tech
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini

Google plans to integrate contextually relevant ads into AI search while maintaining user privacy and preventing data sales to advertisers.
fromAdExchanger
4 weeks ago

Men's Wearhouse Grows Its Audience Through A Campaign Run Solely On Digital Audio | AdExchanger

Men's Wearhouse developed an audio-only campaign with its measurement and media agency, Ovative Group, and activated it through The Trade Desk's Kokai platform. The core message of the campaign was that 'you can get whatever you need at Men's Wearhouse,' highlighting three parts of the brand's offerings: its 'everywhere look' for a typical day, suits and wedding attire.
Marketing
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Instagram's top boss is missing the point about AI on the platform

AI-generated imagery and human formulaic content are flooding Instagram, requiring creators to emphasize authentic, original voices to stand out.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

MrBeast's business empire stretches far beyond viral YouTube videos

MrBeast, via Beast Industries, is building a diversified $5 billion holding company spanning CPG, fintech, and food brands, rapidly scaling revenue and acquisitions.
Social media marketing
fromInc
3 weeks ago

Forget Perfection. This Simple Habit Is What Actually Builds an Audience Today.

Authentic, casual content now resonates more with audiences than polished, carefully staged posts on social media platforms.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Why Storytelling Is Critical For Personal Branding In The Age Of AI

AI-generated content now comprises 50% of web articles, creating unprecedented noise that makes authentic human storytelling and lived experience essential for personal branding success.
Startup companies
fromSupercar Blondie
1 month ago

The first YouTube video ever posted has made an unbelievable amount of money

YouTube began as a platform for ordinary moments; the first 19-second upload exemplified that origin and the founder's reward came from ownership, not direct monetization.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why the Smartest Brands Are Becoming Media Companies

Brands must earn attention through emotionally resonant storytelling and episodic, platform-native entertainment rather than through interruptive, repetitive advertising.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Watch: Gary Vaynerchuk on the price of ideas and how brand is being built on social

Gary Vaynerchuk rose from community management to lead VaynerMedia, critiques inflated marketer pricing, and urges more large independent agencies while emphasizing top-of-funnel channel dynamics.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Virality is no longer just a vibe at MrBeast's Beast Industries

Beast Industries is hiring a head of viral marketing to build systems that convert creator-driven attention into predictable demand across its expanding businesses.
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