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AI Now Decides Which Restaurant Chains Expand or Disappear
Chains with strong local digital presence are opening new locations while rivals with weak AI and search visibility are shutting doors. SOCi’s latest data reveals a 14.8-point gap in digital performance that predicts real-world expansion or contraction.
TR/AK launches to back original creators in global media
A new media company aims to shake up film and TV by putting creators first. Industry veterans behind Thunder Road Films and Lit Entertainment Group are joining forces.
Publishers Target SME Licensing as AI Deals Plateau
News publishers are eyeing small business licensing as AI deals hit limits. With search traffic falling, SME content rights could reshape revenue models.
Retail Media Networks Compete for Ad Budgets with Data and Scale
Retail media giants are fighting for advertiser budgets by showcasing exclusive data and new campaign formats. Marketers face a crowded field of platforms promising measurable results and deeper consumer insights.
NFL Ad Impact Surges as Marketers Face Audience Measurement Gaps
NFL ads now deliver the punch of dozens of primetime spots. But as streaming fragments the audience, marketers must question which numbers actually prove value.
How Agentic AI Is Changing RPA’s Approach to Media Buying and Analytics
RPA is reworking its media buying and analytics strategy, using agentic AI and causal modeling to help brands make quicker, data-backed choices. Here’s what this means for clients.
Sponsored Content Pricing Leaves Publishers Exposed to Buyer Tactics
Publishers are losing revenue as agencies exploit inconsistent sponsored content pricing. One agency buying from over 10,000 sites reveals why most publishers undercharge and how intermediaries pocket the difference.
Politicians Blame China as Data Center Backlash Surges
Americans are turning against local data centers in record numbers. Politicians and tech leaders now point fingers at China, but the real drivers behind the backlash are closer to home. Here’s what’s fueling the controversy.
AI agents are quietly replacing human commerce advisors
Personal recommendations from friends and store staff are losing ground as generative AI models take over product selection. Four competing AI-commerce architectures are emerging, but financial and trust risks slow adoption.
CD Sales Jump as Gen Z Embraces Retro Tech
CD sales are climbing again, surprising the music industry. Gen Z is behind a retro tech revival that's changing how people listen to music.
Publicis drops Coca-Cola for exclusive PepsiCo media deal
Publicis has pulled out of Coca-Cola's global media review to take on PepsiCo's worldwide account, leaving Coke with a single agency option. The $700 million North America media business is now in question as agency consolidation limits advertiser flexibility.
CTV’s Real Power: Proving Brand Ads Drive Sales, Not Just Views
Audience numbers alone won’t secure CTV’s future. The real test is whether connected TV can deliver hard evidence that premium video ads actually move the bottom line.
Robot Era Reality: How AI and Machines Reshape Human Work
Workers face rapid change as automation and AI redefine jobs. Sarah O’Connor’s new book puts real people at the center of the robot era. The impact is immediate and personal.
How Pool One and AWK Aim to Redefine Outdoor Advertising
Outdoor ad budgets are under pressure. Pool One and AWK are joining forces to expand their reach. Markus Stahmer explains how digital formats and AI are changing the market.
Why Your Paid Media ROAS Numbers Are Misleading
Marketers often see inflated ROAS figures from ad platforms, while backend data tells a different story. Attribution errors and platform self-interest distort results, making true campaign impact hard to measure. Incrementality testing offers a clearer answer.
Fox Corp. Faces Renewed Questions Over Possible News Corp. Merger
A court document has reignited speculation about a potential Fox Corp. and News Corp. merger. Executives say no talks are underway, but past attempts faced strong resistance. Investors and family members remain cautious.
Marketers Fund AI Search but Still Call It SEO
Most marketing teams are investing in AI search visibility, yet 81% still use the term SEO for these efforts. New research reveals how budgets are shifting, what language buyers trust, and why clear results matter more than buzzwords.
TOFU Content Faces Steep Declines in YMYL, Gains in B2B Tech
Organic search clicks have dropped 42% since Google expanded AI Overviews, with YMYL publishers hit hardest. New data shows B2B tech sites bucking the trend, while AI-generated content floods the SERPs and competition intensifies.
Stripe to Acquire OpenRouter, Expanding AI Model Routing
Developers will soon gain streamlined access to over 400 AI models as Stripe acquires OpenRouter. The deal brings advanced model selection, routing, and token-based billing to Stripe’s platform. Financial terms remain undisclosed.
ChatGPT Drives 303% Surge in B2B Website Referrals
Monthly referrals from ChatGPT to B2B sites have soared. Demandbase data shows a sharp increase, but the share of total traffic remains small. The quality and impact of AI-driven visitors are still debated.
Ikea’s Ingka Group Launches Global Media Account Review
A major global media pitch is underway as Ingka Group, Ikea’s largest franchisee, reviews its billion-euro media account. Longtime partners iProspect and WPP Media face renewed competition. The outcome could reshape media buying in key markets.
Top Investors Fuel 2026’s Record Unicorn Surge
A surge of 250 new unicorns has emerged in 2026, outpacing last year’s total. Major players like Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, and Y Combinator are leading the charge. Find out which sectors and investors are dominating the latest funding wave.
Amazon’s Asda Deal Signals Shift in European Retail Media
A major UK grocer partners with Amazon to unify retail media measurement. The move could pressure other networks to standardize. Industry leaders are watching for broader impact.
Linear TV Holds Back Digital Ad Platforms’ CTV Ambitions
Streaming ad growth is slowing as linear TV keeps most U.S. ad viewing. Digital ad platforms face shrinking opportunities while walled gardens dominate connected TV. Analysts see no quick shift ahead.
Dentsu Targets Profitability in All Markets by 2027
Net organic growth reached 0.3% in the first half. Dentsu updated its turnaround plan and aims to eliminate losses in every market by 2027. The company is cutting costs, reducing staff, and investing in digital and AI capabilities.
Roku Advertising Revenue Surges 25% as Subscriptions Climb
Ad revenue and subscriptions both jumped in the latest quarter. Roku credits higher-margin ad products and stronger inventory monetization. The company’s total revenue and gross profit also saw double-digit growth.
AI Set to Replace Most Media Planners by 2028
Gartner forecasts that artificial intelligence will handle 70% of media planning tasks by 2028. Major ad platforms are automating campaign management. Marketers face new challenges as AI reshapes digital advertising.
WPP Reveals Media Drives 46% of Q2 2026 Revenue
Nearly half of WPP's revenue now comes from its media division. The company disclosed new figures in its latest earnings report. Creative and production units made up the rest.
Spider-Man’s Box Office Surge Revives Marvel’s Movie Fortunes
Premium formats and record-breaking ticket sales have propelled “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” to a billion-dollar milestone. Marvel Studios is counting on this momentum to boost upcoming releases after recent disappointments.
German Court Rules Suno Violated Copyright With AI Music Training
A Munich court found Suno liable for copyright infringement after it used GEMA-represented songs to train its AI music platform without a license. The decision extends EU legal risk to AI companies worldwide and forces Suno to disclose revenue tied to the infringed works.
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