Discord is joining YouTube and TikTok in implementing stricter age verification processes, squeezing marketer access to young users.
Revenue gains from personalization are clear, but siloed data and slow AI rollout keep scale out of reach for brands and agencies.
Dentsu is entering repair mode; a record impairment and leadership shift mark a pivot toward cost control and disciplined capital allocation.
Marketers fear AI flooding search and inboxes, eroding differentiation just as SEO, email, and traffic performance slide.
Restaurant industry sales will inch up 1.3%, but only chains with clear value and identity will win.
CPG firms are raising prices where they have to while cutting prices with promos elsewhere to address shopper revolt.
Hollywood shifts from AI talk to takedowns as a viral deepfake spotlights consent, rights, and ad risk.
Podcasts turn attention into action as opt-in listening drives searches, site visits, and a 22% purchase rate.
Secondhand sales accounted for over 10% of fashion spending in January as interest continues to rise.
Agency roles are shifting upward; execution is becoming software, while oversight, integration, and governance gain importance.
Lawmaker and user backlash kills Flock partnership, exposing limits of opt-in AI surveillance plays.
AI tools are becoming some travelers’ first stop, reshaping discovery and pressuring search-driven players.
77.5% of US CEOs anticipate inflation will negatively affect their business forecasts, making it the leading concern ahead of tariffs (70.6%) and US-China relations (68.6%), according to a November survey from Stagwell, The Wall Street Journal, and the National Research Group.
Economic turbulence and global uncertainty haven't stopped Valentine's Day spending from reaching new heights as it takes on unique cultural significance.
This FAQ examines how the D2C model has evolved and what brands must do to make it profitable in 2026.
Retailers can now pay to surface products alongside AI recommendations in high-intent moments.
Fines and tax probes test regulators’ limits, but its market grip remains firm.
Internal docs clash with trial defense, raising risks for youth targeting and “time spent” metrics.
Zelle far outpaced other P2P rivals, suggesting its bank-based advantages endure.