Businesses could soon plug in budgets and products, and Meta will handle the rest—threatening the role of agencies in the digital ad pipeline.
30% of employees use AI productivity tools secretly out of fear that their job might be reduced or cut, per a February Ivanti survey.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss where GIFs came from, how GIF user behavior changes, and which ones work best for brands. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, Analyst Emmy Liederman, and the Vice President of Client Solutions at Giphy Alix McAlpine. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
Choosing the right tech solutions can be like entering a long-term relationship with vendor partners. “There has to be a long-term gain more than just a nice-to-have quick incremental add,” said Ann Marie Ippoliti, vice president of ecommerce and marketing for Michael Kors at The Lead Summit in New York City earlier this week.
Consumers prefer email, but low-quality lists and lack of verification are keeping campaigns out of inboxes and risking ISP blacklisting.
Fewer content removals signal better precision, but reduced proactivity could slow responses to hate speech and misinformation.
Most consumers divide their time across gaming, music, podcasts, and social, but streaming remains on top—even as mobile becomes the default for short- and long-form video.
Post analytics and custom button tracking signal LinkedIn’s push to compete with TikTok and Instagram for creator attention.
Adobe’s new Email Designer addresses content delays with cloning, GenStudio integration, and improved reuse—streamlining production for time-starved teams.
Separating research from product lets Meta build faster, think longer term, and prove it’s serious about becoming more than a social media company.
Neon fuses AI search, code generation, and digital agent tools into one browser—aiming to outpace Google by doing the work, not just finding it.
Handheld dominance and low VR adoption signal a reality check for immersive tech as gaming habits shift toward flexible, social experiences.
A 25% iPhone tariff risks upending Apple’s manufacturing strategy and slamming profits just as it dives deeper into AI.
The $8 billion Informatica buy signals a pivot from flashy AI tools to reliable, compliant data—core to scaling enterprise automation without sacrificing transparency.
Meta's antitrust trial over Instagram and WhatsApp deals winds down: But the trial’s outcome could reshape tech M&A for years to come.
Shrinking federal cyber teams mean softer defenses for everyone. Businesses must reinforce their own walls and ensure security to maintain trust
Adidas is the latest retailer to fall victim to a cyberattack: Data breaches are always costly and disruptive, but they’re especially damaging in the current climate.
By snapping up staff and software without a full buyout, Google may have found a gray zone. Regulators want to know if it’s a loophole or a land grab.
GPT-4o’s high sycophancy score underscores a deeper issue—when AI flatters instead of critiques, it risks spreading bias and eroding confidence in key decisions.
Half of young UK consumers accept AI in customer service, but 81% of all UK adults want full disclosure—because comfort doesn’t cancel the need for trust.