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OpenAI and Reddit Partner on Data Licensing, AI-Powered Features, Advertising
Partnerships // May 16, 2024

OpenAI will be using Reddit content to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. That’s one component of a new partnership formed by the AI company and the social media platform, Reddit said in a Thursday (May 16) blog post. In this collaboration, OpenAI will bring Reddit content to ChatGPT and...

Google’s AI Search Feature Fuels Content Traffic Concerns
artificial intelligence // May 15, 2024

Google’s new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search summaries could significantly impact online publishers by driving users away from their websites and toward the tech giant’s own results, potentially reshaping the online landscape and raising concerns among content creators who rely on website traffic for advertising revenue....

Walmart Teams With Disney in Race Against Amazon for Streamers’ Spending
Retail // May 10, 2024

As retail behemoths Amazon and Walmart compete for consumers’ spending, both are turning to video streaming ads to open up new sales opportunities and drive conversion. On Wednesday (May 8), Disney Advertising announced a partnership with Walmart Connect, the superstore chain’s retail media platform, to...

Report: McDonald’s to Launch Digital Marketing Fund, Add Ordering Channels
Restaurant innovation // May 09, 2024

McDonald’s is reportedly set to modernize its marketing strategy by launching a digital marketing fund to be paid into by its U.S. franchisees. The move aims to modernize the fast-food giant’s marketing approach, enhance its competitive advantage and strengthen its position in the digital business landscape, CNBC reported Thursday (May 9), citing an...

Interviews & Exclusives
Walmart Teams With Disney in Race Against Amazon for Streamers’ Spending

May 10, 2024
As retail behemoths Amazon and Walmart compete for consumers’ spending, both are turning to video streaming ads to open up new sales opportunities and drive conversion. On Wednesday (May 8), Disney Advertising announced a partnership with Walmart Connect, the superstore chain’s retail media platform, to enable targeted advertising using the retailer’s data. “Combining Walmart’s unique […]

Social Platforms and PayFacs Now Power the Creator Economy

April 19, 2024
Whether it’s a viral Instagram post, an informative YouTube video, or a thought-provoking blog article, content creators are playing a pivotal role in shaping online narratives, engaging audiences and driving...

Influencers Harness AI to Boost Fame and Fortune

April 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a Kim Kardashian moment.  Dicer.ai, an AI-driven advertising performance analytics company, and FameFlow.ai, the world’s first celebrity and influencer AI likeness rights licensing platform, announced a partnership on...

Will Retail Media Drive eCommerce Brand Revenue?

April 15, 2024
As brands see their ad spending across traditional digital media channels doesn’t go as far as it once did, eCommerce merchants are seizing on the opportunity to open up new...

Quick Reads
How Businesses Can Navigate the AI Search Shake-Up

May 17, 2024
Google’s latest unveiling of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search tools has sent ripples through the business world, prompting leaders to rethink their digital strategies. The tech giant’s new features promise to disrupt online information retrieval, leaving companies scrambling to understand and adapt. With Google’s AI search tools set to redefine how users access information, business experts are […]

OpenAI and Reddit Partner on Data Licensing, AI-Powered Features, Advertising

May 16, 2024
OpenAI will be using Reddit content to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. That’s one component of a new partnership formed by the AI company and the social media platform, Reddit said in a...

Estée Lauder Targets New Customers With Amazon Storefront, ‘Creator Council’

May 01, 2024
Estée Lauder Companies’ debut of its first brand on the U.S. Amazon Premium Beauty store has “greatly exceeded” the company’s retail sales expectations so far. This new offering, which started with the Clinique brand in late...

Google Cookie Phase Out Postponed Yet Again

April 24, 2024
Google has once again delayed plans to eliminate third-party cookies on its Chrome browser. The tech giant made that announcement Tuesday (April 23) evening, soon after a British regulator expressed concerns about Google’s...