The recent reframing of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s public image as an unabashed figure with more “masculine energy” has sparked controversy in recent years, primarily due to the associated political implications.  However, it was in ... read more

This week’s Media Briefing looks at advertising spend going to publishers, and which categories are faring well and not so well. Q2 ad revenue is pacing well, but publishers are dealing with some ... read more

Google’s rollout of AI Mode to search has rattled publishers, reinforcing fears of a future where the platform stops sending traffic to publishers’ sites outright in lieu of their AI-generated summaries.  While that may still ... read more

LinkedIn has introduced a range of creator metrics aimed at giving brands and marketers deeper insights into the platform’s influence and ROI. As of Wednesday (May 28), LinkedIn creators can now track how many profile ... read more

A company called SoluPet has developed a product to slow the progression of the condition and has tapped Forsman & Bodenfors to lead the launch campaign. ... read more

The first episode features Ford CMO Lisa Materazzo's love for cars, her career journey and her broader vision for the Ford brand. ... read more

Healthcare company Kaiser Permanente is dealing with a system outage that is forcing its hospitals and pharmacies to fill out prescriptions with pen and paper — and is slowing down services ... read more

Tile trackers are getting more deeply integrated with the Life360 app. In a blog post published this week, Life360 announced that you’ll now be able to set up and manage the ... read more

In the now-defunct deal, the companies would have built connected in-vehicle experiences. ... read more

If you’ve been having unusual battery drain issues on your Pixel phone lately, Instagram might be to blame. In a new support post, Google says that Instagram has updated its app ... read more

AI will become the tool to search for the best deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day. The marketplace will extend shopping days from 2 to 4, but tariffs will have a major impact on how ... read more

AI will become the tool to search for the best deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day. The marketplace will extend shopping days from 2 to 4, but tariffs will have a major impact on how ... read more

Tesla’s latest iOS app update allows users to view their car’s Supercharging progress on their phone’s lock screen, Not A Tesla App reports. The feature takes advantage of Apple’s Live Activities ... read more

MIAMI – Artificial intelligence and deep learning are radically transforming how advertising strategies are developed, measured, and executed—but the human element remains central to success, said Salom Berlin, vice president and media director at Interpublic ... read more

In an industry obsessed with metrics, Marc Guldimann, co-founder and chief executive of attention-tracking firm Adelaide, is calling time on one of digital advertising’s most entrenched holdouts: viewability. “I think it’s been widely established that ... read more

If you, like me, have begun to pick out accessories for your Switch 2 before it arrives on June 5th, here’s a money-saving tip: a handful of Hori’s upcoming accessories are ... read more

Spotify is adding some new podcast-focused features to its mobile app to make it easier to help you keep track of podcasts you follow and more easily discover new ones. If ... read more

EA’s Black Panther game has been cancelled. According to reporting from IGN, EA announced the news via an email to employees. IGN also reports that as a result of the cancellation, ... read more

Copilot, Microsoft's AI assistant, has already begun transforming its ad business. Now, the tech giant is rolling out Copilot on the Xbox app for mobile devices. ... read more

Let’s face it: Dyson is better known for vacuum innovation than for selling budget-friendly products. Thankfully, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav — the company’s first robot vacuum in more than a ... read more

YouTube will no longer need to review individual content uploads for ad suitability in order for content creators to begin making money from their posts, ultimately streamlining the monetization process via automation. ... read more

YouTube will no longer need to review individual content uploads for ad suitability in order for content creators to begin making money from their posts, ultimately streamlining the monetization process via automation. ... read more

Apple is going to switch up how it names its next set of major operating systems, Bloomberg reports. Instead of just notching up the version number, Apple will instead switch to ... read more

With more and more queries handled by a generative AI format, large-language model optimization (LLMO) becomes the next step in marketing. ... read more

The US State Department has launched its latest rebuke against Europe and other countries over their attempts to regulate digital platforms.  Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the US ... read more

YouTube (including YouTube TV) had 340 billion streaming minutes in April and YouTube (without YouTube TV) had 288 billion - vs. Netflix at 177 billion. In Q1, YouTube had 27% total share, with Netflix at ... read more

Apple’s latest Logic Pro update for both Macs and iPads brings a feature that can rescue you when you’ve just played a perfect take for a song, but forgot to actually ... read more

Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would prohibit companies from selling location data capable of identifying a consumer's past or present location within a 1,750-foot radius. ... read more

"One company. One vision. One platform integrated across the WPP network to accelerate growth in the AI era," or so says a sizzle reel attached to a press release formerly announcing the rebrand. ... read more

Anthropic is adding a new person to its board: Reed Hastings, Netflix’s chairman, co-founder, and former CEO. “Hastings brings extensive experience from founding and scaling Netflix into a global entertainment powerhouse, ... read more

The UI redesign focuses on putting more of Google’s AI editing tools in front of users. Google Photos is being overhauled with more AI features that help users quickly edit their images ... read more

The data analytics firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions says it suffered a breach that could have exposed the names, Social Security numbers, contact information, and driver’s license numbers of over 364,000 people, ... read more

For about 15 percent of US households as of 2023, the only internet options are crappy, especially in rural areas. But thanks to the US Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) ... read more

AI companies have recently been experimenting with interactive, AI-generated worlds. There's an AI-generated version of Quake. An AI-generated Minecraft. Google DeepMind is also building a team to develop models that "simulate ... read more

You can watch the latest season of Poker Face on Peacock while saving. Peacock may fly under the radar compared to other streaming services like Netflix, but it offers a surprisingly strong ... read more

Lindsay Shelton, director, North America, VIOOH Not all screens are created equal, and in the modern fragmented marketplace, how advertisers access and activate the best placements can make or break a campaign. Brands need guaranteed ... read more

As long as they’re stored in the case, Satechi is making it easier to find where you misplaced your glasses. | Image: Satechi Satechi has announced four new additions to its FindAll ... read more

CD Projekt Red’s (CDPR) sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, which the studio is now calling Cyberpunk 2, has moved from a “conceptual phase” into preproduction, according to an earnings report released on ... read more

From climate change and economic instability to digital overload and rising distrust in institutions, today's audiences aren't just distracted-they're emotionally saturated. Yet many marketers continue to rely on outdated assumptions: that reach equals resonance, or ... read more

The Switch was a transformative product for Nintendo. Following the dire days of the Wii U, the company came out swinging with a tablet-console hybrid with defining games like Animal Crossing: ... read more

Microsoft is starting to rollout an early version of its Copilot for Gaming experience on iOS and Android. Testers can now access Copilot within the Xbox mobile app, allowing the assistant ... read more

The Toaster spot explains the new look and build, updated AI and structure. ... read more

The first several months after Nintendo released the Switch in 2017 have been described as a "gold rush" for independent game developers. The Switch's eShop wasn't exactly barren, but early on ... read more

The 2023 Bronco is one of many models affected. Ford is recalling more than 1 million vehicles in the US due to a software issue causing the rearview camera to display delayed, ... read more

Some consumers second-guess search results, but Microsoft Advertising internal data shows AI-powered ads deliver 25% higher relevance compared with traditional search, and that Copilot ad conversions have increased by 1.3x across all ad types since ... read more

The Soundcore P41i include a wrist strap that doubles as a USB-C charging cable. | Image: Anker Anker’s Soundcore audio brand has released a new pair of wireless earbuds that may be ... read more

Contrary to widespread concern that Sony was about to increase the cost of the PlayStation 5 in the US, the company is — for now, at least — cutting gamers a ... read more

The creative luminary is taking on a new role at the parent company while Accenture Song Americas CEO Ndidi Oteh will succeed him. ... read more

Pokémon Legends: Z-A won’t be a Switch 2 launch title, but its release date isn’t all that far away. Today, Nintendo announced that Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – ... read more

This morning, CivicScience released new data showing social media outlets now are the place a fifth of all Americans turn to first for breaking news. That trend coincides with a rollback in fact-checking moderation, which ... read more

Under financial stress, legacy TV-network focused media companies could see consolidation that will result in fewer players bidding on sports deals of all types. ... read more

Under financial stress, legacy TV-network focused media companies could see consolidation that will result in fewer players bidding on sports deals of all types. ... read more

From the worm-like character stretching to the length of the planetary system in Noby Noby Boy, to the tiny Prince hoarding a spherical mass of objects and even buildings in Katamari ... read more

Discord is beta testing “Discord Orbs,” a new in-app currency that can be redeemed for digital items, Discord has announced. Users earn Orbs by completing the app’s promotional Quests, Discord’s initiative ... read more

OpenAI's latest ChatGPT model disobeyed human instructions to shut down during a test by researchers, and I wondered "what if" AI refused to alter ad campaigns based on data the models believed could produce better ... read more

The new entry-level Surface Laptop is nicely put together. Microsoft finally found its answer to the MacBook Air last year with the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop (formerly known as 7th Edition). That Snapdragon ... read more

Apple is expanding its self-service repair program to cover a range of iPads, including mini, Air, and Pro models. The program opens tomorrow, at which point you’ll be able to order ... read more

Connoisseurs of "My 600-lb Life" on TLC will likely notice a significant difference between that show and the new obesity docuseries Lifetime introduced this week. ... read more

Microsoft is starting to open Windows Update up to any third-party app that needs to be updated. The software giant is now allowing developers to sign up for a private preview ... read more

One UI 8 includes updates to Quick Share and the Reminder app. Samsung has launched its beta test of One UI 8, the company’s customized take on Android 16. The beta is ... read more

Original Switch owners are only getting customizable controls. Nintendo is adding a trio of new features to the Switch Online versions of N64 games, but you’ll need a Switch 2 to get ... read more

The latest web browser coming to Opera’s roster embraces AI agents that aim to use the internet for you. The Norwegian tech company describes Opera Neon as an “agentic browser” that ... read more

This week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at how Amazon and YouTube are dangling incentives to get advertisers to buy more CTV inventory through their respective demand-side platforms. ‘Everyone’s trying to undercut The Trade ... read more

It’s only been six months since Perplexity launched its ad business, but advertisers are already hungry for it to grow up fast and prove it’s more than just another shiny object. Six media buyers Digiday ... read more

Fine dining and globe-trotting travel have been displacing mere objects as consumer status symbols ever since Instagram first arrived on the app store way back in 2010. It’s a shift that brand marketers have long ... read more

This is the third installment in Digiday+ Research’s 2025 CMO Strategies series that analyzes key marketer strategies and challenges across leading marketing channels, including ad-supported streaming, retail media, display advertising and social media. ... read more

For ad tech bosses, the IPO dream is no longer just a late-night fantasy, it’s starting to look like a real possibility.  “Look” being the operative word. Nothing’s guaranteed but there is momentum. MNTN’s splashy ... read more

Vistar says it has seen a significant increase in cross-border campaign planning and that the Spotzi partnership will enable buyers to plan and target campaigns at local and global levels. ... read more

Meta has decided to divide its AI team, forming two separate units in order to build and release its next generation of products and features at a faster rate, according to a report by Axios. ... read more

Kinective Media by United Airlines is heading back to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with momentum and a message: commerce media, driven by first-party data and high-intent travelers, is poised to redefine how ... read more

From May 30-June 16, "Dance With Sabrina" will bring Fortnite players directly into a performance with the pop-star's avatar on the Festival Jam Stage by way of a competition to see who can best match ... read more

Apple plans to announce an app focused on video games for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV at its Worldwide Developer Conference next week, according to Bloomberg. The app will ... read more

Just 41% of programmatic ad spending went toward impressions that met quality standards in the first quarter. ... read more

We don’t typically report on monthly sales data for one car company in one market, but this one seems particularly notable given all that’s going on in the world. In another ... read more

Razer’s powerhouse Blade 18 portable gaming desktop replacement is launching today with a surprise price hike from its originally advertised $3,199.99 tag. The company has quietly raised the cost of the ... read more

TCGplayer is an online marketplace where users can buy and sell trading cards for Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more. | Photo by Stefanie Rex/Picture Alliance via Getty Images eBay is slashing the ... read more

Conservative video platform Rumble's antitrust claims against Google fell outside the four-year statute of limitations, a federal judge ruled. ... read more

Connected TV advertising promises to reach audiences with precision yet the path to achieving this is increasingly fragmented. For advertisers, this means not only understanding the shifting consumer behaviors and technological advancements but also fostering ... read more

The addition of the safe zones follows reports at last year's festival of incidents where festival-goers felt harassed. ... read more

In New York court on May 20th, lawyers for nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety argued that Meta, Amazon, Discord, Snap, 4chan, and other social media companies all bear responsibility for radicalizing ... read more

The Future Leader Awards, presented by Digiday, Glossy, Modern Retail and WorkLife, recognize the next generation of leaders making a big impact in their industry, with 10 years of experience or less.  This year’s finalists ... read more

The Future Leader Awards, presented by Digiday, Glossy, Modern Retail and WorkLife, recognize the next generation of leaders making a big impact in their industry, with 10 years of experience or less.  This year’s finalists ... read more

Why do young men need influencers for advice on how to be a better man? Especially from someone whose only qualification is a TikTok account. ... read more

More upgraded blue slimes are on the way: Square Enix just announced that remakes of Dragon Quest 1 and its sequel are launching on October 3oth. The two games will be ... read more

It is as inevitable as a sunrise that in the hours after the Switch 2 launch next week, third-party sites like Ebay will be filled with listings for the new console. ... read more

The Supreme Court on Monday turned away personal injury law firm Lerner & Rowe, which had sought to revive a lawsuit over the use of its trademarks to trigger search ads for the rival firm ... read more

The price of the excellent 20th anniversary collection of Scott Pilgrim graphic novels is only going in one direction: down — way down. That’s good news for anyone who’s looking for ... read more

HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series is about to introduce the world to a new group of kids tasked with saving the world. Today, HBO announced that newcomers Dominic McLaughlin (Grow), Arabella ... read more

The Browser Company has said repeatedly that it’s not getting rid of the Arc browser as it moves onto its new AI-centric Dia browser. But what the company also not going ... read more

NPR sued President Donald Trump over his executive order cutting federal funding for NPR and PBS. The suit, filed in a Washington, DC federal court by NPR and public radio stations ... read more

In the midst of tariff concerns and a cost-of-living crisis, Sony has decided to throw a party. Starting May 28th and lasting till June 11th, Sony’s putting on its annual Days ... read more

President Donald Trump’s media company could soon own $2.5 billion in Bitcoin. On Tuesday, Trump Media announced that it’s working with “approximately 50 institutional investors” to sell and issue $1.5 billion ... read more

The Realme GT 7 and more affordable 7T have launched in Europe and India. | Image: Realme After exclusively launching its GT 7 smartphone  in China last month, Realme has finally announced ... read more

WhatsApp for iPad is available now on the App Store. Meta now has a dedicated iPad app for WhatsApp, more than 15 years after the messaging service and the first iPad launched ... read more

Google co-founder Sergey Brin shared his take on how to get the most from AI during a recent podcast. ... read more

Fortnite‘s ongoing Sabrina Carpenter-themed Festival season is about to switch it up by inviting players to test their rhythm game skills. Today, Epic announced the impending arrival of “Dance with Sabrina,” ... read more

Today, I’m talking with Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. We recorded this conversation in person after the Google I/O developer conference last week in what’s becoming a bit of a ... read more

Up to four Z100 speakers (pictured) can be wirelessly connected to supporting TVs. A Dolby Atmos feature that makes it easier to create a spatial audio setup is coming to select TCL ... read more

The report shows how holiday season advertising trends that took place in 2024 do not end in December. ... read more