Tesla’s board of directors issued a stark warning to shareholders today: approve Elon Musk’s unprecedented $1 trillion pay package or risk losing him as CEO. It’s a familiar threat, one ... read more

National linear TV will drop 10% to $4.65 billion, with national TV down 26% when including Olympic revenue, according to estimates from MoffettNathanson Research. ... read more

If donors are allowed to buy their way into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, what would I get? ... read more

Qualcomm is launching a pair of new AI chips in an attempt to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the market. On Monday, Qualcomm announced plans to release its new AI200 chip ... read more

C2PA has merit, but it isn’t enough to protect online users from being misled by OpenAI’s deepfake factory. OpenAI's new deepfake machine, Sora, has proven that artificial intelligence is alarmingly ... read more

Threads is launching a new feature called the “ghost post:” a post it will automatically archive after 24 hours. These posts will come in handy if you want to share a ... read more

Advertisers gain a new avenue to cost savings for audio in video through AI-generated music, but OpenAI's reported work with The Juilliard School of Music has a catch. ... read more

X is preparing to put Twitter.com out to pasture, and the official @Safety account posted on Friday warning anyone using physical security keys or passkeys for 2FA that they will ... read more

Estes succeeds John Mergen, who is shifting to a new, expanded role as managing partner, investments and partnerships. ... read more

A massive amount of broadcasting viewing came from sports in September, Nielsen says: 33% in prime time, up from 11% in August. Programming content can yield overall strong financial rewards down the road. ... read more

Between increased tariffs and price hikes, it’s not a great time to buy a PlayStation 5 console. That is, unless you head over to GameStop, which is selling the 825GB ... read more

Faking wealth has always been big business, from buying designer dupes to renting private jet “sets” for photoshoots. But these days, people are using AI to make it a little ... read more

Earlier this month, Lyra Health announced a "clinical-grade" AI chatbot to help users with "challenges" like burnout, sleep disruptions, and stress. There are eighteen mentions of "clinical" in its press ... read more

The OnePlus 15 has a redesigned camera with a rounded square module. After a steady stream of spec teases, OnePlus has launched its new OnePlus 15 flagship in China today. ... read more

The awards are based on what's been done during the past year demonstrating vision, innovation and industry leadership using media to connect brands with consumers. If you have anything to share, contact joe@mediapost.com. ... read more

Lifetime is bringing God to its Christmas-season movie slate with help from country star Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn. ... read more

A DSP, an SSP, an agency and a publisher walk into a room. Believe it or not, that isn’t the lead-in to a bad joke. It’s the model used by Medialive, a new AI startup ... read more

Next month, Samsung will start displaying ads for Samsung-related products and services on its Family Hub refrigerators in the US. Samsung warned us last month that ads were coming to ... read more

Prebid.org has established itself as a respected open-source software maker and standards-setter in online advertising. It has the necessary scale, leverage and momentum to help shape programmatic trading and drive interoperability across the ad tech ... read more

While the promise of agentic AI in advertising is intoxicating, autonomous systems optimizing campaigns and making real-time adjustments still face a sobering reality: The economics don’t work for everything – yet. Let’s look beyond the ... read more

Procter & Gamble is spending less on ads; OpenAI is spending more on ads; and guess which side of the scale Mondelez is falling on? The post Its Ads Or Innovation; And For OpenAI, It’ll ... read more

Related Insights Marketing on Platforms Amazon’s next frontier in advertising: the cloud infrastructure it runs on Read More Google and Facebook may be collectively referred to as “the ... read more

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince flew from to London last week and met with the U.K.’s regulator, Competition Markets Authority (CMA) — the one that just gave Google “Strategic Market Status.” That means the regulator can ... read more

This story was originally published on sister site, Glossy. At Glossy, Modern Retail and Digiday’s AI Marketing Strategies virtual event on Wednesday, Beekman 1802’s chief digital officer, David Baker, made one thing clear: AI isn’t ... read more

Glossy, Digiday and Modern Retail’s AI Marketing Strategies event, held on Wednesday, convened marketing leaders, who discussed how they’re using AI in meaningful ways. Speakers explored how large­‐language models, predictive analytics and automation are enabling ... read more

Two-thirds of marketers across the globe use AI tools in their daily work, according to HubSpot’s “2025 State of AI in Marketing Report.” It’s a notable percentage of the workforce — but it’s not nearly ... read more

With AI-generated content flooding every corner of the internet, the challenge for marketers like Bayer is producing ads that actually feel human. Which is why the pharmaceutical company is leaning on CreativeX, a creative data ... read more

“If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere …” That famous line from the song New York New York resonates as much today in the agency landscape as when Frank Sinatra made it ... read more

In the detergent category, Tide's "boosted formula," plus the separate eco-friendly Tide EVO, pays dividends for P&G. ... read more

The Axel Springer publication says that all AI-generated content will be edited by human editors. ... read more

“AI really is reshaping every aspect of media,” said Neala Brown, senior vice president of strategy and insights at Teads, the global digital media platform known for its outstream video formats. Speaking with Beet.TV contributor ... read more

LAS VEGAS — The “too-late target” is a perennial problem of the programmatic age. And it’s particularly cringeworthy when an ad tech professional experiences a targeted ad after they have already purchased the item they’re ... read more

In an advertising landscape defined by economic uncertainty and fast-changing consumer behavior, flexibility has become a defining principle of modern media investment, said Marcy Greenberger, chief investment officer of UM Worldwide, during a Beet.TV interview ... read more

There are only a handful of albums that I think qualify as genuinely scary. You Won't Get What You Want by Daughters, and Swans To Be Kind both immediately come ... read more

Adobe’s computational photography app, Project Indigo, had a bit of trouble adapting to the new square-format selfie sensor in the iPhone 17 series. For the last month or so, the ... read more

"Sharp Dressed Man," by ZZ Top. Hard on a good day, Medium when my friends were over, Expert once and then never ever again. That was my Guitar Hero sweet ... read more

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the legal morass of AI, follow Adi Robertson. The Stepback arrives ... read more

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 103, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, sorry everything's so expensive this week, and ... read more

Audi will be the presenting sponsor of the Team of the Matchday series and an official partner of the MLS All-Star Game. ... read more

Robots will be flipping your burgers soon. Right now, there are robots stocking convenience store shelves in Japan. We haven't embraced that tech here in America yet, but it's hard ... read more

You can grab a four-pack of AirTags for just $64.99 right now. Apple’s AirTags have become one of my essentials while traveling, namely because they let me check whether my ... read more

MSI’s flagship is indeed titanic in stature, and certainly price. It's easy to get into the weeds on a hobby, especially if you're into PC gaming and dreaming of the ... read more

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement carries out raids across the country, the agency is working rapidly to expand an online surveillance system that could potentially track millions of users on ... read more

It took me a while to get into Ball x Pit. The new roguelike blends elements from games like Breakout, Vampire Survivors, and even city builders, creating a complex mix ... read more

During a recent all-hands meeting, Waymo's chief winter weather expert laid it out for all the company's engineers and product managers: if Waymo wants to expand to new cities and ... read more

When people sign up for a dating site like Tinder, they don't expect their profiles and personal information to be searchable - especially by a scorned lover, or worse. But ... read more

It's dusk, and bugs are chirping all around me. I'm wandering through the middle of a big, virtual swamp toward the sound of thumping bass off in the distance. There ... read more

This is an excerpt of Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Sam Altman has tapped ... read more

Earlier this week, Jon Prosser, who is being sued by Apple for allegedly stealing trade secrets, told The Verge that he has been “in active communications with Apple since the ... read more

The company started a global review earlier this year and portions of that review outside the US are ongoing. Incumbent Mindshare won the business in 2017. ... read more

YouTube announced in a blog post that it paid out $8 billion to artists, songwriters, labels and publishers in the global music industry in the last year, naming ads and subscriptions as notable contributors. ... read more

Want to flex your Wordle habit beyond just keeping your streak? The New York Times has added badges to recognize certain achievements in Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections. “Have you ... read more

A law requiring social platforms to prohibit minors from creating social media accounts without parental consent aims "to protect children from predators," and imposes "at most modest burdens on speech," Attorney General Lynn Fitch argues ... read more

A law requiring social platforms to prohibit minors from creating social media accounts without parental consent aims "to protect children from predators," and imposes "at most modest burdens on speech," Attorney General Lynn Fitch argues ... read more

Halo Studios has created something special for the 25th anniversary of Halo next year. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full remake of the original Combat Evolved that launched alongside Microsoft’s ... read more

The Xtra Muse and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, both of which are on sale. I use a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 every single week to help film Today I’m ... read more

EA and Stability AI will "co-develop" AI models, tools, and workflows, building what EA head of technical art Steve Kestell called "smarter paintbrushes" in a recent statement. ... read more

The Supreme Court should uphold a lower court's decision that Cox contributed to copyright infringement by failing to take action against alleged file-sharers, the Motion Picture Association, Authors Guild, former lawmakers and others argue that ... read more

The Supreme Court should uphold a lower court's decision that Cox Communications contributed to copyright infringement by failing to take action against alleged file-sharers, the Motion Picture Association, Authors Guild, former lawmakers and others argue ... read more

I just attended the New York Comic Con, along with roughly 200,000 other folks from all over the world (and had my picture taken with the Defenders), so I thought this a good time to ... read more

Halloween parties are fun. The preparation and cleanup? Not so much. Luckily for those looking to make life a little easier next week, Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni is available from ... read more

Two years after US-based Neato Robotics closed up shop in 2023, its robot vacuum cleaners have reached the end of the road (or rather, hallway). Users are receiving emails notifying ... read more

Forty-six percent of consumers said they have purchased a product discovered on YouTube, and most did so within two weeks, according to a report. ... read more

High school sports are very different now than when I was a teenager. As is the case with basically all forms of modern entertainment, they’ve faced some disruption by the rise of streaming video – ... read more

Last week, after nearly six years of development and delays, Google officially retired its Privacy Sandbox. Which means it’s time for a memorial service. The post Rest In Privacy, Sandbox appeared first on AdExchanger. ... read more

The FDA can’t get out of the efficacy game. ... read more

For consumers, the benefits of AI seem to outweigh concerns about data privacy or algorithmic fairness. ... read more

The latest Nintendo Direct on October 23rd brought us an hour-long dive into Kirby Air Riders, as well as a surprising accessibility announcement. Hosted by game director Masahiro Sakurai, the ... read more

When the Epomaker P75 launched last year, it impressed us with its build quality and laundry list of features, especially for a board that retails for less than $100. And ... read more

Netflix has shut down Boss Fight Entertainment, the studio behind the mobile game Squid Game: Unleashed, according to posts from staffers on LinkedIn. Netflix acquired Boss Fight in March 2022, ... read more

Nike’s new “neuroscience-based footwear” is designed to activate an athlete’s brain before and after a big game. The two shoes, a mule (the $95 Mind 001) and a lace-up sneaker ... read more

Outlook users have only just got over the webification of Microsoft's email client in recent years, and already there are major changes on the horizon. Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans ... read more

On the latest episode of AdExchanger’s The Big Story podcast, our associate editor – and this week’s guest host – Victoria McNally posed a crucial question about the end of the Privacy Sandbox. What the ... read more

Nike’s next inflatable jacket will make its first public appearance at the Olympics. | Image: Nike Alongside a powered footwear system called Project Amplify and new performance apparel with improved ... read more

Higher social media use was linked to lower scores on tests of reading recognition, memory and vocabulary. ... read more

When the $3 billion gambling industry spends millions targeting the Asian community, how do you cut through with a fraction of the budget? One meal at a time. ... read more

Mead will harness technology, while staying grounded in creativity. ... read more

The appointment, effective by year's end, marks Reardon's return to the holding company, having earlier served as CEO at Zenith. ... read more

DJI’s new smartphone stabilizer supports Apple’s DockKit so it can track and follow subjects using a variety of iPhone camera apps. | Image: DJI Just eight months after introducing the ... read more

Verizon is launching a new “Lite” home internet plan for people in areas previously not covered by its fiber and 5G internet. The new plan offers download speeds of up ... read more

Or at least for Gen Z. The Harris Poll found that 21% of Gen Z would outsource the purchase of common household goods shopping to a personalized AI agent if they could. ... read more

How will the gambling scandal affect league marketing partnerships - with ad/marketing campaigns tied to sports leagues - as well as TV networks, sports-focused groups like ESPN, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, and others? ... read more

We are saturated with superhero media to the point where even self-criticism has been done to death with franchises like Watchmen and The Boys. But with its debut choice-driven narrative ... read more

Here are some of the third-party workspace apps that are available for company knowledge. OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature that makes it easier to search for workspace information ... read more

Snacking giant Mondelez is using generative AI to slash marketing costs and is preparing to release AI-generated TV ads next year, a senior executive told Reuters. Jon Halvorson, Mondelez’s global ... read more

Web browsers have looked and worked basically the same way for more than a decade, to the point where they all have roughly the same features, in the same places, ... read more

Or, as the 40th President of the United States might have said to the 47th: "There you go again." ... read more

Trump is demolishing the East Wing of the White House to make way for a gilded grand ballroom. The president says taxpayers won’t be footing the $300 million bill and ... read more

Facebook and Instagram are breaching Europe’s Digital Services Act (DSA) rules related to the handling of illegal content, moderation, and transparency, according to a preliminary decision issued by the European ... read more

Enjoy this weekly comic from AdExchanger.com that highlights the digital advertising ecosystem …  The post Comic: Well, This Is Embarrassing… appeared first on AdExchanger. ... read more

Through seven weeks of the NFL regular season, average viewership is now 2.4% higher to 18.5 million viewers. ... read more

WPP puts AI tools in the hands of brands; YouTube's dynamic sponsored segments could redefine creator monetization; and Hollywood is getting into “microdramas." The post The DIY Agency; YouTube’s Dynamic Change appeared first on AdExchanger. ... read more

Holiday shopping (and thus, holiday marketing campaigns) seem to begin earlier every year. But for many content creators, the annual Q4 brand deals this year are increasingly coming together at the eleventh hour. More often ... read more

Out-of-control new business reviews are placing a burden on media and creative agencies competing for work. According to media agency executives who spoke to Digiday anonymously, client requests for agencies to respond to pitch invitations ... read more

This story was originally published by sister site, Modern Retail. Regional department store Von Maur is on a mission to bring more brands to shoppers in the heartland.  The retailer, founded in 1872 in Davenport, ... read more

Related Insights The Programmatic Marketer With OpenAds, The Trade Desk is rewriting what it means to be ‘buy-side’ Read More After backlash from The Trade Desk and others, ... read more

The latest thing keeping marketers up at night about AI isn’t deepfakes or disinformation — it’s SpongeBob.  The cartoon character has become an unlikely mascot for the flood of AI-generated videos taking over feeds, blurring ... read more

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With Windows 10 on its last legs, Intel is looking forward to the PC industry growing more than it has in years - the most since 2021, when the covid-19 ... read more

Microsoft is joining the AI browser wave with the official launch of a new “Copilot Mode” in Edge. The option, first announced in July, turns Copilot into your portal to ... read more