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Xbox co-founder J Allard is working on ‘breakthrough’ devices at Amazon
Amazon has a new ZeroOne team focused on “breakthrough” devices, and it’s led by Xbox cofounder and former Microsoft executive J Allard, CNBC reports. Based on a job listing for the team, one of those products is a smart home device. J Allard was one of the m…
The Galaxy S25 Edge gets leaked again ahead of next week's launch
Marketing materials for the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge have leaked, revealing notable camera specs and design elements.
Microsoft taps ex-Meta marketing boss to boost Copilot AI
A former Meta and Time Warner executive has snagged the role of global creative director for Microsoft AI.
6 data-backed tips to win at LinkedIn
A recent study by the Influencer Marketing Factory broke down key tips for growing your LinkedIn presence.
Disney is laying off several hundred people as it grapples with a declining traditional TV business
Disney layoffs are affecting several hundred employees globally in divisions like marketing, publicity, casting, and corporate finance.
YouTube is going to new lengths to nab an Emmy
YouTube really wants a creator to win an Emmy — and it's making a splashy marketing and PR push to help.
See the 12-slide pitch deck AI marketing-tech startup Octave used to raise a $5.5 million seed round from Bonfire and a LinkedIn alumni fund
Marketing tech startup Octave has raised $5.5 million to expand the growth of its AI-powered go-to-market platform.
My company transferred me from Chicago to London. Here's how my lifestyle and the work culture compare.
Marketing professional Kira West moved from Chicago to London and shared how she adapted to the pay, healthcare, living expenses, and work culture.
NBA Finals ratings seem destined to dip, but the league sees an opportunity to market new superstars
TV ratings for the NBA Finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers may dip, but the NBA's marketing team is ready to highlight new stars.
Why Diddy trial witness Capricorn Clark is key to his racketeering and sex-trafficking charges
Clark rose from PA to marketing exec at Combs' rap empire. Testimony suggests she witnessed kidnapping, violence, and that vendetta against Kid Cudi.
Former OpenAI VP says human taste will become the 'real differentiator' in a world where AI 'drivel' is easily generated
"The companies that are going to distinguish themselves are the ones that show their craft," said former OpenAI VP of marketing Krithika Shankarraman.
Ayzenberg Group aims to accelerate the growth of game companies with better marketing
Azyenberg Group is launching a consulting business to accelerate the growth of game startups via marketing.
ELO launches to remake game marketing with community-first vision
ELO, a new community building studio led by esports and gaming veterans Roald van Buuren and Wouter Sleijffers, has officially launched.
Reddit, Webflow, and Superhuman are already customers—now GrowthX has $12M to grow
GrowthX secures $12M in funding for its "service-as-software" platform that combines AI with human expertise to boost content marketing results by up to 300%.
Trump's tariffs will hit hiring and marketing, but not AI spending, Goldman Sachs says
There's so much competition in the artificial space that companies will just keep on spending, Goldman Sachs' Eric Sheridan said.
Companies Are Using AI to Make Faster Decisions in Sales and Marketing
Don’t replace reflective decision-making—speed it up.
Does Quora work for marketing?
Shelagh Dolan, content marketing lead for Quora for Business, shares three marketing lessons on building community, establishing authority, and the future of SEO.
Apple is trying to get ‘LLM Siri’ back on track
Apple Intelligence has been a wreck since its first features rolled out last year, and a big new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman details why — and how Apple is trying to piece things back together. And much of its effort hinges on rebuilding Siri from the…
The top inclusive marketing trends of 2025, according to Sonia Thompson
As an inclusive marketing strategist, I've spent last eight years observing trends in the space — here are the inclusive marketing trends to look out for this year.
Google’s AI image-to-video generator launches on Honor’s new phones
Chinese phone manufacturer Honor has launched an image-to-video AI generator powered by Google, before it’s available to Gemini users. It will be available first for anyone who buys the Honor 400 or 400 Pro phones, which launch next week on May 22nd. The new …
The inclusive marketing strategies Zumba, Lysol, Wistia, and more are using to grow, straight from marketing leaders
Growth is the mandate for brands each year. One way to grow? Create offerings that appeal to a wider group of people. That’s where inclusive marketing comes in.
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova Is the Next Monsterverse Movie
The Legendary franchise returns in 2027 with its latest installment, directed by Grant Sputore.
Reddit marketing mistakes to avoid in your social media strategy
Reddit is inherently simple — think old-school internet forums. And despite — or perhaps because of — that simplicity, it can be overwhelming. I can’t tell you how many rabbit holes I’ve found myself surfing down, only to realize I’ve lost a ton of time or th…
Make me look less American: Brands are changing up their ads amid Trump's trade war
Brands like Kraft Heinz and McDonald's are scrambling to avoid anti-American sentiment abroad and skirt tariff-induced boycotts.
How one co-founder runs a zero-employee marketing agency with AI tools
Running a marketing agency used to mean juggling a small army of freelancers, risking missed deadlines, and spending more time managing people than creating content and building strategies.
Is Elon Musk Really Stepping Back from DOGE?
Elon Musk is apparently turning his attention away from Washington and back to Tesla. On this episode of ‘Uncanny Valley,’ the hosts unpack what Musk’s pivot means for the future of DOGE.
Meta Wants AI to Handle Every Part of Ad Creation. Here's What That Means
This move can impact all Instagram and Facebook subscribers and the future of the global advertising industry.
Here’s an Awesome Teaser for Marvel’s Ironheart
Ahead of the full trailer Wednesday, producer Ryan Coogler, star Dominique Thorne, and others set up the Disney+ show.
‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Kills to a Series-Best Box Office
Warner Bros. has another horror hit on its hands with critics and audiences this year thanks to 'Final Destination Bloodlines.'
Another Crypto Investor Arrested in Connection to Bizarre Chainsaw Torture Episode
A third person has been taken into custody in a shocking crypto criminal case.
Marc Benioff-backed influencer agency Whalar Group is buying a creator startup for $20 million as M&A ramps up
Whalar Group has acquired the creator coaching and education startup Business of Creativity for $20 million.
Brightika charts $3M expansion into PC and console space
Mobile game publisher Brightika is expanding into the PC and console business, with $3 million in funding to deploy on indie titles.
How to Rescue a Failing Strategy
Four moves that will buy you time, create options, and protect you against the worst.
Figma’s CEO on his new approach to AI
Tech event season is in full swing. This week, Stripe and Figma gathered thousands of people in downtown San Francisco for their respective conferences. I caught up with Figma CEO Dylan Field after his opening keynote at Config, where he announced the most si…
HBO Maxes Out on Rebranding
Warner Bros. Discovery said Wednesday it will revert its streaming service name from Max back to HBO Max this summer, just two years after dropping the HBO branding. The decision, revealed at the company's upfront presentation to advertisers in New York, re…
Chegg To Lay Off 22% of Workforce as AI Tools Shake Up Edtech Industry
Chegg said on Monday it would lay off about 22% of its workforce, or 248 employees, to cut costs and streamline its operations as students increasingly turn to AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT over traditional edtech platforms. From a report: The company, an …
In their investment era: Swifties celebrate helping their idol reclaim her music
Taylor Swift credited fans with helping her reclaim her old music. They say they were happy to invest: "I will keep spending money on this woman."
Artie (YC S23) Is Hiring a Senior Product Marketing Manager (SF)
We’re looking for our first marketing hire to stand up our product marketing function and own the messaging and storytelling around our product’s value. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company and build out our marketing funct…
This is not a drill — Best Buy bundled up the new Motorola Razr 2025 with a free Clicks case
Best Buy is giving away a free Clicks case with every new Motorola Razr pre-order.
KI-Update Deep-Dive: Wie KI das Influencer-Marketing verändert
KI verändert das Influencer-Marketing rasant. Eine Expertin spricht über die Arbeit hinter den Kulissen, virtuelle Avatare und die Zukunft der Authentizität.
Research: Gen AI Makes People More Productive—and Less Motivated
Studies of more than 3,500 people reveal the hidden trade-off of collaborating with AI tools.
Thinking of becoming a manager? Consider this first, Salesforce exec says
Salesforce exec Patrick Stokes told BI that a desire to move up the ranks isn't enough of a reason to go into management.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch push hasn’t gone well. Does it matter?
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This seems to have been Nintendo’s watchword for the Switch 2 — and not just in terms of the design of this iterative sequel to the Switch, a runaway success that’s likely to become Nintendo’s biggest seller ever. When it come…
After years of intense leaks, Nintendo’s got the Switch 2 launch on lockdown
The first Switch might be one of Nintendo’s most successful consoles of all time, but from a marketing perspective, the portable console could be a nightmare. A year into the Switch’s lifespan saw the launch of the console’s first emulator, which opened the f…
Crypto-Related Abudctions are On the Rise Globally
Criminals are stealing crypto through physical thefts.
Klarna Pivots Back To Humans After AI Experiment Fails
Fintech startup Klarna is now recruiting humans after its AI customer service agents underperformed. The buy-now-pay-later company, which eliminated its marketing contracts in 2023 and customer service team in 2024, now plans an "Uber-type setup" with remote …
Figma2025: Webseiten und responsives Layout über KI
Das Designtool Figma erhält eine Reihe neuer Tools, um Websites und Apps über KI zu generieren. Außerdem automatisiert es die Content-Produktion fürs Marketing.
Multi-agent AI systems — how this AI tech stack can power your marketing org
It feels like not that long ago, companies were just starting to talk about AI in their operations. You had highly specific use cases or industry needs, but the sweeping proclamations of “artificial intelligence will upend business as we know it” are only now…
Why writing with clarity matters in marketing (+ 9 ways to simplify your message)
Writing with clarity means making your content easy to read and understand. If your audience can’t grasp what you’re trying to say, what’s the point?
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The best marketing campaigns of the year (thus far), what to learn from them, and why they worked so darn well [new data]
Cookie-scented body wash flew off the shelves. Shaken espressos made a comeback (as long as they’re associated with short ‘n sweet blondes), and, oddly, interactive guerrilla marketing caught a second wind (or whiff?). I think it’s safe to say that 2025, thus…
Tariffs are hitting e-commerce brands, so Postscript is eating some costs to keep them afloat
Postscript offers $2.5 million in tariff relief for affected brands by reducing rates, providing free AI tools, and introducing cashback initiatives.
How I applied the 95-5 rule to build Gong’s brand from the ground up
When I stepped into my role as head of content at Gong, I didn't come with a decade of marketing experience. I came with a sales background and a whole lot of time spent chasing leads. That experience turned out to be my unfair advantage.
Samsung’s S25 Edge is a thin phone with two big tradeoffs
Samsung's thin phone is here. The Galaxy S25 Edge - first teased back in January - is essentially a slimmed-down S25 Plus, with the same 6.7-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and AI features. The compact design comes at a price though,…
Meta’s antitrust defense wraps with one big claim: WhatsApp and Instagram couldn’t be better
For five weeks, the Federal Trade Commission asked a federal judge to imagine a world where Instagram and WhatsApp flourished outside Meta's control instead of being acquired by the tech giant. In the sixth and final week of trial, Meta asked Judge James Boas…
Grindr’s new Right Now feature brings a spicy live feed to the hookup app
Grindr has always excelled at helping its users find folks looking to spend some quality time together, but the hookup app is looking to speed up the “looking?” process even more with its latest feature. Today, Grindr announced that Right Now, its social medi…
Perplexity Gains Labs for Creating Reports, Spreadsheets, Web Apps and More
AI-powered search tool Perplexity today gained Perplexity Labs, a feature that provides subscribers with a way to create reports, spreadsheets, web apps, and dashboards that are backed by "extensive research and analysis." The company says that if Perple…
"AI Will Replace All the Jobs " Is Just Tech Execs Doing Marketing
Over the weekend, I went digging for evidence that AI can, will, or has replaced a large percent of jobs. It doesn't exist. Worse than that, actually,
Apple Shares New 'Sleek Peek' Teaser Ahead of WWDC 2025 Next Week
WWDC 2025 is just one week away, with Apple's opening keynote scheduled to begin on Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Ahead of the annual developers conference, Apple updated its WWDC page today with a new "Sleek peek" tagline, which replaces the origin…
Turn your power users into creators (and vice versa)
One of the most powerful — but least used — aspects of social media is its ability to turn customers into community.
iPhone Users Now Able to Submit Claims in $95 Million Siri Spying Lawsuit
If you owned a Siri-compatible device and had an accidental Siri activation between September 17, 2014 and December 31, 2024, you could be eligible for a payment from Apple as part of a class action lawsuit settlement. Apple in January agreed to pay $95 …
Cet expert dit tout haut ce que personne n’osait dire sur le mal qu’Elon Musk a fait à Tesla
Ce spécialiste du marketing énonce une vérité qui dérange.
OpenAI takes down covert operations tied to China and other countries
The company said China and other nations are covertly trying to use chatbots to influence opinion around the world. In one case, operatives also used the tools to write internal performance reports.
How to maintain authenticity in your social media strategy — even with AI
One of the biggest reasons I’m a late(r) convert to AI is that AI-generated content usually has some tells. And while I’m a little closer to it than most, when I spot social media content that’s a direct copy-paste from GPT, it feels canned and inauthentic, a…
Couple quit 9-to-5 to launch disability-led firm
Imali and Cameron Chislett said bad workplace experiences led them to set up their own business.
$18 lip gloss and 'glazed donut' skin: How Rhode made its mark on the beauty world in 3 years
Hailey Bieber launched her skincare brand Rhode in 2022. Just three years later, it's been acquired by ELF Beauty for a billion dollars.
I tried LinkedIn's new AI-powered job search. It made looking for a job feel less grueling.
My biggest takeaway is that I wish I had access to this kind of feature when I was looking for a job out of college.
How dating app Bumble got off track, according to its CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd
Bumble reported a decline in total revenue during its first quarter earnings report. But its CEO has a plan.
Hold the lies: Judge says Burger King must face false-advertising lawsuit over the size of its Whopper
The Burger King lawsuit is the latest false-advertising claim targeting fast-food chains.
Siri Rumored to Take a Backseat at WWDC 2025
Apple is likely keep discussion of Siri to a minimum at WWDC 2025 as it focuses on other Apple Intelligence enhancements, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Drake Bennett. Apple will apparently focus on improving existing Apple Intelligence capab…
ChatGPT Now Integrates with Dropbox, Google Drive for Business
OpenAI has announced some new productivity features for ChatGPT, adding direct integration with major cloud storage services and introducing meeting recording capabilities for business users. The AI chatbot can now connect to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDr…
One of Microsoft's biggest hardware partners joins its "bold strategy, Cotton" moment over upgrading to Windows 11, suggesting everyone just buys a Copilot+ PC
Laptop makers will always want to sell new laptops, but the impending end of life of Windows 10 is leading to the most tone-deaf of marketing.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, May 23
Here's today's NYT Mini Crossword answer. These answers will help you solve New York Times' popular crossword game, Mini Crossword, every day!
The US Is Building a One-Stop Shop for Buying Your Data
Plus: A mysterious hacking group’s secret client is exposed, Signal takes a swipe at Microsoft Recall, Russian hackers target security cameras to spy on aid to Ukraine, and more.
macOS Tiburon to macOS Pacific: Which Name Will Apple Use This Year?
Every year heading into WWDC, one thought on many Mac fans' minds is what Apple will choose as the name for the next version of macOS. The tradition dates all the way back to the beginning of Mac OS X with its big cat names like Leopard, and Apple shifted to …
Real-world map data is helping make better games about farms and transportation
I'm feeling a strange sense of pressure as I set up my first bus route in City Bus Manager. I want to get things right for the public transportation users of this city, probably because it's the city I actually live in. City Bus Manager uses OpenStreetMap (OS…
Top 10 Android Apps That Successfully Utilize Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing has become one of the most lucrative ways for app developers and companies to generate revenue, all while offering users valuable services and features. By integrating affiliate programs into their apps, these companies not only ensure a s…
Anthropic's AI is Writing Its Own Blog - Oh Wait. No It's Not
"Everyone has a blog these days, even Claude," Anthropic wrote this week on a page titled "Claude Explains." "Welcome to the small corner of the Anthropic universe where Claude is writing on every topic under the sun". Not any more. After blog posts title…
The content demand engine that every business needs but no one uses, from Morning Brew’s CEO
I cofounded Morning Brew in 2015. Since then, the content landscape has transformed into an even more competitive arena. The cost of paid acquisition has skyrocketed. Content differentiation has become harder than ever, especially when AI can write generic po…
The Incredible Action in ‘Ballerina’ Masks How Dumb the Rest of It Is
Ana de Armas stars alongside Keanu Reeves, Lance Reddick, and Norman Reedus in the 'John Wick' spinoff.
Texas Route 66 Festival revs up with 10 days of fun across Amarillo and Panhandle towns
Discover the 2025 Texas Route 66 Festival in Amarillo, with 10 days of events, a full schedule, and community highlights.
Google’s Veo 3 Has People Crashing Out Over AI Slop
What even is anything anymore?
Nubia Z70S Ultra Review: A Nod To The Cameras That Changed The World
Nubia Z70S Ultra Review: A Nod To The Cameras That Changed The WorldSmartphone manufacturers have gotten a lot smarter. Back in the day, you’d notice how they focused their marketing on megapixel counts, making you believe that...
Switch 2 packaging is probably going to confuse people, retail workers say
As a console, the Switch 2 is definitely one of Nintendo’s more iterative hardware follow-ups. Both pieces of tech have the same overt sleek design with detachable controllers, and both consoles have significant overlap of their game catalogs. You’d think thi…
YouTuber Builds Working iPhone 13 Pro For $373 Using Parts From AliExpress
YouTuber Builds Working iPhone 13 Pro For $373 Using Parts From AliExpressHow much does an iPhone actually cost when you strip away the packaging, the marketing, and the inflated prestige that comes with that half-bitten fruit...
Marketing demands review of all technical documents, programmer creates a fake protocol to mess with them: '[It was] called the "TP Protocol." [I]t could be implemented as a 2 or 3-layer network, each layer called a "ply"'
The interplay between departments and their personalities is one of the more fascinating dynamics in any workplace; undoubtedly, there is no greater discrepancy—no contrast more glaring—in personality and presentation than between the technical department and…
Read the pitch deck an AI video startup behind viral baby podcast memes used to raise $32 million from A16z and others
Hedra, a generative AI startup used by creators and marketers, shared the pitch deck it used to raise capital.
Meet Fidji Simo, OpenAI's latest top hire — who rose from a small French fishing village to the heart of Silicon Valley
Fidji Simo said it was an "incredibly hard decision" to leave Instacart for OpenAI, where she will be CEO of applications.
Please, please don’t buy an ‘AI-optimized’ screen protector or phone case
More companies are marketing their products as "AI-enhanced" or "AI-optimized," but you shouldn't buy into the hype.
Samsung wants to give you a discount on the Galaxy S25 Edge before the phone is even announced
The Galaxy S25 Edge is likely to be announced next week, but Samsung is already giving out $50 credits to anyone who wants them.
From Risky Bet to Retail Giant: Apple Store Turns 24 Today
Twenty-four years ago today, Apple embarked on what many industry experts considered a risky venture that would ultimately transform not just the company's fortunes, but retail itself. On May 19, 2001, Apple opened its first retail store at Tysons Corner Cent…
Bark Box CEO apologizes for employee's internal message comparing PRIDE collection to MAGA toys
BarkBox's CEO apologized after a leaked message compared Pride items to MAGA-themed products by calling both "politically charged."
Arnaque ou génie marketing ? Ce “smartphone” transparent a trompé TikTok
À en croire TikTok, Nokia aurait mis au point un smartphone 100% transparent. Mais il n’en est rien.
How to Make Money from Home
Are you tired of seeing all those online scams about working from home, but you really need a job that works with your schedule and needs? It is possible to get actual jobs that can be done from home (and aren't pyramid schemes!)....so read below to find out …
Disney licencie “plusieurs centaines d’employés”
Une nouvelle vague de licenciement touche la firme aux grandes oreilles, "plusieurs centaines" d'employés sont remerciés dans le secteur du divertissement, du marketing pour le cinéma et la télévision.
Anzeige: Mit E-Learning Schritt für Schritt zum eigenen Business
Recht, Marketing, Projektmanagement - ein Onlinepaket mit acht Kursen und 18 Stunden Lerninhalt vermittelt zentrale Grundlagen für den erfolgreichen Start in die Selbstständigkeit. (Golem Karrierewelt, Wirtschaft)
Why Apple TV Beats Roku and Fire TV for Privacy Protection
The Apple TV is much more private than competing streaming hardware, offering users a rare refuge from the pervasive tracking that defines most smart TV experiences, according to a comprehensive analysis by ArsTechnica. The main difference is said to be …
Meet the 'reclusive' tech billionaire making an audacious bid to buy TikTok
AppLovin is in the mix to buy TikTok and save it from a US ban, which would thrust its founder, Adam Foroughi, into the spotlight.
PlaySide announces War for Westeros, a Game of Thrones RTS
PlaySide revealed an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, a PC RTS called Game of Thrones: War for Westeros.
Don't let the economy ruin your summer
Trading concerts for streaming subscriptions and airfare for cruises? It's not the worst summer plan if you're worried about the economy.
Bond vibes, six-figure price tag: Apple's CarPlay Ultra debuts in new Aston Martins
CarPlay Ultra, Apple's next-gen dashboard integration, just debuted in Aston Martin models.