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BTS and Google Gemini tease a new AI collab on the Las Vegas Sphere

A Gemini x BTS teaser ran on the Las Vegas Sphere, using chat-style curiosity and cultural imagery to frame AI as a creative companion.

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Reddit and YouTube are becoming AI visibility battlegrounds

AI answers are cutting referral traffic and reshaping visibility. Reddit and YouTube citations show why UGC and video now influence discovery.

Influencer Marketing

SaaS influencer marketing: turn creator demos into qualified trials

A product-led SaaS influencer marketing playbook for turning credible creator demos into activated trials and measurable pipeline.

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Gravity raises US$30.5M to build advertising infrastructure for AI

Gravity raised US$30.5 million to expand advertising infrastructure that connects brands with AI chatbots, agents, search tools, and other AI applications.

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Marvel and Hasbro preview Avengers: Doomsday figures ahead of December drop

Marvel and Hasbro’s Doomsday Marvel Legends lineup uses accessories and team mix to fuel fan speculation and pre-order demand.

AI marketing

Zoom turns creator partnerships into an AI search visibility test

Zoom is testing creator authority as an AI visibility signal while working to reposition itself beyond video meetings.

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Klipsch’s Nolan “The Odyssey” speaker is built for collectors, not casual buyers

Klipsch is releasing a 2,500-unit Odyssey-themed speaker at US$499.99, blending collector design with durable, app-controlled audio features.

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Shake Shack and Flagrant bring yuzu hot wings to Hong Kong and Macau

Shake Shack teams with Hong Kong sauce brand Flagrant for yuzu hot wings, adding BTS social content, keychain merch, and a 7-day donation.

martech

7 best AI tools for B2B lead generation in 2026

A 2026 breakdown of the top AI lead generation tools for B2B marketers, covering intent data, enrichment, and outbound automation.

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Fortnite adds ‘The Odyssey’ skins with tournaments and item shop drop

Epic ties The Odyssey cosmetics to a July Cup tournament and shop drop, blending film promotion with player status, collecting, and competitive rewards.

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Kraft Heinz raises marketing spend to 6% of sales with $100M turnaround push

Kraft Heinz adds $100M to its turnaround and targets marketing at 6% of sales, with fewer partners and tighter direct sales measurement.

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Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack drops a limited “The Odyssey” IMAX capsule

Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack ties a one-week capsule to Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and IMAX, using scarcity and format fandom to fuel demand.

Influencer Marketing

Influencer campaign report template: the B2B deck that earns budget renewal

A practical B2B influencer campaign report template for connecting creator performance to pipeline and making the next budget decision clear.

martech

Nielsen to buy DoubleVerify for US$2.15 billion in measurement push

Nielsen’s US$2.15 billion DoubleVerify deal brings audience measurement and ad verification closer together. Here is what marketers should watch.

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Hamilton’s new Odyssey watch turns Nolan-style time obsession into merch

Hamilton’s Odyssey edition with Christopher Nolan uses film symbolism, scarcity, and packaging to sell a collectible, not just a watch.

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Snapchat outlines how brands can use humor to reach Next Gen audiences

Snapchat and Omnicom studied 6,000 Next Gen users. Learn what “context is the punchline” means for brand humor and trend timing.

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Foot Locker’s new brand platform bets on sneaker culture nostalgia

Foot Locker’s new platform uses a hero film and 36-episode doc series to strengthen emotional relevance as the retailer returns to

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Netflix details APAC product updates across mobile, collections, and games

Netflix expands its APAC mobile refresh with Clips, adds themed browsing hubs, and grows Netflix Playground to deepen discovery and engagement.

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Pinterest partners with Brighton & Hove Albion Women on matchday fandom

The four-year sponsorship centers matchday rituals, creators, and grassroots moments, signaling how women’s football fandom is becoming culture-led.

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Canva research highlights Gen Z’s shift toward visual workplace communication

Canva research says Gen Z prefers visuals at work, exposing the cost of text-heavy workflows and raising new expectations for tools, clarity, and AI literacy.

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adidas Originals puts the Superstar tracksuit back in the spotlight

adidas spotlights the Superstar tracksuit in Originals Sport, using pop and college-sport casting to sell “gym to street” dressing.

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RGE says B2B reputation now depends on how AI describes you

RGE argues B2B reputation is shaped by AI answers. Learn why question-led content, EEAT, and AI visibility tracking are becoming core.

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Disney and TikTok strike content-sharing deal for creator-led fandom

Disney and TikTok will share creator videos across TikTok and Disney+ Verts, turning licensed IP and creator rewards into a retention and discovery loop.

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Canva’s “chronically online” mode turns interface language into a vibe

Canva’s English (chronically online) setting shifts interface tone, search curation, and AI voice. It shows how “vibe” can drive sharing.

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Baskin-Robbins Malaysia taps Upin & Ipin for a Merdeka season campaign

Baskin-Robbins Malaysia teams with Upin & Ipin for Merdeka, using themed outlets, merch mechanics, and engagement metrics beyond sales.