Content Marketing AI marketing frameworks are driving serious ROI in 2026 New industry data shows AI marketing frameworks are delivering measurable gains in conversions, productivity, and revenue growth.
news Toy Story 5 turns creepy AI toys into a cautionary tale for the screen time era Pixar’s latest sequel pits classic toys against an always listening AI tablet, raising fresh questions about screen time and digital dependency.
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Tools 18 best martech tools in 2026 for global marketing teams We’ve rounded up a list of the best martech tools and martech companies that may help to upgrade your current marketing team’s stack. From CRM to content creation and AI tools, find the right solutions for your team.
Reports Trends and data: 50+ new and powerful marketing statistics We’ve compiled an extensive list of recent marketing statistics to help practitioners win in 2026 and beyond
Content Marketing Nostalgia marketing: how brands connect with Gen Z through Y2K From vinyl records to flip phones—how brands are tapping into Gen Z's surprising love for pre-digital aesthetics.
Lists 20 Gen Z marketing statistics that define consumer behavior in 2026 Discover 20 essential Gen Z marketing statistics for 2026.
news LEGO x Peanuts: how a 75-year icon becomes a 964-piece brand moment A 964-piece LEGO Ideas set brings Snoopy and Woodstock into brick form, blending nostalgia, community co-creation, and collectible strategy.
news The Salvation Army brings thrifting to Roblox with “Thrift Score” “Thrift Score” blends gaming, creator culture, and social impact for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Reports Can the creator economy survive the AI content flood? MrBeast’s diversification and ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 signal a turning point for AI video, creator monetization, and brand strategy.
news Audi and adidas take F1 off the track and into your wardrobe The new adidas x Audi Revolut F1 Team collection blends performance, culture, and global brand ambition.
martech Mastercard turns fraud protection into playful storytelling with Protected Monsters A Southeast Asia campaign blends AI, KOL storytelling and shareable assets to make payments security relatable
Content Marketing Gen Z’s financial stress is fueling a new kind of consumerism With economic strain and social values front and center, Gen Z demands more from brands. Here’s how to respond.
news LinkedIn gets real about work with “The network that works for you” Humor, awkward moments and a unified brand push for career and business growth
martech Perplexity pulls the plug on ads as AI trust concerns take center stage AI search startup backs away from sponsored answers as executives warn ads could erode user confidence.
news Best Buy, Expedia and Enterprise test OpenAI’s early ad model OpenAI begins monetizing ChatGPT with a tightly controlled pilot, limiting ad frequency while major enterprise brands test the waters
martech As trust in AI ads slips, brands recalibrate their strategy As AI backlash builds, brands rethink campaign positioning and transparency
Technology Grammarly review: can this AI writing assistant really improve your writing? The AI-powered writing tool for marketers and content teams
news Meta’s internal study suggests parental controls don’t curb teen social media overuse Project MYST, an internal Meta study, suggests parental oversight fails to curb teen social media addiction
martech Anthropic upgrades Claude Sonnet to 4.6 with 1M context window and better coding skills What marketers should know about Sonnet 4.6’s benchmarks, safety, and business use cases
Lists Inside the AI mega-rounds this 2026 marketing and tech From infrastructure to synthetic media, the current cohort highlights where investors see defensible value—and where marketers might want to pay attention next.
news Snapchat introduces creator subscriptions to deepen fan engagement and boost revenue With paid subscriptions rolling out, Snap joins the race to help creators monetize loyalty.
news Airbnb bets on AI-native design to transform travel discovery and support Airbnb CEO reveals plans for AI-native experiences across travel discovery
news Claude’s no-ads message goes viral after Super Bowl jab at ChatGPT What marketers can learn from Anthropic’s attention-grabbing AI campaign
Guides 11 great press release examples (plus tips for SEO and AI search) New to press releases? Follow our guide to write one journalists will notice, with 11 examples and best practices.
