News

OpenAI and Anthropic dominate as US AI startup funding hits US$150B

Despite the record haul, most of 2025’s AI funding went to a few big names. Marketers and tech teams should take note

News

Italy stops Meta from banning rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp

Italy says Meta can’t block rival chatbots on WhatsApp while under investigation

News

OpenAI drops “Your Year with ChatGPT”

OpenAI just launched a year-in-review feature for ChatGPT. Here’s why it matters for AI adoption and brand engagement.

News

Attorneys general warn OpenAI, Google, and others

A growing state-level crackdown could shape the future of GenAI development and governance

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.

News

Amazon may invest US$10B in OpenAI

Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest US$10B in OpenAI as both companies deepen ties through chip and cloud deals

News

Adobe hit with AI lawsuit over pirated book claims

A new class-action suit accuses Adobe of using pirated books in AI training. Here's what this means for content creators and marketers.

Spotlight

How Ardath Albee builds B2B buyer personas that actually work

Marketing strategist Ardath Albee shares her diagnostic framework for building effective B2B buyer personas and why most companies start too late.

Spotlight

Fractional CMO Laura Moore: "My goal is to get myself out of a job"

Laura Moore's fractional CMO firm has a 9-month exit model: build marketing systems that survive without her. Here's her tech stack and 2026 predictions.

News

OpenAI eyes US$100B raise at US$830B valuation

OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise US$100B to fund its AI ambitions. Here’s what that means for marketers and the broader AI ecosystem.

News

Meta bets big on ‘Mango’ and ‘Avocado’ AI models

Meta plans to launch next-gen image, video, and text AI models by 2026. Marketers should take note

News

OpenAI just added rules for how ChatGPT talks to teens

With teen safety under the spotlight, OpenAI’s new guidelines may set the tone for future AI marketing standards

News

Paramount sharpens its WBD takeover offer with all-cash bid and Ellison’s backing

Paramount revises its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to address shareholder concerns and outmatch Netflix

Martech

Google’s search dominance is cracking: what marketers should watch

As Google’s search market share dips, here’s what marketers need to know about the shifting landscape

News

OpenAI admits prompt injection may never be solved

OpenAI admits prompt injection attacks may never be fully solved. This article explores what’s next for Atlas and AI security.

News

India just rewrote the rules for WhatsApp

India’s new SIM-binding rules could disrupt how WhatsApp works for its most loyal users, merchants

News

Zoom rolls out AI Companion to the web, expands free access

Zoom's latest AI update targets knowledge workers with document creation, task automation, and insights across tools

News

Netflix doubles down on Warner Bros. Discovery deal despite public pushback

Netflix’s US$82.7B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery triggers industry scrutiny, labor opposition, and a rejected Paramount counterbid

News

Adobe brings precision editing to AI video with Firefly’s biggest update yet

Firefly’s latest tools let marketers fine-tune AI-generated videos with prompts, upscaling, and advanced model integration

News

Instagram brings Reels to TV

Instagram’s Reels are now TV-ready. Here’s how this shift impacts creator campaigns and media planning

Martech

iHeartMedia partners with Netflix for exclusive shows

Netflix is expanding into video-first podcasting. Here's how the shift could reshape content strategy and audience habits

News

Google pilots CC, an AI assistant that emails your daily brief

Google is piloting an AI assistant that sends smart daily summaries to your inbox. Will it save time or just add more noise?

Guides

The ultimate guide to converting social media followers into website traffic

Most brands grow followers but struggle to drive clicks. This guide explains how to turn social media attention into meaningful website traffic that actually converts.

Content Marketing

Hiring your next marketer? Why “wait until it hurts” might save your team

Think you need to hire now? Here's why waiting might lead to stronger teams.

Reports

Adobe Express study shows business cards beat LinkedIn for trust

A new Adobe Express survey finds that tactile design still drives connection and action in a digital world