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Premier League taps Adobe AI to let fans design fantasy kits

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Premier League taps Adobe AI to let fans design fantasy kits

New Adobe-powered AI tools will let fans co-create kits and receive custom matchday experiences

AI startups like Perplexity and OpenAI are coming for Chrome and they’re not holding back

AI startups like Perplexity and OpenAI are coming for Chrome and they’re not holding back

Perplexity’s invite-only browser enters the AI search race as OpenAI prepares its own Chrome rival

Duolingo and Luckin Coffee mix streaks and sips in Singapore collab

Duolingo and Luckin Coffee mix streaks and sips in Singapore collab

Duolingo and Luckin Coffee team up with a cheeky latte collab—here’s why it works

Latest Lightricks model release enables fully directed, 60-second AI video

Latest Lightricks model release enables fully directed, 60-second AI video

Lightricks updates LTXV to generate 60-second AI videos with real-time control. Open-source model available free on Hugging Face.

Inside Netflix’s Squid Game takeover in Asia

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Inside Netflix’s Squid Game takeover in Asia

Netflix’s Squid Game activations are sweeping across Asia. Here’s why that matters for marketers.

adidas Originals brings back the 'Superstar' as a symbol of rebellion

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adidas Originals brings back the 'Superstar' as a symbol of rebellion

A fresh campaign ties the iconic sneaker to new cultural disruptors and a call to originality

Pokémon joins Japan’s sleep campaign to promote sleep health

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Pokémon joins Japan’s sleep campaign to promote sleep health

Pikachu and Snorlax are now Japan’s “sleep support ambassadors.” This move blends public health with entertainment IP—and marketers should take note.

Tech in Asia drops Indonesian-language site, lays off 18% of staff in strategic overhaul

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Tech in Asia drops Indonesian-language site, lays off 18% of staff in strategic overhaul

Tech in Asia closes its Bahasa Indonesia platform and lays off 18% of staff in a push toward sustainability

WhatsApp ads are coming soon

WhatsApp ads are coming soon

Meta will soon show ads in WhatsApp’s Updates, Status, and Channels tabs—but not in chats.

EA hires Alex Dao to scale its ad network without annoying gamers

EA hires Alex Dao to scale its ad network without annoying gamers

As EA expands its ad business, it’s betting on player-friendly brand experiences

LG uses AI-generated songs to strike emotional chords in new brand campaign

LG wants to rebuild emotional bonds with AI-created songs—marketers should take note

TikTok’s 2025 insights might hold the key to your next big strategy

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TikTok’s 2025 insights might hold the key to your next big strategy

Quick trends fade, but cultural shifts last. TikTok’s 2025 insights show how marketers can move past fads to build meaningful connections.

ContentGrow evolves: launching full-service B2B content engine at $2,000/month

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ContentGrow evolves: launching full-service B2B content engine at $2,000/month

How offshore talent and AI convergence enables premium content at unprecedented value.

Business Insider cuts 21% of staff, bets on AI and live events

Business Insider cuts 21% of staff, bets on AI and live events

The publisher is exiting low-performing categories, sunsetting most commerce plays, and restructuring around AI efficiency.

ContentGrip Weekly: Platform shake-ups (Google, OpenAI, Meta) + expert strategies for B2B growth

ContentGrip Weekly: Platform shake-ups (Google, OpenAI, Meta) + expert strategies for B2B growth

Discover Google's cookie reversal, OpenAI's shopping feature, and 5 AI tools revolutionizing YouTube content creation.

ContentGrip Weekly: Our Top Marketing Stories This Week (May 2, 2025)

ContentGrip Weekly: Platform shake-ups (Google, OpenAI, Meta) + expert strategies for B2B growth

Get the latest on Google's cookie reversal, OpenAI's shopping feature, and expert B2B strategies in this week's marketing and martech roundup.

BrightLocal: Gen Z is skipping Google and AI is rewriting search

BrightLocal: Gen Z is skipping Google and AI is rewriting search

Gen Z is ditching Google, AI is rewriting results, and maps are gaining ground. BrightLocal’s 2024 report explains what’s changing in search.

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ChatGPT update: What’s changed in search, WhatsApp, and answers

ChatGPT now works better on WhatsApp and adds new tools for search and citations.

Why your future marketing teammate might be an AI agent

Why your future marketing teammate might be an AI agent

AI agents now handle real tasks in marketing—from planning to reporting. Here's how marketers are adapting.

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TikTok fact-checks, Minecraft cinemas, and cold emails that actually work 🚀

This week: TikTok’s new fact-checking feature, Claude’s web browsing, Minecraft cinemas, Shopify SEO tips, and smarter cold emails.

Colorful TikTok Footnotes and fact-checking icons representing community context and credibility features

TikTok wants users to fact-check each other. Marketers, take note

TikTok’s latest experiment adds crowd-sourced context to short videos. What this means for marketers navigating misinformation and brand safety.

Your weekly Grip article roundup

Your weekly Grip: The hottest news in AI, content, and strategy

Catch up on the latest in AI, martech, and viral campaigns—all in one smart, snappy weekly recap.

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Teen-focused rules arrive on Facebook: what it means for marketers

Meta just brought Instagram's teen safety measures to Facebook and Messenger. Here’s how brands should update their approach.

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Canva’s AI can now help you code, work with data, and build designs in one place

Canva just added new AI tools for spreadsheets, photo editing, and coding. Learn what it means for marketing teams.

Illustration of Google’s AI-powered “Ask a follow-up” search prompt.

Google’s 'Ask a follow-up' test shows up in Search—here’s why marketers should care

Google's testing a Gemini-style prompt that nudges users to ask more questions. Here’s how it compares to “People Also Ask”—and what it could mean for content.