AI fraud distorts ad data: AI-powered bot traffic hit 40%, skewing metrics, inflating costs, and steering ad algorithms toward fake success.
AI creates new work: AI is speeding content creation, but governance and workflow organization—not AI itself—are the biggest deciders of efficiency.
Companies rethink AI layoffs: Employers are restoring some human roles after AI faltered, showing the value in human experience and skills on teams.
This summer, Banana Boat rolled out a creator-led campaign to shine some light on consumer attitudes and to promote its “Sheer Sensitive” sunscreen line with social media, retail media networks, and Major League Baseball media channels.
Instagram rewards strategy: Use Reels for discovery, carousels for storytelling, and questions to spark discussion as responsiveness becomes a competitive edge.
TikTok turns microdramas into ad inventory: Growth Max lets brands build or sponsor episodic content as viewers watch ads to unlock more episodes.
Finance apps lead Day 2 app activation in North America at 23.76%, the only category besides health & fitness (20.32%) to clear 20% and roughly 3x the return rate of food & drink apps (7.93%), according to a March report from Airship.
New laws and higher costs test Shein and Temu’s playbook.
Specialization and steady client service could help it win more commercial customers.
Holiday spending grows, but price-sensitive shoppers call the shots.
Dermatologist backing and retailer reach may matter more than ad budgets.
SoFi adds small business loans, using fast funding and fee-free terms to deepen customer ties and widen its market.
It could help fintechs, networks, and retailers scale on-chain transactions for consumers.
Gen Z repayment behaviors require P2P players to consider settling up strategies for group payments.
North America improves, but China and merchandising woes linger.
Films, jerseys, and youth soccer extend FIFA value beyond event visibility across channels.
TikTok pushes women toward DIY health advice, making it essential for providers and marketers to monitor viral trends and deliver trusted guidance.
85% lack needed guidance, leaving pharma and health and wellness brands room to offer assistance beyond prescriptions.
AI visibility for pharma brands won't replace physician outreach or advertising, but it reinforces credibility.
UK review could alter the Paramount-WBD deal: Regulators may force asset sales, weakening the merger’s streaming and CTV ad advantages.