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OpenAI To Begin Testing Ads In Chat As Execs Challenge Publishers To Do More
OpenAI To Begin Testing Ads In Chat As Execs Challenge Publishers To Do More by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, January 16, 2026 Publishers have been pushing the industry to monetize AI chat. On Friday, in a blog post, OpenAI explained how they will soon get their wish. OpenAI said today that it will soon … Continue reading OpenAI To Begin Testing Ads In Chat As Execs Challenge Publishers To Do More
Kalshi faces class-action lawsuit over ‘deceptive’ claims denying gambling platform status
Kalshi faces class-action lawsuit over ‘deceptive’ claims denying gambling platform status Joel Loynds Suswati Basu A group of regular Kalshi users, some of whom are self-professed addicts, have filed a class-action lawsuit against the prediction market over its claims that it is not a betting platform. Alexander Hallman, Jeremy Kravetz, Daniel Greenberg, … Continue reading Kalshi faces class-action lawsuit over ‘deceptive’ claims denying gambling platform status
How to tell if you have too many tools in your stack
Marketing stacks with too many underused platforms are adding cost, complexity and drag where efficiency was promised. By Tav Laskauskas January 16, 2026 Every week, there’s a new AI-powered marketing tool promising to revolutionize your workflow. It’s tempting to try them all. But here’s what’s actually happening: marketing stacks are more cluttered than … Continue reading How to tell if you have too many tools in your stack
Spotify just announced another price hike. Here’s what’s really driving it
January 16, 2026 Spotify just announced another price hike. Here’s what’s really driving it
IAB launches AI transparency and disclosure framework
The new AI disclosure framework aims to help marketers use generative AI responsibly without over-labeling every touchpoint or eroding consumer trust. By Constantine von Hoffman January 15, 2026 The IAB is stepping into the AI accountability conversation with a new framework aimed squarely at one of marketers’ biggest open questions: when, exactly, should AI use … Continue reading IAB launches AI transparency and disclosure framework
3 questions to consider before making a career pivot
January 16, 2026 3 questions to consider before making a career pivot
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see double-digit profit jumps
January 15, 2026 Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see double-digit profit jumps
Google’s Billion iPhone Advantage Will Reshape Advertising
Google’s Billion iPhone Advantage Will Reshape Advertising by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, January 15, 2026 Google’s multi-year contract with Apple to support its push further into artificial intelligence (AI) gives the company access to more than 1.5 billion iPhones worldwide. The number is an educated guess based on analysis and available numbers. As a Gemini-powered … Continue reading Google’s Billion iPhone Advantage Will Reshape Advertising
Two content models emerging in the AI-driven web economy
Zero-click search and AI assistants are changing how value flows online, forcing new strategies for publishers and brands alike. By Frans Riemersma January 15, 2026 functioned as a marketplace of attention. Now it is becoming a marketplace of intent. Large language models understand what users mean, not just what they type. They can … Continue reading Two content models emerging in the AI-driven web economy
The “Buy” Button in AI Search is Here: Demystifying Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)
The “Buy” Button in AI Search is Here: Demystifying Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) Wisam Abdulaziz For years, the promise of AI in shopping felt tantalizingly close, yet always stopped short of the finish line. We’ve all experienced it: asking an AI assistant to find the perfect gift, compare prices, or … Continue reading The “Buy” Button in AI Search is Here: Demystifying Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)