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A practical framework for AI disclosure in marketing
How context, consequence and audience impact should guide when AI disclosure actually matters — and when it doesn’t. By Jeanne Jennings January 21, 2026 As an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, I (and my students) live under an AI disclosure policy. If you use generative AI — whether it’s to write, design, brainstorm or … Continue reading A practical framework for AI disclosure in marketing
How to get satisfaction from an unfulfilling job
January 22, 2026 How to get satisfaction from an unfulfilling job
Microsoft Hires First ‘AI CMO,’ Pushing Intelligence Into Ads
Microsoft Names ‘AI CMO,’ Pushes Intelligence Into Ads by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, January 21, 2026 Andréa Mallard has spent the past seven years leading marketing at Pinterest. Now she has joined Microsoft AI as its new chief marketing officer. “AI is already the most consequential technological shift of my lifetime,” Mallard wrote on LinkedIn, … Continue reading Microsoft Hires First ‘AI CMO,’ Pushing Intelligence Into Ads
How AI agents shaped the record-breaking 2025 holiday season
Salesforce data shows where AI agents drove growth, conversion and efficiency during the holidays — and what marketers should do next. By Greg Kihlstrom January 21, 2026 The 2025 holiday shopping season set new records, according to Salesforce data, with $ 1.29 trillion in global sales driven by a definitive shift toward AI-driven … Continue reading How AI agents shaped the record-breaking 2025 holiday season
BetMGM and St. Louis Blues embark on official sports betting partnership
BetMGM and St. Louis Blues embark on official sports betting partnership Rachael Davies Suswati Basu BetMGM is now the official sports betting partner of the National Hockey League’s St Louis Blues in a new multi-year agreement. The announcement of the new partnership between the St Louis Blues and BetMGM promises exclusive fan … Continue reading BetMGM and St. Louis Blues embark on official sports betting partnership
Warren Buffett’s successor could be selling off millions of Berkshire Hathaway’s Kraft Heinz shares
January 21, 2026 Warren Buffett’s successor could be selling off millions of Berkshire Hathaway’s Kraft Heinz shares span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>Warren Buffett’s successor appears to be considering his first significant move after taking over as CEO this month. Kraft Heinz warned investors Tuesday that Berkshire Hathaway may be interested in selling its 325 million shares in the name … Continue reading Warren Buffett’s successor could be selling off millions of Berkshire Hathaway’s Kraft Heinz shares
4 strategies for building a ‘good enough’ financial plan and portfolio
January 21, 2026 4 strategies for building a ‘good enough’ financial plan and portfolio span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>I’m a classic satisficer: I’m usually quick about making decisions and often fall back on the tried-and-true. Some people are optimizers, carefully analyzing almost every choice, whether it’s a new sofa or a cup of coffee. If you want to make … Continue reading 4 strategies for building a ‘good enough’ financial plan and portfolio
Here’s how to use AI to fuel creativity instead of destroy it
January 21, 2026 Here’s how to use AI to fuel creativity instead of destroy it span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>A few years ago, I discovered a tomato sauce recipe that was surprisingly simple: just canned tomatoes, butter, salt, and an onion. It inspired me to experiment, adding this and that each time to see how the flavor changed. Today, … Continue reading Here’s how to use AI to fuel creativity instead of destroy it
AI is paying off for B2B marketing. For B2B marketers? Not so much.
82% of B2B marketers say AI skills haven’t helped their paycheck, and 70% are upskilling on their own time and their own dime. By Constantine von Hoffman January 20, 2026 AI is doing wonders for B2B marketing by cutting costs and improving productivity. But, as has been the case for the past 56 years, … Continue reading AI is paying off for B2B marketing. For B2B marketers? Not so much.
The FTC isn’t giving up on its antitrust case against Meta
The FTC isn’t giving up on its antitrust case against Meta The FTC’s appeal is bad news for Mark Zuckerberg, who has spent the last year cozying up to Trump. Karissa Bell Wed, January 21, 2026 US President Donald Trump speaks with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as he hosts a dinner for … Continue reading The FTC isn’t giving up on its antitrust case against Meta