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‘Not hiring’ entry-level talent: Industry acknowledges runaway crisis brought on by introducing AI to the…
Entry-level talent is challenged by AI in the workforce. What are some of the solutions for that cohort?
Digiday Publishing Summit September 2026 Recap: How publishers are rebuilding for the post-search era
Execs at DPS described how they’re preparing for a post-search era by prioritizing direct audiences, diversified revenue and AI strategies.
Media Buying Briefing: Stagwell’s chief AI officer explains why Palantir differentiates its data platform…
John Kahan explains how Palantir lets clients control their own data destiny, and what differential privacy means as a differentiator.
Gen Z Still Wants Radio, Podcasts and Actual Humans: iHeartMedia’s Lainie Fertick
NEW YORK — Gen Z may have grown up with smartphones, streaming services, social media feeds and algorithms that know what they want before they’ve finished wanting it. Apparently, they still like radio. That’s one of the findings…
Spectrum Reach’s Bill Herman: Local Advertisers Now Have More Opportunities Than Ever Before
Local advertising has always traded on reach. What’s changing is the precision with which local brands can now find their audiences. But as with all advertising, the details depend on the measurement infrastructure. “Relevancy is great…
EMARKETER’s Blake Droesch: AI is Showing Consumers Fewer Products. Brands Need to Understand Why
The retail shelf has always been competitive. AI is making it smaller. “AI is showing a smaller selection of products to consumers than they would see if they were walking down the aisles of the store or even searching on Amazon,” Blake…
AppLovin Faces AI Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Stock Evaluation
AppLovin is currently involved in a lawsuit related to its use of artificial intelligence. Despite this legal challenge, some analysts suggest the company's stock remains reasonably valued.
AIMarX Showcases AI-Driven Programmatic Advertising Solutions at DMEXCO 2026
AIMarX presented its latest AI-powered programmatic advertising technologies at DMEXCO 2026, focusing on tools that aim to deliver measurable growth for global advertisers. The company highlighted advancements in automation and data-driven…