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Holiday ecommerce to hit record $253 billion – here’s what’s driving it

Mobile, AI, social media and big discounts are transforming how Americans shop online this holiday season, according to Adobe’s forecast.

How ex-Pinterest exec Meredith Klein built an independent media hub bridging PR and journalism

After two decades in corporate communications, Meredith Klein traded the boardroom for the Substack dashboard. The former Pinterest and Walmart executive launched “Meredith & The Media” in May 2025, a newsletter that now attracts more than 55,000 monthly readers by offering rare insight into how journalists and PR professionals are redefining their relationship in a

Meta cuts political ads across the EU

Meta’s EU-wide suspension of political and social issue ads will reshape how advertisers engage voters and advocate under new rules.

The state of B2B public relations: top tactics and challenges

What are the most effective PR tactics for B2B firms? What are the biggest challenges they face with their PR programs? Read the full article at MarketingProfs

The most popular social platforms among age groups [Infographic]

Which social media platform is the most popular with various age groups? To find out, researchers looked at publicly available global data from a range of sources. Read the full article at MarketingProfs

MrBeast warns ‘scary times’ ahead for creator economy amid AI video advancements

MrBeast, YouTube’s most-subscribed creator, has expressed concerns about artificial intelligence potentially threatening the livelihoods of content creators as new AI video generation tools advance rapidly. “When AI videos are just as good as normal videos, I wonder what that will do to YouTube and how it will impact the millions of creators currently making content

YouTube launches activation partners program, connecting advertisers with vetted ad experts

YouTube has launched its “Activation Partners” program, bringing together trusted third-party providers with expertise in YouTube buying strategies and campaign management. The program aims to help advertisers navigate the platform more effectively and maximize their return on investment. “As the number-one streaming platform in the U.S. for over two years according

Google replaces ‘ad networks’ blocking with new ‘authorized buyers’ control

Google's update give advertisers more precise control over which programmatic buyers can bid on their inventory.

Consumers don’t trust the first search result – and AI use surges: survey

With consumers bouncing between Google, AI, and social media, brands must adapt to a fragmented search journey to stay visible and chosen.

With Microsoft in tow, Amazon’s DSP tightens its grip on the open web

Microsoft is the latest in a string of partnerships that Amazon has announced recently.

Invalid traffic detection gets smarter with HUMAN’s Page Intelligence

The latest addition to the company's ad protection suite gives brands new control over fraud and performance data. The post Invalid traffic detection gets smarter with HUMAN’s Page Intelligence appeared first on MarTech.

The influencer chronicles #6

From Doja Cat snacking on a MAC lipstick to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco saying “I do”, this month is anything but boring. AI is back in the spotlight and one influencer is living her best life in a pink Barbie dreamworld. Read on for this month's Influencer Chronicles.

Championing B2B: Hallam’s next chapter

Hallam has officially repositioned as a specialist B2B agency, on a mission to get brands onto the Day-1 List. Alongside this, we’ve launched Better B2B, a new community for marketers to connect, share, and lead the next wave of B2B growth. The post Championing B2B: Hallam’s next chapter appeared first on Hallam.

How B2B sales teams can unify reporting across markets with HubSpot CRM

The cost of fragmented sales reporting For many B2B organisations, sales reporting is a constant source of frustration. Each market or team develops its own way of working, often using different spreadsheets, systems and formats. The result is wasted hours reconciling inconsistent data, managers struggling to make confident decisions, and salespeople burdened by man

Cisco unveils framework to transform workforce collaboration with AI agents

The tech giant’s Connected Intelligence framework represents a fundamental shift in how employees will work — not just with each other but alongside AI agents.

How the Trade Desk faces growing challenges amid rising competition

The Trade Desk faces rising competition and market pressures as rivals like Amazon and Google advance.

Ad tech briefing: A Google breakup sounds ideal, but the realities are much more complicated

The key question are: whether the medicine will be worse than the illness, and is the a case of too little too late?

Advertising week briefing: Marketers have a lot to worry about in the face of AI-induced shifts

Here's what happened on the first day of Advertising Week New York — where a record-breaking number of attendees aired grievances.

Google’s ad tech antitrust remedy phase explained — and where the Judge might land

Unfortunately, Digiday wasn’t in the courtroom (we’ve got day jobs) but we’ve been trading notes with people who were.

Nielsen enhances its cross-platform offering with attention metrics from Adelaide

Adelaide’s AU attention metric is being folded into Nielsen ONE to help customers get closer to determining outcomes — the measurement rallying cry of 2025.

Are AI tools eliminating jobs? Yale study says no

Are AI tools eliminating marketing jobs? Yale study finds zero displacement after 33 months despite high exposure scores. The post Are AI Tools Eliminating Jobs? Yale Study Says No appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Why the sky’s no longer the limit for live tv advertising

Live in-flight advertising is evolving, and so is what it means for brands aiming to reach audiences on the move this holiday season.

OpenAI launches apps in ChatGPT & releases apps SDK

OpenAI launches app platform in ChatGPT with developer SDK. Initial partners include Spotify, Zillow, Canva. More apps coming later this year. The post OpenAI Launches Apps In ChatGPT & Releases Apps SDK appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Law and compliance in the creator economy: key takeaways for brands, agencies, and creators

New Legal and Regulatory Developments For Creators The creator economy is maturing quickly, and so are the rules that govern it. As Congress pays closer attention and the FTC sharpens its guidance, creators, agencies, and brands are being asked to professionalize how they disclose, document, and execute influencer marketing. The message from our recent LinkedIn Live

Snapchat highlights the opportunities of sponsored snaps

Snapchat's looking to showcase the potential of its latest ad placement.

YouTube launches specialized activation partners program

Four vetted companies join YouTube Activation Partners program offering campaign management expertise for advertisers seeking specialized platform support.

Google restricts election ads in Chile starting October 2025

Google announced on October 6, 2025, new restrictions for election ads in Chile, requiring compliance with local electoral laws and silence periods.

YouTube launches Activation Partners program

YouTube’s new program links advertisers and agencies with vetted third-party experts in media buying and campaign management.

YouTube view drops likely tied to ad-block list change

Creators reporting YouTube view drops since mid-August may be seeing the effects of an ad-block filter change that interferes with view logging, per YouTube Liaison. The post YouTube View Drops Likely Tied To Ad-Block List Change appeared first on Search Engine Journal.