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The writer’s room

It’s quite likely that your favorite TV show wasn’t written by a single person. There’s a room filled with professionals, bouncing ideas back and forth, provoking each other and creating a script. The songs on your favorite artist’s hit record might have been written by them, but the music involved other musicians, engineers, producers and […]

Advertising’s new ‘universal language’ for AI agents sparks old debates about power and openness

The long search for order in advertising’s AI future.

Ad tech briefing: Farewell to Google’s privacy sandbox, we barely knew ye

An obituary for Privacy Sandbox, Google’s abortive attempt to construct a privacy-first ad tech ecosystem.

Walmart deepens relationship with OnePay, a one-stop finance app it helped create

Walmart-backed fintech firm OnePay this year has added features that further expand its relationship with Walmart and its customers.

How creators are becoming their own networks with Night agency’s David Huntzinger

David Huntzinger of Night says the creator economy is reaching an inflection point, as YouTube experiments with dynamic ads and brands like Blue Apron take influencer marketing in-house.

MMA repositions as marketing + media alliance to emphasize in-market collaborative testing

The new moniker represents the organization’s intent to showcase the nitty-gritty marketing work it has been doing on behalf of its 825-member base of marketers.

NewTube

Shopping trends on YT. The post NewTube appeared first on Carney.

Amazon outage breaks the internet: Snapchat, Fortnite, banks go dark

A single technical failure at Amazon Web Services knocked out 142 platforms for 15 hours, affecting millions of users and costing businesses billions in lost revenue on October 19-20, 2025.

Reddit highlights Halloween marketing opportunities

Halloween could be a great opportunity to learn more about the opportunities of the app.

Wikipedia traffic down as AI answers rise

Wikimedia says human pageviews are down after revising bot detection, citing AI search and social platforms as likely factors. The post Wikipedia Traffic Down As AI Answers Rise appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Top 10 digital marketing tips every plumbing business should use

Traditional marketing methods like Yellow Pages don't work anymore for plumbers. Word-of-mouth referrals are excellent but not enough to grow consistently. You need digital marketing for plumbers to stay competitive in 2025. The post Top 10 Digital Marketing Tips Every Plumbing Business Should Use appeared first on CausalFunnel.

LinkedIn’s new rules for B2B marketing measurement [Infographic]

Some new strategies to measure and maximize campaign performance.

Raptive drops traffic requirement by 75% to 25,000 views

Raptive lowered its entry requirement to 25,000 monthly pageviews from 100,000, retired its Rise program, and expanded referral bonuses. The post Raptive Drops Traffic Requirement By 75% To 25,000 Views appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Pinterest shares tips to help maximize your holiday sales

Some pointers for your holiday marketing approach.

YouTube unveils redesigned video player and engagement features

Platform rolls out updated interface across mobile, web, and TV devices starting October 13 with improved navigation and custom animations.

Google Ads’ new text guidelines feature begins rolling out

Advertisers can now guide Google’s AI to create text assets that align with brand tone, messaging, and compliance standards.

Google Ads to permanently delete canceled accounts after six months

Advertisers now have just six months to reactivate canceled accounts before Google permanently deletes their data.

Local HVAC lead generation: Win customers in your area

Getting more local HVAC leads can directly grow your business. Without new leads, your revenue may stall. Local customers often need fast service, so targeting nearby homeowners is essential. The post Local HVAC Lead Generation: Win Customers in Your Area appeared first on CausalFunnel.

Google officially shuts down Privacy Sandbox

Google’s shutdown of Privacy Sandbox ends cookie chaos for now but leaves the future of privacy-first advertising uncertain.

Why is Salesforce partnering with the biggest names in AI?

The biggest names in tech aren’t going to let scattered tools and siloed data stand in the way of the agentic enterprise. The post Why is Salesforce partnering with the biggest names in AI? appeared first on MarTech.

New balance expands NIL portfolio with nine women athletes, led by UCLA’s Sienna Betts

New Balance announces Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals with nine women athletes spanning basketball, soccer, softball, and track, positioning the footwear and apparel brand for a stronger presence across multiple collegiate and youth sports categories, per Youth Sports Business Report. UCLA freshman forward Sienna Betts leads the group with a multiyear footwear

Intimacy in the digital age: Ji.hlava festival opens with OnlyFans documentary ‘Virtual Girlfriends’

The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival selected “Virtual Girlfriends” by Czech director Barbora Chalupová as its opening film for the October 24 event, according to Variety. The documentary examines the OnlyFans platform through the experiences of three women, documenting their content creation process, subscriber interactions, and the dynamics of thei

Sweet influencers promotes Liberty Bernal to president and COO, bridging franchise and influencer marketing worlds

Sweet Influencers, an AI-powered social media marketing platform, has promoted Liberty Bernal from director of business development to president and chief operating officer, the company announced. In her new role, Bernal oversees the company’s growth, operations, and brand strategy, working alongside founder Angela Olea, as Sweet Franchise reports. Bernal brings ext

TikTok awards UK & Ireland 2025 returns with Sky as headline partner

TikTok announced the return of its TikTok Awards UK & Ireland for 2025 with Sky as the headline partner. The event recognizes creators and artists who contribute to the platform’s community in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The awards ceremony will take place on November 13 in London, hosted by broadcaster AJ Odudu with a […]

TikTok’s ongoing U.S. uncertainty has marketers rethinking next year’s budgets

While marketers are happy to continue committing ad dollars for now, they are thinking twice about their 2026 budgets.

Media buyers look to next year’s budgets as this year’s volatility leaves a lingering sting

\"Tariffs and all the beautiful things the world has thrown at us\" has left buyers scrambling to understand 2026 budgets.

Timeline of ChatGPT updates & key events

Key ChatGPT updates mapped for marketers, highlighting AI-driven trends that helped shape search behavior and visibility strategies. The post Timeline Of ChatGPT Updates & Key Events appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

YouTube shares new report on the growth in-app shopping

YouTube is driving more shopping activity, providing expanded opportunities for creators and brands.

Instagram’s updated UI is coming - whether you like it or not

Instagram's looking to put more focus on Reels and DMs.

X is testing a new way to handle links in posts

X is looking to keep users in the app when they tap a link.