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EXCLUSIVE: Accenture Song Will Buy Whalar, Gaining Global Scale in Influencer Marketing

Accenture Song, the consulting giant's marketing services arm, will acquire marketing agency Whalar.

Keyword research for AEO: A guide for winning answer engine traffic in 2026

Keyword research for AEO can feel overwhelming because audiences are searching for almost everything in AI search, and queries are nuanced and personalized. The data isn’t as clear as it used to be. There are no accurate search volumes for AEO search prompts. Yet, it’s critical that search specialists, such as SEO and GEO/AEO professionals, know how to gain visibility in these tools. The good news? There’s an overlap between traditional keyword research and answer engine optimization keyword r

How to use your CRM for smarter email marketing campaigns

Customer relationship management (CRM) systems have become foundational to effective email marketing. For teams learning how to use a CRM for email marketing, the key is connecting contact data, segmentation, automation, and measurement into a single, cohesive workflow. As audiences expect more relevant, timely, and personalized communication, email campaigns can no longer rely on static lists or disconnected tools. Modern CRM platforms centralize contact data, engagement history, and lifecycl

Submissions are Open for 2026 ADWEEK Experiential Awards

Submissions are now open for the 2026 ADWEEK Experiential Awards. Now in its 8th year, the Experiential Awards honor the bold ideas driving the future of experiential marketing. From immersive […]

The Independent Names Chris Anthony Its President of North American Operations

The former Gallery Media Group executive plans to expand lifestyle verticals, events, and creator-led journalism at the digital news brand.

Here are the Cable News Ratings for May 2026

Fox News remained the most-watched cable network in total viewers, despite month-to-month declines.

Edits adds new audio and font features

Meta’s separate video editing app continues to roll out near-weekly updates for creators and social media marketers.

LinkedIn adds more post performance insights

The platform will provide users with detailed data points on who posts are reaching both in-network and out-of-network.

Google to pay SpaceX $920M a month

<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/Zwd-s116MrSlx4045L-pyOqH-h99Z1uDeoTbUrFbqUk/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMTcxMDA3MzI0LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure>The computing power deal will bring approximately $30 billion to Elon Musk’s combined companies ahead of a massive IPO.

Google to pay SpaceX $290 million a month

YouTube ends product tag experiment

The feature, which allowed some creators to tag Shopping products in community posts, is no longer available and old tags will be removed.

Instagram outlines add-on subscription offerings

Instagram Plus will cost $3.99 a month and feature Super Hearts, Story Spotlights and other niche tools to enhance the in-app experience.

EXCLUSIVE: The Trade Desk CRO Anders Mortensen Out After 7 Months

The Trade Desk’s chief revenue officer Anders Mortensen is exiting the company after just seven months in the role, ADWEEK has learned.

Ask HN: High school student – is learning programming still worthwhile?

As a high school student, I’m trying to figure out what major I’m interested in. About half a year ago, I thought EECS was a great major for some STEM students like me, because I see many of the world's most influential entrepreneurs, such as Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, have built companies around software, hardware, and artificial intelligence, helping advance technological and society.Recently, however, I have been exposed to a variety of AI-powered programming tools, such as Claude Code

Is Respectful Feedback Dead?

My thought this morning is this.Are people so disenfranchised by advertisements on social media that communities, even those touted as "sideproject" or "solodev", no longer have people willing to try an MVP and provide feedback on a work in progress?I spent 2 months building an app. I went against popular advice online stating to constantly create noise on social media and built it silently... Now, trying to get one person to spend 5 minutes using it and leave a comment feel

Is Learning Programming Still Worthwhile in the Age of AI?

As a high school student, I am currently exploring which academic field I would like to pursue in the future. About half a year ago, I became interested in EECS because many influential entrepreneurs, such as Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, have built companies around software, hardware, and artificial intelligence. Their work has helped shape technological progress and transform modern society.Recently, however, I have been exposed to a variety of AI-powered programming tools, including Claude Code

All-in-One Marketing Dashboard

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This Model's Mom Simply And Adorably Does Not Understand Her Son's "Art" On Social Media

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A Fan Ran Up On LeBron James While He Was Sitting On The Bench At The Lakers Game — And It Didn't End Well

People on social media were quick to say someone on the security team should get a pink slip.

8 Social Media Clues About David Maraniss's New Obama Biography

The Washington Post writer's forthcoming biography of Barack Obama is widely anticipated, promising the first challenge to the president's own memoir. On top of an excerpt in Vanity Fair, Maraniss has offered a few hints on Twitter and Facebook of what lurks in the 672 page tome.