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The TED Interview: Roger McNamee takes on big tech
Recorded live at TED2019 for the TED Interview podcast: Roger McNamee -- early investor in Facebook turned outspoken critic -- sits down for an extended examination of big tech's missteps, and where we go from here. (Audio only)
WorkLife with Adam Grant: Who's the Boss?
Workers are now expecting more from their employers beyond a paycheck and benefits. Employees want an employer who lines up with their values outside of work and stands up in the name of justice. And when they don't, employees are becoming more active about asking their companies to cancel partnerships or are walking out in protest--as we've see...
Profound vs. Peec AI: Which AEO tool supports your growth strategy?
According to McKinsey, 50% of consumers now use AI-powered search, and more than 70% rely on it to ask questions and gather information. This shift in search behavior means SEO leaders must evolve. Modern workflows need to incorporate Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) strategies so brands can not only rank on page one of Google, but also gain visibility inside AI-generated answers across platforms like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity. This means marketing leaders need to know what’s
Instagram Reels adds more AI translations
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/piA4kFsR0gc1NoV2pThqiHExhfOlfvz7FP8cnnTbeww/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9tZXRhX2FpX3RyYW5zbGF0aW9uNi5wbmc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>The platform’s interface allows creators to process captions and audio that makes it look and sound like the original poster is speaking.</p>
Threads adds flair tags for community posts
<p>The themed icons show up under usernames and reflect specific subtopic interests within larger discussion groups.</p>
TikTok sellers in the UK get improved insights
<p>A much-requested update provides enhanced metrics regarding product rankings, traffic sources and conversion efficiency.</p>
Snapchat shares data with Dick’s Sporting Goods
<p>A new partnership in collaboration with LiveRamp will let advertisers see how on-platform ads drive in-store sales.</p>
Google Images introduces Pinterest-style UI
<p>The new gallery format also includes a collections option that allows users to save visuals into dedicated folder tabs.</p>
What Affects the Compensation You Can Recover for an Injury in San Francisco
Your medical bills from a three-day hospital stay at UCSF can top $60,000. The ambulance ride alone averages over $2,500 in this city. San Francisco is expensive in ways that directly affect what your injury claim is worth, and most people don’t realize that until they’re already in the middle of it.Two people hurt in the same type of accident can end up with completely different settlements. That’s not a quirk. It’s how the system works.Fault Percentage Is the First Numb
Insights on Marketing’s Future From the Adweek Press Hour
The ideas, tensions, and trends shaping brands, culture, media, creativity, and business growth.
More Than Half of Americans Would Drop AI Tools They Have to Pay For: Report
New survey finds that while Americans are using AI, they aren't opening up their wallets yet.
The Future of Advertising Is Predictive: How Deep Learning Is Transforming Marketing
Plus, positioning media as the middle, not the end of your marketing process.
The 4 Marketing Decisions That Seem Smart, But That Can Weaken Great Brands
Bad strategies often arrive disguised as good marketing: agility, consumer centricity, creativity, or financial discipline.
Fully Loaded: The Brand Strategy Behind Crocs’ Cultural Takeover
Chief brand officer Terence Reilly on mastering the cultural playbook for lasting relevance.
Best content optimization tools for ROI-focused teams
Organic search still delivers some of the strongest returns in marketing, and the right content optimization tools make it easier to capture. But in 2026, the stakes are higher than they used to be. AI search engines like Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and ChatGPT are now a standard part of the buyer research process, and they don’t select sources the same way traditional search does. Marketing teams that optimize only for Google rankings often find themselves invisible in AI-generated answe
State Lawsuit to Block Paramount Skydance Merger Could Offer Reprieve to CNN
Reports have indicated anxiety at CNN over the potential Paramount and WBD merger.
Book Publishers Sue Google Over AI Training, Escalating a Legal Standoff
Hachette, Cengage, and Elsevier allege that Gemini was built on pirated books, an allegation that comes as web publishers weigh abandoning Google Search altogether.
Gap Turns to Hailey Bieber to Relive Its ’90s Denim Heyday
Gap's new Hailey Jean collection and campaign channel the era that shaped Bieber's personal style.
Steamer Lane: Santa Cruz’s Cold-Water Classic
Perched below a lighthouse and easily viewed from a cliffside walkway, Steamer Lane is Santa Cruz’s signature wave, a powerful right-hand point break that has anchored this Northern California surf town’s identity for generations of cold-water surfers.Unlike many California breaks that require a boat, a long walk, or specific local knowledge to even locate, Steamer Lane is remarkably visible and accessible, with a dedicated viewing area that has made it one of the most-watched, not j
Shinola Puts Succession’s Nicholas Braun Behind the Camera for a Meditation on Time
Shinola's "The Restaurant," directed by Nicholas Braun, explores how people experience time and how to reclaim it.