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Wael Ghonim: Let's design social media that drives real change

Wael Ghonim helped touch off the Arab Spring in his home of Egypt ... by setting up a simple Facebook page. As he reveals, once the revolution spilled onto the streets, it turned from hopeful to messy, then ugly and heartbreaking. And social media followed suit. What was once a place for crowdsourcing, engaging and sharing became a polarized bat...

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Pitchdeck Reveals Amazon’s Pitch to Get Advertisers on Rufus

The retail giant positions Rufus as a “virtual product expert” that can surface sponsored recommendations to shoppers within conversational interactions.

What the Netflix–Warner Music Deal Really Means for Artists and Brands

What does the Netflix-Warner Music deal signal about the future of artists and music IP, and should brands be taking notice?

Director Billy Boman’s Rules for Rewriting Ads With AI

After his stunt for Fiverr caused a stir, ADWEEK talks to the director about how AI is changing his work

AI content optimization: How to get found in Google and AI search in 2026

I've spent most of the last 10 years writing, managing, and improving content to reach internet audiences. But even for an ol' marketer like me, AI content optimization was hard at first. Thankfully, I’ve done a lot of the work, so it doesn't have to be for you. AI content optimization is the practice of structuring and improving online content so it performs well and gets seen in traditional search, AI-generated answer summaries, and the LLMs that synthesize answers for millions of people ever

Brand optimization: What it is and why your AI visibility depends on it

Consistency is key to achieving any goal. Want to learn to play the piano? Practice consistently. Trying to get in shape for a sibling's wedding? Exercise and eat healthily consistently. Want your brand to be seen and positioned as the premier choice in its industry by both your target audience and AI? Enter brand optimization. While the phrase may sound new and exciting, brand optimization has been around for years. It’s all about brand consistency, a topic I first wrote about in my second-ever

Peter Alexander Joins MS NOW as Daytime Anchor

Alexander was most recently at NBC News.

EXCLUSIVE: CourtAvenue Acquires GTX Solutions to Bolster Enterprise Data And AI Capabilities

The independent agency plans to grow the consultancy and embed it across its client base as demand grows for systems that can connect and activate data in real time.

ADWEEK Introduces the Marketing Vanguard Newsletter: Your Definitive CMO Digest to Getting Stuff Done

This CMO-first digest is the latest offering in ADWEEK’s Marketing Vanguard franchise: a collection of invitation-only events, including our signature Inspiration Excursions and annual Summit; our weekly Marketing Vanguard podcast; our annual Marketing Vanguard Awards list; and curated content and dialogs, with membership at the center.

EU regulators propose banning AI nudification apps

<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/IPuNkiRgMjmxFZYtAbn9SJZwWUrtr6mCb51ekt2hBrA/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xNzU0MDk3NjcuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>The legislation would prohibit any artificial image and video generation, including X&rsquo;s Grok, from generating unauthorized, sexually explicit images.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

LinkedIn will no longer allow real-time livestreams

<p>Starting in June, the platform will require users to schedule events ahead of time, although streams can be planned &ldquo;just minutes in advance,&rdquo; per the company.</p>

LinkedIn will no longer allow real-time live streams

<p>Starting in June, the platform will require users to schedule events ahead of time, although streams can be planned &ldquo;just minutes in advance,&rdquo; per the company.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

X limits access to X Pro management app

<p>The move last week limited use of the platform, formerly called TweetDeck, to users paying for the company&rsquo;s Premium+ tier.</p>

Meta’s next subscription package could boost Instagram performance

<p>Additional features including spotlight and rewatch will allow paying users to get more out of their IG Stories, boosting app value for creators.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Meta updates Edits with new fonts, templates and better search tools

<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/MyyWbdmCVCl3Izvy2zc29kMDklRS9VnRgBlKek0DFAQ/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9lZGl0c191cGRhdGVfbWFyY2hfMjAyNjIucG5n.webp"/></div></figure><p>Included with the latest round of features is an exclusive font based on the film &ldquo;Dhurandhar The Revenge,&rdquo; which was recently released worldwide.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

These 9 Shoptalk Conversations Are Shaping Commerce&#8217;s Future

Three frenetic days at Shoptalk revealed tons of anxieties about the future of commerce—from uncertainty around what it will look like, big questions at companies like Home Depot and Stratacache, and big plays from powerhouses like Google and Meta.

Ticker: Versant Looking to Acquire Vox’s Podcast Division, According to Report

Rahel Solomon departs CNN, and Scott MacFarlane has a new home.

State Street CMO John Brockelman&#8217;s Unconventional Playbook for Financial Marketing Success

The man behind “Fearless Girl” shares how finance can inspire creativity. 

What to Look for When Buying Vinyl Windows: A No-Nonsense Buyer’s Guide

Buying new windows should be straightforward. In reality, the process is full of technical jargon, competing products, and salespeople who make everything sound equally important. This guide cuts through all of that and focuses on what actually matters when you&#8217;re shopping for vinyl windows — so you walk into the process informed and walk out with a product you&#8217;ll be happy with for decades.Frame Construction: The Foundation of EverythingThe frame is the most important part of a vinyl

Bob Schmetterer, Former Chairman and CEO of the Company That Became Havas Worldwide, Dies

Bob Schmetterer, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Euro RSCG and a founding partner of Messner Vetere Berger Carey Schmetterer (MVBCS), has died at 82. Tributes are pouring [&hellip;]