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New data from Franklin Madison Direct reveals that one of the oldest marketing channels—direct mail—is outperforming modern expectations.

From the CDC’s struggle to communicate about hantavirus, to LinkedIn’s rise as a must for AI visibility, to a PR firm that turned a viral internet moment into a People magazine hit—good communications strategy isn’t just about what you say, but when and where you say it.

ChatGPT ads are here, and brands are testing the waters. This marks the true start of LLMs as a new advertising channel, reshaping the customer journey and introducing a new surface for brand safety and suitability. It’s a real inflection point for advertising.  Impressions, searches and even transactions that once traveled through websites will increasingly […]

Some 2,600 unserved meals were donated by the Washington Hilton after the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner was cut short on April 25 by a gunman. During a rare and dramatic event, the staff were able to follow the established food-saving protocols and didn’t let the meals go to waste.  The Washington Hilton is […]

The television Upfront has survived streaming, cord-cutting, and the rise of programmatic — but 2026 may be its most pivotal test yet. As biddable media reshapes how advertisers buy, the industry’s annual commitment ritual is under pressure to prove it still delivers something real-time markets can’t. Samantha Rose, Executive Vice President and Head of Integrated […]

As the media sector experiences rapidly change, Amazon Web Services (AWS) came to the NAB Show 2026 with the mission to empower storytellers to create, distribute, and monetize content at unprecedented scale. To deliver that, the brand leaned into a multi-pronged activation approach that engaged attendees across multiple touchpoints, from high-energy fun challenges to hands-on, […]

Marketing, advertising and PR teams are navigating a minefield of political polarization, AI acceleration, shrinking budgets and a disconnected hybrid workforce, as well as a decreasing prioritization of inclusion and belonging.

Viant reported Q1 2026 earnings on Monday, with its DSP revenue growing by 18% to $50.3 million. The company’s total net loss in the quarter shrank from $3.3 million a year ago to $2.2 million. Viant prefers a metric for net income that excludes some costs, such as stock-based compensation, and which would count the […]

The Upfront is changing — and few people have a better view of that shift than Adam Monaco, EVP of Sales at Disney Advertising. With a portfolio spanning premium entertainment, live sports, and one of the most powerful streaming platforms in the world, Monaco is at the center of how the industry is moving from […]

As the 2026 Upfront season heats up, Telemundo arrives with momentum — and a clear mission. From a landmark franchise milestone to the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history, the network is doubling down on delivering culturally resonant content that moves audiences and drives real results for advertisers. Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, Luis Fernández […]