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What the Tragedy of Sewell Setzer III Teaches Publishers About Using AI Chatbots
Tragedy struck last week when a teen took his own life, leading some critics of AI to question if a Chatbot is partially responsible. Now, with Character.AI facing a wrongful death lawsuit, how much is Sewell’s death the startup’s responsibility?
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B-to-C Events
Walmart Taps into TikTok Trends and Fashionistas for its 40-city Style Tour
There are more than 4,600 Walmart brick-and-mortar stores spread across the U.S. But in promoting its new fashion collections and convenient online shopping experience, the brand wanted to engage consumers where they are—anywhere—and offer a trendy, luxe and convenient experience. Kicking off the fall fashion season, Walmart in September launched the Walmart Style Tour, which […]
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AI
Diverse Data Matters: Unpacking AI, Culture, and Inclusivity at BlackWeek
With AI, everyone’s talking about efficiency, scale, and optimization. But at BlackWeek’s “Diverse Data Matters – DE&AI” session, the conversation took a turn — toward the very real blind spots lurking in AI’s algorithms.
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Trendwatch
Lowe’s CMO chats loyalty and value perception at Shoptalk
Marketers can drive incremental revenue by fixing what is already in place and ‘pick up the fruit on the ground,’ said Lowe’s CMO Jennifer Wilson. Jennifer Wilson, chief marketing officer at Lowe’s, is digging into loyalty and value. The home improvement chain executive detailed ways, such as its new loyalty program and children’s classes, […]
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Data-Driven Thinking
Advertisers, Brace Yourselves: The Era Of Paid, Ad-Free Social Media Is Here
Ad-free subscriptions are coming to social media. Snapchat was actually one of the first social platforms to offer a monthly subscription, starting in 2022. Its $3.99 Snapchat+ plan provides subscribers with exclusive, experimental and prerelease features (but still features ads). Snapchat+ had 11 million subscribers in August 2024, an increase of 6 million since September […]
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B-to-C Events
From Barbie Pop-ups to College Tours, Inside Stanley’s ‘Learn More’ Experiential Strategy
Fans of Stanley’s tumblers and drinkware products are dedicated. They post about their cup collections on social media and keep up with new releases, particularly brand collabs and movie tie-ins, like Sunday’s release of the Stanley x “Wicked” collection of Quenchers inspired by the upcoming film’s Elphaba and Glinda characters. The limited-edition green and pink […]
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B-to-C Events
Bugaboo Launches its New Stroller with a ‘Social-first’ Pop-up for Creators and Parents
For more than two years, Bugaboo has been developing a stroller that can grow alongside families. So when the “missing puzzle piece” in its product portfolio was finally ready for its grand debut, the brand hosted an outdoor “On the Grow” pop-up event at New York City’s High Line Hotel. There, media, influencers and consumers […]
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Behind the News
Google vs DOJ Trial Week 3: Ad Tech Spaghetti and Courtroom Drama
Get the lowdown on week three of the Google vs. DOJ trial from the AdMonsters editors. The plot thickens as Google’s defense strategy unfolds, revealing a complex web of power plays in the ad tech ecosystem.
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Brands on Fire
Brands on Fire: Stanley’s Chief Brand Officer Talks College Campus Tour, Ambassador Program and Product Innovation
We spoke with Graham Nearn, Chief Brand Officer at Stanley, about the campaign’s goals, student ambassador strategy, product innovation and the 113-year-old brand’s approach to tapping into culture by creating relevance.
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Creators vs. AI: Can Keeping It Real Save the Internet?
Last week, creators took a stand in New York City with the launch of Raptive’s ‘Keep It Real’ campaign, an advocacy effort designed to raise awareness about the impact of AI on their livelihoods. ABC News anchor Linsey Davis was the surprise host of the day, opening the event by celebrating creators’ work as the “heart and soul of the internet.” Her words resonated throughout, highlighting the core message: creators — and, by extension, publishers — are the lifeblood of the web, facing challenges that deserve urgent attention.