Rembrand Merges With Spaceback to Build AI-Powered ‘Ad Factory’
The merger pairs virtual product placement with social-content automation to make ads more engaging—and harder to ignore.
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NFTs and Labubus Prove the Hype Has Become the Product
The dizzying trend cycle is both a prime opportunity and a challenge for marketers.
Nate Bargatze Makes Jeans Joke While Introducing Sydney Sweeney and Other Emmys Takeaways
The 77th Emmys were a big night for The Studio and brands.
Snapchat Adds Infinite Retention and Group Streaks
<p>Some new tweaks to Snapchat's engagement dynamics.</p>
6 Steps for Better LinkedIn Ad Measurement [Infographic]
<p>Some handy pointers on how to maximize your LinkedIn campaigns. </p>
Pinterest Launches New Initiative to Encourage Educational Use
<p>Pinterest is looking to encourage more use of Pins in the classroom. </p>
Threads Experiments With Communities to Spark Topical Engagement
<p>A new way to prompt more Threads engagement?</p>
Instagram Rolls Out ‘Shots’ Image Sharing Option to More Users
<p>The feature lets you share a candid image with a friend.</p>
Show HN: Nano Banana – Fast AI Image Generator, Free to Try
Hi HN,I’d like to introduce *Nano Banana* — an ultrafast AI image generator and editor powered by Google's *Gemini 2.5 Flash Image* technology.Key highlights:- *Generation in just 1–2 seconds* with an average of *1.2 s* per image—claimed to be 5–10× faster than competitors:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} - *No login required*, *free trial* available (first 1,000 users per day get 5 free generations, albeit with watermark and lower resolution):contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} -
Ask HN: Could phones be quietened automatically on trains?
Dear HN, is there a technical reason why phone makers can't disable loudspeaker audio on phones automatically when it's clearly travelling by train? Or just lack of initiative and will? Almost every time I take a train (Europe) someone is streaming their social media adventure on full volume to everyone on the carriage. It's noise pollution and it's so obnoxious.
Ask HN: How far is too far?
My wife accidentally watched a man get shot in the neck to death yesterday, and then accidentally watched a woman get stabbed on a subway. This morning our local Facebook groups are full of warnings about prepping your 5 year olds on how to deal with witnessing violent murder.<p>This is a bright line, crossed. Are we really ok with social media pressing this hard on the scales of our collective unconscious?
Ask HN: Gen-Z toppled the government. Precedents to guide the next steps?
On Sep 8–9, Nepal's Gen-Z led protests brought down the government in less than 2 days, ending years of frustration over corruption, nepotism, and even a sudden social media ban.Explainer video (by @sabi_shifty): https://www.tiktok.com/@sabi_shifty/video/7548336154102222094Now, Gen-Z is leading the formation of a new government, but there's a real risk that the same corrupt forces could seep back in. At this crossroads, what historical precedents can help guid
Ticker: Fox News to Air Charlie Kirk Tribute Special Saturday
NBC News announced the hosts for its upcoming Dateline Live event in Nashville, Tenn.
HubSpot's Transactional Email Pricing Guide — Essential Business Communication Add-On
HubSpot‘s Transactional Email add-on is a specialized email delivery solution that helps businesses send automated, relationship-based communications like order confirmations, password resets, and account updates through a dedicated IP address. With seamless CRM integration and unlimited sends that don’t affect your marketing contact limits, Transactional Email ensures reliable delivery of critical customer communications. Here‘s what you need to know about HubSpot’s Transactional Email add-on a
Streaming Ratings, Week of Aug. 11: Wednesday Stays at No. 1 for the Second Week in a Row
KPop Demon Hunters continues to defy trends, remaining in the top half of the chart.
How to get more followers on your business Instagram
With more than 1 billion monthly active users, Instagram is one of the most essential social media platforms for marketers and business owners to connect with their audience. If you're new to the platform, you're probably wondering how to get Instagram followers who are genuinely interested in what your business has to offer. Growing your following takes time and attention, but there are a few things you can do right now to build your Instagram platform. Let's dive into the steps you can take
Behind WBD’s Mysterious Weapons Marketing Campaign
The Weapons campaign leaned into cryptic messaging and '90s nostalgia.
Microsoft Excel: Easy guide for beginners with formulas and more
Microsoft Excel know-how is so expected that it hardly warrants a line on a resume anymore. But how well do you really know how to use it? Marketing is more data-driven than ever before. At any time you could be tracking growth rates, content analysis, or marketing ROI. You may know how to plug in numbers and add up cells in a column in Excel, but that's not going to get you far when it comes to metrics reporting. Do you want to understand what pivot tables are? Are you ready for your first VL
Marketers On the Move: Hires and Exits at Seen, Michelin, and More
A weekly roundup of the biggest U.S. and global brand leadership appointments.
Meta Introduces New Brand Tools for Its Social Media Platforms
Meta wants to help brands better tap into cultural moments taking place on its platforms.