X Announces $1 Million Prize For Top X Article This Month
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This Is the Q4 2025 Cable News Report
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OpenAI Says It Is Bringing Ads to ChatGPT
OpenAI will start testing ads in ChatGPT’s Free and Go tiers, letting users interact with sponsored products while keeping subscriptions ad-free.
The Proven Playbook for Cultural Relevance at Georgia-Pacific With Laura Knebusch
How Georgia-Pacific’s 100-year legacy became its competitive edge.
What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and how does it change SEO?
If you‘re familiar with the world of SEO, I probably don’t have to tell you there's been a serious shift in its landscape. Marketers are no longer just optimizing content for Google‘s traditional blue links; we’re now optimizing for AI. The shift is called Answer Engine Optimization, or AEO. Some practitioners also refer to it as AI engine optimization, and both terms are used interchangeably. But what does it mean to optimize your content for AI engines? I'll explain. Table of Contents What
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At its core, an SEO audit is a step-by-step review of your website’s technical health, content quality, and search visibility. An SEO audit identifies technical, on-page, content, and link issues on a website. It helps SEO teams identify, prioritize, and fix the issues that block traffic, rankings, and, importantly, conversions. Businesses and SEO teams should create audits to identify opportunities that advance business goals and growth. A modern audit goes beyond identifying issues that furt
The Beast Is Out of the Bag: Salesforce Teases MrBeast Super Bowl 60 Ad
After years of Matthew McConaughey-led Big Game spots, Salesforce is swapping Hollywood polish for YouTube creator clout.
Bad Bunny and Apple Music Invite the World to Dance at Super Bowl 60
Apple Music released the official trailer for Bad Bunny's halftime performance at Super Bowl 60.
Trust Yourself First: Bozoma Saint John on Leading Without Permission
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Marketers on the Move: Hires and Promotions at Disney, Gap, Coca-Cola, and More
A weekly roundup of the biggest U.S. and global brand leadership appointments.
Dos Equis Revives Most Interesting Man to Shake Up ‘Boring’ Beer Sector
Heineken brand Dos Equis brings back The Most Interesting Man in the World after a decade-long hiatus.
Ads of the Week: 10 Campaigns That Caught Our Eye, From Lego to Skittles
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Netflix’s Bold Predictions Are Paying Off in Its Tarot-Themed ‘What Next’ Campaign
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EDO Found Liable for Contract Breach as Jury Awards iSpot $18.3M in Damages
A jury on Thursday found that TV measurement firm EDO — which was co-founded by actor Ed Norton — liable for breaching its contract with iSpot, both companies confirmed, awarding iSpot $18.3 million in damages. ISpot was seeking up to $47 million.
Google Expands Budget Allocation Options for Ad Campaigns
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Ask HN: Could AI prevent the decline of social media by highlighting usernames?
I’ve been thinking about how AI interacts with social media content. Usually, AI references posts or topics without naming the users behind them. But what if it included usernames directly?The AI would not choose favorites. It would simply mention the original poster when referencing their content, making attribution explicit in its replies rather than leaving the person hidden. This way, creators get proper recognition for their contributions, which could naturally lead to more views, followers
Show HN: ZodQR – create, share and track unlimited dynamic QR codes for free
ZodQR is a free QR codes generator, where you can generate unlimited QR code (static and dynamic) for free. Belong basic static QR code types, we have many dynamic types: URL, smart URL, vCard plus, list of links, social media, landing page, menu, PDF, MP3 and file.It come with many features that other generators required a paid subscription: - Unlimited edit QR codes after printing - Set password, schedule or limit scans - Group QR codes into folder - Customize QR code with custom shapes, color
Show HN: Digital Carrot – Block social media with programmable rules and goals
Hi Everyone,Digital Carrot is a programmable and pluggable app blocker. It lets you block websites and apps on iOS, Mac and Windows until a set of conditions or goal is met. For example you can block Reddit, Instagram and Steam until your Apple Watch reports that you have walked 5000 steps.The app works by collecting data via plugins that you can use to create goals for yourself. Goals are all represented by expressions that return true or false based on the data you provide. For example, if you