Media agencies test AI planning agents, while edging toward buying tools
Practitioners at Butler/Till, Omnicom and Kinesso are testing just how far AI agents can be trusted with programmatic buying.
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Publishers are hunting for AI prompt data — now they’re starting to get it from third-party companies
Publishers are finally gaining some visibility into AI search, as new prompt data tools crack open a black box.
Media Buying Briefing: How the 4As’ Justin Thomas-Copeland is updating the org’s mission
The veteran of many agencies is trying to refit the industry association to service an industry he sees undergoing a rebirth.
Programmatic agency execs speak out on CTV transparency
At the recent Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit, agency executives spoke out — on stage and in behind-closed-door town hall sessions — on how they see transparency in CTV.
McDonald's CEO delivers blunt career advice that may 'hurt your feelings' in new Instagram video
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski delivers blunt career advice that may 'hurt your feelings,' urging followers to take full ownership of their professional paths.
FOX Business Robot vacuum Roomba's parent company is filing for bankruptcy after cash struggles and a failed acquisition by Amazon
The bankruptcy announcement comes after cash struggles and a failed acquisition by Amazon.
Business Insider Reddit is arguing it's a 'collection of public fora' and not a social media company. Here's why.
In a lawsuit challenging an Australian law barring children under 16 from having social media accounts, Reddit argues it's not a social media company.
I'm an empty nester and spent 6 months on my own in 3 countries. It helped me figure out what I wanted next.
Jennifer McGuire was afraid of waiting around for her four adult sons to visit, so she booked a solo trip to Italy, France, and Northern Ireland.
Elon Musk says Tesla is now testing driverless robotaxis, without a human safety monitor, on Austin's streets
A video circulating online appeared to show a Tesla Model Y robotaxi with no safety monitor inside driving on Austin streets.
My manager and I got laid off, so we packed up our wetsuits and went to surf camp in Bali
Heath Kitson and William Lu planned a trip to Bali to learn surfing after getting laid off from their bank jobs.
Critical Role's cofounders say they faced 3 big challenges making their new Prime Video series
"Mighty Nein" is the Critical Role crew's second animated series project with Amazon.
Hero bystander who tackled Bondi gunman praised by Trump, Ackman
Ackman called Ahmed “a brave hero” and said his hedge fund firm would establish a reward program for people who had carried out similar acts.
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A ‘new era’ in the housing market is about to begin as affordability finally improves ‘for the first time in a bunch of years,’ economist says
"It's not a dramatic improvement, but it's the start of the new era."
How the world's largest truck stop makes 350,000 meals a year
Iowa 80 in Walcott, Iowa, is the Disney World for truckers. But why are family-owned truck stops like this one drying up across America?
My tween kept asking to chat with her friends online. Now, in Australia, I can just say, 'it's against the law.'
Leon Spencer, an Australian dad, wants his kids to meet up with friends in person, not become products for advertisers.
Mom says viral video shows her being booted from Georgia restaurant for breastfeeding her baby
Heated exchange at Georgia restaurant caught on camera as nursing mother says she was confronted by the owner, adding to the venue’s controversial history with families.