Future of Marketing Briefing: AI has created a new talent paradox in programmatic agencies
The job isn’t execution anymore. AI handles that. The job is judgement.
Digiday 
Pitch deck: How Amazon is recasting Twitch as a core part of its CTV pitch
Amazon is positioning Twitch as a defining asset in its CTV ambitions.
Netflix transforms former mall department stores into experiential venues
The location in Dallas opens this week, and one at the King of Prussia mall near Philadelphia opened last month.
In Graphic Detail: What to expect in media in 2026
Programmatic mix will broaden, while AI investment will both drive ad investment and steal focus from other marketing priorities.
Digiday+ Research: Publishers’ growing focus on video doesn’t translate to social platforms
Major publishers have made recent investments in vertical video, but that shift is not carrying over to social media platforms.
Future of Marketing Briefing: AI has created a new talent paradox in programmatic agencies
The job isn’t execution anymore. AI handles that. The job is judgement.
Arkansas Public Television Drops PBS
The loss of federal funding forced a difficult decision, the executive director of Arkansas TV said: Cut PBS, or go off the air entirely.
NYT Business 
Southwest CEO calls airport lounges 'huge' benefit for customers as carrier explores expansion: report
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan reportedly said the carrier is pursuing its own airport lounge network as part of an effort to compete for premium travelers.
FOX Business
Southwest CEO calls airport lounges 'huge' benefit for customers as carrier explores expansion: report
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan reportedly said the carrier is pursuing its own airport lounge network as part of an effort to compete for premium travelers.
Exclusive: YouTube launches option for U.S. creators to receive stablecoin payouts through PayPal
Google, which owns YouTube, has already used PayPal’s stablecoin to receive payments from customers using its cloud computing service.
FORTUNE 
Disney CEO defends massive AI deal, says creators won't be threatened
Disney CEO Bob Iger told CNBC that the partnership with OpenAI values creativity and keeps creators safe from replacement while giving fans new opportunities for creativity.
Costco shatters records with massive pizza and pie sales during holiday season
Costco smashes holiday sales records with 358,000 whole pizzas sold on Halloween and $250M in Black Friday online orders, driving stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings.
HUD investigating Boston for alleged housing discrimination
The move marks an escalation in the Trump administration’s overhaul of fair housing enforcement.
The Washington Post Business 
Cinnamon powder recalled across 14 states over potential 'elevated levels of lead'
Lucky Foods cinnamon powder recalled in 14 states due to potentially dangerous levels of lead contamination. FDA warns of possible serious health risks.
Trump seeks to cut restrictions on marijuana through planned order
The president is expected to attempt to classify marijuana similar to some common prescription painkillers and other drugs.
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