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Brands ride the Swift wave again with “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl”
Taylor Swift doesn’t just drop albums. She reshapes marketing playbooks. This time, it wasn’t a surprise record or merch bundle that made waves. Instead, she filled cinemas worldwide with The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, a 90-minute behind-the-scenes feature tied to her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. With no trailer, no…
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Yann Quenet: From France to Canada in a 4m boat
French micro voyager Yann Quenet is currently transporting his home-built 4m boat across Canada ahead of a Pacific crossing in the spring Yann Quenet arrived in Canada, stopping at the Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Credit: Yann Quenet Yann Quenet has nothing to prove. The Breton solo sailor has already sailed 31,000nm…
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Meta’s new ‘Vibes’ feed pushes AI-generated videos
Meta just rolled out a new feature called Vibes, and let’s be honest—it’s not exactly what users were asking for. The short-form video feed, now live on the Meta AI app and meta.ai, delivers only AI-generated content. No creators, no influencers, just algorithm-driven visuals ranging from weird to surreal. This article explores what Vibes is,…
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McDonald’s revives Monopoly with Gen Z flair and nostalgic chaos
McDonald’s is resurrecting its once-iconic Monopoly campaign in the U.S. for the first time in over a decade. But this time, it’s not just about free fries or a trip to Orlando. It’s also about tapping into the post-scandal energy that made the game infamous and turning that cultural baggage into a strategic hook. Launched…
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Brands are rewriting the rules of TV advertising
TV advertising is undergoing a rethink, and it’s not just for household-name brands with Super Bowl budgets anymore. From Calm to Coterie, fast-moving brands are turning to TV to deliver not only awareness, but also performance metrics that hold up to scrutiny. This shift was front and center at Tatari’s Forward 2025 forum, where high-growth…
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Edelman repositions for AI era with new leadership and tech platform
Edelman is reshuffling its top leadership and doubling down on AI as it seeks to play a larger role in marketing beyond traditional PR. The company’s latest moves aim to realign its structure, tech stack, and talent toward growth opportunities driven by generative AI and the shifting media landscape. This article explores Edelman’s leadership changes,…
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TikTok is back in Indonesia, but its regulatory tightrope just got shakier
TikTok’s operations in Indonesia are back online after a brief licence suspension, ending a turbulent weekend for one of Southeast Asia’s biggest digital platforms. The platform was temporarily blocked for failing to provide data tied to anti-government protests but regained its operating licence within 24 hours after meeting the government’s demands. For marketers and brand…
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The agency model is dying and marketers need to adapt fast according to Forrester’s 2026 predictions
Marketing agencies are resigning their roles as client-first agents. By 2026, the old model of dedicated creative partners will give way to a more complex, commercial structure. Agencies are evolving into product resellers, media merchants, and tech integrators — not just service providers. That’s the warning from Forrester’s latest “Predictions 2026: Marketing Agencies” report, which…
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Duolingo’s new ads platform leans into charm to connect with Gen Z
Mobile learning app Duolingo is taking a new swing at brand advertising, but this time it’s without the annoying interruptions. The company just launched Duolingo Ads, a mobile-first platform featuring playful, character-led formats designed to feel more like entertainment than distraction. This article explores what the launch means for marketers, what sets the platform apart,…
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1664’s Robert Pattinson play signals a bold new chapter in beer marketing
Beer brand 1664 is making a cinematic pivot, and it’s bringing Robert Pattinson along for the ride. The French lager just announced the actor as its new global ambassador, with a visually ambitious campaign on the way in 2026. Directed by Brady Corbet, known for arthouse films like The Brutalist, the campaign promises to reframe…