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- Investigation finds YouTube is serving mindless AI slop to toddlers and preschoolersby Paulo Vargas on February 27, 2026 at 10:15 am
A new investigation reveals YouTube's algorithm floods kids' feeds with bizarre AI videos after trusted channels, while creators profit from the synthetic content with millions of views. The post Investigation finds YouTube is serving mindless AI slop to toddlers and preschoolers appeared first on Digital Trends.
- WPP is betting its future on getting paid for outcomesby Seb Joseph on February 27, 2026 at 5:01 am
At the presentation for its new strategy, WPP made the most explicitly public cases that the future of agency compensation look less like a staffing invoice and more like a performance contract.
- Future of Marketing Briefing: The case for and against an agency subscription remuneration modelby Seb Joseph on February 27, 2026 at 5:01 am
The real problem subscriptions solve isn’t pricing its cost absorption. As AI moves from pilot to scale, agencies are racking up real expenses.
- The case for and against publisher content marketplaces by Jessica Davies on February 27, 2026 at 5:01 am
The debate isn’t whether publishers want marketplaces. It’s whether the economics support them.
- Footwear brands navigate uncertainty after latest tariffs flip-flopby Julia Waldow on February 27, 2026 at 5:01 am
Some 99% of footwear sold in the U.S. today is imported, according to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America.
- Why Edward Jones’ agentic AI trial comes with limitsby Kimeko McCoy on February 27, 2026 at 5:01 am
Edward Jones tests agentic AI to drive marketing productivity, taking a measured approach as it stops short of full automation.
- Rising demand for principal media buying underpins WPP’s turnaround planby Sam Bradley on February 26, 2026 at 3:11 pm
The agency giant is retooling its business to make better use of its collective tonnage in media, creative and tech.
- Brands at eTail Palm Springs share lessons on the ‘messy middle’ of building AI toolsby Melissa Daniels on February 26, 2026 at 5:01 am
Here’s a rundown of lessons brands have shared about their AI implementations so far.
- Reddit has carved out an upper funnel niche for brand advertisersby Sam Bradley on February 26, 2026 at 5:01 am
The platform's rapidly growing ads business has attracted brands like JCPenney hoping to reach its specialist communities with upper-funnel messaging.
- Media Briefing: Without transparency, publishers can’t tell if Google’s Preferred Sources feature benefits themby Sara Guaglione on February 26, 2026 at 5:01 am
Six months in, Google’s Preferred Sources promises loyalty-driven visibility, but leaves publishers guessing at the traffic impact.
- Urban Outfitters shifts its influencer strategy from reach to participationby Alyssa Mercante on February 26, 2026 at 5:01 am
Me@UO is Urban Outfitters' new creator program leverage micro-creators with smaller, engaged communities that are passionate about the brand.
- Despite 2025 revenue beats, The Trade Desk’s stock price falls sharply after earnings updateby Ronan Shields on February 26, 2026 at 12:12 am
Despite 2025 revenue nearing $3 billion, lower-than-expected Q1 guidance disappoints, as CEO Jeff Green pushes back against competitors and detractors.
- Instagram comes to Google TV, if you prefer mindless doomscrolling on a giant screenby Manisha Priyadarshini on February 25, 2026 at 3:11 pm
After launching on Fire TV, Instagram’s TV app is now available on Google TV in the U.S., as Meta bets that short-form video and passive scrolling belong on the biggest screen in the house. The post Instagram comes to Google TV, if you prefer mindless doomscrolling on a giant screen appeared first on Digital Trends.
- In Graphic Detail: Publishers chase video podcast growth, but audio still leadsby Sara Guaglione on February 25, 2026 at 5:01 am
Podcasting may be racing into video, but more listeners still prefer audio — leaving publishers caught between hype and habit.
- Brands celebrate tariff reprieve, but fresh uncertainty loomsby Allison Smith on February 25, 2026 at 5:01 am
After the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs, brands welcomed the relief but say ongoing trade uncertainty and unanswered questions about refunds are keeping business decisions on hold.
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