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What to expect in digital advertising and commerce in 2026
Historically, consumers have faced a necessary trade-off: buy quickly and risk getting it wrong, or spend hours researching to get it right. We're seeing that trade-off disappear. Consumers are continuing to search, scroll, stream and shop —…
Google shares what's next in digital advertising and commerce in 2026
In her third annual letter, Vidhya Srinivasan, VP/GM of Ads & Commerce at Google, lays out how AI is transforming shopping and advertising in 2026 — making experiences faster, more personal, and more seamless for both consumers and…
Low-Cut Dress Advertisement Goes Viral For All The Wrong Reasons
An ad for a backless dress is making the rounds on social media, with users expressing a range of reactions, from confusion to discomfort. The clip, which has amassed over 20 million views, shows a man approaching his girlfriend and placing his…
EasyJet holidays complaints against On the Beach price comparison upheld by advertising watchdog
Feb 11, 202605:45 GMT by Phil Davies An On The Beach email made misleading price comparison claims and failed to make clear if people needed to act quickly to benefit from an advertised lower price, the advertising watchdog has ruled. The advert…
OpenAI's Biggest Challenge Is Turning Its A.I. Into a Cash Machine
Two years ago, during an appearance at Harvard, Sam Altman, OpenAI's chief executive, said he hated the idea of showing ads inside ChatGPT. If ChatGPT started answering queries with paid advertisements, he said, people would begin to lose trust in…
US job market defies Trump policy fears with January growth
US job growth beat expectations in January while unemployment crept down, official data showed on Wednesday, defying immediate concerns about labour market fragility on the back of US President Donald Trump's economic policies. The United States…
Opinion | Jimmy Lai and the Future of Freedom
|Jimmy Lai and the Future of Freedom https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/opinion/jimmy-lai-hong-kong-freedom.html I once sat with Jimmy Lai on a remote Hong Kong beach as he told me the story of his life. How his mother had been taken to a labor…
The New Way to Predict Your Risk of a Heart Attack
More than 99% of people who suffer a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure have at least one risk factor beforehand—yet many have no idea until it's too late. That's part of the reason why heart disease has been the leading cause of death…
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Jitender Dabas to join BBDO Group as CEO
Cheil X chief executive Jitender Dabas is set to join the BBDO Group as CEO, sources confirm to afaqs!. The move is being seen as one of the most significant leadership appointments at Omnicom Advertising India (OAI) after the network completed its…
China lets yuan rise to strongest level in years as de-dollarisation trend grows
China's central bank set the yuan's daily fixing rate at its strongest level since mid-2023 on Wednesday, as the Chinese currency extended gains with investors increasingly rotating out of US dollar assets amid concerns over the Federal Reserve's…
Steelers Predicted To Select 3,567-Yard QB As Potential Aaron Rodgers Replacement
The Steelers are entering a pivotal offseason and face a major decision about their starting quarterback. While they could consider bringing back Aaron Rodgers for another season if he's willing to play, the fact that he'll be 43 by the end of the…
Expert insights into the morally ambiguous fiction of John le Carre
Tradecraft: Writers on John le Carré In 2012, Tehran was still impossible to navigate on GPS. The roads were too knotted, the available coverage of maps and internet too sparse. It took a full day to reach the northern outskirts, by which…
The Latest Job Reports Is Good News for the Trump Administration's Affordability Messaging
Wednesday's release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has the economic world doing a double-take. The numbers reflect great news for the economy and will go far in the Trump administration's push to show how his policies are creating…
Interiors expert's 8 big home trends for 2026 - from cloud dancer to cosy curves
WITH spring fast approaching and March just a few weeks away, many of us will be eager to brush away the winter blues and embrace a brighter space. The new season brings with it a fresh start and lighter days, which is why now is the ideal time to…
Arsenal team news vs Brentford: Predicted XI for showdown at the Gtech
MIKEL ARTETA revealed that Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard could all return to face Brentford on Thursday night. Arsenal travel across London to take on the Bees in what will be a tricky fixture with Keith Andrews' side flying…
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