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OpenAI is chasing advertising dollars. Can publishers cash in, too?
It looks like OpenAI is taking the “new year, new you” approach when it comes to its business strategy. To kick off 2026, the company announced it would soon introduce ads into ChatGPT —which was a bit of a surprise…
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Piyush Pandey receives posthumous Padma Bhushan for shaping Indian advertising
Piyush Pandey, the advertising veteran who spent four decades at Ogilvy India, has been awarded a posthumous Padma Bhushan by the Indian government. Pandey passed away in 2025. The recognition places advertising alongside fields like industry, arts…
Inside the debate over agentic advertising and standards
As mentioned, while proponents frame these protocols as open and democratizing, critics warn they could simply shift — rather than dismantle — existing power dynamics among platforms, intermediaries, and publishers. To this end…
What to Know About FDA's Review of New Zyn Advertising Proposal
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media. The FDA convened a public meeting Thursday to consider whether Philip Morris…
Former Advertiser Democrat complex in Norway gets four-month demolition reprieve
NORWAY, Maine — The Planning Board voted Thursday to delay demolition of the former Advertiser Democrat building complex on Pike's Hill Road for four months, two weeks after the property's owners sought permission to tear it down…
Money Diaries: A 28-year-old advertising account manager who has just moved to Australia
WELCOME TO HOW I Spend My Money, a series on The Journal that looks at how people in Ireland really handle their finances. Are you a spender, a saver or a splurger? We're asking readers to keep a record of how much they earn, what they save if…
Predicting the future isn't easy. In 1959 these Adelaidians gave it a shot
'This letter isn't supposed to be read until 2100 AD.' It wasn't 2100 AD, but December 19, 2024, and the crisp sound of this man's voice leapt out of my laptop speaker and jolted me out of my year-end stupor. 'If you stumble upon a copy or dig it…
Patriots open as underdogs against Seahawks in Super Bowl LX predictions
For the first time this postseason, the New England Patriots are going into a playoff matchup as an underdog. New England is set to battle the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, with the Patriots and Seahawks both punching their ticket to the big…
Google's Gemini surges in South Korea, challenging ChatGPT, after latest launch
Google 's Gemini is rapidly gaining traction in South Korea, which has become the second largest paid subscription market for the generative artificial intelligence service. South Korea generated 11.4 per cent of Gemini's global cumulative revenue…
Future health workers say they are committed to the NHS - BBC News
Students set to start careers in the NHS say they are committed to the service despite the challenges it faces, BBC Politics East has been told. The BBC has been focusing on the NHS, looking at the pressures the service is under and how it is…
DfI predict £600,000 overspend on unpopular Londonderry roadworks - BBC News
The cost of controversial roadworks between Ballykelly and Greysteel has increased by £600,000 since work began, BBC News NI understands. The A2 Clooney Road project has been hit by lengthy tailbacks that can see drivers spending 45 minutes…
Oxford museum fees begin despite fears over future - BBC News
Visitors to a museum will face entrance fees from Monday, despite fears the new charges will not save the institution in the long term. Oxford City Council voted to introduce a £4 standard fee and £2 charge for concessions to visit the…
Swire Properties bullish on mainland retail despite slowing market
Hong Kong developer Swire Properties is doubling down on mainland China retail, betting accelerated investment in larger, more mature cities – combined with its deep local knowledge – can deliver growth despite the slowing retail…
Data centers are facing an image problem. The tech industry is spending millions to rebrand them.
With community opposition growing, data center backers are going on a full-scale public relations blitz. Around Christmas in Virginia, which boasts the highest concentration of data centers in the country, one advertisement seemed to air nonstop.
Flower markets, plus other Greater Bay Area happenings in February 2026
The Greater Bay Area is buzzing this February as the region welcomes the Year of the Horse, with cities near Hong Kong having their own ways of marking the Lunar New Year, from lantern festival to traditional flower markets. As we mentioned last…
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