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Meta’s Tepid Revenue Outlook Undercuts its AI Spending Spree

The numbers $60.8 billion: Meta’s Q2 revenue, up 28% year over year (YoY). $59.36 billion: Quarterly ad revenue, above analyst estimates of $59.07 billion. Meanwhile, the average price per ad […]

Meta’s Expenses Are Growing Faster Than Its Revenue, Thanks To Lawsuits And AI

Meta would have had a great quarter. That is, if it weren’t for the layoffs, the lawsuits and the galactic-level AI operating costs. The company’s Q2 earnings call on Tuesday evening started off strong as CFO Susan Li announced quarterly revenue totaling $60.4 billion, up 28% from last year. Ad revenue across Meta’s family of […] The post Meta’s Expenses Are Growing Faster Than Its Revenue, Thanks To Lawsuits And AI appeared first on AdExchanger.

Basis’s Katie McAdams: AI’s Data Obsession Risks Emphasis on Short-Term Performance Versus Long-Term Growth

CANNES, France — Artificial intelligence’s appetite for data creates a natural gravitational pull toward performance marketing metrics, but brands that follow that pull risk sacrificing the long-game brand building that creates lasting competitive advantage. “AI loves mass amounts of data, loves to crunch that data, come back with suggestions and recommendations. For that reason, it’s […]

CTV’s Fragmentation Problem Demands Industry Consistency: IAS’ Mathewson

CANNES, France — Connected TV was supposed to be the promised land for advertisers – the precision of digital married to the reach of television. Instead, it delivered a sprawling patchwork of publishers, apps, and devices, each speaking a slightly different measurement dialect. The fragmentation plaguing CTV transparency is “a major challenge for our industry,” […]

Meta Takes $2.4 Billion Charge for Legal Proceedings in Q2, Revenue Booms 28% to Over $60 Billion

Meta continues to post soaring revenue, but the Mark Zuckerberg-led company took a big hit in the second quarter of 2026 related to legal proceedings and layoffs. The company, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, said it took $2.4 billion in charges “related to legal proceedings” in Q2; it didn’t immediately respond to an inquiry […]

Q3 AI Visibility: AI Citations, Brand Mentions & Content Refreshes That Work via @sejournal, @AirOpsHQ

Five articles explain why AI citations fluctuate, where they come from, what makes them persist, and how to audit content for stronger AI visibility. The post Q3 AI Visibility: AI Citations, Brand Mentions & Content Refreshes That Work appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Week of July 20 Morning News Ratings: Today Squeaks by GMA in Total Viewers

But GMA shrinks Today's demo lead.

89% Of AI Search Demand Has No Clear Owner: Use This Before The Window Closes via @sejournal, @gregjarboe

Kevin Indig's data across 1,094 categories shows that only 15.2% have a clear ChatGPT owner, and citations barely predict which brand gets named. The post 89% Of AI Search Demand Has No Clear Owner: Use This Before The Window Closes appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Saquon Barkley stars in the latest from DirecTV.

Vevo Brings Premium Music Videos to MULO Brands

Vevo is bringing its premium music videos into brick-and-mortar businesses through a new partnership with Rockbot, giving MULO brands another way to create more engaging and consistent in-store experiences For multi-location brands, the in-store experience is becoming an increasingly important competitive differentiator. While digital channels continue to dominate customer acquisition, what happens inside a physical […] Vevo Brings Premium Music Videos to MULO Brands first appeared on Street Fight.

‘The Daily Show’ Sets 30th Anniversary Podcast Hosted by News Team (EXCLUSIVE)

“The Daily Show” blew out the candles on 30 years this month, and to celebrate, the Comedy Central talk series is putting out a three-episode podcast series titled “30 F#@king Years: The Daily Show Remembers.” The limited audio series is hosted by the News Team — that’s Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, […]

Google Opens Search Console Social Reporting To Everyone via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Search Console platform properties are now open to everyone worldwide, and Google has published a guide to reading your social and video search data. The post Google Opens Search Console Social Reporting To Everyone appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

European Search Strategy Goes Beyond Google & Bing via @sejournal, @motokohunt

Treat Europe as one Google market, and you'll miss Seznam, Ecosia, Zalando, and a regulatory layer that can close a door overnight. The post European Search Strategy Goes Beyond Google & Bing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Johann Ibarra

Ammunition, one of the world’s fastest-growing independent agencies, has named Johann Ibarra Vice President, Client Partnerships, as it continues to expand its automotive and industrial marketing capabilities.

Shein’s US ambitions hindered by FTC investigation, tariffs

The global e-commerce giant disclosed the investigation as it preps for a Hong Kong IPO and also noted it has been bumping prices to tackle tariff costs.

Vans needs a good back-to-school season more than ever

With another quarter of declines at the skate-shoe brand, it was up to The North Face and Timberland to help owner VF Corp. beat Q1 expectations.

Bark names CFO

Anya Hamill comes with more than 20 years of financial leadership experience across public and private CPG companies.

Back-to-school shoppers will prioritize essentials over apparel

Clothing buys will be spread out over the school year, while sporting goods are increasingly considered essential, according to two reports.