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AI Hallucinations: The Risk for Multi-Location Brands

AI search is quickly becoming a default research step before a customer visits a store, books a service, or calls a support line. For multi-location and enterprise brands, that often means AI-generated answers are shaping decisions across hundreds or thousands of locations, and those answers aren’t always accurate. When AI is asked about a brand, […] AI Hallucinations: The Risk for Multi-Location Brands first appeared on Street Fight.

The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey Criticizes His Parent Company’s Partnership With Netflix: ‘There’s an Inherent Conflict’ and ‘It Wasn’t My Decision’

Some dissent in Bill Simmons’ The Ringer publishing and podcast network is airing out publicly. Sean Fennessey, the head of content for the Ringer and host of the platform’s popular “The Big Picture” podcast, appeared on the podcast “Talk Easy With Sam Fragoso” on Aug. 30 and touched on several topics — including that Ringer […]

Olivier François steps down as Stellantis CMO

François oversaw multiple attention-grabbing Super Bowl ads for Stellantis brands such as Jeep.

ChatGPT Surpasses $1 Billion in Annualized Ads Revenue

The milestone underscores how important the business has become to parent company OpenAI.

50 years of Aldi in the US: A timeline

The discounter opened its first stateside store in Iowa in 1976. Here’s a look at key moves by the company over the past half-century.

Albertsons offers higher fuel savings through deal with Chevron

Under an arrangement between the grocer and the fuel company, shoppers can apply rewards from both companies’ loyalty programs toward gas purchases.

Kroger amplifies wellness focus with in-store events and ‘mini-fests’

The grocery company plans to host activities at participating stores throughout September.

Inside Bed Bath & Beyond’s ambitions to transcend retail

A rebrand to Neighborhood Intelligence positions it as “bigger than a retail company.” But a slew of recent acquisitions has drawn skepticism.

Macy’s names senior vice president of creative, production

The retailer is bringing back former staffer Maya Dukes to lead its creative strategy as it executes on its Bold New Chapter strategy.

Nuuly drives Urban Outfitters’ record second-quarter revenue

The subscription rental service increased its average active subscriber count by more than 30% and posted $179 million in net sales.

Target bets on ’90s nostalgia with exclusive Delia’s collection

The assortment offers a fresh take on the brand’s vintage style and includes a version of its famous catalog.

Amelia Dimoldenberg Started ‘Chicken Shop Date’ at a London Youth Club. Now, She’s Giving Back Through Her Own Summer Academy

Amelia Dimoldenberg knows firsthand the impact a youth club can have. In fact, if she didn’t attend one 16 years ago, “Chicken Shop Date” — her viral celebrity talk show that has amassed her nearly 3 million followers and become a cultural touchstone — wouldn’t exist. What started as a column for a youth magazine […]

Chipotle deploys 100 creators for latest ads spotlighting fresh food

This is the first national advertising push from Chief Brand Officer Fernando Machado and Chipotle’s first major work with new agency partner Kids.

Why Dr. Squatch is investing in experiences — not ads — with IShowSpeed

Chief Brand Officer John Ludeke explains why the Unilever brand is betting that it can get Gen Z consumers to create content alongside the top streamer.

How To Restructure Your Marketing Team & Budget For The AI-Search Era

Three role changes and a budget rebalance can move a marketing team from invisible to cited in AI search results, no new headcount required. The post How To Restructure Your Marketing Team & Budget For The AI-Search Era appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Watch the newest commercials from Starbucks, Long John Silver’s, Tecovas and more

Starbucks celebrates the return of its Pumpkin Spice Latte.

USPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak season

The holiday price bump is set to impact Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other package shipping services starting Oct. 4.

Best Buy emphasizes expert support with AI shopping assistant

Ask Blue can answer shopping questions or guide users to customer support as needed.

Walmart to build $1.3B fulfillment center in Georgia

The 1.5-million-square-foot automated facility is slated to break ground later this year.

Digital Brand Architects Signs Lifestyle Creators Shannon Hart and Mya’Danielle Smith

Digital Brand Architects has signed prominent lifestyle creators Shannon Hart and Mya’Danielle Smith as part of its ongoing effort to partner with female entrepreneurs who have influential voices and a desire to build businesses. Hart is a registered nurse and lifestyle creator who is married to New York Knicks star Josh Hart and the mother […]

The New Yorker Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup, Featuring Conan O’Brien, Mariska Hargitay, Mahershala Ali, Hannah Einbinder and More

The New Yorker Festival, the magazine’s annual “celebration of culture and ideas,” is happening this year Oct. 23-25 in New York City — and it has tipped the celeb-stocked lineup of speakers for the 2026 edition. The event’s confirmed speakers include: Conan O’Brien, Parker Posey, Aaron Sorkin, Gloria Steinem, Dr. Becky, Colson Whitehead, Pixies, Ethan […]

Chicago Cubs Sets Rom-Com Series ‘Nine Innings to Love’

From stealing bases to stealing hearts, the Chicago Cubs are getting into the content game. The baseball team just announced the upcoming release of “Nine Innings to Love,” a scripted rom-com series that is set to launch on the team’s TikTok account on Sept. 4. The series is inspired by the real-life phenomenon of fans […]

Snapchat’s bid to simplify mobile marketing measurement goes global

Mohegan Sun Online Casino improved its return on ad spend by nearly 90% during a test period for the Unified Attribution capability.