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OpenAI GPT-Live Brings Search Into ChatGPT Voice via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

OpenAI has begun rolling out GPT-Live, new voice models for ChatGPT that can run a web search and show visual answers while you talk. The post OpenAI GPT-Live Brings Search Into ChatGPT Voice appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Evan Levy

Ammunition, one of the world's fastest-growing independent agencies, has named former Fitzco CEO Evan Levy its first Chief Client Partnership Officer.

Why the Bot-Majority Internet Demands a Marketing Reset

Leaders from Human, Reddit, Roku, and Tripadvisor reckon with a web where bots outnumber people.

The Giant Company zips ahead with store fleet updates

The Ahold Delhaize USA banner has announced at least four store openings, three store renovation plans and a grand re-opening since the start of this year.

5 things to know about the Kroger-Giant Eagle deal

The deal comes as both grocers are zeroing in on price investments and upgrading their store experiences.

SEC’s semiannual reporting proposal draws groundswell of opposition

The proposal to allow companies to file reports twice a year is part of the SEC’s “Make IPOs Great Again” push.

FP Movement launches Asics footwear collaboration

The tie-up is one of several merchandising efforts from Free People this year and comes as the brand embarks on a brick-and-mortar expansion.

Retailers plan to invest deeper in AI, cybersecurity this year

The majority of retailers already allocate more than $50 million annually to technology, while 28% spend between $100 million and $250 million a year.

Kohl’s prices thousands of back-to-school items under $25 as consumers look for deals

The season could be a critical test for the struggling department store, whose years-long turnaround has failed to gain much traction.

Hyper-Local Cultural Moments Are Changing Media Strategy

National campaigns are no longer enough to connect with local audiences. As brands shift toward hyper-local media planning, cultural moments like Pride offer a blueprint for how localized execution can drive more authentic engagement and stronger marketing outcomes. National brands have long relied on centralized media strategies to deliver consistent campaigns across every market. But […] Hyper-Local Cultural Moments Are Changing Media Strategy first appeared on Street Fight.

Content Creators vs. Emmys: Dropout Shut Out Again, ‘Subway Takes’ Lands First Nomination

The Television Academy is opening its doors to the internet — just a little. In the Emmys’ outstanding short form comedy, drama or variety series category, Kareem Rahma’s viral YouTube hit “Subway Takes” — which conducts man-on-the-street interviews on New York City’s subway, with guests ranging from everyday commuters to Woody Harrelson and Jennifer Lopez […]

Meredith Hayden Lands Netflix Deal for ‘Wishbone Kitchen’ Video Podcast (EXCLUSIVE)

Meredith Hayden is cooking up her own show for Netflix, in another instance of the streamer turning to internet creators to produce original programming. Hayden is a former New York City private chef (and ex-Vogue staffer) who built a career as a popular food influencer, amassing large followings on TikTok and Instagram under her Wishbone […]

Michael Strahan and Constance Schwartz-Morini’s SMAC Productions to Launch Podcast Network, Featuring a Show They’re Co-Hosting

SMAC Productions, the entertainment and content studio founded by “Good Morning America” co-anchor and NFL star Michael Strahan and his longtime business partner Constance Schwartz-Morini, is diving into the podcast biz. And the duo are getting behind the mic themselves as part of the company’s new initiative. SMAC’s new podcast network, dubbed The Intersection, is […]

Delivering on local: DoorDash Ads at Cannes 2026

Delivering on local: DoorDash Ads at Cannes 2026

At Cannes 2026, DoorDash reveals how brands can reach high-intent shoppers with hyperlocal targeting and measurement.

The running list of retail deals in 2026

In the first half of the year, Etsy sold Depop, Reformation filed for an IPO and Bed Bath & Beyond made a slew of acquisitions.

Teads Expands Premium CTV Access Through Strategic Partnership with TiVo Ads

New partnership combines TiVo Ads’ HomeScreen experiences with Teads’ AI-powered omnichannel activation and measurement capabilities Teads (NASDAQ: TEAD), the omnichannel outcomes platform, today announced a strategic partnership with TiVo Ads, a part of leading entertainment technology company Xperi Inc. (NYSE: XPER), to integrate its inventory into the Teads ecosystem across the United States, Canada, and […]

Doceree Closes the Measurement Loop Across Every HCP Channel

A unified Closed Loop Measurement framework now connects Investment, Reach, Performance, and Outcome across nine HCP channels: Point of Care, Programmatic, Account-Based Marketing, Copay, CTV, DOOH, Social, Email, and Text. The framework is powered by Clinical Intent Signals, attention-based creative effectiveness, and physician-level data. Doceree, the world’s first AI-powered operating system for healthcare marketing, announced […]

TechSee Launches Value Meter, Giving Enterprises a Real-Time View of AI Business Impact

New strategic analytics command center turns operational data from across contact center, field service, and self-service into a live, executive-ready view of business impact TechSee, the leader in Visual AI for customer service, announced the launch of Value Meter, a strategic analytics dashboard that turns raw service operations data into a real-time, executive-ready view of […]

FullHost Launches AI Studio: Build Websites and Full Web Applications From a Single Prompt, Hosted in Canada

FullHost, a Canadian-owned and operated web hosting provider, announced the general availability of FullHost AI Studio, an AI-powered development platform that turns plain-language descriptions into working websites and full web applications, with every finished project deployed and hosted on Canadian infrastructure. Unlike template-based site builders, AI Studio generates real, functional software. Users describe what they […]

Customer Expectations, Regulatory Change, and AI Are Reshaping Customer Communications

DataOceans President, Lee Nagel, discusses the convergence of digital self-service, regulatory change, and emerging technologies. Customer communications are becoming a strategic business priority as organizations work to meet rising customer expectations, respond to expanding regulatory requirements, and evaluate the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in how they engage with consumers, according to Lee Nagel, President […]

Globant and Vercel Forge Strategic Alliance to Take Enterprises from Agentic AI to Full Production with AI Pods

Globant’s signature AI Pods can now ship AI-built applications natively to Vercel in one click, turning multi-month projects into same-week experiences making ROI visible almost immediately. Globant is also launching Vercel-powered AI Pods — specialized agentic service units that design, develop, and modernize enterprise digital products on Next.js, offering record-time migration of legacy frontends. Globant, […]

Attestiv Launches DeepScan, Extending Deepfake Detection into File Validation

Built on a unified generative AI architecture, DeepScan helps organizations validate submitted photos, documents, audio, and video using forensic signals, configurable business rules, and workflow data before critical decisions are made Attestiv, a leader in digital media and document validation technology, announced the launch of DeepScan, a new platform built to help organizations automatically validate […]

AI Start-Up Kaon AI Raises $60 Million in Funding Round in Quest to Build a ‘Personalized Story Engine’ for Users

Kaon AI, a start-up focused on building personalized story worlds powered by generative AI for its users through its products FlowGPT and Emochi, has raised $60 million in its most recent funding round at a valuation in the several hundreds of millions. Investors included B Capital, Redpoint Ace, Goodwater Capital and DCM. The Berkeley, California-based […]