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Watch the newest commercials from Fandango, Public, State Farm and more

“In a season of incredible performances, the breakout star has to be Jake from State Farm,” an announcer says in a new State Farm spot.

Why connection is the future of marketing data

Discover why the future of marketing data isn’t just about more data but the systems that work together to drive insights that matter.

The appetite for AI is high, but the results have yet to be seen

Nearly 80% of advertisers say AI is transforming the industry—but most don’t know how.

Night Media, manager of big internet stars, raises $70 million to expand

Talent management firm Night Media represents social media celebrities such as Twitch streamer Kai Cenat.

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AI Is Giving CMOs Their Power Back With Sumit Virmani of Infosys

How to position yourself as a transformation partner, not a marketing operator.

Anderson Cooper Departs CBS News’ 60 Minutes

Cooper’s exit comes as CBS News continues to evolve under its new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.

Unilever changes its brand discovery calculus with Google Cloud AI pact

A new deal sees the CPG giant trying to account for the impact agentic commerce will have on marketing as Unilever reorients around technology.

Google Text Ad Click Share Rises Sharply In Some Verticals via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

An analysis of approximately 16,000 U.S. queries shows text ads increasing their click share by 7-13 points year over year. The post Google Text Ad Click Share Rises Sharply In Some Verticals appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Why agencies are rushing into ChatGPT ads despite limited measurement

OpenAI’s pilot program for ChatGPT ads entices brands with promises of an advantage in the future of AI and agentic commerce.

Ludacris and the Hawks’ Tony Ressler on Atlanta’s Rise to a Marketing, Music, and Sports Powerhouse

Culture, community, and the business mechanics behind Brandlanta.

Marzetti’s Michael Reda on Omnichannel Growth and Building Brands Beyond the ‘Host Food’

Plus, how Marzetti approaches discovery in a digitally influenced world.

Hard Reset: How Lenovo Is Redefining AI PCs, Edge Computing, and Trust

Plus, what Lenovo wants customers to understand about the next era of AI.

PepsiCo’s CMO on how its Super Bowl strategy informs 2026 growth plans

Chief Consumer and Marketing Officer Jane Wakely explains how efforts by Lay’s, Pepsi Zero Sugar and Poppi extend beyond the big game.

Folgers mixes iconic jingle with ‘wake up’ songs from across years, genres

The J.M. Smucker coffee brand is trying to reach new generations of consumers as it looks to change perceptions.

Google Lost Two Antitrust Cases, But Stock Rose 65% – Here’s Why via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Courts ruled against Google, regulators push forward, and appeals loom. Here’s where every proceeding stands and what it signals for search and monetization. The post Google Lost Two Antitrust Cases, But Stock Rose 65% – Here’s Why appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

The Science Of How AI Pays Attention via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig

An analysis of 1.2 million ChatGPT citations reveals why AI favors front-loaded, entity-rich, definitive writing over traditional “ultimate guide” formats. The post The Science Of How AI Pays Attention appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

National Cyber Security Centre campaign shows firm on the Moon to escape hackers

M&C Saatchi Group UK made the campaign.

Andrex account shifts from FCB London into McCann

FCB London won the Kimberly-Clark business in 2019.

Uncommon unveils rigged claw machine for London Fashion Week

The claw machine will be on display at Moco Museum London.

Week in Charts: Roku’s DSP Strategy, AI’s Impact on UK Agency Headcount, and AppLovin’s Stock Price Decline

In this week's Week in Charts, Roku's DSP strategy, AI's impact on UK agency headcount, and AppLovin's stock price decline. To have Week in Charts delivered to your inbox, you can sign up to the newsletter here. Quote of the Week   Number of the Week Charts of the Week AI-Driven Ad Spend to Make Read More

Silverpush & Epitaph Release Attention Study with Lumen Research to Prove Performance of YouTube & Context

Silverpush, the contextual intelligence company, today (17th February, 2026) released a first-ever attention study on the impact of contextual intelligence for YouTube advertising with agency partner Epitaph. By working with Lumen, the global attention measurement company, Silverpush and Epitaph analysed [...] The post Silverpush & Epitaph Release Attention Study with Lumen Research to Prove Performance of YouTube & Context  appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

“Omnichannel planning has become a living system.”: Yaron Tomchin, CEO, Mobupps

We meet Yaron Tomchin, CEO at Mobupps, to discuss the omnichannel landscape and how innovation has turned media planning into a far more dynamic process… Mobupps Mobupps is a global frontrunner in mobile advertising and technology solutions. With a legacy spanning over [...] The post “Omnichannel planning has become a living system.”: Yaron Tomchin, CEO, Mobupps appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

StreetEasy’s new ads invite NYC dwellers to ‘Be a Forever New Yorker’

Mother New York’s campaign focuses on commitment, community and the idea of NYC as a lifetime address.