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Interest in the fitness race is “like a Taylor Swift concert,” one brand sponsor exec said, and marketers are looking to tap into the excitement.

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The rise of the format opened new doors for content creators and advertisers, but the once audio-only industry is increasingly video-centric.

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CEO Shou Zi Chew told employees in a memo Thursday that it had come to an agreement with a series of investors, with a closing date of January 22.

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The sci-fi mystery series has become an increasingly powerful vehicle for brand spotlights and partnerships

Goodbye, Upside Down: Marketers are mourning the end of ‘Stranger Things’ 

Fifteen years ago, it wasn’t viable to have one women’s professional soccer league in the US, but thanks to increased media and brand investment, two are thriving.

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The travel brand is highlighting experiences over technology in its newest campaign.

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 “Not every meme, sound, or platform deserves a brand’s attention,” one CMO told us. 

Chasing trends and AI as a strategy: CMOs on 2025’s most overhyped marketing trends 

Angering audiences, intentionally or not, generated “cheap, easy, free attention” all year long, one marketer said—but it’s also “created a marketing industry that’s afraid.” 

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Coworking with Keisha Taylor Starr

Reigning by region: Who ruled the 2025 Amazon Ads Partner Awards?

Global go-getters: Who ruled the world at the 2025 Partner Awards?

Quarter century project: Marketing over the last 25 years

How Instagram built (and potentially restricted) the link-in-bio industry

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Women’s soccer, after years of being sidelined, is finally in the big leagues

How digital billboards changed the out-of-home game

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The Art & Science of AI in Marketing

Working Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI in Marketing to Break through the Busywork

Winning the Game of Attention: The Fan Engagement Playbook

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