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You probably shouldn’t click that email ‘unsubscribe’ link. Here’s what to do instead
January 17, 2026 You probably shouldn’t click that email ‘unsubscribe’ link. Here’s what to do instead
When martech requires a sprint — and when it demands a marathon
Not all progress starts with action. Three ways martech leaders can reset priorities, reduce friction and move forward with intention. By Alicia Arnold January 16, 2026 In martech, momentum is often mistaken for progress. That pause feels especially welcome in this space. With all the disruption and change, it can help to take … Continue reading When martech requires a sprint — and when it demands a marathon
Worried about retirement? Consider a die with zero plan
January 17, 2026 Worried about retirement? Consider a die with zero plan span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>My grandmother never realized she was practicing a die with zero philosophy. She liked to give generous presents to her children and grandchildren on birthdays, gift-giving occasions—and whenever the mood struck her. I once asked her why she kept her loved ones so … Continue reading Worried about retirement? Consider a die with zero plan
More AI for the Gmail inbox isn’t the end of email marketing
Google’s AI is changing Gmail. What does it means for your campaigns? Time to adapt and stay relevant — again. By Mike Pastore January 16, 2026 Last week, Google introduced AI for the Gmail inbox, an announcement that got the attention of many email marketers. The new AI features now available in Gmail … Continue reading More AI for the Gmail inbox isn’t the end of email marketing
Trump threatens tariffs for countries that oppose U.S. control of Greenland
January 16, 2026 Trump threatens tariffs for countries that oppose U.S. control of Greenland span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Friday that he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the U.S. controlling Greenland, a message that came as a bipartisan Congressional delegation sought to lower tensions in the Danish capital. Trump for months has … Continue reading Trump threatens tariffs for countries that oppose U.S. control of Greenland
B2B marketers trust AI for execution but not strategy
Most B2B marketing leaders see AI as a productivity booster, but only a small fraction trust it with strategic decisions like positioning or long-term planning. By Constantine von Hoffman January 16, 2026 When it comes to AI in B2B marketing, strategy is still a gray area. That’s one of the biggest takeaways from … Continue reading B2B marketers trust AI for execution but not strategy
OpenAI To Begin Testing Ads In Chat As Execs Challenge Publishers To Do More
OpenAI To Begin Testing Ads In Chat As Execs Challenge Publishers To Do More by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, January 16, 2026 Publishers have been pushing the industry to monetize AI chat. On Friday, in a blog post, OpenAI explained how they will soon get their wish. OpenAI said today that it will soon … Continue reading OpenAI To Begin Testing Ads In Chat As Execs Challenge Publishers To Do More
Kalshi faces class-action lawsuit over ‘deceptive’ claims denying gambling platform status
Kalshi faces class-action lawsuit over ‘deceptive’ claims denying gambling platform status Joel Loynds Suswati Basu A group of regular Kalshi users, some of whom are self-professed addicts, have filed a class-action lawsuit against the prediction market over its claims that it is not a betting platform. Alexander Hallman, Jeremy Kravetz, Daniel Greenberg, … Continue reading Kalshi faces class-action lawsuit over ‘deceptive’ claims denying gambling platform status
How to tell if you have too many tools in your stack
Marketing stacks with too many underused platforms are adding cost, complexity and drag where efficiency was promised. By Tav Laskauskas January 16, 2026 Every week, there’s a new AI-powered marketing tool promising to revolutionize your workflow. It’s tempting to try them all. But here’s what’s actually happening: marketing stacks are more cluttered than … Continue reading How to tell if you have too many tools in your stack
Spotify just announced another price hike. Here’s what’s really driving it
January 16, 2026 Spotify just announced another price hike. Here’s what’s really driving it