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When marketers should ignore the data
Hi, Welcome Welcome back Not every change in a marketing metric deserves a response. Marketers need to separate temporary fluctuations from signals worth acting on. By Constantine von Hoffman Published on August 12, 2026 The availability of more granular, real-time data means marketers can see performance change almost constantly. But more signals also … Continue reading When marketers should ignore the data
CFTC steps in to shield Kalshi from New York shutdown attempt
CFTC steps in to shield Kalshi from New York shutdown attempt Suswati Basu Kalshi can keep operating for now after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) invoked its emergency powers, warning that an effort by New York to restrict the prediction-market exchange could disrupt derivatives markets in the United States and internationally if … Continue reading CFTC steps in to shield Kalshi from New York shutdown attempt
Zillow Takes Its Data Off-Site To Pinterest
Zillow Takes Data Off-Site To Pinterest by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, August 12, 2026 Real-estate database Zillow will take its high-intent home-shopper data off-site through a new partnership, marking the first time its predictive data has extended beyond its own platforms. The shift to partner with Pinterest advertisers moves Zillow’s ad business, Zillow Elevate, from … Continue reading Zillow Takes Its Data Off-Site To Pinterest
Claude Cowork can now run in a Chrome sidebar
Claude Cowork can now run in a Chrome sidebar Take your conversations with the chatbot into the Anthropic browser extension. By Anna Washenko Aug. 12, 2026 Anthropic Anthropic’s Claude Cowork is now available as part of the company’s Claude for Chrome browser extension. The change means conversations had in the Chrome side panel … Continue reading Claude Cowork can now run in a Chrome sidebar
The Lakers just landed a $12.5 billion deal with 2 surprising new owners
August 12, 2026 The Lakers just landed a $12.5 billion deal with 2 surprising new owners BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez The Los Angeles Lakers have new owners again. The team announced Wednesday that it has been sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and billionaire investor Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion. … Continue reading The Lakers just landed a $12.5 billion deal with 2 surprising new owners
Marketing without signals: How to perform when the data disappears
Navigating signal loss without losing momentum is a hurdle for every marketing leader. At the MarTech Conference we talked about building control with the data you already own. By MarTechBot Published on September 4, 2026 For years, digital marketing teams built their playbooks on an abundance of granular signals. Clicks, third-party cookies, device … Continue reading Marketing without signals: How to perform when the data disappears
American Express adds 350 luxury hotels to Platinum Card travel program as it doubles down on premium travel
August 12, 2026 American Express adds 350 luxury hotels to Platinum Card travel program as it doubles down on premium travel BY Emily Price American Express is expanding one of the Platinum Card’s most valuable perks, adding more than 350 curated premium hotels to its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs as premium … Continue reading American Express adds 350 luxury hotels to Platinum Card travel program as it doubles down on premium travel
How AI, publishers, and social media are rewriting product discovery
Product discovery now spans AI, social, publishers, creators and communities. Here’s how brands can influence purchase decisions. By Adam Weiss Published on August 11, 2026 Today’s buying journey no longer begins with a Google search alone. Consumers now typically move between ChatGPT (or another AI chatbot of choice), Google, TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, LinkedIn, … Continue reading How AI, publishers, and social media are rewriting product discovery
15 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Claude could do
August 12, 2026 15 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Claude could do BY JR Raphael ?For most regular tech-using mortals, thinking about AI means thinking about ChatGPT or Gemini. For those in the know, though, there’s also Anthropic’s Claude. And whether you’re among the Claude-embracing crowd or someone who’s never ventured into its embrace, this off-the-beaten-path productivity powerhouse is packed … Continue reading 15 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Claude could do
How 'Inference Flip' And Zuckerberg's Dynamic Auction Work
How ‘Inference Flip’ And Zuckerberg’s Dynamic Auction Work by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, August 11, 2026 Microsoft is planning to increase production of its forthcoming semiconductor chip, “Maia 300,” which is focused on inference. “Maia 300” is Microsoft’s internally designed, next-generation AI chip. Microsoft in January announced “Maia 200” as part of the company’s “heterogenous … Continue reading How 'Inference Flip' And Zuckerberg's Dynamic Auction Work