As 3rd-party cookies fade, mid-market retailers are leaning on direct value exchanges, ID-driven experiences and zero-party signals to rebuild their data. By MarTechBot Published on April 6, 2026 In MarTech’s “MarTechBot explains it all” feature, we pose a marketing question to our very own MarTechBot, which is trained on the MarTech website archives and … Continue reading Three first-party data strategies retail brands are prioritizing now
Gibraltar Bets on Prediction Markets to Diversify Economy Paul McNally Gibraltar has taken a notable step toward reshaping its digital economy, issuing its first-ever license to a prediction markets operator amid pressure on its core online gambling sector. Authorities approved the license for Predict Street Ltd on March 26, formally adding the company … Continue reading Gibraltar Bets on Prediction Markets to Diversify Economy
April 06, 2026 Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption BY Pavithra Mohan Lean In, the feminist organization founded by Sheryl Sandberg, has a new focus: fighting the gender gap in AI adoption. The nonprofit has put out new research that digs into how women use AI in the workplace relative … Continue reading Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption
The real opportunity with AI is not scale alone, but designing experiences that reduce friction and support both customers and teams. By Danita Smith Published on April 6, 2026 There’s a flood coming. A downpour of noise — more content, more channels, more AI-generated everything, moving faster than most teams can keep up with. … Continue reading AI and empathy define the next era of marketing systems
April 06, 2026 Fractional leadership is the future. Here’s how to make it work BY Nicole Lehmann-Haupt Not long ago, fractional executives were an edge case—temporary operators invited to fill a short-term gap at the leadership table. But what started as a cost-savvy strategy for cash-conscious startups is now a mainstream, strategic move for companies and … Continue reading Fractional leadership is the future. Here’s how to make it work
April 05, 2026 Rana el Kaliouby on why AI needs a more human future BY Robert Safian AI is moving fast. But are we really keeping humans at the center? AI scientist, founder of Affectiva, investor at Blue Tulip, and host of Pioneers of AI, Rana el Kaliouby makes the case that human-centric AI isn’t … Continue reading Rana el Kaliouby on why AI needs a more human future
New York Governor Hochul pushes rules to curb youth online gambling access Suswati Basu New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to roll out a comprehensive plan to tighten oversight of online gambling, with a sharp focus on keeping young people off betting platforms and curbing industry practices that can fuel addiction. The … Continue reading New York Governor Hochul pushes rules to curb youth online gambling access
April 05, 2026 Are stores open on Easter Sunday 2026? Holiday hours for Walmart, Whole Foods, Costco, and more BY Shannon Cudd For billions of Christians around the world, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. While this is not an official federal holiday, federal offices are already closed because it always falls on a Sunday. … Continue reading Are stores open on Easter Sunday 2026? Holiday hours for Walmart, Whole Foods, Costco, and more
Mohegan to sell Connecticut Sun, as Houston relocation planned for 2027 Suswati Basu The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority says it has reached an agreement to sell the Connecticut Sun to the Tilman J. Fertitta family, a move that would relocate the WNBA franchise to Houston starting in 2027 if league officials sign off. … Continue reading Mohegan to sell Connecticut Sun, as Houston relocation planned for 2027
Kalshi seeks preliminary injunction as tribes oppose Arizona betting crackdown Suswati Basu Kalshi is asking a federal judge in Arizona to step in and halt state enforcement actions targeting its event-based trading platform. The move ramps up a growing legal fight over whether Kalshi’s contracts should be treated as legitimate financial products or … Continue reading Kalshi seeks preliminary injunction as tribes oppose Arizona betting crackdown
