February 24, 2026 Gucci just proved why luxury brands shouldn’t use AI BY Jude Cramer What are the hallmarks of a luxury brand? Exclusivity, artisan craftsmanship, and a high price tag to match. But iconic fashion house Gucci may have just learned the hard way that advertising can undermine all those qualities—especially if it’s … Continue reading Gucci just proved why luxury brands shouldn’t use AI
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be ‘useful’ The company has tried to downplay the idea that its apps can be addictive. Karissa Bell Wed, February 18, 2026 Meta CEO and Chairman Mark Zuckerberg arrives at Los Angeles Superior Court ahead of the social … Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be ‘useful’
February 17, 2026 Why the EU just opened a formal probe into Shein
Holiday data shows consumers deciding faster than ever, pushing marketers to build frictionless, trust-first experiences that convert in a single moment. By David Johnson February 17, 2026 Every year, marketers analyze performance data from the holiday shopping period to understand how consumers are buying and where marketing strategies are working. While topline growth … Continue reading The path to purchase just got dramatically shorter
February 16, 2026 Congress just passed a major housing bill. Will it actually lower your home price?
February 11, 2026 PwC limits some entry-level roles to just 13 locations
February 03, 2026 Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris were just raided by French prosecutors. Here’s why span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>French prosecutors raided the offices of social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They have also summoned billionaire owner Elon Musk for questioning. … Continue reading Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris were just raided by French prosecutors. Here’s why
January 26, 2026 Younger generations aren’t just growing up online span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>For today’s young people, online content isn’t a backdrop to daily life—it is daily life. Streaming platforms, short-form video, and social media don’t just entertain; they influence how young people see themselves, their health, and what behaviors are seen as normal or aspirational. Movies, television, … Continue reading Younger generations aren’t just growing up online
January 16, 2026 Spotify just announced another price hike. Here’s what’s really driving it
The real issue isn’t the platform, but the assumption of identity ownership — a model undone by fragmentation, regulation and platform control. By Crissi Cupak January 12, 2026 About five years ago, I was asked to evaluate whether my company should build a customer data platform (CDP). The market pressure was intense, and clients … Continue reading CDPs are dead, brands just haven’t noticed
