June 14, 2025 Apple just made 3 great new privacy and security enhancements—but missed these 3 opportunities BY Michael Grothaus This week, Apple previewed its redesigned (and renumbered) operating systems at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. While the new Liquid Glass design language was the star of the show across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS … Continue reading Apple just made 3 great new privacy and security enhancements—but missed these 3 opportunities
Seasonality in retail is shifting. Engage customers year-round with personalized campaigns that go beyond traditional holiday sales. Greg Kihlstrom on June 11, 2025 You don’t have to wait for Black Friday and the holiday season for online retail and ecommerce success. Ecommerce calendars have expanded significantly thanks to numerous holidays and cultural events. The … Continue reading Your ecommerce calendar just got a year-round makeover
June 10, 2025 Flagstar Bank just closed dozens of branches in 5 states. See full the list of locations that shuttered in May BY Michael Grothaus This year has not been kind to retailers in terms of store closures. But brick-and-mortar shops are not the only retail category that has experienced a decline in 2025. Banks … Continue reading Flagstar Bank just closed dozens of branches in 5 states. See full the list of locations that shuttered in May
AI changes everything — especially making decisions, learning and leading. Here’s how to shift from optimization to reinvention. Melissa Reeve on April 21, 2025 Remember when “digital transformation” meant getting everyone on email? Those days feel quaint now. When I attended the Marketing AI Conference last year, it struck me that AI leaders asked … Continue reading Why mindset, not just tech, defines AI success in marketing
Not all “AI” in martech is created equal. See past the buzzwords and spot the difference between rule-based logic and adaptive learning. Michele Morelli on April 16, 2025 2025 is shaping up to be the year of AI — or is it? Every martech vendor seems to be slapping an “AI-powered” label on their … Continue reading How to tell if it’s real AI or just automation at a higher price
March 11, 2025 Lamborghini just made a $5,000 stroller BY Hunter Schwarz The Lamborghini of baby strollers is literally a Lamborghini. Luxury carmaker Automobili Lamborghini is getting into baby gear by partnering with the British nursery brand Silver Cross for a limited-edition stroller called the Reef AL Arancio. Just 500 of the strollers will be made … Continue reading Lamborghini just made a $5,000 stroller
February 22, 2025 Apple’s hidden white noise feature may be just the productivity boost you need I use Background Sounds to improve my focus. Here’s how you can use it, too. BY Michael Grothaus As I write this, the most pleasing sound is washing over me—gentle waves ebbing and flowing onto the shore. Sadly, I’m not … Continue reading Apple’s hidden white noise feature may be just the productivity boost you need
Microsoft Lets Ad Industry Know Quantum Isn’t Just A Google Thing by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, February 20, 2025 Microsoft this week released information on its Majorana 1 chip — the first processor based on an experimental technology — which the company believes will drive a new path for quantum computing. The chip … Continue reading Microsoft Lets Ad Industry Know Quantum Isn’t Just A Google Thing
January 07, 2025 The Surgeon General just wrote you a prescription for happiness. Here’s what it says Vivek Murthy, who focused much of his efforts on the epidemic of loneliness in America, is making one last recommendation before leaving office. BY Jennifer Mattson Outgoing United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy just released his Parting Prescription … Continue reading The Surgeon General just wrote you a prescription for happiness. Here’s what it says
AI promises big wins, but tools alone won’t get you there. It’s your team’s skills and adaptability that truly unlock AI’s potential. Gene De Libero on November 12, 2024 Automation, machine learning and analytics are taking center stage as AI reshapes the business landscape. But in the rush to adopt the latest tools, one … Continue reading Why your marketing team needs training, not just tech, in the age of AI
