Kalshi launches political power index amid scrutiny over prediction markets Suswati Basu Kalshi has rolled out a new political benchmark that tries to capture the balance of power between Democrats and Republicans in a single number. The product, called the Kalshi American Power Index, or KPOW, is now available on the company’s platform. … Continue reading Kalshi launches political power index amid scrutiny over prediction markets
Erin Brockovich launches a crowdsourced AI data center map Most of the reports so far came from Texas. By Mariella Moon May 27, 2026 Brockovich AI Data Center Reporting website Erin Brockovich, the American environmental activist portrayed by Julia Roberts in the film named after her, has launched a new project that aims to give … Continue reading Erin Brockovich launches a crowdsourced AI data center map
May 26, 2026 After the Shein shock, Everlane’s founder launches his next act BY Elizabeth Segran When Puck announced on May 17 that sustainable fashion startup Everlane had been acquired by Chinese ultra-fast-fashion retailer Shein, it sent shockwaves throughout the apparel industry. Michael Preysman, who founded Everlane in 2011, was just as shocked. “I found out … Continue reading After the Shein shock, Everlane’s founder launches his next act
New platform capabilities aim to connect data, channels, and agents so customer conversations carry context across every interaction. By Constantine von Hoffman Published on May 6, 2026 Twilio is rolling out a new set of platform capabilities to address one of the most persistent problems in customer experience: conversations that don’t carry over … Continue reading Twilio launches conversation layer to unify AI and human interactions
New AI agents aim to cut manual tasks and speed up workflows across disconnected systems in the back office. By Constantine von Hoffman Published on April 29, 2026 Salesforce today launched Agentforce Operations, designed to automate back-office processes using AI agents across systems such as email, ERP, and collaboration tools. The release targets … Continue reading Salesforce launches Agentforce Operations to automate back-office work
Google’s Scenario Planner gives you a no-code way to turn Marketing Mix Model insights into budget and ROI decisions. By Anu Adegbola February 19, 2026 Google is rolling out Scenario Planner, a no-code tool designed to make its Meridian marketing mix model accessible to marketers who do not have a data science team on … Continue reading Google launches no-code Scenario Planner built on Meridian MMM
Underdog launches team parlays to challenge multi-pick sports betting markets trend Brian-Damien Morgan Suswati Basu Betting and stats giant Underdog has launched a new team parlays feature to rival the growing trend of multi-pick wagers on event contracts. A traditional Same Game Parlay (SGP) in the licensed sports betting world includes lines … Continue reading Underdog launches team parlays to challenge multi-pick sports betting markets trend
The new AI disclosure framework aims to help marketers use generative AI responsibly without over-labeling every touchpoint or eroding consumer trust. By Constantine von Hoffman January 15, 2026 The IAB is stepping into the AI accountability conversation with a new framework aimed squarely at one of marketers’ biggest open questions: when, exactly, should AI use … Continue reading IAB launches AI transparency and disclosure framework
Polymarket launches real estate and housing prediction markets onto platform via Parcl Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu Polymarket is entering into a new world as it signs a partnership with Parcl to bring real estate and housing prediction markets to life. The duo will see Parcl’s daily housing prices indices brought into a … Continue reading Polymarket launches real estate and housing prediction markets onto platform via Parcl
The new data tools aim to turn trusted data into faster decisions, smoother campaigns and customer experiences that actually deliver. Constantine von Hoffman on October 15, 2025 Twilio today launched a suite of data capabilities aimed at one of marketers’ biggest challenges: trusting their data enough to act on it promptly. The new features … Continue reading Twilio launches data tools to help marketers trust their signals and move faster
