France will ban social media for children under 15 The country’s new law also bans the use of mobile phones in schools. By Ian Carlos Campbell July 21, 2026 Stockplanets/Getty Images French regulators have passed a bill banning social media for children under 15, CNN reports. The new bill, assuming it’s approved by France’s Constitutional … Continue reading France will ban social media for children under 15
New research found marketers invest in targeting, AI, and creative while neglecting the post-click experiences they say drive paid media ROI. By Constantine von Hoffman Published on July 17, 2026 Nine out of 10 marketers say budget constraints are squeezing their paid media programs, yet many are still overlooking one of the biggest … Continue reading Marketers know what improves paid media ROI, but underinvest in it
Microsoft Sees Paid-Search Ad Media Buys Rise by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, July 16, 2026 Media buyers spent 7% more on Microsoft Advertising paid search ads in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the year-ago quarter, according to data released this week. While search cost-per-click (CPC) growth has been weak for Google in recent … Continue reading Microsoft Sees Paid-Search Ad Media Buys Rise
Will Ace Hardwire RedVest Into An AI Retail Media Network? by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, July 8, 2026 Ace Hardware advertisers now have options to manage and run retail RedVest Media campaigns alongside Amazon, Walmart and other major retail media networks following an integration with a commerce network. The partnership with Pacvue and integration through Epsilon gives brands … Continue reading Will Ace Hardwire RedVest Into An AI Retail Media Network?
Programmatic Shift: Impact Of Agentic Media Buying by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, July 2, 2026 Data released this week examines agentic media buying in programmatic advertising and how it compares with traditional non-agentic buying across CPM and fill-rate monetization metrics. Unlike traditional media buying that often spans broader types of inventory and audience segments, … Continue reading Programmatic Shift: Impact Of Agentic Media Buying
Retail Media Network Surprises As Cannes Lions Swings Into French Riviera by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, June 19, 2026 Advertisers’ pay-for-performance models and attention metrics are based on measurable outcomes that increasingly attract them to retail media. But when Cannes Lions festival comes around, an onslaught of announcements from the biggest companies fuels big … Continue reading Retail Media Network Surprises As Cannes Swings Into French Riviera
June 03, 2026 Gwyneth Paltrow’s puzzling dairy substitute—arugula—takes off like a rocket on social media BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez Gwyneth Paltrow is back making headlines. But this time, instead of a questionably scented candle or overpriced piece of home decor, it’s a surprising superfood that’s flooding social media. The actress and founder of lifestyle brand … Continue reading Gwyneth Paltrow’s puzzling dairy substitute—arugula—takes off like a rocket on social media
Snap and YouTube have reportedly settled another major social media addiction lawsuit By Karissa Bell May 15, 2026 5./15 West/Getty Images Snap and YouTube have reportedly reached a settlement in a major lawsuit with a Kentucky school district just weeks ahead of trial Bloomberg reports. The case is one of several around the country that … Continue reading Snap and YouTube have reportedly settled another major social media addiction lawsuit
Digital audio is no longer a niche channel. Learn how streaming audio fits into media buying, from incremental reach to measurable performance. By Elizabeth Marsten Published on March 31, 2026 Until recently, digital audio was treated as a nice-to-have line item, layered in after TV, social and search were funded, often left in … Continue reading Why digital audio is a must-have for your retail media plan
Bluesky’s next product is an AI assistant that helps build custom social media feeds Attie was designed to help users generate social feeds without having to know how to code. By Jackson ChenMarch 29, 2026 Jay Graber Bluesky is the latest social media platform to throw its hat into the AI chatbot ring. Bluesky, but … Continue reading Bluesky’s next product is an AI assistant that helps build custom social media feeds
