Apple is reportedly planning a visual refresh of the entry-level MacBook Pro next year Next spring could be a fiesta of new iPads, MacBooks and iPhones. By Anna Washenko July 1, 2026 Devindra Hardawar for Engadget Mark Gurman is back with a new report in Bloomberg about how Apple’s device lineup may be evolving over … Continue reading Apple is reportedly planning a visual refresh of the entry-level MacBook Pro next year
HubSpot’s acquisition shows CRM platforms are evolving from customer databases into AI systems that identify buying intent and take action. By Constantine von Hoffman Published on July 1, 2026 HubSpot’s acquisition of Warmly (August 07, 2026) is another example of CRMs evolving into systems that identify buying opportunities, recommend the next step, and … Continue reading HubSpot’s Warmly deal points to the next generation of CRM
June 18, 2026 Can ‘Applied Creativity’ be the next ‘Design Thinking?’ BY Grace Snelling In a January 2025 podcast episode, Open AI CEO Sam Altman was asked what the most important skill would be in the age of AI. His answer was—in simplest terms—the ability to ask creative questions. Last summer, Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft … Continue reading Can ‘Applied Creativity’ be the next ‘Design Thinking?’
Learn how to install, deploy, and brand AI skills to turn generic chatbots into your agency’s custom, scalable operating system. By Optmyzr Published on June 10, 2026 Disclosure: I’m the co-founder of Optmyzr. I’ll use one of our open-source skills as the example below, but the frameworks here apply to anything you install or … Continue reading AI skills: The next layer of marketing automation by Optmyzr
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
May 17, 2026 6 questions to ask before committing to your next work goal BY Kathy Oneto Organizations invest in setting the right goals to drive strategy, and increasingly they’re using AI to help. To be sure, AI can support the mechanics: draft objectives, align to strategy, track progress. But the questions that determine whether you … Continue reading 6 questions to ask before committing to your next work goal
May 03, 2026 5 big ideas shaping journalism’s next chapter BY Jeremy Caplan This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. The recent International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy drew 2,000+ journalists, including 526 speakers, for four days of conversation about what’s next for our field. It … Continue reading 5 big ideas shaping journalism’s next chapter
The biggest takeaway is Google’s strategy for embedding its Gemini AI models into tools marketers already use. By Pamela Parker Published on April 27, 2026 Google Cloud’s annual conference featured dozens of announcements aimed at enterprise marketers. Some represent genuinely new capabilities. Others are early-stage partnerships with vague timelines, or existing products repackaged under … Continue reading What marketers need to know from Google Cloud Next ’26
April 26, 2026 Apple’s CEO transition is one of the most carefully choreographed in corporate history. Here’s what comes next BY Michael Grothaus Earlier this week, Apple made its biggest announcement of the year, and no, it wasn’t about a new iPhone. The company announced that longtime CEO Tim Cook would be stepping down as … Continue reading Apple’s CEO transition is one of the most carefully choreographed in corporate history. Here’s what comes next
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
