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
Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows Suswati Basu Online sports betting is becoming a routine part of daily life across the United States, with participation continuing to climb even as unease about its effects grows. A new national survey released April 13 shows both … Continue reading Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows
Vibe marketing is using AI and no-code tools to turn plain-English ideas into live campaigns faster than traditional teams and stacks can keep up. By Océane Li , January 7, 2026 Vibe coding, popularized by tech leaders in early 2025, describes using AI to generate software by simply describing the desired vibe … Continue reading The rise of vibe marketing and what it means for marketers
December 26, 2025 Stocks hover at record highs after Christmas as gold and silver prices rise span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>Stocks moved slightly lower in midday Friday trading as investors returned from the Christmas holiday. Trading is expected to be light. The S&P 500 index was down 0.1% as of 12:15 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down … Continue reading Stocks hover at record highs after Christmas as gold and silver prices rise
November 20, 2025 The rise of the builder C-suite
Reddit’s rise is a wake-up call for brands — own your community now or risk losing visibility, authority, and customer trust in the age of AI search. Steve Liu on November 11, 2025 A year and a half ago, I wrote “The rise of forums: Why Google prefers them and how to adapt,” arguing … Continue reading Reddit’s rise shows every brand needs a forum for its GenAI search strategy
September 24, 2025 Drug-resistant ‘superbugs’ see alarming rise in U.S. A new study from CDC scientists shows that a dangerous strain of what some researchers have nicknamed a “superbug” is on the rise. The study, published on September 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, examines a bacteria called NDM-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (NDM-CRE). Researchers found … Continue reading Drug-resistant “superbugs” see alarming rise in U.S.
September 18, 2025 The rise of intelligent ecosystems in real estate finance If you’ve ever used an iPhone, you know the magic of an ecosystem. Your phone unlocks your Mac, syncs your photos, connects to your AirPods, and mirrors to your TV—effortlessly. Each device on its own is useful, but together they create a seamless … Continue reading The rise of intelligent ecosystems in real estate finance
AI Slop and the Rise of Slop Culture Amelie Boucher Jun 3, 2025 In the era of mass automation and algorithmic creativity, a new digital phenomenon is emerging—and it’s not exactly flattering. It’s called AI slop, and it’s feeding into a broader movement often referred to as slop culture. But what does that mean, and … Continue reading AI Slop and the Rise of Slop Culture
Costs Of Google Ads Rise As Conversions Improve by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 20, 2025 Google Ads are seeing better conversion rates despite costs rising across nearly every industry so far in 2025. It’s not clear whether artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a role in the increase. Executives have said advertisers may experience … Continue reading Costs Of Google Ads Rise As Conversions Improve
