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As AI upends search, publishers face a choice in 2026: chase Google, feed AI, or figure out how to balance both.
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Future of TV Briefing: The creator’s economy’s ‘very loud, dirty little secret’ of brands’ late, delayed paymentsThis week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at how lengthening payment windows and late payments from brands continue to roil the creator economy.
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Digiday+ Research: How publishers from Dow Jones and Business Insider to People Inc. are approaching AI in 2026Publishers continuously assess how to use AI without compromising editorial standards. Here's how they're doing it.
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Ad Tech Briefing: The Trade Desk’s CFO search indicates a tough road ahead for independentsMuted expectations expected in the year ahead, as budget-controllers prefer accountability over reach.
January 27, 2026 -
Media Buying Briefing: CourtAvenue’s new president looks to grow, integrate and find M&A targetsRobyn Freye was Stagwell’s chief growth officer who had a hand in winning clients such as Qualcomm and Expedia, and helped to build out Sports Beach.
January 26, 2026 -
Future of Marketing Briefing: AI companies are staffing up for a reputation fightAI has an image problem, which explains why the industry is suddenly investing so much energy in who gets to tell its story.
January 23, 2026 -
Media Briefing: The anatomy of the publishers’ SEO dilemmaAs AI upends search, publishers face a choice in 2026: chase Google, feed AI, or figure out how to balance both.
January 22, 2026 -
Future of TV Briefing: YouTube develops new program to pitch brands on top creators’ showsThis week’s Future of TV Briefing reports on YouTube’s new pilot program that would have brands sponsor shows from top creators.
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Ad Tech Briefing: Consolidation in a ‘Hunger Games scenario’ – and a true loss for the industryAnalysts predict various means of consolidation. and notes on the sad passing of OpenX CEO John Gentry.
January 20, 2026