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Indie agencies focus on optimizing media and creative using AI to pick up more clients

Among the many ways generative AI and its machine learning ancestors are helping media agencies do their jobs more efficiently, campaign optimization seems to be catching on in a bigger way. Essentially, more and more media agencies have boosted and sped up their AI abilities to apply marketing mix modeling to media campaigns — and […]

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The Rundown: OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser aims to turn the internet into a conversation

As if ad execs didn’t already have enough to untangle when it comes to AI, OpenAI just threw another curveball: a browser called ChatGPT Atlas. Before panic sets in, take a breath. Digiday has the essentials on what it means for the industry and why it matters. The rumors were true: OpenAI’s long-anticipated browser now

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Future of TV Briefing: YouTube’s dynamic brand insertions could unlock the upfront market for creators

This week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at how YouTube’s plan to enable creators to swap out sponsored segments normally baked into their videos may be the most disruptive development in the creator economy in 2026. YouTube’s new deal dynamics OpenAI’s entertainment industry gaslighting, Facebook’s creator charm offensive and more YouTube’s new deal dynamics YouTube’s

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‘We were getting crushed’: Brands cut back on free online returns to offset tariff costs

This article was first published by Digiday sibling Modern Retail. Free online returns — once a standard perk of e-commerce — are becoming the latest casualty of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. After years of footing the bill for free returns, more retailers are raising the bar for customers who want to ship back unwanted goods.

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Why The SVP Of The Trade Desk’s Ventura OS Is Betting On Transparent TV Ecosystems

Last year, TTD announced plans to launch a TV operating system, called Ventura OS, that powers the viewing experience on smart TVs with an open, ad-supported system. Now, SVP Matthew Henick has lofty goals for what Ventura can achieve. The post Why The SVP Of The Trade Desk’s Ventura OS Is Betting On Transparent TV

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Vermillio, Time and Critical Mass are Digiday AI Awards finalists

Across the media, marketing and advertising industries, organizations continue to embrace innovative uses of artificial intelligence — setting new standards for creative and ethical use of AI. The finalists for the 2025 Digiday AI Awards are demonstrating tangible success through their AI efforts, from empowerment and accessibility to global reach and inclusivity.  For instance, in

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