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Psychology
fromThe Verge
5 hours ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
UX design
fromMedium
3 hours ago

Product design in 2026: the beginning of a fantastic voyage?

Designers now have the opportunity to redefine their influence and role within companies, moving beyond traditional constraints.
#layoffs
fromFast Company
19 hours ago
Social media marketing

'No idea what tomorrow will look like': In TikTok's 'unemployment diaries,' workers document life after layoffs

Remote teams
fromForbes
5 hours ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
19 hours ago

'No idea what tomorrow will look like': In TikTok's 'unemployment diaries,' workers document life after layoffs

Karlee Rea documents her layoff experience and the challenges of job searching in a series of vlogs amid rising unemployment among Gen Z.
Remote teams
fromForbes
5 hours ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.
more#layoffs
Remote teams
fromInc
8 hours ago

Why So Many Workers Say the Office is Making Them Look Worse

Employees are increasingly blaming poor office air quality for negative health effects and appearance changes, leading to resistance against in-person work mandates.
fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots

"I felt like there were these patterns that were really related to my symptoms, but I didn't know how to connect them."
US news
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Data centers now account for half of all new U.S. electricity use, just as Americans start to sour on AI | Fortune

Data centers accounted for around 50% of all electricity demand growth in the U.S. last year, according to the IEA, far surpassing the rise in electricity usage in the residential, industrial, and transport sectors.
Environment
#remote-work
Careers
fromForbes
4 days ago

Why Remote Job Postings Are The New Ghost Jobs

Remote job postings often mislead applicants, with many listings being ghost jobs that do not lead to actual hiring.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 week ago

Remote Jobs Just Surged 20%, New Data Reveals. Is WFH Making A Comeback?

Remote job listings increased by 20% in Q4 2025, indicating a resilient trend in remote work despite RTO mandates.
Europe news
fromYale E360
12 hours ago

Energy Crisis Spurs Global Push for Remote Work

Countries are adopting remote work to reduce oil consumption amid energy shocks from the Iran conflict.
Remote teams
fromPsychology Today
10 hours ago

Why Hybrid Work Feels Harder Than It Should

Organizations face challenges in managing boundary decisions in remote and hybrid work environments, leading to inconsistent expectations and employee dissatisfaction.
Careers
fromForbes
4 days ago

Why Remote Job Postings Are The New Ghost Jobs

Remote job postings often mislead applicants, with many listings being ghost jobs that do not lead to actual hiring.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 week ago

Remote Jobs Just Surged 20%, New Data Reveals. Is WFH Making A Comeback?

Remote job listings increased by 20% in Q4 2025, indicating a resilient trend in remote work despite RTO mandates.
more#remote-work
Careers
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 hours ago

Business leaders marked down on AI workforce strategy | Computer Weekly

31% of workers expect their jobs to change drastically or disappear by 2030, highlighting a significant shift in workforce expectations.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
16 hours ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How to navigate uncertainty in an increasingly uncertain world

Artificial intelligence advancements are creating job insecurity and uncertainty for millions, compounded by geopolitical tensions and personal health challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
16 hours ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How to navigate uncertainty in an increasingly uncertain world

Artificial intelligence advancements are creating job insecurity and uncertainty for millions, compounded by geopolitical tensions and personal health challenges.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
more#artificial-intelligence
#retail-media
Online marketing
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Making retail media work harder with smarter data strategies

Retail media networks are growing, and effective data strategies are essential for maximizing value for retailers and brands.
Marketing
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Online marketing
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Making retail media work harder with smarter data strategies

Retail media networks are growing, and effective data strategies are essential for maximizing value for retailers and brands.
Marketing
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
more#retail-media
fromTelecompetitor
12 hours ago

Data centers growing, especially in rural areas: Pew

The Pew Research Center indicates that the current profile of data centers is 87% urban and 13% rural, but future additions will be 67% rural and 33% urban.
Data science
Washington DC
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The US State With The Most Costco Locations Per Capita Has Ties To Its Roots - Tasting Table

Washington has the highest per-capita ratio of Costco warehouses in the U.S., providing residents with unmatched convenience.
#ecommerce
E-Commerce
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 day ago

Maximizing the transaction moment: Why the point of purchase is retail's most undervalued growth lever

Ecommerce optimization must shift focus from conversion to maximizing value during and after the purchase moment.
E-Commerce
fromwww.cnbc.com
5 days ago

Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit

Amazon and Flipkart invest heavily in India's growing ecommerce market despite only 30% of the population shopping online.
E-Commerce
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 day ago

Maximizing the transaction moment: Why the point of purchase is retail's most undervalued growth lever

Ecommerce optimization must shift focus from conversion to maximizing value during and after the purchase moment.
E-Commerce
fromwww.cnbc.com
5 days ago

Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit

Amazon and Flipkart invest heavily in India's growing ecommerce market despite only 30% of the population shopping online.
more#ecommerce
#qvc
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

QVC Group plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid declining sales and changing consumer habits.
Television
fromParade
4 days ago

Iconic Shopping Giant Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Industry Shift

QVC Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while planning to continue operations and restructure amid a shift to digital shopping.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

QVC Group plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid declining sales and changing consumer habits.
Television
fromParade
4 days ago

Iconic Shopping Giant Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Industry Shift

QVC Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while planning to continue operations and restructure amid a shift to digital shopping.
more#qvc
#ai
fromFortune
3 days ago
Women in technology

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

fromFuturism
4 days ago
Venture

What It Really Means That a Failing Shoe Brand "Pivoted to AI" and Its Stock Soared 700 Percent

Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
11 hours ago

In ctrl or out of touch? The ninth P of marketing revealed

AI is reshaping customer journeys, creating a trust gap between marketers and consumers regarding data usage for personalization.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I've lived in China for over 10 years and saw the OpenClaw craze unfold. The West needs to keep up.

AI tools like OpenClaw are transforming small businesses in China, supported by government initiatives and a growing microeconomy.
Marketing tech
fromAol
8 hours ago

How AI is reshaping brand visibility: What businesses need to know

AI is transforming brand visibility by prioritizing content clarity and verifiability over traditional ranking metrics.
Women in technology
fromFortune
3 days ago

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Competing against IBM's Watson in Jeopardy! demonstrates the advanced cognitive capabilities of AI.
Venture
fromFuturism
4 days ago

What It Really Means That a Failing Shoe Brand "Pivoted to AI" and Its Stock Soared 700 Percent

Allbirds pivots to AI, rebranding as NewBird AI, leading to a 700% stock surge despite previous financial struggles.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
11 hours ago

In ctrl or out of touch? The ninth P of marketing revealed

AI is reshaping customer journeys, creating a trust gap between marketers and consumers regarding data usage for personalization.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I've lived in China for over 10 years and saw the OpenClaw craze unfold. The West needs to keep up.

AI tools like OpenClaw are transforming small businesses in China, supported by government initiatives and a growing microeconomy.
Marketing tech
fromAol
8 hours ago

How AI is reshaping brand visibility: What businesses need to know

AI is transforming brand visibility by prioritizing content clarity and verifiability over traditional ranking metrics.
more#ai
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Why I Can't Stop Buying Amazon Stock

Amazon's AWS and advertising segments are experiencing significant growth, indicating a strong future for the company.
E-Commerce
fromwww.retaildive.com
1 day ago

Unified commerce: Why it's the next evolution of retail

Customers expect seamless shopping experiences across digital and physical channels, necessitating a shift towards unified commerce for real-time operations.
#social-media
Digital life
fromForbes
14 hours ago

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Digital life
fromForbes
14 hours ago

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
more#social-media
#marketing
Marketing
fromCMSWire.com
12 hours ago

10 Marketing Buzzwords That Need to Go in 2026

CMSWire's Marketing & Customer Experience Leadership channel provides actionable research and insights for CMOs and customer experience innovators.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
3 days ago

New year's resolutions - How the marketing industry can change its ways in 2026

Marketers must be bolder, braver, and more imaginative to enhance their impact by 2026.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
6 days ago

The Great Marketing Declutter are you surviving, striving, or thriving

Marketers must identify their group—survivors, strivers, or thrivers—to navigate challenges effectively in a disrupted environment.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 days ago

Reclaiming the power of the story - fueled by data and AI | MarTech

Marketing teams can enhance storytelling and authenticity by integrating AI without sacrificing human connection.
Marketing
fromCMSWire.com
12 hours ago

10 Marketing Buzzwords That Need to Go in 2026

CMSWire's Marketing & Customer Experience Leadership channel provides actionable research and insights for CMOs and customer experience innovators.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
3 days ago

New year's resolutions - How the marketing industry can change its ways in 2026

Marketers must be bolder, braver, and more imaginative to enhance their impact by 2026.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
6 days ago

The Great Marketing Declutter are you surviving, striving, or thriving

Marketers must identify their group—survivors, strivers, or thrivers—to navigate challenges effectively in a disrupted environment.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 days ago

Reclaiming the power of the story - fueled by data and AI | MarTech

Marketing teams can enhance storytelling and authenticity by integrating AI without sacrificing human connection.
more#marketing
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

Are we makers by nature-or consumers by design?

The relationship between creation and consumption is strained, impacting designers' creativity and cognitive processes.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How One Unrehearsed Moment Shifted My Company's Culture

Leaders shape organizational culture through their actions, not just words, by demonstrating ownership and accountability.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Media Briefing: The 'SaaS-pocalypse' is spreading to publishers

AI tools are enabling publishers to create custom software, shifting the conversation from buying to building software solutions.
#ai-adoption
Business intelligence
fromNew Relic
4 days ago

The Agentic Shift: Key Takeaways from IDC Directions 2026

The focus has shifted from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, emphasizing the importance of agentic observability in the evolving agent economy.
more#ai-adoption
E-Commerce
fromPayments Dive
1 day ago

Tapping into the latest emerging payment solution trends

Consumers demand diverse payment options, including digital wallets and A2A payments, driving merchants to adapt for growth and seamless experiences.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Why Advertising is all Treat and no Trick

Digital advertising tools minimize risks and enhance targeting, leading to improved ROI and brand safety.
fromThe New Yorker
15 hours ago

When Your Digital Life Vanishes

A broken phone or corrupted drive can mean the loss of work, evidence, art, or the last traces of the dead. But sometimes data-recovery experts can summon lost files from the void.
Digital life
Television
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Get ready for the great American TV trade-in rush

Consumers are expected to upgrade their TVs soon, driven by events and a desire for larger screens.
Media industry
fromInverse
5 days ago

Disney Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Physical Media

Disney laid off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting its home entertainment team and signaling a shift in company priorities.
Marketing tech
fromInman
2 hours ago

The old marketing playbook is breaking down

Smart brands like Liquid Death prioritize actual sales results over traditional metrics in their marketing strategies.
Marketing
fromThedrum
20 hours ago

Pandora WhatsApp campaign

Pandora successfully engaged customers by innovating with WhatsApp sharing in their Christmas marketing campaign.
Remote teams
Hybrid work models can enhance diversity and inclusion while emphasizing the importance of resilient organizations post-pandemic.
Digital life
fromBustle
3 days ago

You Can Pry This Cheugy Millennial Habit From My Cold, Dead Hands

Millennials prefer making big purchases on larger screens due to trust issues with mobile devices.
fromGamesBeat
3 days ago

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Bath & Body Works says it can't compete without Amazon

"It's actually difficult for us to take share without being on Amazon, because they are so large in our category," Heaf said.
E-Commerce
Remote teams
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
21 hours ago

Marketers are putting personalization first on the data activation wishlist

Personalization at scale is the top data activation investment priority at 38%, followed by real-time campaign optimization and audience segmentation.
Digital life
fromFortune
5 days ago

Meet the millennial and Gen Z 'attention activists' who are trying desperately to unplug from their phones | Fortune

A movement is emerging among millennials and Gen Z to reduce screen time and promote real-life interactions over digital distractions.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Why brand builders are back in fashion

CPG companies are shifting focus from performance marketers to brand builders in their hiring practices.
Marketing tech
fromModern Retail
21 hours ago

Modern Retail+ Research: Expectations around AI are straining brand-agency relationships

Agencies in 2026 face challenges from reduced client budgets and AI integration, with expectations for increased spending in 2027.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Shoe company pivots to AI compute in sign of a totally normal and healthy economy

Allbirds is pivoting from eco-friendly shoes to AI compute infrastructure, changing its name to NewBird AI and seeking shareholder approval for the transition.
Remote teams
fromThe Queen Zone
6 days ago

More U.S. workers are completely abandoning the traditional 9-to-5: Here are 12 reasons why

The traditional 9-to-5 work model is being replaced by flexible schedules that prioritize work-life balance and mental health.
Digital life
fromAP News
5 days ago

A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone

A movement is emerging encouraging people to disconnect from their phones and engage in offline gatherings.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Job seekers haven't felt this dreary about their options since the pandemic

Americans feel pessimistic about job prospects, with a 45% chance of finding new employment, reflecting a broader economic malaise.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

How Direct Mail Can Win Back Marketers In A Volatile Digital Economy

Marketers are increasingly using direct mail to combat digital fatigue and restore balance in their marketing strategies.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why Price Isn't the Real Reason People Buy Anymore

People prioritize ease, safety, and familiarity over price, with trust and habit influencing buying decisions more than discounts.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

2 Stocks I'd Add to the Shopping Cart for the Agentic Commerce Revolution

AI shopping has the potential to revolutionize e-commerce by enhancing transaction ease and price comparison.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

AI traffic to US retailers rose 393% in Q1, and it's boosting their revenue too | TechCrunch

AI traffic to U.S. retailers' websites surged by 269% in March, with AI visitors converting better and driving higher revenue per visit.
Marketing tech
fromThe Cool Down
6 days ago

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.
E-Commerce
fromwww.thedrum.com
1 month ago

The changing retail landscape

Despite online growth and store closures, physical retail remains viable as consumers still value in-store experiences and maintain significant clothing budgets.
E-Commerce
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The reinvention of retail: 5 of the top trends from 2021

Pandemic accelerated DTC beauty, cashierless payments, and multi-brand marketplaces, reshaping retail with tech-driven personalization and low-touch transactions.
E-Commerce
fromGREY Journal
2 months ago

How Online Retail Is Transforming Consumer Lifestyle Markets

Online retail has transformed lifestyle markets through convenience, personalization, and niche-market expansion while increasing competition and raising consumer expectations.
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