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It’s not every day a fictional British villain becomes a symbol of prosperity in Chinese households—but that’s exactly what’s happening with Draco Malfoy. This article explores how the Harry Potter character’s name took on a lucky twist in Mandarin and why marketers should pay attention to this viral, culturally-rooted trend during the most lucrative holiday…

The travel marketing playbook has been rewritten. By 2026, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI—it’s how quickly you can deploy it before competitors claim the advantage. Marketing directors at DMOs and hospitality brands face a stark reality: budgets are tighter, travelers expect hyper-personalized experiences, and legacy tactics like static email blasts are…

As growth pressure intensifies across APAC, TikTok is making a strategic case for why brands should shift their budgets from glossy ads to real, creator-driven content. In its new whitepaper The Art and Science of Authenticity, TikTok and Accenture estimate that creator-led commercial activity in the region will reach US$1.2 trillion by 2030, up from…

The travel industry has never been more competitive. Every week, a new boutique resort opens its doors, another region rebrands itself as the next must-visit destination, and airlines announce routes to previously overlooked corners of the world. For destination marketing directors and tourism professionals, the challenge isn’t just creating something worth visiting—it’s breaking through the…

In a move that underscores its growing focus on efficiency and AI-driven innovation, Amazon has announced a sweeping round of job cuts impacting approximately 16,000 employees globally. The update first seen in Reuters comes hot on the heels of an internal communications blunder, which inadvertently revealed the layoffs before official confirmation. This article explores the…

After a record-breaking debut in October, OpenAI’s AI video app Sora is facing a harsh cooldown. The app, which many once dubbed the “TikTok of AI,” has seen a sharp decline in both installs and in-app revenue just months after launch. For marketers watching the intersection of generative AI and consumer engagement, Sora’s trajectory offers…

Guideline, a provider of advertising data and media plan management technology, has announced the launch of its AI Factory—an innovation engine designed to accelerate the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions for ad intelligence and media planning. The initiative aims to help media professionals move faster from data to actionable insights, streamlining workflows and unlocking…

Aligned, a sales tech company based in Tel Aviv, has launched the AI Deal Workspace—a new buyer-facing platform designed to address the long-standing challenge of deal execution in B2B sales. The solution aims to bridge the gap between CRM systems and actual buyer engagement, providing sales and customer success teams with an AI-powered environment to…

Xnurta, an agentic AI-powered ad management platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Front Row, a global eCommerce accelerator and marketing agency. The collaboration aims to help brands accelerate AI-driven Amazon advertising and retail media performance across the US, EU, and beyond. As Amazon’s marketplace continues to expand—especially in Europe—brands face growing competition and operational…

Apple just made a bold move in the AI race by acquiring Israeli startup Q.ai, which builds tech that understands facial micromovements—think interpreting whispers or unspoken speech by analyzing skin and muscle activity.  At nearly US$2 billion, the deal is one of Apple’s biggest bets in recent years and signals a deepening focus on AI-powered…