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Generative AI and news report 2025: How people think about AI’s role in journalism and society
The report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism highlights the rapid growth and public uptake of generative AI technologies across six countries—Argentina, Denmark, France, Japan, the UK, and the US—between 2024 and 2025, noting a significant increase in awareness and use, particularly of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which remains the most recognized and used…
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Is It Slop If People Watch It?
The release of Sora 2 by OpenAI on September 30, 2024, featuring a groundbreaking app, has sparked concerns over copyright issues and information integrity due to its ability to generate content with minimal guidance, posing a potential threat to corporate media. While most Sora-generated content might be considered low-quality or “AI slop,” some videos have…
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Brand gravity
In the article “What makes a brand culturally attractive?” the author explores the concept of “brand gravity,” which is the force that attracts cultural players like creators and consumers to a brand, and how it maintains a consistent brand universe. The piece discusses Demna’s Spring 2026 collection for Balenciaga, characterized by high-priced t-shirts with cultural…
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The week in charts
The article, titled “The Week in Charts,” highlights recent trends in data center investments and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). It provides insights into how these developments are shaping industries and technological advancements, though specific data, numbers, locations, and dates were not provided in the excerpt.
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Death by Valuation: The Amazon Aggregator Autopsy
Thrasio’s downfall illustrates that while the business model of consolidating Amazon brands was sound, executing it during an unprecedented capital bubble proved untenable. Thrasio co-founder John Hefter attributes their failure to the unsustainable economic conditions of 2021, marked by zero interest rates and a surge in e-commerce, which led to aggressive acquisitions at inflated multiples.…
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Death by Valuation: The Amazon Aggregator Autopsy | Marketplace Pulse
In a podcast, Thrasio co-founder John Hefter detailed the pitfalls that led to issues at the company, aligning with Marketplace Pulse’s analyses. Thrasio’s rapid expansion, from 4 founders to 1,600 employees and 200 acquisitions in 2.5 years, resulted in inflated asset valuations and costly inventory mistakes, demonstrating that successful Amazon roll-ups require discipline and specific…
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#advertising #marketing | Andrew Tindall | 212 comments
At the IPA conference, Jane Christian presented the first creator econometric database, revealing that creators offer the highest long-term ROI among digital marketing channels, despite only generating about 6% of ad returns and showing high variability in campaign outcomes. The findings highlight the potential for creators to build brands effectively online, suggesting a need for…
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Why climate tech matters
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What’s next for climate tech?
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