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MAY 13, 2026 |
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TOP STORY |
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In April 2026, we analyzed more than 5,200 ChatGPT responses across nine personal care and beauty categories to compile the AI Visibility Index. This index tracks how often brands are mentioned, how they rank against competitors, and how those rankings have shifted since the previous month. |
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IN THE NEWS |
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Podcasting is iHeartMedia’s fastest-growing segment, signaling its priorities. Radio and podcasting company iHeartMedia posted mixed Q1 2026 results this week, following recent reports that it may attempt to merge with SiriusXM. |
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Amazon adds new targeting power to Prime Video ads at Upfronts. Amazon now allows advertisers to automatically tailor campaign messaging based on content Prime Video viewers are watching, the company announced at its 2026 Upfront event. |
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TikTok introduces ad-free subscription tier in the UK. TikTok is now offering an ad-free subscription option for UK users above 18. |
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EMARKETER SUMMIT |
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Spring advertising forecasts from Sarah Marzano. AI sessions with Bayer, Mondelez, Seer Interactive, and Gist. Converged TV after the Upfronts with Hershey, Haleon, M+C Saatchi Performance, and Philo. Commerce media with Newell Brands, Horizon Commerce, Chobani, Ferrero, and PayPal Ads. Fireside chats with NBCUniversal and Digitas. |
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Doors open Thursday at City Winery NYC. Every conversation moving 2026 ad dollars, one room. Qualified brands attend free. Agencies discounted. Register now. |
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ANALYSIS |
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The traditional definition of a department store centered on multi-category offerings (apparel, beauty, and home), multi-brand assortments with strong private labels, and massive physical footprints anchoring shopping malls. But that definition is evolving. |
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PODCAST |
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Daniel Bennett, Chief Marketing Officer at Furniture.com, joins us to discuss what makes buying furniture so complex from a customer perspective and which technologies are actually driving the category forward with. |
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