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Most consumers use AI, but few fully trust it

AI is already influencing how consumers discover products and make decisions. But a new global study from Klaviyo shows something marketers should pay closer attention to: usage is rising quickly, while trust is not. The “Klaviyo AI Persona Research,” based on a survey of nearly 8,000 consumers, found 60% now

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The Middle East is at war. Ad budgets are on watch

Wars don’t pause for marketing plans but they do rewrite them. The world, for better or worse, keeps spending.  That much has been clear from conversations with ad execs since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.  In the second week of the war, the furor has been all about oil

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Ikea’s Global Campaign Is a Love Letter to the Feeling of Home

Ikea wants to remind people that there’s no feeling like home. The home retail giant known for affordable furniture and home décor is launching a global campaign, “There’s No Feeling Like Home,” created by McCann. The centerpiece of the campaign is an emotional ad, “Coming Home,” directed by Justyna Obasi through

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Vanity Fair’s Guide to Seeing and Being Seen During Oscar Week

Sure, the Oscars themselves are technically one night. But the lead-up to said night—arguably the most important in Hollywood—is a whole thing. You’ve got fashion houses that have flocked to Los Angeles, racks and garment bags in tow, eager to make some high-wattage impressions on the red carpet. You’ve got

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