OpenAI Pulls Plug on ChatGPT Checkout Plans
The AI giant will instead funnel purchases through to connected third-party apps.
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Gen Z Founders: Carolyn McMurray on Building a Copywriting Community of 2,500 Gen Zs
Word Tonic Copywriting Community's Carolyn McMurray has taken a different approach to being a founder: embracing the Gen Z vibes.
Probabilistic Isn’t the Endgame: Alex Springer on Affiliate in the AI Era
OpenAttribution Director Alex Springer talks content value, governance, and breaking open the black box.
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Is Google Dead? Study Finds Consumers are Choosing TikTok as a Search Engine
A new Adobe report has revealed that nearly half of US consumers (49%) now use TikTok as a search engine.
‘It Pushes the Industry’ Inflektion’s Haafiz Dossa on the Impact of Innovation at the USPAs
For Inflektion’s Haafiz Dossa, winning gold at the USPAs set the stage for a strong 2026. Here’s what he advises for those eyeing submission and success this year.
Onetag Acquires Adtech Aryel for Creative Integration
Onetag shared that the deal aims to create a unified value exchange in digital advertising amidst industry ROI pressure.
The Global Influencer Marketing Awards are Back for 2026: Enter Now
The Global Influencer Marketing Awards will be returning with a flashy new rebrand this September.
Gen Z Founders: How a Greek Summer Started Isobel Dolan’s WANT-ID
Isobel Dolan founded WANT-ID with the core value of turning athletes into more than names on a roster, but what does that actually look like?
SoFire’s Hot Campaigns: Gemma Collins Becomes Iconic UK Creative Director of Canva
Gemma Collins and Canva slayed an absolutely iconic campaign this week.
‘It strengthened our credibility’ Upsellit’s Jeremy Aaronson on Industry Recognition at the USPAs
Having grabbed gold at the USPAs, Upsellit’s Jeremy Aaronson talks industry acclaim, submission top tips and post-triumph trajectory.
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