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How Do Brands Navigate a Vast Agency Ecosystem?

According to three experts, brands are seeking strong relationships, cross-channel expertise and a human touch. The Agency Ecosystem Map aims to simplify their search.

By Newsdesk

/ 18 Aug 2026

How Do Brands Navigate a Vast Agency Ecosystem?

AI Chatbot, Creator or a Combo of the Two. Who Do Shoppers Trust on the Path to Purchase?

Shoppers who place trust in AI are six times more likely to value and trust creators, new research suggests.

By Newsdesk

/ 17 Aug 2026

AI Chatbot, Creator or a Combo of the Two. Who Do Shoppers Trust on the Path to Purchase?

Anthropic Introduces AI Content Watermark: What it Means for the Industry

With more transparency around AI-generated content incoming, is the era of AI slop coming to an end?

By Madaline Dunn and Sofia Aira

/ 12 Aug 2026

Anthropic Introduces AI Content Watermark: What it Means for the Industry

New Research Suggests Shoppers Trust AI More Than Social Feeds

According to RTB House, Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT are beating TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook on shopper trust.

By Newsdesk

/ 11 Aug 2026

New Research Suggests Shoppers Trust AI More Than Social Feeds

AI Chatbots Aren’t Good at Finding Discounts, New Research Shows

According to new data, LLM chatbots’ most-relied-on source had one of the lowest hit rates.

By Madaline Dunn

/ 11 Aug 2026

AI Chatbots Aren’t Good at Finding Discounts, New Research Shows

Stop Talking, Start Building: PI LIVE BuildLab Launches to Architect Next-Gen Partnership Tools

We’re bringing together the brightest minds in the industry for one day, one challenge, and one solution.

By Newsdesk

/ 6 Aug 2026

Stop Talking, Start Building: PI LIVE BuildLab Launches to Architect Next-Gen Partnership Tools

Affiliate Marketers in the AI Age Have the Chance to be More Influential Than Ever

According to Ben Smye, Head of Marketing at Atolls, while traffic can be gamed, influence can’t, and community and content partners shouldn't be judged purely on the last click.

By Ben Smye

/ 6 Aug 2026

Affiliate Marketers in the AI Age Have the Chance to be More Influential Than Ever

AI-Generated Content Under Regulatory Spotlight as EU AI Act Takes Effect

With AI-generated content on the rise, the new rules aim to enhance transparency for users.

By Madaline Dunn

/ 4 Aug 2026

AI-Generated Content Under Regulatory Spotlight as EU AI Act Takes Effect

Market Movers: July 2026

Here are the job moves, investments, and launches that caught our eye this month.

By Newsdesk

/ 30 Jul 2026

YouTube Shopping Affiliate Programme Announces UK Rollout at CreatorFest 2026

At CreatorFest 2026, YouTube’s Head of Creator Partnerships for the UK&I officially launched the highly anticipated YouTube Shopping Affiliate Programme.

By Sofia Aira and Madaline Dunn

/ 30 Jul 2026

YouTube Shopping Affiliate Programme Announces UK Rollout at CreatorFest 2026

AI Hesitancy for Online Shopping Witnessed Across Generations, Research Finds

While AI adoption is high, searchers don’t yet trust AI-automated checkouts.

By Madaline Dunn

/ 30 Jul 2026

AI Hesitancy for Online Shopping Witnessed Across Generations, Research Finds

The path to purchase used to be a funnel. Now it's an ecosystem, split across creators, communities, AI assistants, and search, with no single gateway left to own. Here's why that shift changes everything for partnerships, and why it's our theme for PI LIVE Europe 2026.

By Sol Wilkinson

/ 28 Jul 2026