News AI shopping is reshaping retail fulfillment as 45% of US consumers adopt it Locus finds 45% of US consumers use AI to shop. Brand discovery and basket variance are reshaping forecasting, inventory placement, and returns.
News Social commerce spend data suggests marketers may be targeting the wrong buyer ScrollSignal data suggests men report higher social commerce spend and top-end baskets. What it signals about measurement and targeting choices.
Spotlight Daniela Bartoli: Stop treating PR timing as a volume game Daniela Bartoli explains how brands can read reporter signals, choose the right channel, and use AI without outsourcing PR judgment.
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News Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday bring “bedroom personality” to D’Decor D’Decor adds Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday to spotlight bedding variety, shifting from “softness” to personal style in home retail.
News BTS’s World Cup halftime fits show how fandom turns styling into content BTS’s halftime styling mixed football culture, club cues, and custom fashion, showing how fandom turns outfit details into ongoing social content.
News Colgate names BTS’s j-hope as APAC ambassador for Optic White vitamin C Colgate names j-hope APAC ambassador for Optic White vitamin C, signaling how beauty framing and social drops are reshaping oral care.
News One in four Americans discover products via influencers, YouGov finds YouGov Profiles shows 27% of Americans discover products via influencers, rising to 41% for Gen Z. What it signals for consideration and media mix.
News BTS’ Paris “ARIRANG” custom looks show how luxury meets fandom BTS revealed custom luxury looks in Paris across Balenciaga, Dior, Celine, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Givenchy. What it signals for fandom-led branding.
Marketing Do creators actually move AI visibility? Here's what the evidence says Every GEO vendor claims creators drive AI citations. Here's what independent correlation research and vendor case studies actually prove, and what they don't.
News Crocs debuts Niles, a silent croc mascot built for TikTok-era storytelling Crocs debuts Niles, a silent croc character designed for social-first storytelling and recurring content as TikTok Shop becomes a key commerce channel.
News Pepsi Extra Fizz taps SB19 and Mimiyuuuh to push “Go Extra” meal moments PepsiCo Philippines ties Pepsi Extra Fizz to a SB19-led audio and Mimiyuuuh dance challenge, backed by a live Mall of Asia activation and creator
News BTS taps Amazon Music’s Just Walk Out tech to speed up tour merch lines BTS’s North American tour merch will use Amazon’s Just Walk Out lanes, with venue-specific setups and select city pre-sales to reduce checkout lines.
News Netflix Philippines taps Kris Aquino as “C.H.I.K.A.” in local originals campaign Netflix Philippines casts Kris Aquino as “C.H.I.K.A.”, using office-comedy critique to spotlight three local originals and spark
News Crocs debuts Niles, a new mascot built for social-first storytelling Crocs unveils Niles, a silent croc character built for microseries and experiences, extending TikTok Shop storytelling into long-term brand IP.
News Hublot’s World Cup wristwear push leans on athlete identity Hublot highlights specific watch models worn by athletes and coaches during a World Cup period, reinforcing identity-based luxury positioning.
News Toyota turns vehicle sounds into a TikTok-led music collab across Asia Toyota Motor Asia recruits artists in six markets to turn vehicle sounds into tracks, using TikTok to make movement feel cultural, not just functional.
News Jung Kook’s Balenciaga custom looks shaped the ARIRANG Tour’s Paris moment Balenciaga made five custom looks for Jung Kook’s ARIRANG Tour in Paris. Here’s how house codes and accessories shaped the stadium narrative.
News BTS’ US recognition hits 42% as favorability reaches a survey high Luminate figures shared by BigHit Music show BTS’ US recognition at 42% and favourability at 46%, well above the surveyed artist average.
News Hilary Duff’s “loonie dog” moment sparked a 24-hour DOOH response Schneiders reacted in under 24 hours with venue-area DOOH tied to a viral Hilary Duff moment, showing how speed and simplicity can extend culture.
News Hublot names Jung Kook as global brand ambassador for Big Bang Original Unico Hublot names Jung Kook global ambassador, linking the Big Bang Original Unico to brand “fusion” storytelling and the Unico in-house movement narrative.
News GEO is pushing PR and marketing to share ownership of AI visibility Muck Rack survey data shows GEO matters, but many firms lack an owner. Why AI visibility depends on credible sources and shared governance.
Influencer Marketing Types of influencer marketing campaigns: the B2B format guide The useful way to choose an influencer campaign is by the job it must do for the buyer, the creator role, and the metric that proves it worked.
News POP MART’s POP BAKERY shows how fandom IP is moving into everyday rituals POP MART’s POP BAKERY lands in Singapore, using IP-led desserts, localisation, and store refresh cycles to drive repeat visits and social sharing.
News Dove’s “Real Reviews” flips influencer content into community proof Dove’s Real Reviews in Australia pays creators to amplify audience feedback, repurposing it across social, podcasts, and video as trust-focused creative.