Imagine if a company started accepting Bitcoin for payment back in 2011. Or what if a brand claimed a domain name years before its competitors got online? Either move would have put an organization at the forefront of emerging technology. Customer experience, marketing technology, effective branding and other aspects of building a successful brand improve when you focus on emerging technology. The following articles provide insight into the latest marketing technology and other areas where innovation is vital. You’ll discover the changes that will directly affect your industry. You’ll also learn how other brands have pivoted their strategies to find success by positioning themselves as leaders in new tech.

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Introducing Small Language Models, the Ad Industry’s Latest Gen-AI Fix

Move over, LLMs: More brands and agencies are testing the cheaper alternative, SLMs.

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How Generative AI Is Changing the Advertising Industry

Microsoft Advertising's Kya Sainsbury-Carter on how AI is improving the advertiser experience.

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OpenAI’s Web Search Product Aims to Challenge Google’s Search Supremacy

The ChatGPT maker is working on a web search product partially powered by Microsoft Bing.

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How Gatorade Debuted Its New iD Membership Program In Las Vegas During the Super Bowl

Gatorade is at the center of PepsiCo's performance and wellness universe, and now it has a membership program.

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Introducing AIQ: a New Podcast About Leveling Up Your AI IQ

The ADWEEK limited series, hosted by Cathy Hackl, is about the power of AI.

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Pereira O’Dell’s Global AI Innovation Hub Connects Brands to Startups

Agency Pereira O’Dell launched Silverside AI in San Francisco, connecting AI startups with brands.

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TechMagic Podcast: The Apple Vision Pro Is Here

In this episode, host Cathy Hackl and guest host Lee Kebler talk about the launch of Apple Vision Pro and continue their conversations around spatial computing.

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OpenAI’s @ Integration Feature in ChatGPT Makes Its Store More Appealing to Publishers

OpenAI's ChatGPT Store has added integration features, making custom chatbots more appealing for publishers.

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Marketers, Beware of Using ‘Digital Focus Groups’ for Human Insights

When every advertiser has access to sophisticated AI and knows how to use it, the advantage will be entirely on how one puts their strategies into action.

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TechMagic Podcast: Apple’s AI Update and Weird Pet Tech From CES

In this episode guest host Lee Kebler and producer, Lily Snyder take over hosting duty to discuss the week of AI.

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Samsung’s Caveman Can’t Derail Wellness Goals as Brand Competes in Health Tech

Samsung promotes its AI-powered health app with a tale about a caveman friendship.

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CES 2024 and Eureka Park Unveiled Tomorrow’s Neatest Trends in Consumer Tech

These pioneering products, still in their infancy, serve as crucial indicators of evolving consumer preferences.

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Mastercard’s Gen AI Tool for Small Businesses Limits Bias

Built using OpenAI’s GPT4, Mastercard Small Business AI will be accessible to everyone.

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TechMagic Podcast: Welcome to the Era of Spatial Computing

This week's episode is all about the Apple Vision Pro and spatial computing.

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How Publishers Are Expected to Work With AI Firms in 2024

High-dollar deals between publishers and AI firms usually range in eight-figure amounts.