CES, the annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association, is a vitally important event for manufacturers, developers, and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems, and more. Over 2300 brands across the world are showcased at this event, and advertisers and marketing professionals can use announcements and new products to shape their own strategies. Adweek’s CES category provides a wealth of insight into the event and covers the top stories, launches, and releases that affect the advertising industry as a whole.

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    For Brands and Agencies, AI Exits the Pilot Phase in 2026

    AI’s trial phase is over for both brands and agencies. After many pilots and proofs of concept, AI is starting to rewire marketing operations, governing everything from production and media [...]

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    How Brands Can—and Must—Balance Consistency with Innovation

    This post was created in partnership with Kantar The question of whether a brand should remain consistent or innovate is as old as time. But the truth is, to stay [...]

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    What a New AI Disruption Index Can Tell You About Your Brand’s Future

    This post was created in partnership with Moloco Are Google AI overviews wreaking havoc on your brand’s discovery strategy? How likely is it that AI might make your brand’s offers [...]

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    In-store Touchpoints Are More Relevant Than Ever

    This post was created in partnership with CVS Media Exchange Even in the digital age, in-store environments can be impactful and important touch points for brand influence. During a CES [...]

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    How a New AI Interface Is Powering the Marketing Revolution

    This post was created in partnership with Zeta Global Identity, intelligence, and superintelligent agents are redefining the marketing ecosystem. During a CES 2026 ADWEEK House session co-hosted with Zeta Global, [...]

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    When Everyone Has the Tools, the Best Story Still Wins

    This post was created in partnership with Monks and Leonardo.Ai If everyone can generate a masterpiece in seconds, the masterpiece itself is no longer the point—the why behind it is. [...]

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    The Best AI Is the Kind You Never Actually See

    This post was created in partnership with Cadent AI is everywhere, but can it be seamlessly integrated into marketers’ complex workflows? During a CES 2026 ADWEEK House session co-hosted with [...]

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    Advertisers, Does Gaming Have Your Attention Yet?

    This post was created in partnership with Xbox Will Pac-Man one day chomp on branded fruit? That may be a stretch, but gaming is providing advertisers with new opportunities to [...]

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    How Brands Rewrite the Rules for the Opt-Out Generation

    This post was created in partnership with Cash App Key takeaways As Gen Z opts out of traditional paths—from careers and advertising to how they build identity and community—brands must [...]

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    Building Consumer Trust in the Age of Accountability

    This post was created in partnership with Chase Media Solutions Key takeaways What does it mean to build consumer trust in an era of data overload and cultural fragmentation? Today’s [...]

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    The Convergence of Brands and Commerce

    This post was created in partnership with SmartCommerce Key takeaways When consumers see products they want across various media platforms, they often want to just click and purchase, not comparison [...]

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    AI Steps Out of the Screen at CES. These 5 Things Stopped Me in My Tracks

    CES 2026 marked a turning point as artificial intelligence moved beyond chatbots and into physical products, with robots, vehicles, wearables and immersive systems showcasing how AI is becoming real-world infrastructure.

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    5 Things the Ad Industry Can’t Stop Talking About at CES 2026

    At CES this year, conversations among ad industry leaders revolved around the infrastructural requirements for advancing agentic advertising, the enduring appeal of live sports, and agency consolidation.

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    Omnicom Media’s Florian Adamski: Client Fatigue Is Fueling a ‘Renaissance Moment’ Across Media and Creative

    At ADWEEK House CES, the exec expressed confidence in the direction of the newly recalibrated Omnicom Media and opined on the future of ads within AI interfaces like ChatGPT.

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    From AI to Measurement: Disney’s Biggest Adtech Updates From CES

    Disney reveals vertical video for Disney+ and a new measurement metric.

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