Kicked off by the Super Bowl, irreverent bro humor and sex appeal-based marketing is officially making a comeback

By Kristina Monllos  •  February 10, 2025  • Ivy Liu There’s a certain early aughts sensibility — think bro-y humor, racier advertising or general objectification of everyone — that seems to be making a comeback.  Just look at last night’s Big Game. Bud Light’s spot, “Big Men on the Cul-de-sac,” starringContinue Reading

Begin with problems, sandbox, identify trustworth vendors — a quick guide to getting started with AI

February 8, 2025 12:15 PM VentureBeat/Midjourney Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More With 77% of companies already using or exploring the use of AI, and more than 80% claiming it’s a top priority, leaders are eager toContinue Reading

Amazon, Google and verification vendors among ad tech cohort under fire from U.S. senators over child safety shortcomings

Adalytics has been a thorn in the side of major ad platforms that have characterized its research as flawed, but now it has found an audience in the highest echelons of government.  Members of Congress have sent letters to major tech companies, including Google and Amazon, expressing concern about adsContinue Reading