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Mobile game UA: ad trends, creative formats, and Meta’s continuing grip
Mobile game user acquisition is evolving fast. If you’re still optimizing based on last year’s playbook, you’re already behind. The newly released Global Mobile Gaming UA Trends & Strategy Report (Q1–Q3 2025) from Mobvista’s XMP and Insightrackr reveals what’s working in today’s market. That includes shifts in ad formats, creative strategies, media mix, and regional…
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Apple cuts dozens in sales reshuffle to streamline enterprise outreach
Apple doesn’t lay off people often. But when it does, it means something’s changing under the hood. Over the past two weeks, the tech giant has quietly eliminated dozens of roles from its global sales division. These weren’t entry-level cuts. They included longtime account managers handling enterprise, education, and government clients. This article explores Apple’s…
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TikTok locks in naming rights for Sydney venue in a global first
TikTok just claimed a new kind of stage — literally. In a global first for the short-form video giant, the platform has secured naming rights to one of Sydney’s largest live event venues. The newly named TikTok Entertainment Centre, formerly known as the Aware Super Theatre, will now host everything from concerts to creator-driven shows…
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Why Southeast Asia’s e-commerce future hinges on trust and authenticity
A new report from Cube and Lazada outlines a significant shift in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce landscape. Trust, not price, is becoming the core driver of online purchases, especially among younger, brand-conscious consumers. This article explores how authenticity-driven e-commerce is reshaping the region’s digital retail space, the rise of Mall ecosystems like LazMall and Shopee Mall,…
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Inside ChatGPT’s new shopping feature and why it matters for brand discovery
OpenAI has quietly rolled out shopping research, a new feature in ChatGPT designed to help users find the right products through personalized buyer’s guides instead of endless Google searches. With AI now playing product expert, the launch may shift how customers explore categories like electronics, beauty, home, and outdoor gear. This article explores what the…
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Thailand bans all government links in messages
Thailand is taking a hardline stance on cybercrime with a sweeping new policy that bans all state agencies from sending texts or emails containing embedded links. The directive, approved by the Cabinet and led by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE), aims to choke off a key vector for online scams: fake links…
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Up to 3M UK jobs could vanish due to AI according to a NEFR report
A new report warns that automation and artificial intelligence could eliminate up to three million low-skilled jobs in the UK by 2035. The findings come from the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), which says that occupations in administration, machine operations, customer service, and trades are most at risk. While this isn’t the first time…
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Indonesia may block ChatGPT, Cloudflare, and others over PSE non-compliance
Indonesia is warning 25 digital services—including ChatGPT, Cloudflare, and Dropbox—that they risk being blocked if they don’t comply with local registration rules. The country’s Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kominfo) is preparing to enforce its 2020 regulation requiring all foreign and domestic platforms to register as private Electronic System Providers (PSE) before operating in Indonesia.…
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AI can write copy, but it can’t write compassion: Maria Breaux on human-first marketing
Freelance marketing specialist and copywriter Maria Breaux doesn’t buy the hype around AI-generated content. After more than a decade working across education, pharma, and tech—writing for brands like Pinterest, Marin Software, and Common Sense Media—she’s watched too many marketers mistake efficiency for effectiveness. Her approach? Compassionate marketing. “You’re writing to a human being who may…
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Do your AI tools protect users? HumaneBench sets a new benchmark
AI chatbots are becoming default assistants across industries, but their design rarely prioritizes user well-being. That blind spot now has a scorecard. A new benchmark called HumaneBench puts AI models under ethical stress, testing how well they hold up against manipulation, attention hijacking, and emotionally vulnerable prompts. Created by grassroots group Building Humane Technology, the…