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Meta is officially unleashing ads on Threads to users across all markets worldwide, marking a significant milestone for the two-year-old app that now claims over 400 million monthly active users. The rollout starts next week and will be gradual, with ad delivery kept low at the beginning. This move builds on Threads’ global availability for…

YouTube is doubling down on AI with a new feature that could reshape content creation on Shorts. Recently, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that creators will soon be able to generate Shorts using their own AI likeness. This move signals another shift toward deeper personalization and synthetic identity across one of the internet’s most-watched platforms.…

Adobe has rolled out a set of AI-powered features that bring generative podcasting, presentation building, and natural-language PDF editing into Acrobat Studio. From creating pitch decks in minutes to summarizing lengthy documents as audio episodes, Acrobat is positioning itself as a creative and strategic tool, not just a document viewer. Adobe’s moves also underscore its…

Datalinx AI, a US-based startup focused on solving data readiness for enterprise marketing, has raised $4.2 million in seed funding. The round was led by High Alpha, with participation from Databricks Ventures, Aperiam, and several notable angel investors. Datalinx positions itself as an “AI data refinery,” aiming to help large organizations turn messy, fragmented data…

Purple, a global player in digital connectivity and guest experiences, has launched Engage—a new CRM and email marketing platform aimed at helping physical venues turn visitors into regulars. The platform is designed for businesses of all sizes, from single-location coffee shops to multi-site restaurant chains, and leverages guest WiFi data to simplify customer engagement and…

Meta’s Threads has just crossed a new milestone that marketers shouldn’t ignore. It now boasts more daily mobile users than Elon Musk’s X. According to new data from market intelligence firm SimilarWeb, Threads reached 141.5 million daily active users on iOS and Android as of January 7, 2026, compared to X’s 125 million on mobile…

When David Beckham sat down with CNBC at the World Economic Forum this week, the football icon brought with him more than just global goodwill and brand sponsorships. He also walked into a storm of public scrutiny, triggered by his son Brooklyn Beckham’s claims that the family prioritised “Brand Beckham” over personal relationships. The scandal,…

UAE-based startup Yozo.ai has secured US$1.7 million in pre-seed funding to build an AI-native revenue engine for e-commerce merchants. The round was co-led by Access Bridge Ventures and Disruptech Ventures, with participation from Arzan VC, Oraseya Capital, Plus VC, Suhail Ventures, Glint Ventures, and M-Empire Angels. Yozo’s platform aims to automate the complex work of…

AI just solved one problem for mobile games marketers—and created a bigger one. According to the latest 2026 edition of AppsFlyer and Newzoo’s State of Gaming for Marketers report, the real challenge has shifted from production to attention. While AI democratized development and scaled creative output across all budget tiers, audiences didn’t grow at the…

San Francisco–based startup GIGR, operating as Playad.ai, has secured US$5.4 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its vision for AI-driven marketing workflows. The round was led by BRV Capital Management and Mirae Asset Venture Investment, with participation from Krew Capital and several notable angel investors. GIGR’s goal: to make ad creative a feedback-driven, AI-native process—starting…