Google will need to carefully balance security with innovation, but is expected to "retain a significant advantage from data it's unlikely to be compelled to share," Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan

The rise of generative AI this year seemed to be the biggest unknown for U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta's order released Tuesday following his decision in 2024 that Google … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan

The divorce in the condiment aisle follows years of failed chemistry. Read the full story by Sarah Mahoney

The company said the new effort is designed to connect with young athletes, "where they are," and reposition "greatness as a choice, not an outcome." Read the full story by Steve McClellan

The companies say their merger forms the second-largest independent media agency group in the U.S. by billings. Horizon Media in New York is number one. Read the full story by Steve McClellan

Samardzija will lead data and platform initiatives, including the implementation of an AI-powered operating system that Stagwell has dubbed "The Machine." Read the full story by Steve McClellan

Lisa McKnight exits after 26 years, with Roberto Stanichi moving to the newly created position of chief global brand officer. Read the full story by Sarah Mahoney

Roblox says it is in the process of expanding its age-estimation technology to all users by the end of 2025, in addition to launching new systems designed to limit communication … Read the full story by Colin Kirkland

Ogilvy Group Global CEO Devika Bulchandani is being appointed COO of WPP and Laurent Ezekiel is succeeding her as CEO of Ogilvy Group. He will also serve as Executive Sponsor … Read the full story by Steve McClellan

Trump's pardon of reality-TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley is the likely centerpiece of Lifetime's sprawling eight-hour docuseries about the couple. Read the full story by Adam Buckman

President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to strike down a lower court ruling that reinstated Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter to the agency. Read the full story by Wendy Davis

Newsmax accuses Fox of imposing a "no-carry" agreement with pay TV distributors who agree to carry "right-leaning news channels." Read the full story by Wayne Friedman

Apple is working with Google on a new AI system the company plans to market as an "answer engine," and it appears that Google has been helping Apple prepare. The … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan

California Crane School cannot proceed against Google and Apple for allegedly conspiring to avoid competing in the paid-search market, a Ninth Circuit panel ruled Thursday. Read the full story by Wendy Davis

To help its users showcase and share favorite gameplay moments, Roblox is testing a new short-form, TikTok-like video feed called "Roblox Moments." Read the full story by Colin Kirkland

Instagram has introduced a native iPad app that allows users to experience the social-media network on a larger screen with a focus on Reels. Read the full story by Colin Kirkland

The upcoming NFL season "marks the highest grossing season to date for the media company," NBC says. EDO Ad EnGage estimates "Sunday Night Football" sold $1.12 billion in ad inventory … Read the full story by Wayne Friedman

For next year, AdImpact sees broadcast TV still commanding a dominant 49% share of political spend - $5.28 billion, a slight dip from $5.36 billion in the 2024 political year. Read the full story by Wayne Friedman

The biggest global TV ad spenders on average now allocate just 38% of their ad budgets to TV, while smaller brands' ad spend is around 9%. Read the full story by Wayne Friedman