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To achieve the next phase of growth, retail media networks must move beyond being a trading desk and become true media owners. This requires a change in operating model. 

We are missing an opportunity to create work that truly appeals to the flesh and bones and beating hearts of the human.

With so many publications stung by AI articles, what is the future for freelance journalism when there’s no code of practice and moderation is weak?

Barb’s foray into YouTube channel analysis has put the industry on the right path and there are further developments we could benefit from. 

Initiative’s annual training programme for junior and mid-level talent not only preps them for the Young Lions but creates space to think bigger, move faster and stretch new creative muscles. 

Social platforms promised reach. What they delivered was dependence, collapse and lost audiences. Media owners, advertisers and agencies now face the same trap with AI.

The shift from subscription models to ad-supported revenue in streaming is fundamentally altering what gets made, how it gets promoted and which audiences get prioritised. This has implications for the entire ecosystem.

Other luxury brands can learn from Range Rover’s media planning and not forget the psychology of domestic diplomacy when it comes to big purchases.   

AI is capable of data-crunching on a colossal scale to identify patterns and anticipate demand. Imagine this scaled across entire transport infrastructures, reducing delays, cutting wait times and smoothing the movement of people.

The live sport experience starts before the first whistle, from pre-match meals to watch parties to attending fan zones. For brands, that’s a goldmine of moments to connect — but also a challenge.