Mortgage rates reached 6.38% as the Iran war rattled bond markets
Washington’s millionaire tax is now law, and several states are watching what happens next
Legal pressure, AI pullbacks and advertiser retreat expose attention-driven growth tradeoffs
New social, search and streaming features point to a more curated, controlled path to visibility
Audience behavior suggests many users want more human and offline experiences
A roundup of Hollywood's most award-worthy properties, plots and land grabs
Headlines show how perception shifts online and what to know about storytelling and risk
From a viral locker room moment to a streaming fandom and a campaign forced to adapt mid-Games, recent flashpoints show why credibility now hinges on timing, tone and follow-through
From chatbot conversions and conversational ads to messaging consolidation and digital afterlife patents, platforms are reshaping who controls the conversation
A performance on live TV quickly turned into a full-scale social moment, pushing platforms and audiences alike toward more participation, Jessi Healey writes
As ad slots hit record prices, brands from real estate to delivery are using the Big Game to prime digital algorithms, build sustained relevance and turn visibility into credibility for the long haul
As Meta monetizes Threads and TikTok wobbles under new ownership, a notable lawsuit asks whether engagement-driven design has gone too far, Jessi Healey writes
Super Bowl ads aren’t just competing with each other anymore, Jessi Healey writes. They reflect a broader shift across platforms, algorithms and media strategy, where visibility is earned
How culture-first branding cuts through algorithmic sameness and content fatigue
Clarity, restraint and trust are the most valuable currencies online as audiences take control, Jessi Healey writes. Here's what viral belief, breaking news and AI discovery reveal about credibility
From tighter budgets to deeper AI integration, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of higher stakes for social and digital marketing
What Google searches, Wrapped recaps and backlash trends revealed about trust, value and what actually works
Real estate agents are high-trust targets. A compromised Instagram or Facebook account can turn into a fast-moving scam aimed at your sphere, your clients and your reputation
As stressed consumers tune out pressure, Instagram's shareable Stories update allows for an effective way for agents to stay visible
From media mergers to AI deals, the latest moves show how power, access and audience ownership are shifting
