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Brand Collabs Are Getting Wild

With brand collabs everywhere, standard ads just aren't cutting through anymore. To catch a distracted consumer's eye, companies are resorting to stranger, wilder product crossovers than ever before.

David Vendrell

Oct 2, 2026

Stories

Ynon Kreiz Is Named Co-CEO Of “ParaBros”

With regulatory hurdles cleared, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are finalizing their landmark merger. CEO David Ellison brought on Mattel's chief executive as co-head to immediately steer major restructuring at the new super studio.

David Vendrell

Oct 1, 2026

Ynon Kreiz Is Named Co-CEO Of “ParaBros”

Stories

PwC Finds AI Will Break Workers Into Four Categories

As businesses integrate AI at different speeds, a new report categorizes workers into four groups. Where you land on that spectrum could determine your career security and promotion potential.

David Vendrell

Sep 30, 2026

PwC Finds AI Will Break Workers Into Four Categories

Stories

The Senate Passes A College Sports Bill

A major bipartisan bill could finally establish standard regulations for college sports. Aiming to address issues surrounding athlete pay and media rights, the legislation now heads to the House for final approval.

David Vendrell

Sep 30, 2026

Stories

Meta’s Alexandr Wang Launches Muse AI Money-Saving Challenge

To prove the value of its heavy AI spending, Meta is marketing its new AI agent as a personal money-saver. Highlighting instant financial benefits could be the key to convincing mainstream audiences to adopt the technology.

David Vendrell

Sep 24, 2026

Meta’s Alexandr Wang Launches Muse AI Money-Saving Challenge

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Gap Collabs With Just Your Type In Fashiontainment Push

Gap is leaning into music and pop culture for a fashion-focused mall tour. Driven by its "fashiontainment" strategy, the retail giant is using entertainment-led marketing to win over younger shoppers — and sales are already surging.

David Vendrell

Sep 23, 2026

Gap Collabs With Just Your Type In Fashiontainment Push

Technology

Paramount And State AGs Strike Deal For Warner Bros. Merger

Paramount has resolved antitrust hurdles to finalize its historic merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. By avoiding penalty fees and threats to exit California, the deal cements Hollywood's ongoing era of studio consolidation.

David Vendrell

Sep 22, 2026

Paramount And State AGs Strike Deal For Warner Bros. Merger

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Napster Ditches Music Disruption For Education Disruption

Struggling brands are reinventing themselves as AI companies. With massive tech funding up for grabs, an AI pitch has become the easiest way to raise cash and stay relevant.

David Vendrell

Sep 21, 2026

Napster Ditches Music Disruption For Education Disruption

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Kylian Mbappé Laces Up With On

Kylian Mbappé is walking away from his longtime Nike deal to lead On’s push into soccer. It’s a huge move that shows upstart shoe brands are finally gaining enough traction to challenge Nike and Adidas’s long-held grip on sports.

David Vendrell

Sep 21, 2026

Stories

Amazon Plans 1,000 Same-Day Delivery Facilities

Amazon’s latest move against Walmart shifts the retail wars directly to speed. Instead of building physical stores, the online giant plans to scale its fulfillment network to dominate everyday essential shopping.

David Vendrell

Sep 18, 2026

Amazon Plans 1,000 Same-Day Delivery Facilities

Stories

Steven Bartlett and Authentic Brands Collab On OBSN

Influencer-led brands are getting a massive upgrade as Steven Bartlett partners with Authentic Brands Group. Their target: supplying the financial capital and executive playbook creator-led startups need to scale globally.

David Vendrell

Sep 15, 2026

Steven Bartlett and Authentic Brands Collab On OBSN

Stories

Ernst & Young Rolls Out Bonuses For Human Skills

EY is introducing financial incentives for staff who excel at soft skills like adaptability and judgment. As AI automates routine work, the firm is paying extra to preserve the uniquely human side of business.

David Vendrell

Sep 4, 2026

Ernst & Young Rolls Out Bonuses For Human Skills

Stories

Parents Give Teens The Gift Of Investing

Accessible digital tools are making stock trading a family activity. Driven by their own economic hurdles, millennial parents are opening joint investment accounts to give their children an early head start on financial literacy.

David Vendrell

Sep 3, 2026

Parents Give Teens The Gift Of Investing

Stories

Markiplier Becomes GoPro’s Largest Shareholder

Markiplier has acquired a massive ownership stake in GoPro. Rather than building a product line from scratch, the filmmaker is taking a bold step by using his audience to revitalize an established tech brand.

David Vendrell

Sep 1, 2026

Markiplier Becomes GoPro’s Largest Shareholder

Stories

IShowSpeed Teams Up With Dr. Squatch To Give Away A Million Dollars

Moving beyond basic sponsorships, IShowSpeed is launching a hybrid treasure hunt with Dr. Squatch. The project reflects a growing shift toward immersive, game-like experiences for modern creators.

David Vendrell

Sep 1, 2026

IShowSpeed Teams Up With Dr. Squatch To Give Away A Million Dollars

Stories

Authentic Brands Buy Majority Stake In Drake’s OVO

Drake is handing over control of his OVO clothing line to Authentic Brands Group. This major acquisition highlights how celebrity-led brands are turning into a lucrative industry.

David Vendrell

Aug 28, 2026

Authentic Brands Buy Majority Stake In Drake’s OVO

Stories

Anything AI Wants To Stock Your Business With Virtual Employees

A new tool empowers businesses to create role-designated AI coworkers. As companies embrace AI agents to streamline operations, the market is poised for explosive growth.

David Vendrell

Aug 21, 2026

Anything AI Wants To Stock Your Business With Virtual Employees

Stories

Theaters Celebrate Their First Great Moviegoing Summer Since 2019

The box office is thriving again, putting old fears of a streaming takeover to rest. From giant blockbusters to breakout indie films, going to the movies remains the best way to turn a film into a major cultural event.

David Vendrell

Aug 20, 2026

Theaters Celebrate Their First Great Moviegoing Summer Since 2019

Stories

Nike And Foot Locker Collab On A Community-Driven Store

Merging social spaces with retail, a new joint project brings authentic local connection back to physical shopping. This communal space motivates visitors to connect, stay, and purchase items.

David Vendrell

Aug 18, 2026

Nike And Foot Locker Collab On A Community-Driven Store

Stories

Brands Have Mascot Fever

Brand mascots build stronger customer bonds than celebrity endorsements, giving companies total control over their image. But patience is key—experts say it takes three years of consistent use to see the biggest payoff.

David Vendrell

Aug 17, 2026

Stories

“Mystery Vacations” Take Travelers To Random Destinations

Part bargain hunt, part gamble, surprise vacation deals are taking off with younger travelers. Packaging low prices and mystery destinations into one fun trip, this quirky booking trend could reshape how a new generation travels.

David Vendrell

Aug 14, 2026

“Mystery Vacations” Take Travelers To Random Destinations

Stories

Nvidia And Wall Street Scheme Up A Way To Finance Chip Use

Nvidia is partnering with Wall Street to help startups fund pricey AI chips. The move aims to deflect claims of circular financing, but it also ties a huge chunk of the financial system directly to the tech giant’s performance.

David Vendrell

Aug 13, 2026

Nvidia And Wall Street Scheme Up A Way To Finance Chip Use

Stories

The Los Angeles Lakers Sell To Josh Kushner And Bob Iger For $12.5 Billion

The landmark acquisition of the Los Angeles Lakers proves just how valuable top-tier sports teams have become. Driven by expanding media deals and sponsorships, sports franchises are now fetching corporate-level price tags.

David Vendrell

Aug 13, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers Sell To Josh Kushner And Bob Iger For $12.5 Billion

Stories

The Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Becomes A Legal Showdown

Hollywood is on edge after Paramount's leadership threatened to pull out of California over an antitrust lawsuit. This move could force industry insiders to reconsider their stance on the proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

David Vendrell

Aug 12, 2026

The Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Becomes A Legal Showdown

Brand Collabs Are Getting Wild

Ynon Kreiz Is Named Co-CEO Of “ParaBros”

PwC Finds AI Will Break Workers Into Four Categories

The Senate Passes A College Sports Bill

Meta’s Alexandr Wang Launches Muse AI Money-Saving Challenge

Gap Collabs With Just Your Type In Fashiontainment Push

Paramount And State AGs Strike Deal For Warner Bros. Merger

Napster Ditches Music Disruption For Education Disruption

Kylian Mbappé Laces Up With On

Amazon Plans 1,000 Same-Day Delivery Facilities

Steven Bartlett and Authentic Brands Collab On OBSN

Top Athletes Are Building Content Studios

Ernst & Young Rolls Out Bonuses For Human Skills

Parents Give Teens The Gift Of Investing

Markiplier Becomes GoPro’s Largest Shareholder

IShowSpeed Teams Up With Dr. Squatch To Give Away A Million Dollars

Authentic Brands Buy Majority Stake In Drake’s OVO

Anything AI Wants To Stock Your Business With Virtual Employees

Theaters Celebrate Their First Great Moviegoing Summer Since 2019

Nike And Foot Locker Collab On A Community-Driven Store

Brands Have Mascot Fever

“Mystery Vacations” Take Travelers To Random Destinations

Nvidia And Wall Street Scheme Up A Way To Finance Chip Use

The Los Angeles Lakers Sell To Josh Kushner And Bob Iger For $12.5 Billion

The Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Becomes A Legal Showdown