Digiday Media Agency Report 2026: How agencies adapt to a media landscape shaped by AI and creators
Media agencies are navigating an increasingly complex advertising landscape — and advertisers are reassessing their media strategies.
Edition of Monday, October 5, 2026
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The architects and the renters: A leader’s guide to building a resilient AI foundation
A new, fundamental chasm is opening up in the business world: the divide between the Renters and the Architects.
Industry Moves
OpenAI moves to make ChatGPT ads more measurable — and more visual
OpenAI is adding a new format, measurement tools and brand suitability testing as it looks to attract bigger budgets.
Money & Markets
AI Billionaires Drive $845 Billion Surge in Wealth This Year
AI brings a staggering new peak in wealth – and signs we just passed it.
Industry Moves
Wondering If AI Wrote That Document? These Are the Surprising New Clues
The latest Claude and ChatGPT models use em dashes much less than before—but there are new tells to watch out for.
Industry Moves
Why Unilever Acquired Grüns and Dr. Squatch
Upstart brands—along with offbeat collabs and upscaling brands like Dove—are behind the consumer product giant’s growth strategy.
Industry Moves
Influencer marketing has an AI trust problem
AI influencers are harder to spot, making transparency essential to protecting consumer trust.