14 Things I Learned at SXSW
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/18/2026 - 19:00The festival, despite its breadth, still managed to coalesce around a few themes.
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EXCLUSIVE: SXSW 2026 Sees 20% Boost in Music Attendance Despite Shorter Schedule
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/18/2026 - 18:40The Austin, Texas-based festival expects overall attendance to stay flat with 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Butts Heads With Former FTC CTO Over AI Regulation
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/18/2026 - 15:49In a heated discussion with leading AI scholars Tuesday evening, Eric Schmidt, the American businessman who held the top post at Google from 2001 to 2011, argued that AI systems […]
The Design Playbook Keeping Glenfiddich on Top of the Single-Malt Scotch Market
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/18/2026 - 15:34When William Grant & Sons introduced Glenfiddich to the American market in 1963, the Scottish distiller was taking a big risk. Americans liked blended scotch—brands like J&B, for example, which […]
Walmart and Target Are Battling to Show Up in AI Shopping Tools. Here’s How Their Strategies Compare
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/18/2026 - 13:32Breaking down the case for homegrown tech vs. partnerships.
Gen Z Fave Dua Lipa Joins George Clooney as Nespresso’s Global Ambassador
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/18/2026 - 10:28Brands says pop star will help it usher in a 'new era', but insists Clooney isn't leaving.
Stephanie Ruhle Moves to Mornings in Major Programming Reshuffle at MS Now
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/18/2026 - 10:20Almost all dayparts are affected by the programming changes, which will take effect in June.
Costco Adds Adtech Firm Moloco to Scale Retail Media Network
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:00A new ad format aims to improve relevancy.
New Report ‘Brings the Receipts’ on ROI of Women’s Sports Ads
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:00WPP Media's Women's Sports Playbook shows surging ad spend, higher engagement, and premium audiences.
ADWEEK Brand Genius 2026 Nominations Now Open
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/18/2026 - 07:51Honoring the powerhouse figures redefining brand building.