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Integral ad science hires melissa furze to lead ai push

Integral Ad Science hires Melissa Furze to lead AI push

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Integral Ad Science taps former LinkedIn leader Melissa Furze as Head of Data Science to steer an AI-first strategy in ad verification.
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Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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The Oscars will leave traditional TV for a free global YouTube livestream from 2029, ending decades of broadcast dominance on ABC.
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Integral Ad Science unveils IAS Agent AI assistant

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Integral Ad Science will roll out IAS Agent, an explainable AI assistant for ad measurement, to all platform users for free early next year.
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Adobe partners with Runway to power pro AI video tools

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Adobe strikes multi-year deal with Runway to bring its latest Gen-4.5 generative video model and pro AI tools into Firefly and Creative Cloud.
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Adobe adds Firefly video tools & unlimited AI use

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Adobe expands Firefly with prompt-based video edits, browser editor, partner models and a promo offering unlimited AI generations for some.
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Four predictions for brand success with visual media in 2026

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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In 2026, AI-driven visual media, provenance tools and gamified experiences will redefine how brands build trust and personalise content.
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Adobe adds dedicated YouTube Shorts tools to Premiere

Sat, 13th Dec 2025
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Adobe has built a dedicated YouTube Shorts workspace into Premiere mobile, letting creators edit vertical clips and upload directly in-app.
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Adobe brings Photoshop, Express & Acrobat into ChatGPT

Sat, 13th Dec 2025
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Adobe embeds Photoshop, Express and Acrobat inside ChatGPT, giving hundreds of millions free, conversational access to its creative tools.
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K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends for Canadians in 2025

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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K-pop and gaming dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, with hit songs and creators shaping a diverse digital cultural landscape.
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cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.
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RØDE launches compact Video S for creators at USD $499

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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RØDE launches the compact RØDECaster Video S for solo creators, combining audio and video production at USD $499, streamlining content creation workflows.
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Adobe brings Premiere tools to YouTube Shorts for mobile creators

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Adobe and YouTube partner to bring Premiere mobile editing tools to YouTube Shorts, enhancing short-form video creation for millions of creators globally.
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Adobe launches AI assistants & creative tools across platforms

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Adobe introduces AI assistants and new creative tools across its platforms, enhancing content creation with integrations from partners like OpenAI and Google.
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Adobe Firefly announces new AI tools for video, audio & images

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Adobe Firefly unveils new AI tools including video editor, voiceover, and 4MP image generation to boost creative workflows in one platform.
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Wasabi & ScorePlay partner to boost AI for sports media

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Wasabi Technologies and ScorePlay partner to offer AI-powered media management and cloud storage, helping sports organisations control and share content more efficiently.
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Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Canada commits funding to New Media Manitoba for AI integration, boosting digital innovation, job creation, and SME support in the province.
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Cloudinary adds AI people search & analytics to Assets platform

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Cloudinary has enhanced its Assets platform with AI people search, improved analytics, and automation to boost digital asset management and workflow efficiency.
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RØDE Creator of the Year Awards return with USD $200,000 prize pool

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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RØDE announces the 2025 Creator of the Year Awards, offering over USD $200,000 in prizes to celebrate global digital content creators across major platforms.
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Cosmo5 launches globally to drive AI-powered brand engagement

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Cosmo5 launches globally, merging 23 firms to offer AI-powered marketing across 18 countries, helping brands transform with data, media, and technology expertise.
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Tessa Ohlendorf named President North America at Coegi

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Tessa Ohlendorf has been named President, North America at digital media agency Coegi, focusing on growth and AI integration across the US and Canada.