Does having friends make AI influencers more human? A recent podcast from Knowledge at Wharton explores how virtual influencers become more relatable when they are seen alongside human-looking companions. … [Read more...] about How Social Companions Make AI Influencers More Human
The Growing Role of AI in the Shopping Journey
FMI read Adobe's AI Traffic Trends Report. The key takeaway? AI-referred shoppers outperform shoppers from traditional channels. The report highlights the growing role of GenAI across industries like retail, travel, and financial services. … [Read more...] about The Growing Role of AI in the Shopping Journey
Humanoid Robots Are Getting Closer to Home
The future of personal robots may be closer than you think. 🤖 Hyundai is considering making its humanoid robots available to everyday consumers through its existing dealership network, bringing personal robotics one step closer to reality. … [Read more...] about Humanoid Robots Are Getting Closer to Home
AI Agents Are Reshaping Online Discovery
If the click is dying, what's replacing it? SEO and AEO savvy marketers are turning to JSON-LD schema, a short piece of code that summarizes a page's key info. Search engines have used it for years to rank pages for a human to click, but AI uses it differently. … [Read more...] about AI Agents Are Reshaping Online Discovery
Meet the Future of Marketing Institute’s Fall 2026 Team!
This term brings a fresh set of perspectives on the future of marketing. We’re excited to welcome our new Marketing Specialists: Anael Oliveros Aguilar, Carmela DiStefano, Nazifa Rezwana, Sarah Jayde Inot, Sophie Khilyamov, Zainab Manzoor, and Zeba Dalal. … [Read more...] about Meet the Future of Marketing Institute’s Fall 2026 Team!