The ad‑tech landscape for free, ad‑supported streaming television (FAST) took a notable step forward this week as Anoki and Amagi announced a joint offering that embeds advertisements directly into the content stream, guided by Anoki’s ContextIQ™ multimodal AI engine. The new “In‑Scene Ads” blend Anoki’s scene‑level contextual intelligence with Amagi’s THUNDERSTORM server‑side ad insertion (SSAI)…
Guideline, a New York‑based provider of ad‑intelligence and media‑plan management software, announced on March 5, 2026 that it is rolling out a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for its Media Plan Management suite. The new server acts as a bridge, allowing third‑party AI agents—whether proprietary tools, Claude, ChatGPT, or other MCP‑compatible bots—to query and interact with Guideline’s…
Two veterans of the data‑management space announced a collaborative upgrade to their respective platforms, aiming to give organizations a single pane of glass for both structured and unstructured data. The partnership promises to blend BigID’s data‑security posture management (DSPM) capabilities with Atlan’s modern data catalog, creating a unified “control plane” that can feed AI pipelines…
advertising technology firm Keynes, known for its data‑centric approach to connected‑TV (CTV) campaigns, announced the addition of TJ Hunter to its executive team as chief marketing officer. The new CMO will oversee global brand strategy, content creation, communications and revenue‑focused marketing initiatives as the company seeks to expand its footprint in the rapidly evolving CTV landscape….
AlphaGraphics, a Denver‑based franchisor that supplies printing and marketing services to small and midsize businesses, disclosed a significant uptick in its franchise development activity for the 2025 fiscal year. The company announced on March 6, 2026 that it awarded 30 new franchise agreements, a figure that comfortably exceeds the typical range for most franchise systems. The growth…
Los Angeles‑based UpKeep launches a low‑code marketplace and AI‑driven builder that lets asset‑management professionals create custom CMMS applications without writing code. From Spreadsheets to Self‑Service Apps The maintenance sector, valued at roughly $700 billion, still relies heavily on spreadsheets and disparate tools to manage safety checks, compliance, inspections and fleet operations. UpKeep’s CEO and founder Ryan Chan highlighted…
Chicago, March 5 2026 – Independent agency Manifest announced today that veteran marketer Betsy Ross will assume the role of Chief Client Officer. The move is part of a broader effort to deepen client relationships, tighten delivery across brand, content, experience and performance, and position the firm for accelerated growth in a market where mid‑size agencies are…
San Jose, Calif. – Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) is set to showcase a suite of upgrades to its video‑processing hardware and software at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, scheduled for April 19‑22. The company says the announcements target broadcasters, over‑the‑top (OTT) operators and other video‑service providers that are wrestling with rising infrastructure costs and the need for more…
Notified, a provider of cloud‑based public‑relations software, was announced as a winner of G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards. The company’s flagship PR platform, which integrates GlobeNewswire press‑release distribution with media outreach and analytics, was the sole press‑release distribution solution to appear on G2’s “Best Marketing & Digital Advertising Software Products” list for the year. The…
Seedtag, known for its Neuro‑Contextual advertising platform—announced the addition of Brendan McCarthy to its executive team as chief marketing and communications officer. The move positions the company to accelerate its international expansion while reinforcing a privacy‑first, AI‑centric approach to digital advertising. A strategic hire amid industry upheaval The appointment comes at a moment when the ad…
