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Taboola launches Predictive Audiences to boost ad targeting
Marketing Technologies

Taboola launches Predictive Audiences to boost ad targeting

Taboola has unveiled Predictive Audiences, an AI-powered tool on its Realize platform to boost ad targeting and improve conversion rates for advertisers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Snowflake expands Marketplace with AI-ready news, data apps
Data Protection

Snowflake expands Marketplace with AI-ready news, data apps

Snowflake expands its Marketplace with AI-ready news and data apps, integrating content from The Associated Press and USA TODAY to enhance enterprise AI applications.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025
Unified Communications

Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025

HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Movavi study finds global users embrace AI & creative filters
eLearning

Movavi study finds global users embrace AI & creative filters

Movavi's study of 70 million users reveals a global embrace of AI and creative filters in video editing, with extensive experimentation beyond basic cuts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
AI reshapes Southeast Asian media, raises concerns on ethics & bias
Artificial Intelligence

AI reshapes Southeast Asian media, raises concerns on ethics & bias

A recent webinar highlighted AI's dual role in Southeast Asia's media, enhancing storytelling yet raising concerns over biased algorithms and press freedom.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to drive global growth
Software-as-a-Service

Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to drive global growth

Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to boost global growth and strengthen its presence in AI-driven infrastructure analytics and smart city projects.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Equinix expands KL1 data centre, boosting Malaysia's digital hub
Hyperscale

Equinix expands KL1 data centre, boosting Malaysia's digital hub

Equinix expands its KL1 data centre in Kuala Lumpur, adding 450 cabinets to meet growing digital infrastructure demand across Malaysia and the ASEAN region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Moloco appoints Jean-Luc Nahon to lead product for Moloco Ads
Data Science

Moloco appoints Jean-Luc Nahon to lead product for Moloco Ads

Moloco has hired Jean-Luc Nahon, former Amazon Ads executive, as Head of Product to boost its AI-driven advertising solutions and strategic growth in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Adobe unveils new Firefly app with expanded AI content tools
Marketing Technologies

Adobe unveils new Firefly app with expanded AI content tools

Adobe unveils updated Firefly app, integrating AI tools and models from Google Cloud and OpenAI to enhance creative content generation across media.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Adobe unveils AI tools to enhance Premiere Pro editing
Marketing Technologies

Adobe unveils AI tools to enhance Premiere Pro editing

Adobe has unveiled Generative Extend in Premiere Pro, enhancing video editing with AI-powered features like Media Intelligence and Caption Translation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
MaxMine appoints new CEO & CFO to drive AI expansion
Artificial Intelligence

MaxMine appoints new CEO & CFO to drive AI expansion

MaxMine has appointed Shaun Mitchell as CEO and Rohit Selvaratnam as CFO, aiming to enhance productivity through AI as the company expands its operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Vudoo appoints Paul Blackburn as Chief Strategy Officer
Digital Transformation

Vudoo appoints Paul Blackburn as Chief Strategy Officer

Vudoo has appointed Paul Blackburn as Chief Strategy Officer, bringing over 25 years of digital media expertise to enhance engagement and revenue growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Equinix acquires three Manila data centres as digital economy grows
Digital Transformation

Equinix acquires three Manila data centres as digital economy grows

Equinix acquires three Manila data centres to bolster digital infrastructure amid the Philippines' USD $45bn digital economy surge in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Silverfin names Stephanie Dechamps VP of Marketing
Software-as-a-Service

Silverfin names Stephanie Dechamps VP of Marketing

Silverfin appoints Stephanie Dechamps as VP of Marketing to boost global expansion, enhance brand visibility and support its growth strategy from Brussels.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
TrueRights appoints Manon Dave to lead creative AI strategy
Blockchain

TrueRights appoints Manon Dave to lead creative AI strategy

Manon Dave joins TrueRights as Chief Product Officer to enhance digital rights management amid rising AI-driven content challenges and fraud concerns.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
London firm unveils first quantum-AI generated music track
Quantum Computing

London firm unveils first quantum-AI generated music track

London tech firm Moth launches RECURSE, the world's first quantum-powered AI music track, created in collaboration with electronic artist ILĀ.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 10th May 2025
CTV ad spend lags viewership growth despite rising engagement
Marketing Technologies

CTV ad spend lags viewership growth despite rising engagement

Innovid's 2025 CTV report reveals rising viewership outpacing ad spend, with interactive ads boosting engagement and huge growth opportunities ahead.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
YouTube at 20: Canadian creators reflect on culture & growth
Digital Entertainment

YouTube at 20: Canadian creators reflect on culture & growth

YouTube celebrates 20 years, with Canadian creators contributing CAD $1.8 billion to GDP and inspiring a global audience through diverse content and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025