Perplexity Unveils Plan For AI-Based Web Browser

The AI-based browser will support the rise of agents for search. Agentic search is a type of AI system that can autonomously make decisions, take actions and adapt to changing situations with minimal
human intervention,

Scot Chastain Named GM of WISC in Madison

Scot Chastain has been named vice president and general manager of WISC in Madison, Wisconsin. “Scot Chastain’s depth of broadcasting and media leadership really stands out,” said Brian Burns, evp and and chief operating officer of parent company Morgan Murphy Media. “He has a strong vision for how to lead and grow a local media…

Joy Reid’s MSNBC Show Canceled in Programming Overhaul

MSNBC has announced major programming moves affecting its weekday and weekend schedules starting in April. The biggest casualty from these changes is The ReidOut’s Joy Reid, who saw her 7 p.m. ET show canceled after a five-year run. As a result of these moves, Reid will no longer be part of the network, with rotating…

Anthropic Launches the World’s First ‘Hybrid Reasoning’ AI Model

Claude 3.7, the latest model from Anthropic, can be instructed to engage in a specific amount of reasoning to solve hard problems.

Lester Holt to Step Down From NBC Nightly News

Lester Holt announced Monday that he will be stepping down from anchoring the NBC Nightly News. He is set to depart the anchor’s chair at the beginning of the summer. “After 10 years, 17 if you include my years on the weekends, the time has come for me to step away from my role as…

Beyoncé Takes Her Cue in Levi’s ‘Pool Hall’ Remake

If you ever wondered if Beyonce is any good at pool, then look no further. Today, Levi’s released its second ad starring the singer, called “Chapter 2: Pool Hall.” Set to her Cowboy Carter hit “Levii’s Jeans” featuring Post Malone, the ad sees her denimed down, sporting a bedazzled Levi’s denim jacket and matching jeans,…

The Future of Food Media and Content Commerce With Food52 CEO Erika Ayers Badan

Welcome to this episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Host Jenny Rooney speaks with Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52, about her unconventional career path and her vision for transforming food commerce and content. Drawing from her experience scaling Barstool Sports and her current role at Food52, Erika offers unique insights on building community-driven brands…

WISH Promotes Erika Facey to Assistant News Director

Erika Facey has been promoted to assistant news director for WISH in Indianapolis, Indiana. The station said this is the second promotion for Facey since she started at the station in 2019. She started as content manager and was promoted to news brand manager in 2023. “Erika has earned each of these career advancements due…

Retail Media Ad Impressions Surpass 75B

Some of the fastest-growing retailers in retail media ad impressions during the 2024 holiday season included Best Buy, Chewy, and Uber Technologies, according to Sensor Tower, which provides data into
the mobile ecosystem.