Retail security is in the middle of a quiet but fundamental shift. For decades, cameras and alarms told retailers what had already gone wrong. Now, AI can push that same infrastructure forward by telling retailers what is going wrong right now, while there's still time for them to act.
Lenovo's North America president, Ryan McCurdy, says the AI supply constraints squeezing the industry aren't a warning sign but proof the demand curve is real. "AI adoption is increasing," McCurdy said. "The challenge is that it's outpacing the inputs into that...decade of AI." That mismatch is producing higher component costs and supply shortages across the industry, he said, but he frames it as an expected side effect of a sustained boom rather than a problem unique to Lenovo.
Healthcare providers need clearer explanations and consent based on how AI affects care decisions and ongoing treatment.
The Trade Desk gives Kokai an AI overhaul: Zuma simplifies workflows and adds AI agents, aiming to automate execution without sidelining buyers.
Amazon’s and Walmart’s on-site campaign strategies suit conversion goals, while other RMN off-site runs extend awareness.
It tackles fragmented CRM workflows while helping Salesforce stay relevant when users skip its interface.
Issuers need to strengthen their AI visibility with strategic partnerships and GEO strategies.
Issuers need to strengthen their AI visibility with strategic partnerships and GEO strategies.
They prioritize emergency and travel savings, while being proactive about retirement.
Advertisers and agencies are shifting budgets to independent mobile partners, choosing transparency over the reach of “walled garden” tech giants. Nearly two-thirds (63.9%) of marketers at brands and agencies said they reallocated mobile advertising budgets from walled garden giants to independent partners in the past 12 months, according to a new survey conducted by EMARKETER in collaboration with Datum Intelligence. The independents are gaining share in a market that is still expanding. US in-app mobile ad spend is expected to grow 12.0% in 2026 and reach $235.10 billion next year, per EMARKETER’s forecast.
Exclusions address one ChatGPT ad concern, but advertisers still need better placement and performance insights.
35% of webpages published post-ChatGPT show signs of AI authorship. Distinct voices and unique assets can preserve trust.
AI agents cut manual work, helping brands manage more creators while tying spend closer to results.
Lenovo's run as FIFA's official technology partner was more than a branding play, it was also a live demo of AI infrastructure and scale that the company can now bring straight into enterprise sales conversations, according to North America President Ryan McCurdy. FIFA named Lenovo as its exclusive tech partner for FIFA World Cup 2026 and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil. For the 2026 World Cup, Lenovo deployed and managed more than 25,000 devices and AI-powered infrastructure across three host countries, 16 cities, and 104 matches with 99.99% uptime across all instances, according to the company. That gave McCurdy's team a real-world case study of enterprise-grade AI at scale to point to in sales conversations.
Mike and Ike will also be a presenting sponsor for a major Dignitas Fortnite tournament, “Flavor Brawl,” held in October. This tournament will be hosted by esports streamer AussieAntics on his Twitch channel. The broadcast will include custom Mike and Ike brand integration, according to the company.
AI referrals convert at higher rates, despite limited scale: Marketers should measure value per visit and build AI visibility alongside SEO.
Multitasking and ad avoidance make creative variety, contextual targeting, and frequency control essential.
Lack of measurement standards and tool consolidation could hinder growth.
Brand and side-effect questions prompt longer-than-average chats, raising the value of comprehensive information as consumers weigh treatments.
Neighborhood-based rewards are a unique concept, but the price tag may be holding merchants back.