AI & Brand Safety: Tech Transparency Project says Meta’s Ad Library shows 50+ AI-generated CSAM ads that passed review, raising fresh pressure on ad platforms to stop harmful content before it monetizes. MarTech Awards: Cision’s Brandwatch and PR Newswire win MarTech Breakthrough Awards for social listening and press release distribution/AEO, signaling continued spend on measurement and amplification. Creator Commerce: MediaNug launches NugVerse, an invite-only creator marketplace that auto-generates campaign briefs and matches vetted creators in 48 hours. AI Advertising Growth: Gravity raises $30.5M to place ads inside AI chatbots/assistants and test agent-to-agent ads. Regulation & Media Ownership: The FCC votes to eliminate the national TV ownership cap, moving to case-by-case merger review—potentially reshaping broadcast competition and local news economics. Public Safety Messaging: WA opposition leader calls for more graphic road-safety ads to drive behavior change. Sports Ad Lift: FIFA World Cup coverage boosts Bell Media ad revenue, with strong advertiser demand during the tournament. Local Promotions: Fremont Street Experience launches a Nevada resident discount for SlotZilla, a straightforward retail-style push tied to tourism footfall.