AI in Marketing

ElliQ's Impact on Senior Loneliness, Anthropic's AI Valuation Surge, and Gen Z Job Hunt Tactics

In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of AI across various sectors. We begin with Jan Worrell, an 85-year-old who found companionship in an ElliQ robot, highlighting AI's potential to alleviate loneliness among seniors. Next, Anthropic surpasses OpenAI as the world's most valuable AI startup, driven by its innovative Claude Opus 4.8 model. We then delve into how Gen Z job seekers are leveraging social media to stand out in a competitive job market. Meanwhile, Claude Opus 4.8 introduces new features for improved AI performance. TechCrunch discusses enterprise organizations' cautious approach to AI deployment, prioritizing safety over excitement. Paris emerges as a significant player in the global AI landscape, challenging Silicon Valley's dominance. Dark Reading emphasizes the importance of responsible AI deployment to mitigate risks. Autonomous ambulance routing aims to improve emergency response times, though legal challenges persist. Finally, The Post-Humanist examines the evolving perception of AI, urging a balanced approach to AI governance. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2026/02/12/US/ELLIQ-AI-ROBOT-SENIOR-COMPANION.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/elliq-ai-robot-senior-companion.html] * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2026/05/28/TECHNOLOGY/ANTHROPIC-TOPS-OPENAI-VALUATION.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/technology/anthropic-tops-openai-valuation.html] * HTTPS://WWW.THEGUARDIAN.COM/MONEY/2026/MAY/28/GEN-Z-USING-SOCIAL-MEDIA-IN-STRUGGLING-JOB-MARKET [https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/may/28/gen-z-using-social-media-in-struggling-job-market] * HTTPS://WWW.ANTHROPIC.COM/NEWS/CLAUDE-OPUS-4-8 [https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-opus-4-8] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/28/TECHCRUNCH-DISRUPT-2026-DATABRICKS-CO-FOUNDER-ON-WHAT-KILLS-ENTERPRISE-AI-DEALS/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/techcrunch-disrupt-2026-databricks-co-founder-on-what-kills-enterprise-ai-deals/] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/28/WHY-PARIS-MAY-BE-THE-MOST-IMPORTANT-AI-CITY-OUTSIDE-SILICON-VALLEY/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/why-paris-may-be-the-most-important-ai-city-outside-silicon-valley/] * HTTPS://WWW.DARKREADING.COM/APPLICATION-SECURITY/AGENTIC-AI-RISKY [https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/agentic-ai-risky] * HTTPS://GRAHAMMEDLEGALRESEARCH.SUBSTACK.COM/P/EDITION-2-AUTONOMOUS-AMBULANCE-ROUTING [https://grahammedlegalresearch.substack.com/p/edition-2-autonomous-ambulance-routing] * HTTPS://THEPOSTHUMANIST.SUBSTACK.COM/P/GONE-FULL-MEDIEVAL-WITH-BETTER-TECH [https://theposthumanist.substack.com/p/gone-full-medieval-with-better-tech]

AI-Driven Growth: Remote's Success, DuckDuckGo's Surge, and AI's Impact on Creativity and Marketing

In this episode of The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing, we explore the transformative impact of AI across various sectors. Remote, an Amsterdam-based payroll startup, has seen remarkable growth by integrating AI, boosting revenue per employee by 50% without increasing its workforce. DuckDuckGo reports a surge in usage as privacy concerns rise following Google's AI announcements. A Georgetown University study reveals AI's mixed impact on creativity, enhancing language but limiting originality. France's startup ecosystem struggles despite AI's growth, with US funds dominating venture capital. Tech industry faces record revenues and layoffs, as CEOs grapple with AI's true capabilities. Robinhood introduces AI agentic trading and a new credit card, while a survey examines AI's economic impact through 2030. AI agents revolutionize marketing, raising questions about the role of human CMOs. Finally, Elon Musk accuses the U.S. military of misusing SpaceX's Starlink for drones, highlighting tensions over service terms and pricing. Tune in for these insights and more on how AI is reshaping the landscape. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/27/PAYROLL-STARTUP-REMOTE-SAYS-IT-GREW-REVENUE-50-PER-EMPLOYEE-WITHOUT-ADDING-HEADCOUNT/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/27/payroll-startup-remote-says-it-grew-revenue-50-per-employee-without-adding-headcount/] * HTTPS://WWW.THURROTT.COM/MOBILE/336536/DUCKDUCKGO-USAGE-SURGES-SINCE-GOOGLE-I-O-26 [https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/336536/duckduckgo-usage-surges-since-google-i-o-26] * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2026/05/27/OPINION/WRITING-CREATIVITY-AI.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/opinion/writing-creativity-ai.html] * HTTPS://THENEXTWEB.COM/NEWS/FRANCES-STARTUP-SCENE-IS-FALLING-BEHIND-THE-US-AND-EUROPE-AND-AI-IS-BOTH-THE-CAUSE-AND-THE-CURE [https://thenextweb.com/news/frances-startup-scene-is-falling-behind-the-us-and-europe-and-ai-is-both-the-cause-and-the-cure] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/27/TECH-CEOS-ARE-APPARENTLY-SUFFERING-FROM-AI-PSYCHOSIS/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/27/tech-ceos-are-apparently-suffering-from-ai-psychosis/] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/27/ROBINHOOD-NOW-LETS-YOUR-AI-AGENTS-TRADE-STOCKS/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/27/robinhood-now-lets-your-ai-agents-trade-stocks/] * HTTPS://WWW.WIRED.COM/STORY/QUIZ-WILL-AI-DESTROY-YOUR-CAREER/ [https://www.wired.com/story/quiz-will-ai-destroy-your-career/] * HTTPS://ETHICORE.SUBSTACK.COM/P/YOUR-AI-AGENT-JUST-REALLOCATED-YOUR [https://ethicore.substack.com/p/your-ai-agent-just-reallocated-your] * HTTPS://WWW.PERPLEXITY.AI/PAGE/MUSK-SAYS-U-S-DRONES-VIOLATED-BXECGCLHSTUX1E_ONTQMEA [https://www.perplexity.ai/page/musk-says-u-s-drones-violated-bxECgcLHStuX1e_ONtQmeA]

AI Revolution: Anthropic's Claude Code, Google's AI Mode, UMG-TikTok Deal, and Global Impacts

In this episode of The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing, we delve into the latest developments shaping the AI landscape. First, we explore the rise of AI agents, led by Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenClaw, which are revolutionizing programming and task management. Next, Google's AI Mode is transforming online discovery, shifting the focus from traditional SEO to AI-driven insights. Meanwhile, Universal Music Group and TikTok are tackling unauthorized AI-generated music, setting a precedent for industry collaboration. In India, Human Archive is leveraging egocentric video data to train AI, despite challenges in the local market. We also discuss the growing disconnect between tech executives and recent graduates over AI's impact on job security. Pope Leo XIV's "Magnifica Humanitas" calls for ethical AI development, emphasizing human dignity. In the beauty industry, One/Size's Formula 1-themed campaign highlights the intersection of AI and marketing. OpenAI's Sam Altman reassures that AI won't lead to a jobs apocalypse, while China imposes travel restrictions on top AI talent to safeguard its technological edge. Join us for these insights and more as we navigate the evolving world of AI in marketing. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://WWW.WIRED.COM/STORY/HOW-AI-AGENTS-PLUNGED-TECH-WORLD-INTO-CHAOS/ [https://www.wired.com/story/how-ai-agents-plunged-tech-world-into-chaos/] * HTTPS://WWW.PYMNTS.COM/NEWS/B2B-PAYMENTS/2026/WHAT-GOOGLE-SEARCHS-NEW-AI-MODE-MEANS-FOR-B2B-DISCOVERY/ [https://www.pymnts.com/news/b2b-payments/2026/what-google-searchs-new-ai-mode-means-for-b2b-discovery/] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/26/UNIVERSAL-MUSIC-GROUP-AND-TIKTOK-RENEW-AGREEMENT-TO-COMBAT-UNAUTHORIZED-AI-MUSIC/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/26/universal-music-group-and-tiktok-renew-agreement-to-combat-unauthorized-ai-music/] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/26/HUMAN-ARCHIVE-TAPS-INTO-INDIAS-SERVICES-STARTUPS-TO-COLLECT-DATA-FOR-PHYSICAL-AI/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/26/human-archive-taps-into-indias-services-startups-to-collect-data-for-physical-ai/] * HTTPS://WWW.THEGUARDIAN.COM/TECHNOLOGY/2026/MAY/26/STUDENTS-BOO-PRO-AI-GRADUATION-SPEAKERS [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/26/students-boo-pro-ai-graduation-speakers] * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2026/05/26/US/POPE-LEO-AI-ANTHROPIC.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/us/pope-leo-ai-anthropic.html] * HTTPS://WWW.MARKETINGBREW.COM/STORIES/ONE/SIZE-PATRICK-STARR-F1-CAMPAIGN-STRATEGY [https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/one/size-patrick-starr-f1-campaign-strategy] * HTTPS://WWW.REUTERS.COM/WORLD/ASIA-PACIFIC/OPENAIS-ALTMAN-SAYS-AI-UNLIKELY-LEAD-JOBS-APOCALYPSE-2026-05-26/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/openais-altman-says-ai-unlikely-lead-jobs-apocalypse-2026-05-26/] * HTTPS://WWW.BUSINESS-STANDARD.COM/AMP/WORLD-NEWS/CHINA-EXPANDS-OVERSEAS-TRAVEL-CURBS-TO-TOP-AI-PROFESSIONALS-AT-PVT-FIRMS-126052600926_1.HTML [https://www.business-standard.com/amp/world-news/china-expands-overseas-travel-curbs-to-top-ai-professionals-at-pvt-firms-126052600926_1.html]

Pope Leo XIV on AI Ethics, Anthropic's $900B Valuation, and Google's AI Search Shift

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," addresses AI's impact on human dignity and employment, calling for regulation, worker protection, and ethical constraints, especially in military applications. Anthropic, an AI startup, nears a $30 billion funding round, potentially valuing it at over $900 billion, surpassing OpenAI. The UK's A.I. Security Institute tests AI systems for vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for government involvement in AI safety. Google Cloud's Francis de Souza stresses integrating security into AI strategies to combat evolving threats. Google revamps its search engine with AI-generated responses, raising concerns about traditional web creators. China introduces humanoid robot butlers for home cleaning, advancing domestic technology. The Met Gala faces protests over tech billionaire patronage, sparking debate on fashion's relationship with tech. U.S. teens encounter the toughest summer job market since 1948 due to economic pressures. Amazon's Bee wearable offers AI-driven personal assistant features but raises privacy concerns. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2026/05/25/WORLD/EUROPE/POPE-LEO-ENCYCLICAL.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/25/world/europe/pope-leo-encyclical.html] * HTTPS://WWW.PYMNTS.COM/ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE-2/2026/ANTHROPIC-EYES-900-BILLION-VALUATION-AS-QUARTERLY-REVENUE-DOUBLES/ [https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2026/anthropic-eyes-900-billion-valuation-as-quarterly-revenue-doubles/] * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2026/05/24/TECHNOLOGY/UK-AI-SAFETY-INSTITUTE.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/technology/uk-ai-safety-institute.html] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/24/EVERYONE-IS-NAVIGATING-AI-SECURITY-IN-REAL-TIME-EVEN-GOOGLE/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/24/everyone-is-navigating-ai-security-in-real-time-even-google/] * HTTPS://WWW.WIRED.COM/STORY/EVEN-IF-YOU-HATE-AI-YOU-WILL-USE-GOOGLE-AI-SEARCH/ [https://www.wired.com/story/even-if-you-hate-ai-you-will-use-google-ai-search/] * HTTPS://WWW.FASTCOMPANY.COM/91546673/CHINA-IS-DEPLOYING-THE-FIRST-HOME-CLEANING-HUMANOID-ROBOT-BUTLERS [https://www.fastcompany.com/91546673/china-is-deploying-the-first-home-cleaning-humanoid-robot-butlers] * HTTPS://WWW.THEGUARDIAN.COM/FASHION/2026/MAY/24/MET-GALA-JEFF-BEZOS-ANNA-WINTOUR [https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/may/24/met-gala-jeff-bezos-anna-wintour] * HTTPS://WWW.PYMNTS.COM/ECONOMY/2026/US-TEENS-FACE-TOUGHEST-SUMMER-JOB-MARKET-IN-78-YEARS/ [https://www.pymnts.com/economy/2026/us-teens-face-toughest-summer-job-market-in-78-years/] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/24/I-TRIED-AMAZONS-BEE-WEARABLE-AND-AM-BOTH-INTRIGUED-AND-SLIGHTLY-CREEPED-OUT/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/24/i-tried-amazons-bee-wearable-and-am-both-intrigued-and-slightly-creeped-out/]

Google's AI Search Overhaul, OpenAI's Cybersecurity Push, and Bluesky's Kremlin Battle

In this episode of The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing, we explore Google's ambitious transformation of its search engine with a conversational AI-driven approach, sparking user criticism and interest in alternative search engines like Kagi and DuckDuckGo. OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber model is set to bolster Japan's cybersecurity defenses amid rising AI threats. Bluesky battles Russian influence operations as the Kremlin hacks real user accounts to spread propaganda. Spotify partners with Universal Music Group to offer AI-generated remixes, ensuring artist royalties. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launches an AI initiative to combat fraud in healthcare programs. Nvidia reports record earnings but faces investor concerns over AI competition. Genesis AI strengthens its leadership team as it transitions to commercial scaling. Coupa acquires Tonkean to enhance AI-driven spend management capabilities. Finally, alcohol brands ramp up marketing investments for the upcoming World Cup in North America. Tune in for insights on how these developments could reshape the AI landscape and impact marketing strategies. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! 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