Sports Sponsorship Expansion: OUTFRONT and the New York Jets ink a multi-year exclusive deal to extend fan engagement beyond MetLife Stadium, linking outdoor media, experiential activations and creator-led storytelling across the full game-day journey. Marketing Careers & AI: The American Marketing Association’s 2026 State of Marketing Careers report says AI is shifting marketers from execution to orchestration, compressing roles toward AI-powered generalists and creating a skills mismatch. Brand + Media Shift: Video podcasts are emerging as a new ad battleground, with streaming-style targeting and lower costs pulling dollars from traditional TV. Gaming Hype Watch: GTA 6 trailer speculation grows as Take-Two schedules its earnings release before market open on Aug. 7, with fans reading it as a possible marketing setup. EV Charging Trust: Emobi partners with OmniTrust to push secure Plug & Charge adoption across EV infrastructure using cryptographic trust. Local Growth Platform: Thryv launches an AI-native growth platform for small service businesses, combining AI visibility tools, expert marketing help and lead insights tied to revenue. Retail Value Messaging: Weis Markets reports Q2 gains driven by promotions and targeted loyalty marketing as shoppers prioritize affordability.