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📺 Samsung blocks Smart TV apps from sharing your internet with strangers.
⚖️ The biggest AI copyright payout ever just changed the game for creatives.
🕷️ Spider-Man swings to one of the biggest box office openings ever.
🦋 Bluesky wants AI without sacrificing the open web.
🚀 SpaceX is accused of polluting nearby communities again.
🤖 How visible is your brand in AI search? Here’s how to measure it.
🛒 M&S just hired Morrisons’ loyalty chief.
Your WordPress Store Might Be Faster Than You Think
A fast website isn’t just better for users. It’s better for your rankings, your conversions, and your bottom line.
WP Engine recently introduced new performance improvements for WordPress stores running on BigCommerce, reducing page load times and helping businesses deliver faster shopping experiences without major development work.
The update focuses on improving how product pages are rendered, making stores feel more responsive while reducing server strain.
Here are the key takeaways:
- Faster page loads. Optimized rendering helps shoppers access products more quickly.
- Better shopping experience. Smoother browsing can reduce friction during the buying journey.
- Improved scalability. Stores can better handle traffic spikes without sacrificing performance.
- SEO benefits. Faster websites generally provide stronger signals for search engines.
- Less technical overhead. Performance gains come from infrastructure improvements rather than complex site rebuilds.
As competition in ecommerce grows, performance is becoming just as important as pricing or product selection.
Get the full scoop at Search Engine Journal.
Smash or Pass
The French Football Federation has a new logo.
Mectrics
Mectrics is a lightweight macOS app that keeps your computer’s most important system metrics visible right from the menu bar.
You decide which stats matter most—CPU, memory, battery, network, GPU, storage, temperature, or fan speed—and can open a detailed view whenever something looks off. There’s also a Compact Health mode that stays out of the way until your Mac starts showing signs of trouble.
It’s a simple way to monitor performance without opening Activity Monitor or digging through system settings.
Sony & The Death of Physical Media
Sony has announced it will stop production of physical discs in January 2028, shifting to digital only.
The public backlash was swift, sparking lots of petitions and a larger conversation about physical media and the real meaning of ownership in 2026.
In the latest episode of The Daily Carnage Show, Shannon breaks down why consumers respond emotionally to business decisions (even if they’re not buying physical media like they used to), how Sony mishandled the PR and eroded consumer trust, and ways you can use cultivate a sense of ownership to differentiate your brand and build positive sentiment.
🎙️ Don’t miss “Sony & The Death of Physical Media” now streaming on:
🕒 Agency Office Hours with Carney
Got a marketing problem you’re trying to solve? Need a second opinion? Wondering whether a new platform, AI tool, campaign idea, or strategy is worth pursuing?
Every Friday, we’re clocking in for Agency Office Hours sessions: 30-minute sessions for Daily Carnage readers to chat with the Carney team.
Bring your questions. We’ll bring our experience.
Whether you’re trying to improve performance, navigate industry changes, troubleshoot a campaign, or simply sanity-check an idea, we wanna hear what you’ve got going on.
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Leave the flame grilling to us
Sunburns have become an unfortunate summer trend, and Burger King Belgium found the perfect way to join the conversation.
Its latest campaign features painfully overcooked beachgoers alongside a simple reminder: leave the flame grilling to the experts.
Created by Happiness Brussels, the work appeared across OOH, social, transit, and print, using a timely cultural moment to reinforce one of the brand’s most recognizable product truths.
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So, we’re excited to share a new sponsorship opportunity.
Book a Pre-Roll Ad at the top the episode with your preferred script, on-screen text, and link in description.
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- 60%+ of listeners say they’ve searched for a product after hearing it on a podcast.
- Podcast ads consistently outperform display ads on engagement and recall.
- Pre-roll ads are among the most-heard placements, with the strongest completion rates.
🗣️ This is your opportunity to reach a highly engaged audience of marketers, creatives, and strategists when they’ve got their listening ears on.
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Ads from The Past
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