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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

Healthcare IT leaders need curiosity over credentials

HIMSS conference promotes continuous learning as key trait for health technology leadership amid rapid industry changes.

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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

Western Union launches USDPT stablecoin on Solana

The 170-year-old remittance giant went live with its U.S. Dollar Payment Token through Anchorage Digital Bank, turning settlement costs into potential revenue.

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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

DOJ retreats from Powell probe appeal, files weaker motion

Justice Department abandons promised appeal of blocked subpoenas in Fed chair investigation, opting for motion to vacate instead.

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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

BofA shareholders keep Moynihan as both CEO and board chair

Bank of America shareholders voted 67% against splitting CEO and board chair roles, maintaining Brian Moynihan's dual leadership position.

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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

Stablecoin yield ban gets loophole-friendly compromise language

Bipartisan Senate proposal would ban rewards only on balances 'economically equivalent' to bank deposits, potentially excluding most crypto usage.

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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

Crypto firms abandon one-stop shops for modular infrastructure

Major crypto providers are building third-party networks instead of owning every function as institutions demand risk distribution.

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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

Ad agencies hire TikTok natives as creative directors

Rising agency talent grew up on social platforms and now shape campaigns from viral stunts to Super Bowl ads at major shops like Ogilvy and McCann.

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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

Ulta's AI-powered loyalty program now drives 95% of total sales

The beauty retailer's decade-long investment in first-party data from 46.7 million rewards members has made loyalty the primary revenue driver.

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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

Adweek honors 14 Creative Hall of Fame leaders for lasting impact

The publication spotlights agency executives whose work shaped modern advertising, from viral mascots to accessibility innovations.

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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

Adweek names Creative 100 for 2026 across seven categories

Annual industry list recognizes artists, agency leaders, directors, and creators across advertising, marketing, entertainment, and social media.

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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

Koddi Links Commerce Data to Streaming Ad Buys via Comcast Deal

Commerce media firm Koddi connects retail shopper data to streaming inventory across 20+ publishers through Comcast's Universal Ads platform.

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May 5, 2026 · 2 min

AI Labs Pull In $37B of April's $56B Global VC Haul

Two mega-rounds to Anthropic and Bezos's Project Prometheus drove AI funding to 66% of all venture capital last month.