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Issue Date: 02/05/2026 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Anthropic, OpenAI Rivalry Spills Into Super Bowl Ads In Fight To Win Over AI Users
The two artificial intelligence startups behind rival chatbots ChatGPT and Claude are bracing for an existential showdown this year as both need to prove they can grow a business that will make more money than they’re losing. The fiercest competition between the two AI developers, along with bigger companies like Google, is a race to
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Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother Is “Still Out There,” Sheriff Says, But No Suspects
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she’s “still out there,” a sheriff in Arizona said Thursday. Five days into the desperate search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, Pima County Sheriff
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Review: Writer-Director Harry Lighton’s “Pillion”
“Do you give?” It can be a pertinent question in any relationship, but it’s a particularly poignant one for the BDSM couple of Harry Lighton’s kink-friendly, disarmingly affecting romance “Pillion.” Like most lovers, Colin (Harry Melling) and Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) have an understanding. OK, sure. Their lines are a little more firmly drawn than most.
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Academy creates Academy Studios, promotes Jennifer Davidson to chief marketing, communications & content officer
Jennifer Davidson has been promoted to the newly expanded role of chief marketing, communications and content officer for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She continues to report to Academy CEO Bill Kramer. Davidson currently oversees marketing and audience development, communications, digital/social and creative brand strategy for all arms of the Academy, including
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40 Creatives From The U.S. Join D&AD Awards 2026 Jury
The jury for the 2026 D&AD Awards has been unveiled, consisting of leading creatives from more than 40 countries who will judge the very best in commercial creativity. For 2026, 40 creatives from the U.S. will join the international jury, including nine jury presidents, reflecting the country’s continued influence across design, craft and creative innovation.
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Art Directors Club names jury for the new ADC AI Visual Design Dreamina AI category
The global Art Directors Club has named the jury for the inaugural free ADC AI Visual Design-Dreamina AI category, dedicated to honoring the frontier of generative craft in this year’s ADC 105th Annual Awards. The category, made possible by ADC’s exclusive partnership with Dreamina AI, part of ByteDance, recognizes evolving creative craft and honors modern
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Bill Nye to receive Lifetime Achievement honor at Children’s & Family Emmy Awards
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced that Emmy® Award-winning television presenter and science educator Bill Nye will be the Lifetime Achievement honoree at the 4th Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. This will be among several special honors to be presented during the Children’s & Family Emmys Honors Ceremony on
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Issue Date: 02/05/2026 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
NYF Advertising Awards and Paul Marobella Launch The 2026 Season of The “State of the Biz” Podcast
New York Festivals Advertising Awards and Paul Marobella, unveil the 2026 season of the podcast series “State of the Biz” a sharp, unfiltered look at how creativity, culture, and commerce are colliding in real time. Led and hosted by Marobella, a long-time industry CEO and CMO, currently the Global Head of WPP Studio X, the
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, February 2026 Edition (Hybrid Special)
The phenomenon known as SXSW was launched in Austin, Texas, USA, back in 1987. Starting on 12 March, the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals will introduce what’s next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology, providing rich opportunities for professionals at all levels to participate, network, and supercharge our careers. Aiming to shake
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