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The Future. While the use of travel agents had sharply declined last decade since their heyday in the ‘90s, the industry is now on an upswing as Gen Zers and millennials discover how easy and cost-effective it is to use them. As a number of tourist hotspots throughout Europe introduce strategies to curb over-tourism, the […]
The Future. An AI chatbot named “AI Steve” is running for a seat in Britain’s Parliament next month. If elected, expect countries all around the world to consider passing laws that codify that only humans can run for elected office. Generative politicianAI Steve is the brainchild of Brighton-based businessman Steve Endacott, the chairman of AI […]
The Future. Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that it’s purchased the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema theater chain. While Netflix and Amazon own a tiny number of specialized theaters, Sony’s acquisition ensures that the studio (the only major one that doesn’t have a streamer) will always have a place to show its movies… which could kick off a […]
The Future. The Wayne Enterprises Experience wants you (if you’re very rich) to shop for Batman-branded merch as if you were Bruce Wayne himself, exploring a shoppable recreation of Wayne Manor. If the retail experience is successful, studios and streamers may roll out their own versions to tout limited-edition merch collabs, like a shoppable Bridgerton […]
The Future. After NYT acquired the viral Wordle in 2022, news publishers and tech platforms have gone on a game-creating spree to keep users coming back daily and eventually engage with their core offerings. Don’t be surprised if some experimental organizations start adding games within stories that unlock new details or hidden features to hook […]
The Future. NBCUniversal has inked deals with IMAX and AMC Theaters to exhibit the Olympic Games to anyone who can’t make it to Paris this summer. If the screenings are a hit, marquee sports games might start to be intermixed with blockbusters all year round. A Paris productionThe biggest competition of the year is coming […]
The Future. As Gen Z increasingly chooses blue-collar jobs over university-educated, white-collar work, social media content showing their jobs is taking off and paying off. As young plumbers, electricians, and others find a new revenue stream by showing what they do regularly, the next wave of digital influencers may never quit their day jobs. Hashtags […]
The Future. In the run-up to its Worldwide Developer Conference next week, Apple is letting some details about its AI plans slip to the public. While the AI hype train has reached a fever pitch, Apple’s scale and focus on optimizing everyday tasks could mainstream its use. Hello, my name is SiriAIThe new generation of […]
The Future. Despite Live Nation reporting record revenues and ticket sales this year, some tours that you would expect to be hits have turned out to be flops… leading some tours to cancel before they even begin. With so much competition for fans’ attention, some big acts may choose to play in venues much smaller […]
The Future. The NBA’s first TV negotiations in a decade are set to be a big win for the league thanks to massive checks from NBC, Amazon, and Disney that are recalibrating who the major players are in the sports-rights market. The windfall from the deals will increase annual fees for the NBA by 2.5x […]