Future Commerce

We told you we were working on something big. 👀 VISIONS Summit is back at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art, and we have 25+ speakers ready to tackle one bold statement: "AI is rewriting commerce. Culture is next."

Be in the room where we’ll ponder, debate, and envision what comes next. Your ticket gives you a full day of programming, museum access, and more: visions.futurecommerce.com

Even the leanest brands can compete creatively this holiday season. Popsmith co-founder @dave_stickland says the AI slop everyone complains about is a skill issue – and his tools now do more for him than an agency could have done five years ago.

The math doesn't math anymore, but eCommerce brands can still build. Listen to Dave's episode to find out how – available wherever you get your podcasts.

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At Advertising Week, @tiktok_us pitched an ad network, AI-guided lead capture, and branded in-app checkout.

Revisit @Alicia_FioEspo's October 7 reporting:
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.@Etsy recently made headlines for its new AI policy, which outlines when and how sellers can use the technology for listing content and photos.

The move shows how proof of work is showing up in the AI age, and Chief Product + Technology Officer Rafe Colburn will get candid about how the marketplace balances the power of human effort and the advantage of advanced technology.

Be in the room on February 10 for this in-depth discussion, led by eCommerce journalist Nicole Silberstein. Early Bird tickets are still available: visions.futurecommerce.com

Whether you call it Cabbage Night, Goosey Night, Mizzy Night, or Mischief Night, you're likely gearing up for a spooky evening filled with your preferred Halloween traditions. And if you're like your fellow consumers, you've probably been preparing for this holiday weekend for weeks, if not months.

We spoke with Melissa Minkow, Global Director of Retail Strategy & Insights for @ciandt, on the podcast to unpack why Halloween feels especially big in Commerce this year, and what it means for our culture. Listen to our takes on nostalgia, escapism, and the state of the nuclear family here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-…