A powerful marketing gimmick involves launching a very small product batch to guarantee it sells out quickly. Brands then leverage this "sold out" status in press coverage to create a perception of high demand and build hype for subsequent, larger product releases.
LinkedIn has added 'vibe coding'—using natural language to direct AI to write code—as an official certification. This move legitimizes a new type of technical proficiency that doesn't require traditional programming knowledge, signaling a major shift in how technical skills are valued.
Moltbook, a social network exclusively for AI agents that has attracted over 1.5 million users, represents the emergence of digital spaces where non-human entities create content and interact. This points to a future where marketing and analysis may need to target autonomous AI, not just humans.
Despite an $8M+ price tag, a Super Bowl ad's cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) of $60-$80 is comparable to LinkedIn's $35-$80 range. Given the Super Bowl's high engagement and cultural impact versus passive scrolling on social media, the relative value can be a strategic bargain for large brands.