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The CFO as Chief Attention Officer: Why finance is quietly taking control of AI, media, and growth narratives

As AI spend surges, finance is being asked to prove which bets earn attention, revenue and growth, not just efficiency.

By Kavitha Ramaswamy • 7 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026

Global Stories

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Software-as-a-Service

Adobe launches ChatGPT plugin to link its creative tools

ChatGPT users can now tap more than 70 Adobe tools in one workflow, reducing the need to juggle separate creative app connectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Manufacturing

Spor Group founders named in BusinessCloud Founder 250

The listing underlines growing demand for reliable workplace technology as the firm manages more than 1,500 meeting rooms across Britain and Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Corsearch names Todd Morris as Chief Executive Officer

Growing online fraud and counterfeits are pushing brand protection into the boardroom as Corsearch appoints Todd Morris as Chief Executive Officer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Juspay teams with Recurly on subscription payments

Subscription merchants could gain faster access to local payment methods as Recurly taps Juspay's Hyperswitch for more than 300 providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Recurly partners Juspay to boost subscription payments

Merchants on Recurly will gain access to more than 300 payment providers through one integration, helping curb failed recurring charges.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Large Language Models

YouTube ad revenue hits USD $40.4 billion as growth slows

Slower growth in the world's biggest video platform's ad business suggests its shift to TV screens and Shorts has yet to lift marketer spend further.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Open source

Google tests AI agents on short film-making project

The experiment showed AI crews can coordinate across files and roles, but still stumble on timing, continuity and safety filters.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Asia-Pacific short drama apps surge as sessions jump 452%

User spending and engagement are accelerating in Asia-Pacific, where short drama apps now deliver the world's highest revenue per monthly active user.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Fastly joins DIMPACT coalition to track digital emissions

The move could improve carbon accounting for streaming and publishing firms as emissions from content delivery become harder to ignore.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

ION Video posts first positive cash flow & clears debt

Cash reserves now cover ION Video's plan to at least June 2027 after it posted positive operating cash flow and became debt-free.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Artificial Intelligence

Nuggit launches GBP £5 million fund for UK YouTubers

UK YouTube creators can now tap growth capital and operational support without surrendering ownership, as Nuggit targets a fast-maturing sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Media companies advised to ink AI licensing deals - or risk mass scraping

Australian publishers face a fresh revenue squeeze unless paid licensing agreements are struck with AI firms using journalism to train their LLMs.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week

Generative AI

Liquid Interactive launches with CAD $700,000 seed backing

The Toronto startup must prove interactive photo tools can keep users engaged beyond the novelty as it begins with only one free app.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Marketing

Ngāti Whātua names first tech scholarship recipients

The awards aim to widen Māori access to tech careers by funding study, mentoring and business links for 18- to 25-year-olds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

World Cup ad bids surge for Popovic content in Australia

Advertisers paid a premium to reach Australia's World Cup audience as content on Tony Popovic drew 23.5 times more bidding than pre-tournament levels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month