AW SHORTS – BRANDS + MARKETERS

A huge challenge in modern advertising is truly understanding your audience beyond static data.

There is perhaps no more challenging question confronting publishers than the path forward in the zero-click future of Google’s AI Overviews.

The algorithm surfaces unfamiliar or niche content that hooks young people — turning passive curiosity into obsession.

In less than a decade, Chime evolved from a scrappy fintech startup into a multibillion-dollar digital banking powerhouse.

Premium programming entertains fans and offers advertising partners a clear path to highly engaged and valuable connections.

In an industry that often defaults to transactional relationships, learn how giving creators a seat at the strategy table empowers them not just as content engines, but as culture-shaping collaborators who drive full-funnel results.

Manscaped first built its name below the belt, but our next act required looking up.

In a culture overloaded with content and driven by algorithms, the brands that cut through aren’t just heard—they’re felt.

By embracing authenticity, wit, and cultural relevance, we will show how brands can craft campaigns that challenge norms, ignite conversations, and leave lasting impact.

Regulated industries – from pharmaceuticals and healthcare to finance, insurance, and alcohol – face some of the strictest guardrails in advertising.

We’re turning up the heat with Hot Ones: AWNewYork Edition!