In the news this week: Apple hits record earnings, Google launches new SnapChat-like ad format, and AI bots begin to create their own language. Detailed analysis includes the marketing opportunity behind long-form content, while Hasbro's deal with Lions Gate goes south. Rants and raves include Stranger Things and the Facebook/Google duopoly. This week's This Old Marketing example: TheStreet.com and Jim Cramer.

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Apple Soars After Resilient iPhone Demand
http://adage.com/article/digital/apple-soars-record-signaling-resilient-iphone-demand/310001/

Google Is Developing Tech for SnapChat Like Media Content
https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-is-developing-technology-for-snapchat-like-media-content-1501868688

Researchers Shut Down AI After It Develops Its Own Language

http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/a-step-closer-to-skynet-ai-invents-a-language-humans-can-t-read/article/498142

IN DEPTH NEWS

Long Form Content Boosts Engagement But Can Publishers Do it Right
http://www.pubexec.com/post/long-form-content-boosts-engagement-can-publishers-right/

Hasbro Ends Talks To Buy Lions Gate
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/us-business/hasbro-ends-talks-to-buy-entertainment-company-lionsgate-sources/article35861893/?utm_source=Shared+Article+Sent+to+User&utm_medium=E-mail:+Newsletters+/+E-Blasts+/+etc.&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links

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RANTS AND RAVES

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