Episode 605: Neal and Toby recap the latest of the conflict in the Middle East and how it’s rattling the energy markets. Then, more and more brands are turning to influencers to market their products, outside of the traditional beauty and fashion industries. Also, some users are unaware that their questions asked to chatbots are publicly seen on Meta’s AI Discover feed. Meanwhile, major retailers are looking for ways to save billions of dollars on payment fees, and they’re turning to crypto. Plus, live-action remakes are proving to be a success for movie studios. Finally, a preview of what’s coming in the week ahead. Gain the edge with Amazon Ads by going to advertising.amazon.com/startnow Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Shake Shack Slogan 02:40 - Oil Prices Rise on Middle East Conflict 07:40 - Advertising Industry Shifting to Influencers 11:35 - Meta AI Public Conversations 16:45 - Winners of The Weekend 23:30 - Week Ahead

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