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Quick Hits

Google's Veo 3 may power the future of playable world models
(If Veo 3 can turn prompts into playable worlds, we're not just watching content anymore—we're living in it.)
TikTok launches "Shop Locally Made" and "Deals for You" events in U.S.
(TikTok really said: support small biz, but make it scrollable.)
Substack brings new updates to livestreaming as it increases video push
(Substack wants to be your newsletter, your podcast, and your live stage. )

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What's New in Growth Hacking/Growth Marketing?

Strategies

ChatGPT referrals to news sites are growing, but not enough to offset search declines
ChatGPT referrals to publishers have grown 25x over the past year, but still fail to make up for the sharp decline in Google search traffic following AI-powered summaries. Highlights a shift in user behavior, impacting content discovery and SEO strategies for marketers.
Meta adds new WhatsApp and Messenger business messaging features
Meta introduces clickable WhatsApp buttons on Google Maps listings and allows native link opening in WhatsApp—part of its effort to expand marketing automation for brands in conversational commerce.
TikTok boosts music viral potential as 84% of Billboard Global 200 hits debuted there
Music virality on TikTok continues to influence mainstream entertainment; strategic partnerships, like TikTok x Tomorrowland, are helping brands and artists grow their audiences through direct content-to-commerce pipelines.

People

David H. Rosmarin brings a founder-focused approach to anxiety
Startups demand constant decision-making and pressure-filled pivots, which bring big emotional swings. It's no wonder anxiety shows up at every stage. But what if it didn't have to be a liability?

What's New in Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI job predictions become corporate America's newest competitive sport
In late May, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei appeared to kick open the door on a sensitive topic, warning that half of entry-level jobs could vanish within five years because of AI and push U.S. unemployment up to 20%.
Google's customizable Gemini chatbots are now in Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
Google is giving Workspace users a way to access "Gems" — customizable versions of its Gemini AI assistant that specialize in specific tasks — without opening the Gemini app.

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