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fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Judge of the Day: Digitas's Danisha Lomax encourages purpose as a business strategy

"AI won't change the fact that audiences reward consistency, transparency and real commitment," she says. "What it will change is the signal-to-noise ratio. Purpose-driven communication that is truly lived out by a company will stand out even more because people will crave rare authenticity amidst a flood of optimized narratives."
Marketing
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Pinterest now lets you dial down the AI slop as human-powered social media faces an existential moment

Pinterest added generative AI controls allowing users to adjust the amount of AI-generated images in feeds to restore authentic human-made inspiration.
Writing
fromHer Campus
3 days ago

Ditching the Algorithm: A New Form of Social Media

Substack offers a laid-back, authentic newsletter platform prioritizing long-form content, niche communities, and direct creator-reader connections over algorithm-driven social media.
#influencer-marketing
fromThe Drum
5 days ago
Social media marketing

Judge of the Day: WPP's Marianne Fakinos on keeping social storytelling human

fromThe Drum
5 days ago
Social media marketing

Judge of the Day: WPP's Marianne Fakinos on keeping social storytelling human

Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Beyond the Basics: How UK Businesses Compete in a Busy Marketplace

UK businesses differentiate through clear brand identity, values-driven positioning, and delivering genuine customer value to build loyalty and compete in a saturated market.
fromYoga Journal
4 days ago

A Chain Studio Evaluation Shook My Confidence as a Yoga Teacher-But Only for a Moment

I've been teaching yoga for more than eight years, and practicing for many more. I teach strong, fast-paced formats as well as restorative ones. My classes are consistently full, and I know my students leave feeling stronger, challenged, and centered. But after a recent yoga teaching evaluation at a chain yoga studio, I walked out feeling the opposite: not strong, not capable, not enough.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Diane Keaton remembered by her final director: Cameramen dissolved into puddles at her feet'

Diane Keaton had been an icon since before I was even born; who was I to direct her? To fill her head with my dialogue? To give her a note, suggesting: It might be even funnier if you tried ? And yet, as she towered over me in sky-high Gucci platform booties, she never made me feel even one inch less tall as I guided her through what would wind up being her final film.
Film
Relationships
fromHubspot
4 days ago

Married at 28, divorcing at 29 - how I learned to own the narrative

Public honesty about a divorce transformed personal trauma into resilient storytelling that strengthened audience trust and attracted brand opportunities.
Media industry
fromCreative Bloq
5 days ago

Could DC Comics' anti-AI stance mark a tide change against AI slop?

DC Comics will refuse AI-generated storytelling and artwork, citing customer preference for authentic human creativity and commercial reasons.
Artificial intelligence
fromDear Media
5 days ago

Authenticity Still Matters in a World Full of AI Slop - Dear Media

Authentic, human-driven creativity becomes increasingly valuable as AI-generated content proliferates and consumers react negatively to deceptive, overly perfect synthetic imagery.
Philosophy
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Architectural Rebuilding as Cultural Memory: The Paradox of Ever-Fresh Heritage

Architectural identity rests on material fabric, continuous use, or shared recognition; preservation prioritizes matter, maintained form/function, or ritual rebuilding.
#ai-generated-video
fromDigiday
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The creator is splintering as AI forces a new reckoning

Creators are dividing between rapid AI-produced, scrollable video and human-centered voice-driven content, driven sharper by Meta's Vibes and OpenAI's Sora.
fromTheWrap
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Will AI Slop Kill the Creator Economy?

AI-generated social video feeds threaten some online creators by automating viral content, but authenticity and original human insights may sustain or strengthen other creator roles.
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

The Best Dive Bar In Every US State - Tasting Table

Dive bars are the ultimate modern contradiction. The whole idea of a dive bar is that it should be unappealing, maybe vulgar, crass, and downright unpleasant for everyone except a few die-hard loyalists who keep it in business. Usually dirt cheap, it should be dark, dirty, and dingy. The counters should be sticky, the bathrooms should have broken tile, and the location should be somewhere that has never seen the light of day.
Food & drink
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I realised I'd been ChatGPT-ed into bed': how Chatfishing' made finding love on dating apps even weirder

AI-crafted messaging can produce intimate online personae that do not match in-person behavior, causing deception and emotional disappointment in modern dating.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The 14 Best Spots For Detroit-Style Pizza Across The US (Outside Of Michigan) - Tasting Table

We firmly believe that there's a perfect pizza out there for everyone. Versatility is one of the things that makes pizza beautiful, and if you're the type that subscribes to the theory that more sauce and a thick crust makes a better pizza, Detroit-style might be for you. It might be as close to perfection as we get in our 21st-century world.
Food & drink
fromVariety
1 week ago

Variety's Future of Brand Summit Highlights Brand Innovation, AI Advancements, Creating Cultural Impact and More

Variety's Future of Brand Summit, presented by Acxiom, gathered the industry's top executives, marketers, creatives and cultural leaders on Wednesday in New York for an event that explored how companies are fueling their brands with creativity, culture and community.
Marketing
#personal-branding
Business
fromFortune
1 week ago

Columbia professor says 'don't be yourself' in the workplace, actually. Here's why authenticity is 'overrated' | Fortune

Authenticity can boost self-esteem but often undermines leadership by prioritizing personal values over team advocacy and perceived competence.
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

An Interview With Klein About Road Rap, Grime, Reality TV, and Whatever Else

Pitchfork: I think the silences and background chatter on sleep with a cane trip me out sometimes. It's almost like I'm listening to someone listen to the album, which makes it feel realistic and dreamy at the same time. Is that intentional? Klein: It's like that newer Top Boy. When Drake took over, one of the main things I didn't like was the lack of a score, but upon watching it again it kind of works.
Television
Marketing
fromwww.thedrum.com
1 week ago

Huel's global marketing director: Not everything needs to look beautiful and polished'

Authenticity in advertising often outperforms polished perfection; rough, unusual ads can drive better performance while brands shift from direct response to long-term brand building.
Books
fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

When Authentic Leadership Backfires

Strict authenticity can hinder career progress; deliberate self-selection, adaptability, and strategic self-presentation often produce better leadership, performance, and social outcomes.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How These 5 Dating Trends Could Help You in 2026

Five dating trends for 2026 include ChemRIZZtry, Curveball-crushing, Love-loreing, Truecasting, and StAtuS-flexing, emphasizing openness and authenticity.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Liberating Truth About Aging Nobody Mentions

Aging frees people from performing for an invisible audience, fostering authenticity and prioritizing meaningful pursuits over appearances.
Design
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

"It's not just vibes," The Blackpepper Studio on the secrets of good branding

Build and maintain a clear brand foundation, then selectively adopt trends aligned with brand DNA to evolve authentically while honoring heritage.
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Young Thug: UY SCUTI

Only two and a half years passed between the day Young Thug and his YSL crew were indicted on RICO charges and the day he was released, but in that time the world underwent a massive transformation. Streamers started acting as reporters; TikTok and Instagram Reels became the way the average young person got their news; candidates on the 2024 presidential ballot appealed to their base by doing bits on podcasts.
Music
Marketing
fromBusiness
2 weeks ago

The Top Instagram Strategies That Worked in 2025 - Business

In 2025 Instagram success shifted to intimate micro-communities, authentic lo-fi content, tactical visibility boosts, and narrative carousels over polished mass-audience strategies.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The joy of Traitors is in rooting for real people. Does anyone care about celebrities in that way? | Zoe Williams

Introducing celebrities to Traitors undermines the format because fame prevents the unguarded, unselfconscious behavior that makes reality-TV deception compelling.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Is it Me I'm Looking For? The Dark Side of Flexible Identity

Authenticity is dynamic: identity shifts across roles and masks, and genuine selfhood can emerge through flexible, even opposing, self-presentations.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The AI actor' Tilly Norwood is a symptom of blandified film culture. We need a return to reality | Peter Bradshaw

Tilly Norwood appears convincingly real, showing AI performance and mainstream aesthetics converging, eroding authenticity and enabling indistinguishable AI actors.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 weeks ago

Why experiential is central to winning consumer trust in the age of AI

Experiential marketing builds tangible, witnessable trust that protects brands when AI-fabricated content undermines belief and authenticity.
#gen-z
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Go fake yourself! The creators of trippy, four-hour art forgery epic Rohtko on their quest for truth

An experimental four-hour theatrical production uses a real Rothko forgery scandal and immersive staging to examine originality, authenticity and spectacle.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Why seeking beauty through surgery is a trap

As well as being agreeable, I'm very authentic! Look at this body! All made to measure. Almond-shaped eyes: 80,000 pesetas[$566 or 480]. Nose: 200,000 [$1418 or 1200]. A waste of money. Another beating the following year left it looking like this. It gives me character, but if I'd known I wouldn't have touched it. She continues: Tits two, because I'm no monster 70,000 [$495 or 420] each. But I've more than earned that back.
Film
Psychology
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Former U.S. Secret Service agent says bringing your authentic self to work stifles teamwork: 'You don't get high performers, you get sloppiness' | Fortune

Bring a professional, respectful, empathetic, and competent self to work instead of your full personal 'authentic' self.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

What!?' Jon Stewart Puts Kamala Harris on Blast for Snubbing Pete Buttigieg in Veepstakes

Jon Stewart criticized Kamala Harris for passing on Pete Buttigieg as a running mate because he is gay, calling the rationale absurd and undermining authenticity.
Marketing
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How Consumerist Society Hijacked Authenticity

Authenticity often manifests as self-centered individualism that should sometimes yield to obligations to others within a consumer society equating identity with consumption.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Rachel Campos-Duffy Rips Harris for Calling Herself 'Momala'

Rachel Campos-Duffy called Kamala Harris inauthentic for portraying herself as "Momala" despite being a stepmother to older, largely adult, stepchildren.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How to Leverage Authenticity to Build True Customer Loyalty | Entrepreneur

Authentic, human-centered hospitality and personalized experiences build trust, differentiate commoditized services, and foster customer loyalty and referrals.
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

The Social Media Posts That Go Viral For Small Businesses | Entrepreneur

Authentic, relatable social content that sparks engagement drives meaningful marketing results for small businesses more than chasing massive viral view counts.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

A Brief History of Authenticity: Philosophical Foundations

Why do we care about who we are? After all, as I argue in my latest book, there's not much we can do about it. No matter how much we try to modify our behaviors and habits, and whether we succeed, we will still inevitably end up being us, even if that comes with the capacity to feel that we are not being ourselves, that we are changing, or becoming a better version of ourselves.
Philosophy
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Why Meeting People Without an Agenda Matters

And there is certainly truth to that, but it is only part of the picture. The real value of connecting with others does not lie in how many business cards you collect or how many LinkedIn connections you can boast about. It lies in the depth of those relationships, in the human bonds you create when you meet someone without a hidden agenda.
Relationships
Artificial intelligence
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

Steve Goldstein: The Tsunami of AI Content: When More Becomes Too Much

Rapidly scaling AI-generated podcasts risk sacrificing authenticity, human reaction, and humor, making quality more important than sheer quantity for audience engagement.
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

UFC's Malcolm Wellmaker Tells Kids He's a Superhero

I explained it to them like I was a superhero. The first slide on my little PowerPoint for the kids said Malcolm 'The Machine' Wellmaker, and I told them my superhero name was 'The Machine,'
MMA
Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Unfiltered Fashion: GIGI STUDIOS unveils RAW with Erin Wasson through the lens of Gorka Postigo - KALTBLUT Magazine

IN THE RAW presents Erin Wasson in raw, authentic form, emphasizing structure, material, and empowering silhouettes through meticulous craftsmanship and lamination techniques.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Marketers warm to AI, but creative challenges and legal risks still loom

Many marketers avoid AI-generated human likeness in final ads due to authenticity concerns, uncanny-valley visuals, legal challenges, and potential brand reputation harm.
Marketing
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

12 Powerful Testimonial Examples (Written, Video, And Social Proof) To Inspire Your Own

Standout testimonials are short, clear, authentic accounts focusing on one benefit, combining emotional storytelling with supporting data and simple visual structure.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Authenticity Is the Secret to Stronger Relationships

Imagine sitting at home getting ready for a first date or your first day at a new job and wanting your first impression to be perfect. The pressure in that situation can be immense. You sit there, trying to hide your quirks, and carefully consider what to say first, so it doesn't come out awkwardly or embarrassingly. This is something that everybody has gone through.
Relationships
Online learning
fromPCMAG
1 month ago

LinkedIn Learning: A Useful But Dull Way to Learn Career Skills Online

LinkedIn Learning courses frequently feel like scripted, slideshow-style presentations that lack authenticity and memorability despite sometimes offering clear, useful instruction.
#emotional-intelligence
Television
fromBustle
1 month ago

Jenny Han On Saying Goodbye To 'TSITP': 'I Was Crying And Really Sad'

Jenny Han ended season three production emotionally, paused book work, and is prioritizing TV and film projects while emphasizing authenticity in storytelling.
#artificial-intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago
Marketing tech

As AI Blurs Truth, Domains Could Become the New Badge of Credibility | Entrepreneur

Authenticity is essential for brands to earn and maintain trust as AI-generated content blurs truth and increases consumer skepticism.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The Borrowed Mind

Outsourcing thought to AI creates a borrowed mind that mimics understanding without comprehension, eroding individuality and authentic selfhood.
Artificial intelligence
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

AI regulation is coming to videos, here's how you can handle it

Creators must prioritise authentic, high-quality video content and responsible AI use as platforms increase enforcement against low-quality or duplicate AI-generated material.
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

X Shares Tips for Holiday Campaigns in the App

[Your] ads don't need to win some contest or something, just not [be] jarring and ugly, [because] I have a personal aversion to jarring and ugly ads. And I'd actually rather make less money than have strident and ugly ads in the system.
Marketing
Cooking
fromDaily News
1 month ago

How social media star Corre Larkin built her food content empire from home

Spontaneous, resourceful home cook turned media star creates accessible, attainable recipes filmed at home, emphasizing seasonal, use-what-you-have cooking.
Social media marketing
fromMedium
1 month ago

The death of phones: When reality becomes your interface

AI agents will automate social interactions, manage posting, and shift social influence from human-visible metrics to agent trust and authenticity scores.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Here's how to get a consulting gig at Bain, according to a former senior manager

He advised candidates to use their résumés to highlight the impact and results of past work. As a former interviewer, Anderson said he would often scan résumés looking for an "icebreaker" to spark conversation at the start of an interview. For that reason, applicants should view their résumés as a way to "control all of the different variables" an interviewer might draw on. In terms of length, he recommended keeping it to one page per decade of experience.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I held on to what's important': Kim Novak on Hitchcock, Trump and her Venice lifetime achievement award

Now, at the age of 92, the last of the great, glamorous movie stars of Hollywood's golden era is back in the spotlight. She is being honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Venice film festival, where a documentary about her life and career, Kim Novak's Vertigo, is premiering. For Novak, it is a tribute not just to her acting but to her lifelong refusal to be controlled and manipulated by Hollywood, or anyone else.
Film
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free Art Reception: Second Nature Exhibit (Modernism)

In today's world where we are inundated with content of nebulous artificiality, questioning is this real or fake has become second nature. While artists continue to use nature as a subject and inspiration, the question is this nature or is this a product of a human intervention feels more pertinent than ever when viewing art and imploring so feels instinctual.
Photography
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Punk's Original Values in the Age of Idiocy ("AI")

Using AI chatbots undermines the conscience-driven act of creating personal, accountable words and diminishes authentic human connection and moral responsibility.
LGBT
fromTiny Buddha
1 month ago

Coming Out at 50: Love, Loss, and Living My Truth - Tiny Buddha

Becoming fully authentic can bring late-life love and belonging but can also trigger family rejection, conditional support, and enduring emotional pain.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Fact check: 1897 Jerusalem footage sparks online debate DW 08/28/2025

A colorized, enhanced 1897 film by Alexandre Promio shows Jerusalem's Jaffa Gate; the original was black-and-white and silent, later digitally colorized and sound-enhanced.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Vice Is Broke review epic levels of hubris on show in downfall of millennial media darling

Vice rose from a punk magazine to a $6bn media empire by selling cool to millennials, then collapsed into bankruptcy from hubris and lost authenticity.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Much Time and Energy Do You Spend to Look Good?

Pursuing curated beauty and facades undermines authentic connection, breeds objectification and resentment, and prevents being loved for a whole, imperfect self.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Crumbl Cookies founder comes out after online speculation

Over the past little while, there have been people online trying to define me, twist things, and share conversations in ways that feel harmful. Instead of letting others write my story, I want to share it in my own words. The truth is, over the past few years, I've come to understand and accept that I'm gay. It's taken me a long time to really process this part of myself and even longer to feel comfortable enough to say it out loud.
LGBT
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

To Change Company Culture, Focus on Systems-Not Communication

Organizational culture often becomes performative when leaders' rhetoric about values and purpose is not matched by aligned actions and systems.
Psychology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

It's easier to be yourself at work when you're popular

Higher social status and being well-liked increase felt and expressed authenticity at work, often more than formal rank or position.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Americans want honesty, intelligence and authenticity from their news providers - Poynter

Most Americans prioritize honesty, intelligence, and authenticity from news providers and expect accurate reporting and correction of public misinformation.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Ebbets Field Flannels Brings Ivy League Energy with the New Collegiate Collection | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Ebbets Field Flannels' Collegiate Collection captures the passion, identity, and tradition of college athletics through authentic styles inspired by renowned institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Notre Dame. Every piece in the collection, from heavyweight cotton sweats to wool varsity jackets, is crafted for durability and timeless appeal, making them suitable for both sports events and everyday wear.
Fashion & style
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
SF music

Explore Authenticity Myths w/ UC Berkeley Prof (SF)

Authenticity emerges not only from self-awareness but also from social acceptance and conditions.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Problem With Faking It

When we perform in a way that is inauthentic, we communicate information to others that does not accurately reflect how we actually feel. For example, we may say "work is good" and "I had a wonderful weekend with my family" when we actually mean "work is overwhelming" and "I felt really sad this weekend."
Mental health
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Vans and SZA Forge a Bold New Era in Style and Self-Expression | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

SZA has been named Artistic Director of Vans, marking a creative partnership focused on authenticity and individual expression.
fromSlamonline
2 months ago

Welcome to the Party: StudBudz - SLAM 258

On the court, we just always in each other's ears trying to make each other better. But I feel like that's real life, too.
Women
Careers
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

This Jobseeker Was Accidentally CC'ed On An Email That They Were NOT Meant To See

Corporate attorneys play a crucial role in hiring processes, aiming to prevent unfair hiring lawsuits.
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Confessions: Inside a marketing executive's 'intimate, complicated' relationship with AI

I have an intimate, complicated relationship with AI - like a coworker I both rely on and don't fully trust. I use it as a creative amplifier for everything from marketing strategy to coaching content.
Marketing tech
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 months ago

Why Blockchain Is Needed Now That AI Is Predicted To Kill The Internet

AI may undermine online trust, impacting how people engage with digital content.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

You're Not Being Replaced By AI - You're Being Exposed. Here's How to Make Your Brand Bulletproof | Entrepreneur

Your name, your tone, your beliefs, your story, these aren't just personal details. They're trust signals. They're what make people remember you.
Marketing
Marketing
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

How brands and creatives can get along better, and make more authentic work

A guide to brand-building rooted in creativity and authenticity, emphasizing long-term relationships over short-term gains.
Travel
fromFortune
2 months ago

The 'social rewilding' shift transforming luxury travel: from screen fatigue to soulful journeys

Travel is evolving into a quest for emotional connection, authenticity, and immersion beyond mere destinations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why grifter' has become the go-to political insult of 2025 | Anoosh Chakelian

The term 'grifter' has significantly permeated political discourse, reflecting concerns over authenticity and exploitation.
fromBustle
2 months ago

August 9's Full Sturgeon Moon Will Be Relaxing For These 3 Zodiac Signs

The full moon in Aquarius on Aug. 9 inspires all zodiac signs to embrace their truth, encouraging them to resist conforming to societal expectations.
Mindfulness
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Becoming Nobody-But-Yourself

"Whenever you think or you believe or you know, you're a lot of other people: but the moment you feel, you're nobody-but-yourself."
Mindfulness
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

OF. Brutal Honesty Mountain House / OF. Studio

Brutal Honesty is a project rooted in direct expression and raw authenticity. Earth-colored retaining walls rise from the terrain like abstract rock formations, defining three terraces.
Renovation
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