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Restaurant reservations have a new gatekeeper, two apps changing how Gen Z travels & gathers, when to use AI vs. hire an agency, and the dessert trend taking over menus

Jul 01, 2026
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Pop Theory

There’s a New Power Player in Restaurant Reservations

Leith
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Jun 2
There’s a New Power Player in Restaurant Reservations

There is a big shake-up coming to restaurant reservations. The company that delivers your pad thai wants to own when, how and what you eat—and now they control some of the hottest tables in town.

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On Brand

DIY in the Age of AI

Leith
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Jun 8
DIY in the Age of AI

AI is everywhere. Easy implementable marketing and design with just a few prompts! The technology is amazing, the outcome isn't always. We breakdown when to use AI to save time and money, and when to make the investment in an outside agency.

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POV

The Summer of Mango Sticky Rice

Val Caceres
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Jun 15
The Summer of Mango Sticky Rice

The classic Thai dessert is having a mainstream moment. It's taking over dessert menus and finding new forms across everything from baked goods to frozen foods.

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Ok, Boomer

3 New Trends Shaping How Gen Z Travels & Gathers

Joel Friedman
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Jun 25
3 New Trends Shaping How Gen Z Travels & Gathers

Here’s what Gen Z is increasingly not doing: opening a new tab to book something they discovered on social, sending an email invitation to their next party, or watching their favorite show’s season-defining moment alone on the couch. We break down two apps changing how Gen Z travels and gathers, along with a pop-culture trend shaping how they socialize.

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