Airport Expansion: Spokane International Airport has filed for a permit for an $11.5M 36,000-sq-ft admin building to relieve terminal capacity and house HR, finance, legal, operations and marketing, with completion expected in Q4 2026. Misinformation & Trust: A new look at how “anyone can publish” has fueled disinformation and misinformation—now amplified by AI—raises the stakes for verification and accountability. Press Regulation Shift (Vietnam): Vietnam’s Press Law updates take effect July 1, with decrees and circulars pushing newsrooms toward credibility and responsibility as AI enters production. AI in Political Ads (Canada): Canada’s Conservative Party used AI-generated footage in a federal ad, sparking concern about how generative media is reshaping political messaging. Ad Safety (China): China’s MSS warns foreign spy agencies are using pop-up ads and microtargeting to collect data and infiltrate, ordering platforms to block unidentified overseas links. Pride as Marketing Debate: Pride Month is increasingly criticized as “rainbow capitalism,” with consumers demanding year-round support, not just seasonal branding. In-Game Advertising Push: Electronic Arts’ new “EA Advertising” plan aims to place brands directly into gameplay, signaling the next phase of ad formats.