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How do you ensure your AI-powered creative is on-brand, compliant, and safe for enterprise use? It comes down to a foundation of non-negotiable capabilities, including governed GenAI with quality gates, and enterprise-safe provenance with C2PA metadata. This article explores the five pillars of a successful Creative Automation strategy that balances speed with brand integrity. Read the five non-negotiables: https://okt.to/sRmwIL

The true promise of Generative AI isn't just speed; it's about removing the tedium from creative workflows while keeping human judgment firmly in control. It’s a critical balance: let AI handle repetitive edits, but empower creative teams to review and refine outputs to ensure every asset meets brand standards. This approach makes GenAI practical and safe for production. See the core idea explained:

For growing Shopify merchants, visual media performance is critical. Slow load times kill conversions, and managing endless variations for campaigns and localization is a huge drain on resources. Cloudinary integrates seamlessly with Shopify (via our AssetLink app) to solve these challenges. Learn how leading merchants like Mint Velvet use Cloudinary to automate optimization, boost site speed, accelerate campaign launches, and drive more revenue. Rethink your Shopify visual media workflow: https://okt.to/Ly6fFP

Our 3 million developer milestone is a celebration of the entire ecosystem, and it’s fantastic to have our partners joining in! A huge thank you to the team at Classmethod (Europe) GmbH. for their warm congratulations and for sharing our excitement about the journey ahead. We're proud to partner with innovators like Classmethod as we continue to grow the developer community together.

Sticking with your legacy visual media system can feel like the "safe" choice. But what are the hidden costs of doing nothing? Poor customer experiences, slower time-to-market, and high maintenance costs are quietly eroding growth. This guide explores the risks of outdated systems and makes the business case for adopting a modern, AI-powered visual solution to drive sustainable growth and a powerful ROI. Download "Modernizing the Visual Stack" to get the insights you need to make the right decision. https://okt.to/XydNj9

Stop the tab-toggling madness! Our new Cloudinary VS Code Extension (Beta) brings your entire media library right into your editor. Now you can: ✅ Browse folders and preview assets ✅ Search by public ID or filter by type ✅ Copy secure URLs with one click ✅ Upload files directly without leaving VS Code It complements our SDKs and MCP servers, creating a seamless media development flow. Install it from the Marketplace and stay focused on your code: https://okt.to/IuDkj9

Some celebrations just have energy! We absolutely love the enthusiastic congratulations from our partners at Bluestone PIM on the 3 million developer milestone. A huge thank you to Chelsea Warrington and the entire Bluestone PIM team for bringing the hype and sharing our excitement for the innovation ahead. It’s fantastic to have partners who are as thrilled about the journey as we are!

Marketing has entered a new era: one where AI doesn’t just answer, it acts. In her latest article, our SVP of Marketing, Wanda Cadigan, explores how Agentic AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) are changing the game for marketers. 🔹 What is MCP, and why does it matter? 🔹 How can Agentic AI automate workflows across your martech stack? 🔹 What new opportunities (and risks) should marketers prepare for? The next generation of marketing is about orchestrating intelligent systems that plan, execute, and optimize campaigns end to end. Read Wanda’s full perspective here: https://okt.to/qu2wBF CMSWire