Mauricio Eberle Morales

Infinite Reality, an augmented reality-focused startup, is buying virtual shopping platform Obsess. The companies declined to share the financial details of the deal. The acquisition follows Infinite Reality’s $3 billion funding round, announced Jan. 8, which puts the company’s valuation at an estimated $12.25 billion, according to Infinite Reality. The acquisition also signals a bigger…Infinite

WDJT meteorologist Sam Kuffel is out at the Milwaukee CBS affiliate after she posted her thoughts on Elon Musk’s Nazi salute gesture at Trump’s inauguration. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel said station staff were told that Kuffel had left the station on Wednesday. Her biography has been removed. “Meteorologist Sam Kuffel is no longer employed at…WDJT

Palona AI, a startup aiming to challenge giants like Amazon by developing more engaging, human-like AI agents that directly interact with people, has secured $10 million in seed funding. Leading the round are investors including UpHonest Capital, Fusion Fund, Maynard Webb, NEO, and a roster of angel investors. “Internet has been a great boom for…Palona

Publicis Media U.S. on Thursday announced the acquisition of performance marketing agency Dysrupt. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the deal, Dysrupt CEO Peter Muzzonigro, chief revenue officer Jarod Haness, and chief operating officer Nate Lorenzen will join Publicis Media and report to U.S. CEO Chris Boothe. According to a release,…Publicis

Christine Noel has joined Denver Fox affiliate KDVR as an evening co-anchor. “Denver, I’m (finally) baaack!” she wrote on social media. “I’m thrilled to announce I’ve joined the incredible team at @fox31denver — starting Jan 22nd, you can catch me alongside the incomparable @jeremyhubbard on Fox31 News at 5,9 & 10pm.” Noel worked at KUSA…Christine

As winter takes a tighter grip on the nation, all three evening newscasts experienced a ratings chill. The week of Jan. 13 saw across the board declines in both total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo. Those declines could be attributed to a slower news week, especially compared to the week prior when the L.A….As