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# Hot List: Reflections From Possible, AI Robots Paid As Actors, More
- URL: https://tvrev2beta2.ghost.io/hot-list-050426/
- Published: 2026-05-04T23:34:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-03T22:44:34.000Z
- Author: Jason Damata
- Tags: Hot List, Alan Wolk, Tim Hanlon, local news, Jon Lafayette, Podcast, In the Vicinity, Jim Wilson, All Grown Up: FAST Comes Of Age, Possible, Tube Trends, YouTube, Tubular Labs, Extreme Reach, XR, #sqs, #Import 2026-09-03 21:54, Ad Tech, Data

*“Promotions don’t build demand—they redistribute it. At scale, this is maybe the most expensive stalemate in business.” - Greg Stuart, MMA Global CEO and Possible co-founder, during Possible 2026 opening remarks.*

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