In the news this week: Apple hits record earnings, Google launches new SnapChat-like ad format, and AI bots begin to create their own language. Detailed analysis includes the marketing opportunity behind long-form content, while Hasbro's deal with Lions Gate goes south.  Rants and raves include Stranger Things and the Facebook/Google duopoly.  This week's This Old Marketing example: TheStreet.com and Jim Cramer. Story links: QUICK HITS Apple Soars After Resilient iPhone Demandhttp://adage.com/article/digital/apple-soars-record-signaling-resilient-iphone-demand/310001/ Google Is Developing Tech for SnapChat Like Media Contenthttps://www.wsj.com/articles/google-is-developing-technology-for-snapchat-like-media-content-1501868688 Researchers Shut Down AI After It Develops Its Own Language http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/a-step-closer-to-skynet-ai-invents-a-language-humans-can-t-read/article/498142 IN DEPTH NEWS Long Form Content Boosts Engagement But Can Publishers Do it Right http://www.pubexec.com/post/long-form-content-boosts-engagement-can-publishers-right/ Hasbro Ends Talks To Buy Lions Gate https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/us-business/hasbro-ends-talks-to-buy-entertainment-company-lionsgate-sources/article35861893/?utm_source=Shared+Article+Sent+to+User&utm_medium=E-mail:+Newsletters+/+E-Blasts+/+etc.&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links   SPONSOR - SMARTLING Download the ebook: Translation: A Reliable Recipe for Business Growth  http://cmi.media/pnr195 RANTS AND RAVES http://www.licensingexpo.com/license-global/streaming-now-original-content-licensing-potential   TOM - TheStreet.com https://www.thestreet.com/