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#tiktok
fromBustle
1 day ago
Growth hacking

TikTok's "Doing Everything I Said I Would" Trend Will Inspire You To Finally Do The Thing

Social media marketing
fromWWD
2 days ago

TikTok Tops Instagram as Beauty's Biggest Driver of Earned Media Value

TikTok surpassed Instagram in earned media value for beauty brands, driving $18.1 billion in 2025.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
5 days ago

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

TikTok has received a security certification for its U.S. data protection systems, while also upgrading its ad creation tools with AI features.
Growth hacking
fromBustle
1 day ago

TikTok's "Doing Everything I Said I Would" Trend Will Inspire You To Finally Do The Thing

The 'doing everything I said I would' trend on TikTok inspires people to take action on their goals and dreams.
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
3 days ago

TikTok boosts measurement partnerships in play for advertiser confidence

TikTok expands measurement and safety tools for advertisers through partnerships with IAS and Zefr, enhancing ad formats and brand safety measures.
Social media marketing
fromWWD
2 days ago

TikTok Tops Instagram as Beauty's Biggest Driver of Earned Media Value

TikTok surpassed Instagram in earned media value for beauty brands, driving $18.1 billion in 2025.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
5 days ago

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

TikTok has received a security certification for its U.S. data protection systems, while also upgrading its ad creation tools with AI features.
Podcast
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet

Short video clips from long-form content have become the dominant unit of online media, surpassing traditional promotional roles.
#youtube
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Meet your favorite new way to watch YouTube

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube viewing into a classic TV experience with a grid-based channel guide and minimal distractions.
Online marketing
from9to5Google
2 days ago

YouTube ads surface in subscriptions feed as side-by-side ads hit more live content

YouTube is rolling out side-by-side ads and ads in the subscriptions feed, changing user experience significantly.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Meet your favorite new way to watch YouTube

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube viewing into a classic TV experience with a grid-based channel guide and minimal distractions.
Online marketing
from9to5Google
2 days ago

YouTube ads surface in subscriptions feed as side-by-side ads hit more live content

YouTube is rolling out side-by-side ads and ads in the subscriptions feed, changing user experience significantly.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours ago

Sam Altman, your millennial is showing

'We still get looksmaxxed on frontend a little but we IQmog hard now,' Altman posted, showcasing his attempt to engage with Gen Alpha slang.
Tech industry
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
15 hours ago

Content marketing statistics: 2023 trends and insights

Content creation, management, and distribution are crucial for brands navigating economic challenges in 2023.
Marketing
fromInc
4 days ago

The 4 Rules Brands Must Follow to Win in a TikTok-First World

Execution on community, content, creative, and culture is essential for beauty brands to succeed in a fragmented market.
#gen-z
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: I have to prove myself'

Gen Z faces significant challenges in the job market, with high unemployment rates and competition from AI impacting entry-level opportunities.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The psychic generation: why do a third of gen Z believe they have extrasensory perception?

30% of Gen Z believe they are psychic, attributing their experiences to heightened sensitivity rather than actual extrasensory perception.
Careers
fromFortune
3 days ago

The Gen Z Pout and the Gen Z Stare are both a warning to Fortune 500 CEOs | Fortune

The 'Gen Z stare' reflects a cultural shift in workplace communication and expectations among younger employees.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: I have to prove myself'

Gen Z faces significant challenges in the job market, with high unemployment rates and competition from AI impacting entry-level opportunities.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The psychic generation: why do a third of gen Z believe they have extrasensory perception?

30% of Gen Z believe they are psychic, attributing their experiences to heightened sensitivity rather than actual extrasensory perception.
Careers
fromFortune
3 days ago

The Gen Z Pout and the Gen Z Stare are both a warning to Fortune 500 CEOs | Fortune

The 'Gen Z stare' reflects a cultural shift in workplace communication and expectations among younger employees.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

I Was Deeply Ashamed of My Eighth-Grade Photo. Then It Went Viral And Millions Of People Saw It.

A childhood photo went viral, revealing deep insecurities about a lazy eye and the journey to embrace self-acceptance through comedy.
Fashion & style
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Men Behind Your Favorite AI Gay Thirst Traps

Jae Young Joon is an AI-generated influencer created by Luc Thierry, captivating audiences with a fictional persona.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Gen Z to the rescue! Zoomers are ditching doomscrolling and saving cinema

Generation Z is leading a cinema revival, with 2026 projected to be the best year for global box office since the pandemic.
#instagram
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Family influencers make the lifestyle look good. But kids pay the price, new book says

Family influencer content often masks deeper dynamics and motivations behind seemingly innocent announcements.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

How TikTok is driving American expats to Southeast Asia

"Life in America was pretty unfulfilling and pretty stressed out. Like most folks, just in a rat race."
US news
E-Commerce
fromWWD
5 days ago

Sneaker and Heel Emojis Are Fueling the Rise of 'Vibe Shopping'

Emojis are increasingly used in e-commerce searches, reflecting a shift towards more expressive and emotional shopping behaviors.
#social-media
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
Digital life

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

Executives from social media companies denied their platforms are addictive to children during a parliamentary hearing in Westminster.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

AI influencers are just the tip of the iceberg for 'synthetic' talent

Marketers are investing heavily in AI creators and avatars, with significant growth expected in the coming years.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Polished Personas Are Out - People Want Authenticity Instead

Great leadership requires clear communication, self-confidence, authenticity, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
fromwww.marketingdive.com
3 days ago

Aerie ups commitment to authenticity with enhanced creator program

The Realmakers Community is meant to offer creators, a long-time focus of Aerie's marketing, a means to grow alongside the brand. Participating creators can earn commissions and have access to product seeding, campaign opportunities and brand-led events.
Marketing
Relationships
fromBustle
6 days ago

TikTok's Viral "Rock & Star" Dating Theory Makes So Much Sense

The best relationships are formed between a rock and a star, providing balance and support.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.
#creator-economy
Media industry
fromForbes
5 days ago

Fixated Acquires Studio71 To Build The Creator Economy Stack

The creator economy is shifting from access to ownership, focusing on building enduring media companies rather than just monetizing platforms.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Vibes over metrics: Why more creators are holding IRL events to own their audience

IRL creator events are essential for creators to engage and build their brands beyond social media.
Media industry
fromForbes
5 days ago

Fixated Acquires Studio71 To Build The Creator Economy Stack

The creator economy is shifting from access to ownership, focusing on building enduring media companies rather than just monetizing platforms.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Vibes over metrics: Why more creators are holding IRL events to own their audience

IRL creator events are essential for creators to engage and build their brands beyond social media.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

How Top Creators Build Audiences With Product-Market Fit

Brands must prioritize quality content and audience connection over mere reach to succeed in modern marketing.
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
6 days ago

Creator marketing now a core media channel' while search slows: IAB

Digital advertising revenue reached $294.6 billion in 2025, driven by video, creator content, and performance media despite economic challenges.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

TikTok content creators to benefit from new feature to help grow their businesses

The Independent provides essential journalism on critical issues, while a new Visa debit card enhances financial management for UK TikTok creators.
Social media marketing
fromokmagazine.com
2 days ago

Social Media First: The New Strategy for Global Brand Growth

Social media enables micro-brands to build audiences and test demand before entering new markets, shifting traditional international business models.
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Duolingo dials back its 'unhinged' marketing

Duolingo is shifting its marketing strategy from absurdist humor to a more balanced approach, focusing on user-generated content and creator partnerships.
#creator-marketing
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

impact.com Expands YouTube Collaboration with Creator Partnerships API Adoption

impact.com expands collaboration with YouTube to enhance creator marketing campaign management using verified data.
fromInc
1 month ago
Marketing

5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Before Hiring an Influencer

Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

impact.com Expands YouTube Collaboration with Creator Partnerships API Adoption

impact.com expands collaboration with YouTube to enhance creator marketing campaign management using verified data.
Marketing
fromInc
1 month ago

5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Before Hiring an Influencer

Creator ad spend in the U.S. reached $37 billion in 2025, with startups often mismanaging their creator budgets.
Marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

An element of exploitation': the world of TikTok child skincare influencers

Children as young as 13 are promoting skincare products, raising concerns about marketing ethics and the necessity of such products for their age group.
fromInc
5 days ago

The Brand Storytelling Trend: Why It's Happening and How to Win at It

In a world where audiences are flooded with content, cutting through the noise requires more than visibility. Organizations increasingly invest in storytelling and narrative strategists to shape everything from brand voice to internal alignment.
Marketing
#ai-influencers
Social media marketing
fromVogue
4 days ago

Will AI Kill the Creator Economy?

AI-generated influencers like Aitana Lopez are reshaping the fashion and beauty industries, blurring the lines between reality and digital creation.
#influencer-marketing
Marketing
fromThedrum
5 days ago

Always-On Influencer Marketing: The Secret to Increased ROI

Influencer marketing is now essential for brands, requiring consistent investment as part of an always-on strategy for effective results.
Marketing
fromThedrum
5 days ago

Always-On Influencer Marketing: The Secret to Increased ROI

Influencer marketing is now essential for brands, requiring consistent investment as part of an always-on strategy for effective results.
Podcast
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Creators everywhere: the rise of influencers and creative collaboration

Influencer marketing requires transparent disclosures, long-term relationship building, and centralized strategies to navigate evolving regulations and maximize social media impact.
Social media marketing
fromInc
5 days ago

Why the Most Viral Brand Posts All Have 1 Thing in Common (It's Not the Algorithm)

Creating viral social media content requires understanding audience engagement and incorporating elements like humor and relatability.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Why brands like The League are making the first move to take advantage of LinkedIn's creator appeal

The League launched a LinkedIn campaign targeting professionals to expand its marketing strategy beyond traditional platforms.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromInc
2 weeks ago

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
#gen-z-social-media-behavior
Digital life
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
Digital life
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
Digital life
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
Digital life
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
Social media marketing
fromCassius Life
6 days ago

A.I.-Generated Fake Influencers Are Pushing Pro-Trump Messaging On TikTok

Artificially generated influencers are spreading pro-Trump messages on social media, posing as real users ahead of the midterm elections.
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

TikTok US (Finally) Emerges; Forbes, For Bettor Or Worse | AdExchanger

TikTok also updated its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy to inform users that it will be collecting "new types of information," including device geolocation. What has , though, is a clause stating that the app will also collect any information they disclose about their race, religion, health, sexual orientation, gender identity and citizenship or immigration status. Interestingly, this language was likely added in , which is before President Trump returned to office.
Privacy professionals
Tech industry
fromForbes
2 months ago

Creators And Brands Sound Off On The New 'U.S. TikTok'

TikTok's transition to a majority U.S.-owned entity coincided with platform disruptions—reduced reach, missing analytics, stalled commerce, and payment issues—undermining creator and brand confidence.
fromThe Business of Fashion
1 month ago

The Social Media Trap

Instagram's new 'Shop the Look' feature and recent algorithm shifts highlight the vulnerability of social media reliance, where creators fear brand dilution from automated tags while companies like Oddity faced a massive stock drop due to the instability of rented social spaces.
Fashion & style
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

Influencers Are Leaving The Feed And Entering The Real World

Influencer marketing is evolving from one-off social media posts to integrated brand partnerships where creators function as core media infrastructure helping design campaigns across multiple platforms and physical spaces.
fromThedrum
1 month ago

How Content Creators Can Help Brands Share Their Values

Now more than ever, consumers want to use products and services that align with their values, causes and beliefs. In fact, 87% of consumers buy from organisations that share their own set of values. Because of this, it is essential that brands take notice of what their consumers have to say.
Marketing
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Why more brands are rethinking influencer marketing with gamified micro-creator programs

Major retailers are replacing traditional affiliate marketing with gamified, always-on creator programs that reward micro-creators for consistent content and build long-term brand relationships.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

Four Ways Influencer Marketing on TikTok Will Evolve in 2023

Creator-led TikTok campaigns surged 300% year-over-year in 2022, with brands increasingly centering creators in marketing strategies rather than treating them as secondary promotional tools.
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

Is Social Media Creating Micro-Celebrities?

The rise of TikTok and YouTube has dramatically changed the lives of content creators by turning social media into a legitimate career path rather than just a hobby. These platforms allow ordinary people to build massive audiences without traditional media connections, often through algorithm-driven exposure.
Social media marketing
Social media marketing
fromParle Mag
2 months ago

Why Short-Form Content Is Changing the Entertainment Industry

Short-form video dominates discovery, launches careers, and reshapes entertainment consumption toward rapid, mobile, easily shared, and constantly refreshed content.
fromThedrum
1 month ago

Why your social content should make people curious

It's our job to be translators of science so people understand what's happening and why it's so important. It's a global ocean. Just because something's happening in one place, doesn't mean it's not going to have an effect elsewhere in the world.
Social media marketing
Social media marketing
fromFstoppers
2 months ago

Why Instagram Doesn't Reward Effort Anymore

Instagram's definition of "good" shifted: authenticity and trust now matter more than polished production; simple, imperfect posts often outperform high-production content.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Social Media Cultural Impact on Business

One of the social media strategies I apply is the adoption by everyone in the business of some form of social media - whether it's writing a blog which sometimes mentions the business but occasionally has pictures of holidays; using Twitter to get those free Muffins from the cafe on the corner - and occasionally mention a company product that they love; using Facebook to update the company page but also "Like" it as an individual... hopefully you're starting to get the picture.
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