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Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.
fromThe Atlantic
1 hour ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
#data-privacy
more#data-privacy
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
19 hours ago

Why Do We Read Reviews for Things We've Already Experienced?

People read reviews post-decision to validate experiences and alleviate inner conflict, not to gather new information.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
#meta
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Information security
fromWIRED
17 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
fromTechdirt
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Information security
fromWIRED
17 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
fromTechdirt
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

more#meta
Social media marketing
fromWCVB
4 hours ago

These creators helping viewers save money. Here's how

Deinfluencers encourage sustainable living and mindful spending, promoting alternatives to consumerism in response to economic challenges.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Dignity as a competitive business model

Healthcare affordability is forcing families to delay care, highlighting the need for dignity-centered care models that prioritize patient respect and community health.
Careers
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud - here's how to vet listings, according to recruiters

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
Mobile UX
fromTECHBOOK
3 hours ago

Ads on Honor Phones-Soon in Europe?!

Honor smartphones may soon feature ads in pre-installed apps, expanding from the Middle East to Europe.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Children sell knives like clothes online, MP says

Children are increasingly buying and selling knives online, prompting government action to combat knife crime and exploitation.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

I'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why

The convenience of sourcing online is fraught with more pitfalls than most of us want to admit. Try finding adequate photos of a vintage piece's condition-close-ups of the fabric, video of damaged areas, any images of a piece's rear or underside!
UX design
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?

Landmark social media addiction trials against Meta and Google highlight platform design flaws contributing to mental health issues, with significant implications for Big Tech.
more#social-media
Digital life
fromDigiday
4 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
10 hours ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
#ad-tech
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

After The Trade Desk's audit row, rivals rush to pitch features and transparency chops

Transparency crises in ad tech prompt competitors to pitch their services, but buyers remain skeptical and focused on value over transparency claims.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Agentic AI, Quality, and Courtroom Battles: What's Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech in 2026? - ExchangeWire.com

AI and privacy regulations are significantly transforming the ad tech industry as it moves towards 2026.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

After The Trade Desk's audit row, rivals rush to pitch features and transparency chops

Transparency crises in ad tech prompt competitors to pitch their services, but buyers remain skeptical and focused on value over transparency claims.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Agentic AI, Quality, and Courtroom Battles: What's Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech in 2026? - ExchangeWire.com

AI and privacy regulations are significantly transforming the ad tech industry as it moves towards 2026.
Marketing
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

The Wires 2026: "I'm Looking for Authenticity and Real Outcomes" - ExchangeWire.com

The Wires celebrates a decade of recognizing excellence in ad tech with a diverse judging panel evaluating impactful entries.
more#ad-tech
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Stakeholder Confidence in the Age of Digital Threats: PR as a Security Asset

Cybersecurity involves both technical measures and effective communication to maintain stakeholder trust during incidents.
Media industry
fromDefector
21 hours ago

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.
#public-relations
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.
more#public-relations
Online marketing
fromMakeUseOf
2 days ago

No, it's not your microphone - this is how advertisers know what you want

Advertisers use data from your online behavior, not microphone recordings, to deliver targeted ads accurately.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations and refunds, potentially saving consumers nearly £170 annually.
Women in technology
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

What Happens When A Brand Fails To Deliver On Its Basic Promise | AdExchanger

FedEx's delivery reliability is questioned when time-sensitive medications are not delivered on time, undermining customer trust.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
#creator-economy
Media industry
fromForbes
2 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Media industry
fromForbes
2 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
more#creator-economy
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What's Behind the Fake Review

Fake content spreads rapidly due to emotional triggers and biases, necessitating critical thinking over social proof in decision-making.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
20 hours ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why the future of brand trust is sensory marketing

Experiential communications leverage sensory engagement to build trust and connection, countering AI fatigue and skepticism in audiences.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 day ago

Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from March

The marketing industry is facing a potential slowdown, with significant dips in advertising revenue growth predicted for major platforms like Meta.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

The Agentic Marketplace Is Here. Where Does That Leave DSPs and SSPs? | AdExchanger

Swivel and Olyzon's partnership creates a new ad buying model integrating buy-side and sell-side agents for enhanced campaign execution.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
5 days ago

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

The advertising industry is entering a positive phase with strong confidence in media investment across various sectors.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

'We're building the future of advertising on infrastructure we don't control' - and no one's talking about it

The advertising industry is increasingly reliant on third-party frameworks, raising concerns about data security, privacy, and decision-making.
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 day ago

Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from March

The marketing industry is facing a potential slowdown, with significant dips in advertising revenue growth predicted for major platforms like Meta.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

The Agentic Marketplace Is Here. Where Does That Leave DSPs and SSPs? | AdExchanger

Swivel and Olyzon's partnership creates a new ad buying model integrating buy-side and sell-side agents for enhanced campaign execution.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
5 days ago

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

The advertising industry is entering a positive phase with strong confidence in media investment across various sectors.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

'We're building the future of advertising on infrastructure we don't control' - and no one's talking about it

The advertising industry is increasingly reliant on third-party frameworks, raising concerns about data security, privacy, and decision-making.
more#advertising
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

Gen Z prioritizes secondhand shopping and demands transparency from brands, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and expectations compared to millennials.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Perplexity's "Incognito Mode" is a "sham," lawsuit says

Perplexity's AI allegedly shares sensitive user chats with Google and Meta without consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
#ai
Law
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

AI Is Moving Fast. The Law, Not So Much | AdExchanger

AI technology is advancing rapidly, outpacing legal frameworks and creating challenges in regulation and data management.
Law
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

AI Is Moving Fast. The Law, Not So Much | AdExchanger

AI technology is advancing rapidly, outpacing legal frameworks and creating challenges in regulation and data management.
more#ai
Media industry
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

How Publishers are Balancing AI Fear with Opportunity

The publishing industry is navigating AI adoption with a focus on innovation while maintaining quality and ethical standards.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
18 hours ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Build Trust In Their Personal Brands

Trust is crucial for building a personal brand online, as many consumers are skeptical of social media information.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Horizon Media is building a platform to orchestrate ad tech from a single command center

Horizon Media is developing an orchestration and intelligence layer to integrate various media marketplace partners into a central command center.
Social media marketing
fromBGR
2 days ago

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
fromThe Cut
3 days ago

Brand Names Are in Crisis

"Any time you have to explain your name, you're essentially apologizing for it," says Alexandra Watkins, the founder of naming firm Eat My Words. Her deal-breakers for names include 'looks like a typo' and 'hard to pronounce.'
Marketing
Marketing
fromMarTech
5 days ago

What happens when ad spend goes wrong | MarTech

Account ownership in advertising is primarily about financial logistics, risk, and legal responsibility, not just control.
#programmatic-advertising
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

As programmatic faces signal degradation, agentic advertising offers a solution

Traditional programmatic advertising is struggling due to fragmentation and privacy issues, necessitating a new infrastructure for better efficiency and outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: A cynic's guide to the most transparent dispute in programmatic history

Transparency disputes in programmatic advertising reveal deeper control issues among major holding companies and The Trade Desk.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

As programmatic faces signal degradation, agentic advertising offers a solution

Traditional programmatic advertising is struggling due to fragmentation and privacy issues, necessitating a new infrastructure for better efficiency and outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: A cynic's guide to the most transparent dispute in programmatic history

Transparency disputes in programmatic advertising reveal deeper control issues among major holding companies and The Trade Desk.
more#programmatic-advertising
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

Burner Accounts, Brutal Honesty, and Radical Transparency: How Brands Are Winning on Reddit

Reddit is the top source for AI platforms, prompting marketers to prioritize Reddit content for community engagement.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

How AI Is Reshaping The Marketing Scientist Role | AdExchanger

Marketing scientists now translate data into meaningful insights, bridging the gap between AI analysis and human interpretation.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

Why Understanding Moments Matters More Than Reach

Marketers should focus on connecting brands to cultural moments rather than just measuring reach and impressions.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Publishers see double-digit growth from TTD's OpenPath, but volatility remains

OpenPath revenue remains strong for publishers, with some experiencing double-digit CPM growth, prompting trials of OpenAds despite temporary bid duplication allowances.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Here's the New Playbook for PR in the AI Era

AI visibility requires intentional building of credibility signals like press coverage and authoritative content to avoid losing to competitors.
Marketing
fromHubspot
5 days ago

Brand optimization: What it is and why your AI visibility depends on it

Brand optimization enhances brand perception and experience through consistent, iterative improvements without a complete rebranding.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Retail Media's Measurement Problem Is A Trust Problem - And Incrementality Is The Way Forward | AdExchanger

Retail media's growth is hindered by inconsistent measurement of incremental performance, complicating budget decisions for advertisers.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Programmatic Video's Waste Problem Is A Growth Lever - If We Choose To Pull It | AdExchanger

Programmatic video spend suffers 20-30% loss due to misrepresentation and low-quality inventory, impacting ad revenue and high-quality content.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

The Trade Desk shakes up Identity Alliance payouts, with a new focus on incrementality

The Trade Desk is shifting to an incrementality-based payment model for identity partners, rewarding unique data contributions over volume.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

The Stack: Ads Evolve, AI Expands, and Big Tech Faces Pushback

Advertising formats are evolving rapidly, with significant legal and regulatory tensions in the digital ecosystem.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Why Earned Media Still Outperforms Paid When Trust Matters Most

Trust, not reach, drives influence in modern marketing. Independent voices like journalists, analysts, and peers shape buyer decisions more effectively than paid brand messaging.
#influencer-marketing
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

The Legal Issues That Influencers and Marketers Must Get Right

Influencer marketing has grown into a $10 billion industry requiring complex legal agreements and regulatory compliance to govern brand partnerships and disclosure obligations.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

The Legal Issues That Influencers and Marketers Must Get Right

Influencer marketing has grown into a $10 billion industry requiring complex legal agreements and regulatory compliance to govern brand partnerships and disclosure obligations.
Marketing
fromThe Business of Fashion
1 month ago

The Long, Slow Death of Sponsored Content

Tarte builds long-term influencer partnerships through luxury trips, product gifting, and affiliate opportunities, prioritizing organic brand advocacy over traditional sponsored posts.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

The Legal Issues That Influencers and Marketers Must Get Right

Influencer marketing has grown into a $10 billion industry requiring complex legal agreements and regulatory compliance to govern brand partnerships and disclosure obligations.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

The Legal Issues That Influencers and Marketers Must Get Right

Influencer marketing has grown into a $10 billion industry requiring complex legal agreements and regulatory compliance to govern brand partnerships and disclosure obligations.
Marketing
fromThe Business of Fashion
1 month ago

The Long, Slow Death of Sponsored Content

Tarte builds long-term influencer partnerships through luxury trips, product gifting, and affiliate opportunities, prioritizing organic brand advocacy over traditional sponsored posts.
more#influencer-marketing
Marketing tech
fromPhys
1 week ago

Online ad fraud is a feature, not a bug

Online ad fraud significantly undermines digital advertising revenue, consuming over 20% of global ad spend.
Marketing tech
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 weeks ago

Meta is switching up its ad transparency labels in-stream

Meta is replacing 'Sponsored' labels with smaller 'Ad' tags on Instagram and Facebook, reducing ad transparency visibility while claiming to maintain commitment to user disclosure.
fromInc
2 months ago

The AI Ad Backlash Is Here, and Big Brands Are Leaning In

If we're going to do a partnership with Almond Breeze, we'll just tell people it's really good.
Marketing tech
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 month ago

With AI backlash building, marketers reconsider their approach

Brands continue to promote AI while adjusting messaging to emphasize human authenticity and address declining consumer trust in AI.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Adland on alert after Meta Verification announcement sees surge in 'deactivate' searches

Meta's paid verification and reach-boost subscription risks undermining verification credibility, may disappoint subscribers, and could have limited positive impact on ad performance.
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