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Marketing
fromInc
1 hour 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.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

Adobe's new AI experiment can whip up a website custom designed for Gen Z

Adobe's Asset Amplify tool generates tailored marketing materials for specific audience segments, enhancing brand design with AI-driven personalization.
#creator-economy
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
6 hours 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
14 hours 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
6 hours 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
14 hours 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.
E-Commerce
fromWWD
15 hours 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.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
19 hours ago

If Your Audience Isn't Interacting, Your Brand Is Just an Illusion

Building a meaningful brand requires patience, genuine value, and trust, focusing on audience engagement rather than vanity metrics.
#gen-z
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago
Careers

Older Generations Are Sharing The Things About Gen Z They Simply Don't Understand

Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
1 week ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
Marketing
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
Careers
fromMail Online
23 hours ago

Generation judgy! Gen Z see old colleagues as incompetent, study finds

Gen Z perceives older colleagues as incompetent and untrustworthy, impacting workplace dynamics and trust levels.
Fashion & style
fromForbes
1 week ago

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.
Careers
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

Older Generations Are Sharing The Things About Gen Z They Simply Don't Understand

Gen Zers experience constant tracking by family and friends, leading to concerns about privacy and autonomy.
Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
1 week ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
Marketing
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
#tiktok
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

#ToddlerSkincare: the dark and exploitative' world of children's beauty videos on TikTok

Children under 13 are featured in TikTok skincare videos, raising concerns about the beauty industry's influence and lack of protections for young influencers.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 day 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.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
6 days ago

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
3 weeks ago

TikTok On Why Brands Can't Buy Its New Ad Formats Programmatically | AdExchanger

TikTok's NewFronts presentation showcased a shift towards optimism with new features and ad formats under the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

#ToddlerSkincare: the dark and exploitative' world of children's beauty videos on TikTok

Children under 13 are featured in TikTok skincare videos, raising concerns about the beauty industry's influence and lack of protections for young influencers.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 day 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.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
6 days ago

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
3 weeks ago

TikTok On Why Brands Can't Buy Its New Ad Formats Programmatically | AdExchanger

TikTok's NewFronts presentation showcased a shift towards optimism with new features and ad formats under the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
6 hours ago

Marketing strategists search for a solution to AI's all-too predictable outputs

AI tools are causing sameness in creative processes, prompting strategists to seek alternatives for originality and value addition.
#social-media
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.
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
18 hours 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
fromForbes
1 day ago

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.
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.
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Cash App is targeting a new kind of customer: 6-12 year olds | TechCrunch

Cash App is expanding its services to children aged 6-12, allowing parents to manage financial accounts for their kids.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 day 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.
Humor
fromWIRED
1 day ago

War Memes Are Turning Conflict Into Content

Memes have become a rapid means of expressing dark humor and political satire during conflicts, reflecting societal responses to fear and hardship.
#youtube
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
Marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours 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.
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 day 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.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromAol
1 day ago

How AI is reshaping brand visibility: What businesses need to know

AI is transforming brand visibility by prioritizing content clarity, verification, and selection over traditional ranking methods.
Marketing tech
fromAol
1 day ago

How AI is reshaping brand visibility: What businesses need to know

AI is transforming brand visibility by prioritizing content clarity and verifiability over traditional ranking metrics.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

In ctrl or out of touch? The ninth P of marketing revealed

AI is reshaping customer journeys, creating a trust gap between marketers and consumers regarding data usage for personalization.
Marketing tech
fromAol
1 day ago

How AI is reshaping brand visibility: What businesses need to know

AI is transforming brand visibility by prioritizing content clarity, verification, and selection over traditional ranking methods.
Marketing tech
fromAol
1 day ago

How AI is reshaping brand visibility: What businesses need to know

AI is transforming brand visibility by prioritizing content clarity and verifiability over traditional ranking metrics.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

In ctrl or out of touch? The ninth P of marketing revealed

AI is reshaping customer journeys, creating a trust gap between marketers and consumers regarding data usage for personalization.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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.
Careers
fromAxios
1 day ago

Young people hate today's job market. You can't blame it all on AI

Recent college grads face high unemployment rates due to economic uncertainty and AI's potential impact on entry-level jobs.
Digital life
fromFortune
2 days ago

Gen Z is 'Chinamaxxing'-and it's less a love letter to Beijing than an indictment of America | Fortune

American cultural dominance is being challenged by a rising trend of Gen Z embracing Chinese culture online.
#digital-advertising
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
2 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.
fromThedrum
2 days ago
Marketing

Why Advertising is all Treat and no Trick

Digital advertising tools minimize risks and enhance targeting, leading to improved ROI and brand safety.
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
2 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.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

Why Advertising is all Treat and no Trick

Digital advertising tools minimize risks and enhance targeting, leading to improved ROI and brand safety.
Digital life
fromBustle
4 days ago

You Can Pry This Cheugy Millennial Habit From My Cold, Dead Hands

Millennials prefer making big purchases on larger screens due to trust issues with mobile devices.
fromInc
18 hours 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
Media industry
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

How Declining Attention Spans Are Changing Our Media

Second Screen Viewing influences writers to simplify storylines and dialogue for audiences distracted by their phones.
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

'Clipping' on social media makes me wonder what's real and what isn't

The internet is filled with undetectable fake content, making it increasingly difficult to identify authenticity.
Marketing tech
fromGREY Journal
1 day ago

How Founders Use AI Agents for Marketing in 2026

Jacob Bank scaled his newsletter to 50,000 subscribers using 40 AI agents for $500/month, replacing a traditional marketing team costing $50,000/year.
#ai-influencers
Social media marketing
fromVogue
5 hours 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.
Social media marketing
fromVogue
5 hours 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.
#marketing
Marketing
fromForbes
20 hours 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
fromForbes
20 hours 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
fromCMSWire.com
1 day ago

10 Marketing Buzzwords That Need to Go in 2026

CMSWire's Marketing & Customer Experience Leadership channel provides actionable research and insights for CMOs and customer experience innovators.
Marketing tech
fromInman
1 day ago

The old marketing playbook is breaking down

Smart brands like Liquid Death prioritize actual sales results over traditional metrics in their marketing strategies.
#influencer-marketing
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 day 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
1 day ago

Always-On Influencer Marketing: The Secret to Increased ROI

Influencer marketing is now essential for brands, requiring an always-on strategy to achieve effective results and build long-term brand equity.
fromHer Campus
5 days ago
Marketing

FOLLOWERS DON'T EQUAL SALES: WHY INFLUENCER BRANDS ARE MISSING THE MARK

Influencer marketing is losing effectiveness as consumers demand more than just a large following; they seek product differentiation and value.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing

Why a Gen Alpha-focused skin-care brand is giving equity to teen creators

Evereden gives equity ownership to teenage creators instead of traditional paid sponsorships, reflecting a shift toward authentic, long-term brand partnerships with Gen Alpha.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 day 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
1 day ago

Always-On Influencer Marketing: The Secret to Increased ROI

Influencer marketing is now essential for brands, requiring an always-on strategy to achieve effective results and build long-term brand equity.
Marketing
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

FOLLOWERS DON'T EQUAL SALES: WHY INFLUENCER BRANDS ARE MISSING THE MARK

Influencer marketing is losing effectiveness as consumers demand more than just a large following; they seek product differentiation and value.
Social media marketing
fromCassius Life
1 day 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.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

How Smart Brands Are Approaching ChatGPT Ads Right Now

Interest in advertising on ChatGPT is growing as ads are integrated into user conversations, especially in free and lower-cost tiers.
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Why brand builders are back in fashion

CPG companies are shifting focus from performance marketers to brand builders in their hiring practices.
Psychology
fromThred Website
1 month ago

why the obsession with gen z + viral auramax just dropped

Gen Z attracts intense commercial and media focus due to their digital nativity, unique generational conditions, and projected high spending power by 2035.
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.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 weeks 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.
Online marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Three simple ways to get your brand in front of Generation Z

To reach Generation Z, advertisers must use digital, data-driven strategies that optimize exposure across multiple touchpoints to capture attention and drive conversions.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 month ago

Gen Z is already nostalgic for TikTok - and the platform is only 6 years old | Fortune

Gen Z users nostalgic for early TikTok express declining loyalty as the platform becomes increasingly commercialized with ads, brands, influencers, and shopping features replacing raw, unfiltered content.
Digital life
fromBustle
2 months ago

I'm Gen Z & Spent A Week Living Like A Millennial In 2016

Recreating a 2016 millennial lifestyle reveals that the era's social energy and constant socializing clash with today's remote work and trend-driven culture.
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.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Three current social media trends and how to make the most of them with your brand

From Gen Z and their TikTok dances to the millennial squares of IG, when we think of social media we think of the younger generations. However, 'older' audiences are also getting involved. From how to remove stains on walls and 'Things I wish I knew in my 20s' to fashion advice and rediscovering their personal style, older gens are increasingly growing their share of voice on social - seeking advice from (as well as giving advice to) the young ones.
Social media marketing
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
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Advertising, the 'Medium-Old' and the Smell of Gen Z Spirit...

Advertising prioritizes Gen Z partly because older consumers (40+) are less responsive to trend-driven influence, making them harder to target effectively.
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.
Marketing
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

Brands see biggest growth on TikTok but organic reach is slowing on Instagram

TikTok delivered the largest brand follower growth and post engagement in 2025, while Instagram and Facebook provide steady reach and LinkedIn shows targeted professional growth.
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