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fromLindsey Gamble
1 day ago

TikTok Expands Micro-Drama Push With Issa Rae's HOORAE Partnershi - Lindsey Gamble

Micro-dramas are a rapidly growing market, expected to reach $20 billion by 2030, with significant traction in both China and the US.
#youtube
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
2 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
2 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.
Digital life
fromFortune
13 hours 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.
#ai-influencers
Fashion & style
fromThe Independent
22 hours ago

Meet the AI influencers taking over Coachella and killing off the real thing

Aitana Lopez is an AI-generated influencer created by The Clueless, earning up to $10,000 monthly through brand deals.
Fashion & style
fromThe Independent
22 hours ago

Meet the AI influencers taking over Coachella and killing off the real thing

Aitana Lopez is an AI-generated influencer created by The Clueless, earning up to $10,000 monthly through brand deals.
Social media marketing
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Co-AI-chella! AI influencers cash in on the California music festival

AI influencers are generating significant content and revenue from events like Coachella despite not being real individuals.
Marketing
fromThedrum
7 hours ago

Why Advertising is all Treat and no Trick

Digital advertising tools minimize risks and enhance targeting, leading to improved ROI and brand safety.
#mrbeast
Media industry
fromObserver
2 days ago

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

MrBeast is so big, Beast Industries turns down eight-figure brand deals if they aren't the right fit

MrBeast's recent competition achieved over 1 billion views in three days, showcasing his global reach and innovative business strategies.
Media industry
fromObserver
2 days ago

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

MrBeast is so big, Beast Industries turns down eight-figure brand deals if they aren't the right fit

MrBeast's recent competition achieved over 1 billion views in three days, showcasing his global reach and innovative business strategies.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
2 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.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Social Media Trends and the Popularity of NeeDoh Toys

Social media trends significantly influence the popularity of NeeDoh toys, which serve as stress relief tools for teens.
#creator-economy
fromHubspot
2 days ago
Growth hacking

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

fromForbes
1 month ago
Podcast

Millennial Creators Are Becoming The New Media Establishment ...And Workforce

Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

Creator Commerce Is Evolving, And Brands Need To Accommodate It

Creators function as trusted media channels driving sales, with 84% of consumers trusting brands sharing creator content more than standard advertising.
Social media marketing
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The era of social media megastars is fading. Here's what's next.

Personalized social algorithms have reduced creators' exposure to new audiences, pushing the industry toward niche creators with specialized content and loyal fan bases.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Brands invest in creators for reach as celebs fill the Big Game spots

Brands are shifting Super Bowl marketing from expensive TV spots to creator-driven on-site events and social campaigns to reach broader audiences.
Growth hacking
fromHubspot
2 days ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.
Podcast
fromForbes
1 month ago

Millennial Creators Are Becoming The New Media Establishment ...And Workforce

Digital creators and podcasters have evolved from media disruptors into institutional platforms shaping how audiences consume information and access services.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

Creator Commerce Is Evolving, And Brands Need To Accommodate It

Creators function as trusted media channels driving sales, with 84% of consumers trusting brands sharing creator content more than standard advertising.
#friendship
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
Social media marketing
fromBustle
2 days ago

Inject Whimsy Into Your Friendships With The "First Follower Theory"

An audacious friend is essential for embracing whimsical ideas and creating exciting, supportive friendships.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
Social media marketing
fromBustle
2 days ago

Inject Whimsy Into Your Friendships With The "First Follower Theory"

An audacious friend is essential for embracing whimsical ideas and creating exciting, supportive friendships.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

QVC Group intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas after reaching a restructuring agreement with creditors.
Television
Music
fromAV Club
4 days ago

Congratulations, you discovered digital marketing

Geese's Coachella performance included a cover of Justin Bieber's 'Baby', highlighting their connection through the marketing agency Chaotic Good.
Law
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Creator scandals have turned morality clauses into brands' go-to exit strategy

Brands use morality clauses to terminate partnerships with creators when they become liabilities, allowing unilateral power without explanation.
Psychology
fromBustle
6 days ago

The Viral "Chair Theory" Will Help You Find Your People

Chair theory helps identify where you belong socially by recognizing who invites you to their table and who does not.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 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.
#social-media
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
2 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Mental health

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
2 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
Mental health
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks 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
fromBustle
2 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.
Online marketing
fromInc
3 days ago

As Online Ads Lose Impact, These Throwback Marketing Strategies Are Quietly Winning Attention

Old-school marketing tactics like direct mail and long-form content are resurging as effective strategies in a saturated digital landscape.
Television
fromForbes
4 days ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
#influencer-marketing
fromVogue
1 month ago
Marketing tech

A New AI Influencer Marketing Agency Is Here for the Post-Follower Era

Marketing
fromHer Campus
3 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.
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.
Marketing tech
fromVogue
1 month ago

A New AI Influencer Marketing Agency Is Here for the Post-Follower Era

Devotion uses AI to scale influencer marketing by enabling brands to work with hundreds or thousands of creators simultaneously rather than traditional small creator partnerships, adapting to algorithm changes where follower count matters less.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

The Other Side: How Influencers Choose Brands!

Influencers prioritize brand partnerships that align with their audience interests, maintain audience trust, and support their long-term creator goals and values.
#retail-media
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 days 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
fromDigiday
5 days 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
fromModern Retail
6 days 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
fromDigiday
5 days 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
fromDigiday
5 days 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
fromModern Retail
6 days 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
fromHer Campus
2 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
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

Why authenticity matters more than celebrity in beauty branding

Transparency and consistency are now essential for beauty brands to build consumer loyalty.
#gen-z
Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
6 days 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
6 days 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.
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Why Gen Z trust customer reviews more than influencers

Gen Z prioritizes customer reviews and independent validation over influencer content when engaging with brands.
Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
6 days 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
6 days 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
3 weeks ago

Why Gen Z trust customer reviews more than influencers

Gen Z prioritizes customer reviews and independent validation over influencer content when engaging with brands.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Why brands can't stop acting like reply guys and jumping into viral comment threads on social media

Brands are increasingly engaging in social media replies to drive interaction and remain culturally relevant.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 week ago

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.
#tiktok
Social media marketing
fromMashable
4 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.
Social media marketing
fromWWD
5 days ago

Beauty Brands Are Heavily Reliant on Paid Content for TikTok Growth, Data Shows

Paid content significantly drives TikTok views growth for beauty brands, with most top brands relying heavily on sponsored content.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
4 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.
Social media marketing
fromWWD
5 days ago

Beauty Brands Are Heavily Reliant on Paid Content for TikTok Growth, Data Shows

Paid content significantly drives TikTok views growth for beauty brands, with most top brands relying heavily on sponsored content.
#creator-marketing
Marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

Creator Marketing's $500 Billion Blind Spot In Video Advertising

Brands treat creator marketing as sponsorships rather than media investments, limiting its growth potential despite significant market opportunities.
fromInc
3 weeks ago
Marketing

5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Before Hiring an Influencer

Marketing
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 month ago

Creators work, but measurement doesn't yet

Creator marketing has become a primary growth engine worth $44 billion annually, but measurement infrastructure hasn't evolved to match its scale and impact across the marketing funnel.
Marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

Creator Marketing's $500 Billion Blind Spot In Video Advertising

Brands treat creator marketing as sponsorships rather than media investments, limiting its growth potential despite significant market opportunities.
Marketing
fromInc
3 weeks 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.marketingdive.com
1 month ago

Creators work, but measurement doesn't yet

Creator marketing has become a primary growth engine worth $44 billion annually, but measurement infrastructure hasn't evolved to match its scale and impact across the marketing funnel.
fromThedrum
5 days ago
Social media marketing

5 Tips to Amplify your Social Strategy

Social media is essential for brands to engage audiences and grow their business through a multichannel approach and consistent content delivery.
Marketing
fromInc
1 week 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.
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.
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.
US news
fromVogue
2 months ago

What Does an Americanized TikTok Mean for Brands and Creators?

TikTok US will operate as a majority American-owned joint venture, ensuring continued availability in the US under national-security safeguards and data protections.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity | TechCrunch

Cameo videos regularly go viral on TikTok, and TikTok talent delivered its strongest year yet on Cameo in 2025, according to Cameo CEO Steven Galanis.
Social media marketing
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
fromInc
2 months ago

What Top Creators Say Makes a Successful Brand Collaboration

I think the critical unlock here is having multi-year partnerships, having relationships that endure as opposed to just kind of the one-off partnership,
Marketing
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