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4 hours ago
Media industry

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
8 hours ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Online marketing
fromForbes
5 hours ago

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The era of hashtags for social media discoverability is fading, replaced by social SEO driven by intent-based keywords.
Typography
fromBustle
5 days ago

Your Instagram Story Text Is Too Damn Small

Social media users are increasingly using smaller text, creating a barrier that allows for more vulnerability in their posts.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
8 hours ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
1 day ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.
World politics
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
#meta
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

We didn't mean to build this- engagement at any cost

Meta was fined $375 million for misleading users about platform safety, highlighting systemic issues in tech design and user protection.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

We didn't mean to build this- engagement at any cost

Meta was fined $375 million for misleading users about platform safety, highlighting systemic issues in tech design and user protection.
#fact-checking
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
21 hours ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Media industry
fromPoynter
21 hours ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
21 hours ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Media industry
fromPoynter
21 hours ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
13 hours ago

The C-Word That Every Photographer Should Hate

Photographers should reject the term 'creator' as it undermines the artistic value of photography and conflates it with commercial content.
Law
fromAmericanbar
34 minutes ago

What to Keep in Mind When Designing Your Law Firm's Website

Law firm websites establish credibility, generate business, enhance client service, and improve AI visibility.
UX design
fromMedium
9 hours ago

Beyond the user: why design needs to widen its circle

Human-centered design must evolve to consider ecological impacts alongside user comfort and needs.
#public-relations
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Most companies start PR too late

Businesses should start PR efforts early, not just when major announcements are imminent, to build credibility and visibility.
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Marketing

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
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Most companies start PR too late

Businesses should start PR efforts early, not just when major announcements are imminent, to build credibility and visibility.
Marketing
fromFast Company
5 days 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.
Growth hacking
fromQuartz
17 hours ago

Reddit Benefits From Strong User Growth: A Sign for More Upside?

Reddit's user growth and enhanced advertising strategies are driving significant revenue increases and expanding its market reach.
Deliverability
fromVerticalResponse
6 hours ago

Vibecoding: How to Send Emails Your Audience Actually Feels

Vibecoding personalizes email marketing by aligning tone, timing, and content with the audience's emotional state and expectations.
fromApaonline
1 day ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
Philosophy
Education
fromPR Daily
4 days ago

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.
Television
fromAol
3 days ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.
Writing
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 hours ago

Nonprofit newsrooms have grown, but they still generate a fraction of what newspapers once did - Poynter

Digital-first nonprofit newsrooms require sustained philanthropic support to achieve financial sustainability and rebuild local news infrastructure lost over the past two decades.
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Examiner
7 hours ago

AI Video Editing: Save Time and Create Better Videos : Social Media Examiner

AI video tools significantly reduce editing time and costs, enabling marketers to produce consistent, high-quality content efficiently.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
13 hours ago

Ozone's platform tries to simulate how publisher content appears in AI answers

Ozone's platform helps publishers optimize content for AI answer engines, enhancing visibility and understanding of content processing.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

Google Maps can now write captions for your photos using AI | TechCrunch

Google introduces new features for Maps to enhance user contributions, including caption generation and improved media access.
fromAdweek
4 hours ago

The 2026 Agencies Vanguard: Defying the Odds to Make Work That Resonates

Erica Roberts led BBH USA into its most successful creative and commercial chapter yet, with 75% year-over-year growth and 27 campaigns launched. Her RFI conversion rate is 100%, with a 78% pitch win rate that brought on new accounts including Arby's, Bacardi, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Kenvue.
Marketing
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
17 hours ago

Identifying Necessary Transparency Moments In Agentic AI (Part 1) - Smashing Magazine

Designing for agentic AI requires balancing transparency and simplicity to build user trust without overwhelming them with information.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
3 days 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.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
21 hours ago

How V Spehar built a news business from under a desk

News creators like Vitus Spehar are redefining journalism for younger audiences through engaging and accessible content on social media.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
5 hours ago

5 Ways To Regain Trust In Your Marketing Metrics

Many B2B marketing leaders lack trust in their company's marketing measurement, highlighting a significant data confidence gap.
Online marketing
fromMarTech
1 hour ago

AI content can rank, but quality still decides winners | MarTech

AI content does not harm search rankings but also does not guarantee success; quality and relevance remain key.
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
17 hours ago

Meta Launches New Shopping & Affiliate Tools for Creators, Signaling a Bigger Push Into Affiliate Marketing - Lindsey Gamble

Meta introduces new affiliate marketing features on Facebook and Instagram to streamline creator earnings and enhance shopping experiences.
fromPetaPixel
1 day ago

The Secrets Behind a Successful Photography Business

Running a photography business can be incredible fun, offering unique experiences and opportunities to meet diverse people. However, it requires significant dedication and effort, often demanding extra hours beyond a typical workweek.
Photography
Marketing
fromFortune
2 days ago

The corporate 'storyteller' is marketing's newest messiah-and just as hollow as every buzzword before it | Fortune

The Storyteller has emerged as a new branding concept, embodying wisdom and insight into the human condition amidst consumer distrust.
fromAdweek
4 hours ago

The 2026 Brand Genius Creators: Innovating How to Connect With Audiences

Michelladonna goes around the world to celebrate the cats who live and work in bodegas, corner stores, and repair shops on her show, Shop Cats. The bilingual series launched in 2024 on creator-led production platform Mad Realities, and quickly found an audience drawn to its feline stars and Michelladonna's energy and humor.
Media industry
Marketing tech
fromForbes
5 hours ago

4 Ways To Stay Authentic In The Age Of AI

Consumer backlash against AI in advertising stems from a perceived lack of authenticity, not the technology itself.
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

These Marketing Leaders Were Asked How They'd Spend an Extra $1 Million-and Their Answers Reveal Where Social Is Headed

Increased marketing budgets should focus on user-generated content and in-person events to drive engagement and conversions.
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
19 hours ago

Why Google Knowledge Panels Matter More Than Ever for Professionals in 2026 - Social Media Explorer

A Google Knowledge Panel enhances online credibility and influences how professionals are perceived by clients and partners.
Online Community Development
fromPR Daily
3 weeks ago

The next phase of social strategy: Giving audiences ownership of the story - PR Daily

Brands are shifting from broadcasting authenticity to enabling audience ownership through participatory experiences and community involvement.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 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.
#creator-economy
Marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Instructs Staff to Welcome AI Sloplords

Emma Tucker praised AI journalism efforts, emphasizing its importance and urging others to embrace it or leave the field.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Instructs Staff to Welcome AI Sloplords

Emma Tucker praised AI journalism efforts, emphasizing its importance and urging others to embrace it or leave the field.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
12 hours ago

Indie Agency Wpromote Dishes On How It's Testing New Agentic SSP Tools | AdExchanger

Ad agencies are increasingly using AI to unify fragmented ad-buying tools and enhance campaign management.
#associated-press
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
22 hours ago

The AP is offering buyouts in a pivot away from newspapers

The Associated Press is shifting focus from newspapers to visual journalism and AI-driven revenue sources due to declining newspaper income.
Media industry
fromFortune
19 hours ago

Associated Press starts offering buyouts to newspaper journalists amid wider AI transformation | Fortune

The Associated Press is offering buyouts to U.S. journalists to shift focus from print journalism to visual journalism and new revenue sources.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
22 hours ago

The AP is offering buyouts in a pivot away from newspapers

The Associated Press is shifting focus from newspapers to visual journalism and AI-driven revenue sources due to declining newspaper income.
Media industry
fromFortune
19 hours ago

Associated Press starts offering buyouts to newspaper journalists amid wider AI transformation | Fortune

The Associated Press is offering buyouts to U.S. journalists to shift focus from print journalism to visual journalism and new revenue sources.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
23 minutes ago

Northbeam Adds The Third Leg Of The Attribution Stool With Incrementality Testing | AdExchanger

No single ad measurement methodology is effective for brands with multiple sales points, necessitating a triangulation approach using MTA, MMM, and incrementality testing.
#openai
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
3 hours ago

AI's 'Big Tobacco' Moment Is Coming

OpenAI is shifting focus from broad strategies to targeted investments, exemplified by its acquisition of TBPN, a video podcast platform.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

What OpenAI's TBPN deal reveals about branded entertainment's limits

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN highlights the value of authentic content in building audience relationships beyond traditional advertising.
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
4 days ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
3 hours ago

AI's 'Big Tobacco' Moment Is Coming

OpenAI is shifting focus from broad strategies to targeted investments, exemplified by its acquisition of TBPN, a video podcast platform.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

What OpenAI's TBPN deal reveals about branded entertainment's limits

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN highlights the value of authentic content in building audience relationships beyond traditional advertising.
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
4 days ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

CNN builds in-house agent infrastructure as it prepares for AI-driven media trading

CNN plans to implement agentic infrastructure for media transactions by Q1 2027, focusing on testing and buyer behavior in 2026.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
13 hours ago

When AI Efficiency Is A Red Flag; Partners Plus Partners | AdExchanger

Medvi exemplifies AI efficiency, earning $400 million last year with two employees, using AI-generated ads for weight-loss drugs.
#ai-search
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

Most consumers say ads would undermine the trust they're placing in AI search results

63% of US adults trust AI search results less when ads are present.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Media Briefing: Publishers debate the value of AI licensing and GEO

Publishing executives discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI search optimization and licensing deals during the Digiday Publishing Summit.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

Most consumers say ads would undermine the trust they're placing in AI search results

63% of US adults trust AI search results less when ads are present.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Media Briefing: Publishers debate the value of AI licensing and GEO

Publishing executives discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI search optimization and licensing deals during the Digiday Publishing Summit.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
13 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: Disney and Mediaocean sound the death knell for the I/O

Disney and Mediaocean's partnership aims to streamline ad purchasing through Prisma Direct, reducing inefficiencies and costs in the media supply chain.
#advertising
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Keyword Blocking Demonetized More Than Half Of Reuters' Brand-Safe Stories | AdExchanger

Advertisers should abandon keyword blocklists to improve ad placements and reach loyal news audiences.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Keyword Blocking Demonetized More Than Half Of Reuters' Brand-Safe Stories | AdExchanger

Advertisers should abandon keyword blocklists to improve ad placements and reach loyal news audiences.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.
Media industry
fromTech Times
1 day ago

Substack Writers Transform Newsletter Platforms with Paid Subs and the Power of the Creator Economy

Substack empowers independent writers to manage their own audiences and monetize content through a simple, community-driven newsletter platform.
Marketing tech
fromThe American Prospect
1 day ago

Why We're Removing Our Programmatic Ads - The American Prospect

Programmatic advertising will be removed from The American Prospect's website to respect reader privacy and improve user experience.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

GB News makes its pitch for a slice of public broadcasting funds

GB News seeks access to government broadcasting grants through competitive tendering, challenging the automatic funding of the BBC.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days 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.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

How Sports Illustrated is getting back in the game after scandal, layoffs

Sports Illustrated has successfully revitalized its brand and profitability after a challenging period, focusing less on traditional revenue streams.
Media industry
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

Three newsletters for the price of 1.5: Independent journalists experiment with a bundle

Bundling independent journalism subscriptions can reduce costs for readers and support multiple writers effectively.
US news
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

A scrappy story-sharing tool with local newsroom DNA gains traction

Plucky Wire provides a simple platform enabling local news organizations to find and share republishable stories, reducing costs and easing collaboration across publishers.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why breaking news still wins in the age of AI

AI chatbots and search engines are reducing site visits, but breaking news traffic has increased due to Google's handling of such queries.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Traffic is dying as a media metric. What comes next is more important

AI is significantly reducing traffic to major tech media sites, but publishers with strong brands and loyal audiences are adapting through paywalls and diversified strategies rather than facing business decline.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 weeks ago

Four things about Yahoo News that may surprise you

Yahoo attracts 180 million monthly visitors through habit-driven features and maintains strong engagement, ranking among the top news sites with only CNN and Fox News having higher weekly visitor frequency.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What the 'AI inflection point' means for journalism

AI agents will centralize knowledge work, rewarding singular authoritative stories while devaluing repetitive, high-volume news output.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Newsrooms are taking comments seriously again

Reader comment sections are resurging as publishers reinvest in moderated, subscriber-gated or automated-comment systems to drive engagement and revenue.
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Journalism lost its culture of sharing. Here's how we rebuild it

If you've worked in a technical role in news for long enough, you likely remember when the "show your work" spirit was everywhere. Newsroom nerds shared code on GitHub, swapped tips on social media and unfurled long blogs guiding others on how to get things done. You might also have a vague sense that - like reaction GIFs, demotivational posters, and that guy who sang "Chocolate Rain" - you're seeing less of it these days.
Media industry
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