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Meta Platforms Gains 4%: Strong Ad Revenue Growth and PayPal Partnership Put the Stock Back in Focus

Meta Platforms stock surged 4% due to strong AI-driven ad revenue growth and a new partnership with PayPal for social commerce.

Tech industry

fromThe Motley Fool

3 hours ago

Bull vs. Bear: Is Meta Platforms a Buy or Sell? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms is experiencing a divergence between operational performance and stock performance, leading to mixed investor sentiment.

Meta Platforms Gains 4%: Strong Ad Revenue Growth and PayPal Partnership Put the Stock Back in Focus

Meta Platforms stock surged 4% due to strong AI-driven ad revenue growth and a new partnership with PayPal for social commerce.

YouTube users frustrated by unskippable 90-second-plus ads: 'I instantly went speechless'

YouTube users are frustrated with unskippable ads on the platform, leading to calls for better user experience.

Television

fromWide Open Country

Controversial YouTube TV Changes Sparks Uproar From Users

YouTube's introduction of 90-second unskippable ads on its TV app has sparked significant user backlash.

fromArs Technica

YouTube increases Premium price again, says 90-second unskippable ads are a bug

YouTube users face longer unskippable ads, with reports of 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.

fromBGR

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

YouTube is facing backlash for introducing longer unskippable ads, with users reporting 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.

Those 90-second YouTube ads you saw? YouTube says they don't exist

YouTube denies the existence of 90-second unskippable ads despite user reports of experiencing them.

fromAndroid Authority

YouTube swears those 90-second non-skippable ads aren't intentional

YouTube is investigating reports of unintentional 90-second non-skippable ads on its TV app, which exceed the standard 30-second limit.

fromThe Cool Down

YouTube users frustrated by unskippable 90-second-plus ads: 'I instantly went speechless'

YouTube users are frustrated with unskippable ads on the platform, leading to calls for better user experience.

Television

fromWide Open Country

Controversial YouTube TV Changes Sparks Uproar From Users

YouTube's introduction of 90-second unskippable ads on its TV app has sparked significant user backlash.

fromArs Technica

YouTube increases Premium price again, says 90-second unskippable ads are a bug

YouTube users face longer unskippable ads, with reports of 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.

fromBGR

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

YouTube is facing backlash for introducing longer unskippable ads, with users reporting 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.

Those 90-second YouTube ads you saw? YouTube says they don't exist

YouTube denies the existence of 90-second unskippable ads despite user reports of experiencing them.

fromAndroid Authority

YouTube swears those 90-second non-skippable ads aren't intentional

YouTube is investigating reports of unintentional 90-second non-skippable ads on its TV app, which exceed the standard 30-second limit.

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.

#ai

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Artificial intelligence

Meta Platforms Finally Releases Muse Spark. Is the AI Model Worth the Wait?

Scaling Success: How AI is Reshaping Publisher Deals

AI is transforming publisher deals by enabling advertisers to find new audiences at scale while maintaining relevance and performance.

Media industry

News/Media Alliance signs AI licensing deal to unlock recurring RAG revenue for small and mid-sized publishers

Artificial intelligence

8 hours ago

Meta Platforms Finally Releases Muse Spark. Is the AI Model Worth the Wait?

Big Tech's AI arms race intensifies as companies invest heavily, with Meta's Muse Spark launch boosting its stock despite initial delays.

Scaling Success: How AI is Reshaping Publisher Deals

AI is transforming publisher deals by enabling advertisers to find new audiences at scale while maintaining relevance and performance.

News/Media Alliance signs AI licensing deal to unlock recurring RAG revenue for small and mid-sized publishers

The News/Media Alliance partners with Bria to monetize publisher content through AI-driven enterprise demand.

more#ai

fromInc

14 hours ago

Why 'Brilliant' Marketing Ideas Fail-and Practical Ones Win

"Of course you can think of a billion fun ideas with a million-dollar budget, but in every role there is a timeline and a budget, so you have to think of ideas that are actually achievable."

Marketing

Podcast

fromRAIN News

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.

#youtube-premium

fromGSMArena.com

Mobile UX

YouTube Premium gets even more expensive

fromEngadget

Digital life

YouTube Premium's US pricing is going up

Games

fromKotaku

YouTube Is Raising The Price Of Avoiding Its Terrible Ads

YouTube Premium prices are increasing, while Rust 2 is not in development according to its studio founder.

fromLifehacker

fromwww.businessinsider.com

YouTube Is Raising Prices for Premium Subscribers

YouTube Premium prices are increasing, causing user frustration and dissatisfaction with the service.

Television

YouTube Premium is increasing US prices for the first time since 2023

Digital life

Your YouTube Premium bill is going up. Here's the new monthly cost

YouTube Premium prices are increasing for all plans, effective at the end of May 2023.

fromGSMArena.com

Mobile UX

YouTube Premium gets even more expensive

fromEngadget

Digital life

YouTube Premium's US pricing is going up

Games

fromKotaku

YouTube Is Raising The Price Of Avoiding Its Terrible Ads

YouTube Premium prices are increasing, while Rust 2 is not in development according to its studio founder.

fromLifehacker

fromwww.businessinsider.com

YouTube Is Raising Prices for Premium Subscribers

YouTube Premium prices are increasing, causing user frustration and dissatisfaction with the service.

Television

YouTube Premium is increasing US prices for the first time since 2023

Digital life

Your YouTube Premium bill is going up. Here's the new monthly cost

YouTube Premium prices are increasing for all plans, effective at the end of May 2023.

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.

Fundraising

Phoebe Gates and the contentious debate over fair pay for influencers

Expectations for budget management differ for founders based on their family wealth, as seen in the case of Phoebe Gates.

Exercise

fromEntrepreneur

Whoops, We Dyed Influencers Blue! But Now Our Business Is Bringing In $42 Million in Revenue

Clarke and Spalter built FORM, a lifestyle platform and activewear brand, achieving over 60,000 subscribers and $42 million in revenue since its 2020 launch.

6 hours ago

X says it's reducing payments to clickbait accounts | TechCrunch

Bier stated, 'It became abundantly clear: flooding the timeline with 100 stolen reposts and clickbait everyday crowded-out real creators and hurt new author growth.' He emphasized that X will not compensate for manipulation of the program or its users.

Social media marketing

Non-profit organizations

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.

Podcast

fromRAIN News

RAIN Notes: April 9

Podcast campaigns often hit scale ceilings due to targeting and brand safety filters, not audience size.

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

OpenAI Says It's Already Made $100 Million by Stuffing ChatGPT With Ads

OpenAI has generated $100 million in ad revenue from ChatGPT in two months, with projections reaching $100 billion by 2030.

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Tubi is pioneering a ChatGPT-native app launch, showcasing the integration of AI technology into streaming services and enhancing user engagement through innovative features.

Media industry

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.

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

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.

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.

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#creator-economy

fromGREY Journal

How Creators Make Money in 2026

Creators in 2026 rely on multiple revenue streams, treating content as a business distribution channel rather than the business itself.

Growth hacking

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.

The influencer economy's invisible workers are first in line for the AI chop

The creator economy relies on a hidden labor force and AI tools to produce content efficiently, often at the expense of workers' roles.

fromTheWrap

Lionsgate, Tubi Execs Share Their Secret to Creator Success in Hollywood

Hollywood executives are increasingly valuing creators for their unique stories and built-in audiences.

fromTNW | Apps

Picsart launches

Picsart's new monetization program rewards creators based on content performance, challenging traditional follower-based earnings models.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Meta will pay Instagram, TikTok and YouTube creators with big followings to post on Facebook

Meta launched Creator Fast Track program offering guaranteed monthly payments ($1,000-$3,000) and boosted reach to attract established creators from TikTok and YouTube to Facebook.

fromGREY Journal

How Creators Make Money in 2026

Creators in 2026 rely on multiple revenue streams, treating content as a business distribution channel rather than the business itself.

Growth hacking

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.

The influencer economy's invisible workers are first in line for the AI chop

The creator economy relies on a hidden labor force and AI tools to produce content efficiently, often at the expense of workers' roles.

fromTheWrap

Lionsgate, Tubi Execs Share Their Secret to Creator Success in Hollywood

Hollywood executives are increasingly valuing creators for their unique stories and built-in audiences.

fromTNW | Apps

Picsart launches

Picsart's new monetization program rewards creators based on content performance, challenging traditional follower-based earnings models.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Meta will pay Instagram, TikTok and YouTube creators with big followings to post on Facebook

Meta launched Creator Fast Track program offering guaranteed monthly payments ($1,000-$3,000) and boosted reach to attract established creators from TikTok and YouTube to Facebook.

Say Goodbye to a Major Streaming Service as Prime Video Phaseout Begins

Prime Video replaces its Ad Free plan with a new, improved Ultra plan featuring higher pricing and enhanced streaming options.

fromNieman Lab

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Do links hurt news publishers on Twitter? Our analysis suggests yes

Links in tweets negatively impact engagement for news publishers on Twitter.

Podcast

I Created Hit Podcasts. Then the Bubble Burst

The narrative podcast industry has faced significant challenges, leading to layoffs and a shift towards celebrity-driven content.

#social-media

fromEntrepreneur

This Social Media Tactic Turns Followers Into Devoted Superfans

Real customer loyalty is built on consistency, not just chasing viral moments.

fromTech Times

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.

fromEntrepreneur

This Social Media Tactic Turns Followers Into Devoted Superfans

Real customer loyalty is built on consistency, not just chasing viral moments.

fromTech Times

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.

The Washington Post's Arc XP adds TollBit to help publishers make money from AI bot traffic

Arc XP integrates with TollBit to help publishers monetize AI bot traffic and manage scraping effectively.

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.

Got $10,000? Here's the Clear Winner Between Meta and Alphabet

Alphabet and Meta both exceeded quarterly expectations, but their business models and AI strategies differ significantly.

fromWIRED

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.

LoopMe Launches Chartboost Direct, Bringing Brands into Mobile Apps to Drive Publisher Growth

LoopMe launches Chartboost Direct to connect mobile app publishers with brand demand, enhancing growth and revenue opportunities.

fromRAIN News

APM / Streamguys join to launch new marketplace for podcasting and livestreaming

American Public Media and Streamguys launched the Inform Media Network to support noncommercial public media stations with a digital underwriting marketplace.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Social media management best practices - A guide by Huta Digital OU - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Effective social media management is essential for companies to engage customers and enhance brand perception.

Inside RTL's Plan To Aggregate Europe's Fragmented TV And Video Supply | AdExchanger

Europe's video ad market is fragmented, requiring tailored strategies for global advertisers due to diverse languages, currencies, and regulations.

Media Briefing: Another AI threat emerges for publishers: the third-party scraper

Publishers are alarmed as third-party web scrapers profit from their content without compensation, creating a black market for AI content licensing.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

How AI marketplaces are reshaping editorial advertising in 2026

The traditional workflow for editorial advertising is outdated, relying heavily on manual processes and lengthy email chains.

fromLindsey Gamble

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.

fromFuturism

Google News Now Prominently Featuring Polymarket Bets Alongside Actual Journalism

Polymarket bets are now featured prominently in Google News alongside traditional news articles.

Television

fromInterview Magazine

These Creators Are Getting Rich Off Reaction Content While We Watch

Reaction videos have evolved from a niche curiosity into a massive YouTube phenomenon, with top channels accumulating hundreds of millions of views and attracting attention from major artists.

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.

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.

MS NOW is investing in local news and original reporting as it builds a post-NBC identity - Poynter

MS NOW is expanding into local news through partnerships with nonprofit journalism organizations to enhance original reporting and localized coverage.

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.

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

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.

Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram | TechCrunch

Meta is testing a premium subscription called Instagram Plus, offering exclusive features in select countries.

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.

fromTheWrap

Clipping Viral Social Videos Has Become Big Business

Clavicular's rise exemplifies the effectiveness of clipping shortform videos for creators in gaining viral fame.

fromTech Times

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.

fromwww.dw.com

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.

Digiday+ Research: Publishers apply AI to streamline tasks and improve audience experience

Publishers are increasingly integrating AI into editorial workflows to streamline tasks and enhance audience experience.

Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible. - Poynter

Tomo Chien's newsletter, Morning, Trojan, offers a unique independent news source for USC students, blending hard news with humor and engaging a large subscriber base.

fromPetaPixel

Facebook Will Pay Creators $3K Per Month to Post Videos

Facebook is incentivizing creators with up to $3,000 monthly to post videos through the Creator Fast Track program.

Fox is the latest to add prediction markets as a new 'data layer' for news coverage

Fox Corporation partners with Kalshi to integrate prediction market data into its cable networks, enhancing reporting with real-time forecasts.

#creator-monetization

Venture

YouTubers aren't relying on ad revenue anymore - here's how some are diversifying | TechCrunch

fromMashable

X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions. Here's what to know.

X launches Creator Subscriptions 2.0 with exclusive threaded content, subscriber-only feed posts, and enhanced creator tools to monetize audiences directly on the platform.

Venture

YouTubers aren't relying on ad revenue anymore - here's how some are diversifying | TechCrunch

fromMashable

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X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions. Here's what to know.

X launches Creator Subscriptions 2.0 with exclusive threaded content, subscriber-only feed posts, and enhanced creator tools to monetize audiences directly on the platform.

Meta Offered Creators Cash-Here's How They Responded

Meta's 'Creator Fast Track' program offers guaranteed payments to attract creators from other platforms to post on Facebook.

fromNieman Lab

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.

fromNieman Lab

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.

Tech industry

fromwww.bbc.com

YouTube's $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push

YouTube generated over $60bn in 2025 from ads and subscriptions, surpassing Netflix and driving efforts to grow subscriptions through new, cheaper tiers.

Digiday+ Research: How Dow Jones, Forbes, The Guardian and other publisher revenue streams are shifting in 2026

Publishers are diversifying revenue streams amid economic challenges, focusing on ads, events, and subscriptions, with events gaining prominence since 2025.

Local Publishers Hit By AI Traffic Drops Collaborate For Revenue Relief | AdExchanger

AI-generated answers are diminishing traffic for smaller publishers, prompting collaboration to enhance reach and revenue.

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.

fromSemafor

Exclusive: Substack rival Beehiiv makes a push into podcasting

Beehiiv enters podcasting to compete in the creator economy by offering a comprehensive service for independent creators.

Inside The Daily Mail's creator-led content playbook

DMG Media has hired creators to produce content for social channels, generating significant views and attracting brand partnerships since October 2025.

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.

fromNew York Post

Embattled BuzzFeed warns end could be near as it faces major cash crunch

BuzzFeed flagged going concern doubts and suspended 2026 forecasts while evaluating strategic options, with stock declining 7% as the company faces severe cash constraints and advertising revenue challenges.

Media Briefing: In the AI era, subscribers are the real prize - and the Telegraph proves it

Axel Springer's Telegraph acquisition values subscriber bases and newsroom quality over page views, positioning the publisher to withstand AI disruption through direct reader loyalty.

From rented audiences to engaged communities: Why participation is the new moat for publishers

Social platforms promised reach, scale and frictionless distribution. In exchange, publishers ceded control of audience relationships, data and, ultimately, trust. Today, that bargain is not working. Social media is imperfect. Feeds are flooded with bots, synthetic engagement, misinformation and bad actors operating under inconsistent or nonexistent moderation standards.

Media industry

Content Creators Didn't Kill Publisher Video. They Rebuilt The Ad Model | AdExchanger

Creator-led media companies outperform traditional publishers by building passionate fanbases and selling deeply integrated, cross-platform video campaigns that generic ads cannot match.

No Traffic, No Moat: How AI Breaks The Economics Of Destination Publishing | AdExchanger

AI-powered search and platform distribution shifts have collapsed the traditional publisher destination model, making owned-and-operated economics unsustainable for most media companies.

#subscriptions

Media industry

In Graphic Detail: Subscriptions are rising at big news publishers - even as traffic shrinks

fromWorld Economic Forum

Media industry

Understanding Value in Media: Perspectives from Consumers and Industry

Media industry

In Graphic Detail: Subscriptions are rising at big news publishers - even as traffic shrinks

fromWorld Economic Forum