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Privacy professionals
fromMiami Herald
1 day agoCalifornia county sues Meta, alleging it made billions from scam ads as Californians lost billions
Santa Clara County sued Meta for allegedly enabling and profiting from fraudulent Facebook and Instagram ads, seeking restitution, penalties, and practice changes.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day agoSanta Clara County sues Meta, alleging it made billions from scam ads as Californians lost billions
Santa Clara County sued Meta for allegedly enabling and profiting from fraudulent Facebook and Instagram ads, seeking restitution, penalties, and practice changes.
#creator-economy
Media industry
fromVariety
2 months agoHow the Creator Economy Has Changed Marketing and 'Democratized the Launch of Consumer Products'
The creator economy has democratized consumer product launches by eliminating the need for massive paid media budgets, enabling influencers to build billion-dollar brands through social platforms.
Media industry
fromVariety
2 months agoHow the Creator Economy Has Changed Marketing and 'Democratized the Launch of Consumer Products'
The creator economy has democratized consumer product launches by eliminating the need for massive paid media budgets, enabling influencers to build billion-dollar brands through social platforms.
Artificial intelligence
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week agoSocial Media and AI Converge: What xAI's $20B and OpenAI's $122B Mean for Your Feed - Social Media Explorer
xAI and OpenAI raised unprecedented capital in early 2026, accelerating AI models that drive social platform operations, recommendations, and advertising.
Artificial intelligence
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week agoSocial Media and AI Converge: What xAI's $20B and OpenAI's $122B Mean for Your Feed - Social Media Explorer
xAI and OpenAI raised unprecedented capital in early 2026, accelerating AI models that drive social platform operations, recommendations, and advertising.
fromEngadget
2 months agoBluesky's CEO is stepping down after nearly 5 years
As Bluesky matures, the company needs a seasoned operator focused on scaling and execution, while I return to what I do best: building new things. Schneider, who was previously CEO at Wordpress parent Automattic, will be that experienced operator and leader while Blueksy's board searches for a permanent CEO.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 months agoIs 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
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
2 months agoThe Relationship Between Content Creators, Influencer Marketing And The Music Industry
Music industry increasingly relies on influencer marketing through social media apps like TikTok, Koji, and Triller, where artists collaborate with content creators to engage audiences and create viral trends.
fromTheregister
4 months agoFaith in the internet is fading among young Brits
The questions were part of annual research carried out in the summer by pollster YouGov with 7,340 adults of all ages for Ofcom's Annual Online Nation report. Despite their increasing negativity, young adults in the UK spend significantly more time online than older age groups, averaging six hours and 20 minutes a day on personal (rather than work) devices, up ten minutes over the prior 12 months and much higher than the four hours and 30 minutes for all adults.
Mental health
fromTeen Vogue
7 months ago12 Top Gen Alpha Influencers (And What Their Rise Means)
It might feel wild, but Gen Alpha influencers are already on the rise. In some cases, these influencers haven't even hit double digits. Kids as young as 7 - the age twins Koti and Haven Garza were in a viral "we're Gen Alpha influencers" TikTok last year - are already in the business of influencing. And business, it seems, is booming.
Social media marketing
Artificial intelligence
fromMashable
7 months agoOpenAI's Sora 2, Meta's Vibes, Character.AI's Feed: The AI video social media war begins
AI-generated short videos and deepfakes are flooding social media, expanding tools like Sora while raising concerns about authenticity, distribution, and environmental impact.
fromwww.boredpanda.com
7 months ago90 Examples Of People So Consumed By Hustle Culture They Lose Touch With Real Life (New Pics)
We live in the Influencer Age, where people project themselves as relevant figures to be admired and emulated. We see most of them on Instagram or TikTok, either flaunting their luxurious lifestyle, showing random moments of their day, or sharing something inspirational for their audiences to take in. Recently, LinkedIn has been another platform where supposed thought leaders share insights with fellow professionals.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
7 months agoWIRED Roundup: How Charlie Kirk Changed Conservative Media
Zoë Schiffer: Welcome to WIRED's Uncanny Valley. I'm WIRED's Director of Business and Industry, Zoë Schiffer. Today on the show we're skipping our regular roundup to discuss the news that's gripped the nation since yesterday: the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. On Wednesday, Kirk was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University. It was the first appearance of what was supposed to be a nationwide tour aimed at "equipping students with the tools"
Right-wing politics
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