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Marketing
fromSfgate
17 hours ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
21 hours 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
fromFortune
3 minutes ago

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day 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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

What the Meta and Google verdict means for social media design

Meta and Google found negligent for social media design, awarded $6 million in damages, raising legal questions about social media's safety and liability.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days 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.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days 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.
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.
Apple
Mobile UX
fromTECHBOOK
4 hours ago

Ads on Honor Phones-Soon in Europe?!

Honor smartphones may soon feature ads in pre-installed apps, expanding from the Middle East to Europe.
#ai-generated-content
fromThe Verge
2 hours ago
Graphic design

Really, you made this without AI? Prove it

Labeling human-made content is essential as AI-generated works proliferate, creating confusion and skepticism among audiences.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

9 Ways To Stand Out In A Social Media World Full Of Slop

AI-generated slop floods social media, making quality content visibility harder; success requires committing to meaningful, audience-focused content over quantity.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
2 hours ago

Really, you made this without AI? Prove it

Labeling human-made content is essential as AI-generated works proliferate, creating confusion and skepticism among audiences.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

9 Ways To Stand Out In A Social Media World Full Of Slop

AI-generated slop floods social media, making quality content visibility harder; success requires committing to meaningful, audience-focused content over quantity.
#connected-tv
Television
fromAol
20 hours 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.
Television
fromMiami Herald
19 hours ago

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

Connected TV is evolving to engage audiences in social spaces like restaurants and gyms, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards experiences.
Television
fromAol
20 hours 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.
Television
fromMiami Herald
19 hours ago

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

Connected TV is evolving to engage audiences in social spaces like restaurants and gyms, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards experiences.
Intellectual property law
fromABA Journal
1 day ago

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

A TikTok creator is being sued for defamation by an immigration law firm over alleged false statements made online.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Online marketing
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

How to know if a digital marketing agency is good

Quality marketing agencies provide dedicated representatives, prioritize human management over automation, and possess extensive marketing experience.
E-Commerce
fromVogue
1 day ago

Can TikTok Shop Help Mac Cosmetics Gain Momentum?

Mac Cosmetics has launched on TikTok Shop to connect with 1 billion users amid declining sales in traditional retail.
#tiktok
Film
fromVariety
2 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
Games
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
NYC startup
fromDigiday
2 days ago

How a 'TikTok doctorate' made 26-year-old Griffin Johnson a venture capitalist

Griffin Johnson transitioned from nursing student to co-founder of Animal Capital, leveraging TikTok connections and the creator economy's growth.
Games
fromFast Company
2 days ago

TikTok DMs have a hidden easter egg-and it's no joke. How to find and play the secret emoji game

A hidden alligator emoji game is available in TikTok DMs, providing a fun distraction for users.
Film
fromVariety
2 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
Games
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
NYC startup
fromDigiday
2 days ago

How a 'TikTok doctorate' made 26-year-old Griffin Johnson a venture capitalist

Griffin Johnson transitioned from nursing student to co-founder of Animal Capital, leveraging TikTok connections and the creator economy's growth.
Games
fromFast Company
2 days ago

TikTok DMs have a hidden easter egg-and it's no joke. How to find and play the secret emoji game

A hidden alligator emoji game is available in TikTok DMs, providing a fun distraction for users.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
Podcast
fromTheankler
3 days ago

Inside The Chernin Group's Bet on Creator-Led Empires

Community is the most valuable asset in media, driving investment strategies for emerging media companies.
#ai
Humor
fromMashable
3 days ago

Fruit Love Island and other AI fruit slop are taking over the internet

AI-generated content like Fruit Love Island captivates millions, raising questions about human engagement with digital culture and entertainment.
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Silicon Valley food

'Fruit Love Island' is TikTok's most popular AI-generated series. It's now facing trouble in paradise

Humor
fromMashable
3 days ago

Fruit Love Island and other AI fruit slop are taking over the internet

AI-generated content like Fruit Love Island captivates millions, raising questions about human engagement with digital culture and entertainment.
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Silicon Valley food

'Fruit Love Island' is TikTok's most popular AI-generated series. It's now facing trouble in paradise

Social media marketing
fromWCVB
4 hours ago

These creators helping viewers save money. Here's how

Deinfluencers encourage sustainable living and mindful spending, promoting alternatives to consumerism in response to economic challenges.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.
fromThe Atlantic
2 hours ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

What AI disruption means for experimental ad budgets

Marketers are increasingly reallocating budgets towards experimental ad channels, including AI and retail media, to find new audiences and drive growth.
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 day ago

Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from March

The marketing industry is facing a potential slowdown, with significant dips in advertising revenue growth predicted for major platforms like Meta.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
5 days ago

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

The advertising industry is entering a positive phase with strong confidence in media investment across various sectors.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

What AI disruption means for experimental ad budgets

Marketers are increasingly reallocating budgets towards experimental ad channels, including AI and retail media, to find new audiences and drive growth.
#creator-economy
fromForbes
5 days ago
Growth hacking

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

Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
Media industry
fromForbes
2 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
fromForbes
3 days ago
Marketing

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

Growth hacking
fromForbes
5 days ago

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.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
Media industry
fromForbes
2 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 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.
#experiential-marketing
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why the future of brand trust is sensory marketing

Experiential communications leverage sensory engagement to build trust and connection, countering AI fatigue and skepticism in audiences.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brands are getting more physical

Marketers are increasingly focusing on physical experiences to foster human connection and emotional engagement with consumers.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why the future of brand trust is sensory marketing

Experiential communications leverage sensory engagement to build trust and connection, countering AI fatigue and skepticism in audiences.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brands are getting more physical

Marketers are increasingly focusing on physical experiences to foster human connection and emotional engagement with consumers.
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 day 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
fromFast Company
4 days ago

AI didn't break marketing. It exposed what wasn't working.

Marketing leaders focus on growth and proving marketing's value, while AI changes how buyers discover information and measure marketing impact.
fromTechCrunch
2 days 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
fromDigiday
1 day ago

High stakes, big budgets: How brands are navigating a massive sports year

Brands are prioritizing long-term partnerships over costly live sports advertising due to economic uncertainties and high costs of ad placements.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.
Social media marketing
fromInc
2 days ago

AI Flooded the Feed. Now, the Smartest Companies Are Moving Offline

In-person brand activations are becoming essential as digital content saturation increases, making physical presence a scarce and valuable marketing channel.
#public-relations
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day 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.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day 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.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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.
Apple
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Why Apple is Flooding TikTok With 'Unhinged' Videos

Apple launched an intentionally absurdist TikTok marketing campaign featuring surreal, colorful videos to promote the MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop with an A18 Pro chip launching March 11, 2026.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Meet the 21-year-old media exec who wants TikTok shows to be taken seriously

Rowan Winch, cofounder of Fallen Media, plays a key role in producing popular TikTok shows while engaging directly with creators in New York City.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 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.
#e-commerce-growth
Online marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

How Creators Can Take Your Brand To New Markets

Global online retail sales grew from 16% to 19% in 2020, and influencer marketing through content creators enables brands to enter new markets authentically and effectively.
Online marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

How Creators Can Take Your Brand To New Markets

Global online retail sales grew from 16% to 19% in 2020, and influencer marketing through content creators enables brands to enter new markets authentically and effectively.
#influencer-marketing
Podcast
fromThe Drum
3 weeks 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
fromDigiday
5 days ago

AI influencer discovery tools are changing how agencies cast creators

AI is increasingly used for influencer selection in marketing campaigns, enhancing brand engagement and measurable impacts.
Marketing
fromThedrum
6 days ago

Beyond likes and impressions: How measurement is unlocking the power of influencer marketing

Influencer marketing has evolved into a key component of long-term brand strategies, emphasizing the importance of measurement for campaign effectiveness.
Podcast
fromThe Drum
3 weeks 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
fromDigiday
5 days ago

AI influencer discovery tools are changing how agencies cast creators

AI is increasingly used for influencer selection in marketing campaigns, enhancing brand engagement and measurable impacts.
Marketing
fromThedrum
6 days ago

Beyond likes and impressions: How measurement is unlocking the power of influencer marketing

Influencer marketing has evolved into a key component of long-term brand strategies, emphasizing the importance of measurement for campaign effectiveness.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

How Samsung Ads And Crumbl Got Their CTV Campaign To Perform Like Social | AdExchanger

Crumbl's success is driven by social media and its mobile app, which accounts for over 50% of sales.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Snapchat's 'Reals' joke mocks Instagram's many ripoffs

In a video featuring co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel, Snap describes 'Reals' as a place where 'real people share real moments. Really.' Spiegel emphasizes that 'People feel free to be their full selves and to keep it Real on Snapchat.'
Social media marketing
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

Gen Z prioritizes secondhand shopping and demands transparency from brands, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and expectations compared to millennials.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
4 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
fromThe Cut
3 days ago

Brand Names Are in Crisis

"Any time you have to explain your name, you're essentially apologizing for it," says Alexandra Watkins, the founder of naming firm Eat My Words. Her deal-breakers for names include 'looks like a typo' and 'hard to pronounce.'
Marketing
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 days ago

Agency Leaders Debate: Who owns the future?

The future of the marketing industry hinges on the balance between big tech companies and consumer importance.
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Adzymic Powers Omnichannel Grimace Shake Campaign for McDonald's Singapore - ExchangeWire.com

The campaign begins with a gamified DOOH execution placed in high-footfall Gen Z locations including Dhoby Ghaut, Bugis, Singapore Management University, and the Central Business District. These locations help bring the Grimace Shake campaign into the flow of Singapore's daily urban movement.
Marketing
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

Burner Accounts, Brutal Honesty, and Radical Transparency: How Brands Are Winning on Reddit

Reddit is the top source for AI platforms, prompting marketers to prioritize Reddit content for community engagement.
Marketing
fromInc
1 week 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
fromFortune
1 week ago

Why TikTok is so important to QVC's survival | Fortune

QVC Group partnered with TikTok to adapt to changing consumer habits and revive its business through nonstop live shopping streams.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

Four Ways Influencer Marketing on TikTok Will Evolve in 2023

Creator-led TikTok campaigns surged 300% year-over-year in 2022, with brands increasingly centering creators in marketing strategies rather than treating them as secondary promotional tools.
fromThedrum
3 weeks 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
fromThedrum
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The evolution of creativity in video advertising: How far have we come? And where are we headed?

Video advertising creativity now extends beyond narrative into interactive, personalised, and technology-enabled formats driven by data and new screens.
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 tech
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

TikTok Launches New Ad Options for Streaming Providers

Personalized Streaming and New Title Launch Ads convert viewers into subscribers while platforms spotlight festivals and films frontload action and repeat plot beats.
fromForbes
1 month ago

Stories: The Ultimate Social Media Algorithm Hack

While the main feed is built for discovery and curated content, stories are built for connection. For local businesses like bakeries, cafes and restaurants, this distinction isn't just a technicality; it is a direct line to the consumer's daily routine.
Social media marketing
Marketing
fromCreative Review
1 month ago

The rise and rise of the stunt product

Brands deploy stunt-like product launches as cultural signals to align with consumer identity, ignite fandom, and drive participation while ensuring commercial viability.
Marketing
fromSocial Media Examiner
2 months ago

What's Working With Short-Form Video Right Now : Social Media Examiner

Strategic, authentic short-form video combined with long-form content can grow audiences and drive business results when aligned with business model and goals.
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