#youtube-experiment
#youtube-experiment

fromSocial Media Examiner

Social media marketing

Instagram's recommendation algorithm will penalize 'unoriginal' photo and carousel posts - Engadget

12 hours ago

Social media marketing

New Instagram Tools to Drive Traffic, Optimize Your Content, and Establish Branding : Social Media Examiner

fromCNET

1 hour ago

Social media marketing

Instagram Cracks Down on Accounts That Mostly Post Unoriginal Content

Social media marketing

Instagram cracks down on content aggregators | TechCrunch

fromenglish.elpais.com

They're using my images to sell products': Influencers angry with Instagram over the new feature

Instagram uses influencers' images to sell unrelated products without their consent, leading to potential profit loss for creators.

fromPetaPixel

Social media marketing

New Instagram Policies Target Reposted Content

Instagram's recommendation algorithm will penalize 'unoriginal' photo and carousel posts - Engadget

Meta is revamping Instagram's algorithm to prioritize original content and penalize unoriginal posts.

fromSocial Media Examiner

12 hours ago

New Instagram Tools to Drive Traffic, Optimize Your Content, and Establish Branding : Social Media Examiner

Instagram is testing clickable links in captions for Meta Verified users, enhancing marketing strategies for brands.

fromCNET

1 hour ago

Instagram Cracks Down on Accounts That Mostly Post Unoriginal Content

Instagram is enforcing originality guidelines to limit aggregator accounts that share unoriginal content without meaningful alterations.

Instagram cracks down on content aggregators | TechCrunch

Instagram will limit recommendations for accounts that primarily repost others' content to promote originality and credit creators of original work.

fromenglish.elpais.com

They're using my images to sell products': Influencers angry with Instagram over the new feature

Instagram uses influencers' images to sell unrelated products without their consent, leading to potential profit loss for creators.

fromPetaPixel

New Instagram Policies Target Reposted Content

Instagram is prioritizing original creators with a new algorithm that limits visibility for accounts sharing unoriginal content.

more#instagram

#youtube

Television

YouTube rolls out Multiview option to more subscribers

fromAndroid Authority

YouTube Premium is quietly winning the war against ad blockers

YouTube Premium subscribers increased significantly, surpassing ad revenue, with 25 million new subscribers added in Q1 2026.

fromVariety

YouTube Pumps Up Ad Sales 10.7% to $9.9 Billion in Q1

YouTube's ad revenue reached $9.88 billion in Q1 2026, reflecting a 10.7% year-over-year growth.

Roam Research

fromMacRumors

YouTube Tests AI-Powered 'Ask YouTube' Conversational Search Feature

YouTube is testing a conversational search feature that allows users to ask complex questions and receive video and text results.

OMG science

Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube

Google is testing an AI Mode-like search feature on YouTube called 'Ask YouTube' for Premium subscribers.

The 6 Key Videos Every New YouTube Channel Needs To Have

New YouTube channels should focus on six foundational videos to grow their audience effectively.

Television

YouTube rolls out Multiview option to more subscribers

fromAndroid Authority

YouTube Premium is quietly winning the war against ad blockers

YouTube Premium subscribers increased significantly, surpassing ad revenue, with 25 million new subscribers added in Q1 2026.

fromVariety

YouTube Pumps Up Ad Sales 10.7% to $9.9 Billion in Q1

YouTube's ad revenue reached $9.88 billion in Q1 2026, reflecting a 10.7% year-over-year growth.

Roam Research

fromMacRumors

YouTube Tests AI-Powered 'Ask YouTube' Conversational Search Feature

YouTube is testing a conversational search feature that allows users to ask complex questions and receive video and text results.

OMG science

Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube

Google is testing an AI Mode-like search feature on YouTube called 'Ask YouTube' for Premium subscribers.

The 6 Key Videos Every New YouTube Channel Needs To Have

New YouTube channels should focus on six foundational videos to grow their audience effectively.

Zefr Builds A New Front Door For YouTube Buys | AdExchanger

Zefr's Zain hub connects AI agents to advertiser data, enabling natural language campaign setup across platforms like YouTube and Meta.

Tech industry

fromMobile World Live

Meta revenue jumps on ad growth, AI push

Meta Platforms achieved a 33% revenue increase to $56.3 billion in Q1 2026, driven by advertising growth and AI investments.

Digital life

fromDame Magazine

6 hours ago

Social Media Built a Market for Sexual Violence | Dame Magazine

The internet perpetuates violence against women, fueled by a tech ecosystem designed by men that profits from misogyny and sexual violence.

#ai-advertising

fromPCWorld

6 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

Google is quietly moving toward ads in Gemini

Google is considering integrating ads into its Gemini app, following OpenAI's model with ChatGPT.

fromTECHBOOK

16 hours ago

Instagram Turns Your Posts Into Ads

AI-driven advertising on Instagram and TikTok is reducing influencers' control over product recommendations.

Artificial intelligence

fromPCWorld

6 hours ago

Google is quietly moving toward ads in Gemini

Google is considering integrating ads into its Gemini app, following OpenAI's model with ChatGPT.

fromTECHBOOK

16 hours ago

Instagram Turns Your Posts Into Ads

AI-driven advertising on Instagram and TikTok is reducing influencers' control over product recommendations.

more#ai-advertising

fromWIRED

13 hours ago

The Person Behind Those Viral Polycule Ads Says It's Just a Joke

The flyer read, 'Seeking New Polycule Member: We recently had a defector in our polycule and are seeking a new member.' It invited applicants to join a 'fun-loving, diverse, ragtag bunch of lover people.'

Humor

Vine makes a comeback

Divine was financed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and built by Evan Rabble Henshaw-Plath, the former lead developer at Odeo, the company that helped develop the original Twitter.

Vue

Amazon's New AI-Generated "Podcasts" Shilling Every Imaginable Products Are Already Backfiring Spectacularly

Amazon's AI feature generates mini-podcasts promoting products, including absurd topics like diaper rash cream and fake dog poop.

YouTube is testing an AI search mode that 'feels more like a conversation'

Google is integrating AI search into YouTube with a feature called 'Ask YouTube' for Premium subscribers.

5 hours ago

Meta is running get-rich-quick ads for its AI tools

Manus, an AI company by Meta, promotes easy money-making schemes through paid creators, obscuring their ties to the company.

fromThe New Yorker

A.I. Is Making Influencing Even Faker

A.I. enables users to create and monetize alternate identities on social media, reshaping influencer culture.

Podcast

fromFuturism

2 hours ago

Amazon's New AI-Generated "Podcasts" Shilling Every Imaginable Products Are Already Backfiring Spectacularly

Amazon's AI feature generates mini-podcasts promoting products, including absurd topics like diaper rash cream and fake dog poop.

YouTube is testing an AI search mode that 'feels more like a conversation'

Google is integrating AI search into YouTube with a feature called 'Ask YouTube' for Premium subscribers.

5 hours ago

Meta is running get-rich-quick ads for its AI tools

Manus, an AI company by Meta, promotes easy money-making schemes through paid creators, obscuring their ties to the company.

fromThe New Yorker

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A.I. Is Making Influencing Even Faker

A.I. enables users to create and monetize alternate identities on social media, reshaping influencer culture.

Things are not as bad as you think in marketing | MarTech

Negativity bias can overshadow positive achievements, leading to a focus on critiques rather than successes.

#tiktok

Music production

Best AI music video editor for TikTok: What video generators get right and wrong - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI video editors enhance TikTok content quality, but music licensing is crucial to avoid video removal.

What Multi-Location Brands Need To Know About TikTok's New Local Feed

TikTok's Local Feed prioritizes local content, enhancing discovery for users and creating opportunities for brands to engage with their communities.

TikTok lets users add relevant keywords to metadata

TikTok now allows creators to manage keywords for their videos, enhancing content discovery and audience alignment.

Favoured's TikTok Trend Report - 21/01/2022

TikTok Shopping offers businesses tools to engage users and enhance sales through creative content and exclusive offers.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Favoured's TikTok Trend Report - 21/01/2022

TikTok Shopping offers businesses tools to engage users and enhance sales through creative content and exclusive offers.

Music production

Best AI music video editor for TikTok: What video generators get right and wrong - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI video editors enhance TikTok content quality, but music licensing is crucial to avoid video removal.

What Multi-Location Brands Need To Know About TikTok's New Local Feed

TikTok's Local Feed prioritizes local content, enhancing discovery for users and creating opportunities for brands to engage with their communities.

TikTok lets users add relevant keywords to metadata

TikTok now allows creators to manage keywords for their videos, enhancing content discovery and audience alignment.

Favoured's TikTok Trend Report - 21/01/2022

TikTok Shopping offers businesses tools to engage users and enhance sales through creative content and exclusive offers.

Favoured's TikTok Trend Report - 21/01/2022

TikTok Shopping offers businesses tools to engage users and enhance sales through creative content and exclusive offers.

How TikTok Shop is turning discovery into durable commerce | Fortune

Discovery e-commerce transforms shopping by integrating content and transactions, with TikTok Shop leading this shift.

YouTube traffic campaigns achieve 43% reduction in cost-per-session

Norse Atlantic Airways needed to drive high-quality sessions to its site to engage prospects across various channels, boosting brand consideration while managing high CPMs from current strategies.

European startups

2 hours ago

How to Leverage Creator-Led Marketing for Owned, Earned, and Paid Content on TikTok

Creator-led marketing is essential for brands, especially on TikTok, where influencer campaigns leverage owned, earned, and paid channels for maximum impact.

Netflix wants you to watch 'Clips,' its TikTok-like vertical video feed | TechCrunch

Netflix introduces Clips, a vertical video feed for discovering content through personalized highlights from original programming.

Here's what Netflix's new vertical video feed is like

Netflix is launching a new vertical video feed called 'Clips' to enhance content discovery on its mobile app.

How Netflix is rewriting the streaming ad playbook

Netflix's ad business is evolving into a serious competitor in the ad market, focusing on differentiated products and expanding partnerships.

Netflix wants you to watch 'Clips,' its TikTok-like vertical video feed | TechCrunch

Netflix introduces Clips, a vertical video feed for discovering content through personalized highlights from original programming.

Here's what Netflix's new vertical video feed is like

Netflix is launching a new vertical video feed called 'Clips' to enhance content discovery on its mobile app.

How Netflix is rewriting the streaming ad playbook

Netflix's ad business is evolving into a serious competitor in the ad market, focusing on differentiated products and expanding partnerships.

How Creators Are Earning Up to $50K per Project with AI Video

AI video production combines creativity and technical skills to generate income through various strategies, including ad agencies and content creation.

X upgrades its ad platform in long overdue overhaul

X has launched a significant overhaul of its advertising tools, focusing on AI-powered upgrades for improved ad delivery and campaign setup.

Marketing tech

X announces a rebuilt ad platform powered by AI | TechCrunch

X is launching an AI-powered ad platform to attract advertisers and improve ad revenue growth.

X upgrades its ad platform in long overdue overhaul

X has launched a significant overhaul of its advertising tools, focusing on AI-powered upgrades for improved ad delivery and campaign setup.

X announces a rebuilt ad platform powered by AI | TechCrunch

X is launching an AI-powered ad platform to attract advertisers and improve ad revenue growth.

AI Was Supposed to Kill Google Search -- Instead It Reignited Growth

Alphabet's Q1 FY2026 results exceeded expectations, with significant growth in Search revenue and overall financial performance.

Marketing

fromMiami Herald

8 hours ago

How The Now Agency Is Rethinking YouTube for Fitness Brand Building

Fitness brands should focus on building an audience rather than just distributing content.

The creator economy is forcing Big Tech to rethink its approach

The creator economy has empowered individual content creators, shifting power dynamics between them and technology giants.

fromInc

Inside the Tools That Help Creators Actually Make Money

The creator economy and social commerce significantly expanded in 2021, prompting companies to innovate and adapt to new entrepreneurial demands.

fromBusiness Matters

The creator economy is forcing Big Tech to rethink its approach

The creator economy has empowered individual content creators, shifting power dynamics between them and technology giants.

fromInc

Inside the Tools That Help Creators Actually Make Money

The creator economy and social commerce significantly expanded in 2021, prompting companies to innovate and adapt to new entrepreneurial demands.

How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet

Short video clips from long-form content have become the dominant unit of online media, surpassing traditional promotional roles.

Your Google TV experience is about to get chaotic with a dedicated YouTube Shorts feed

Google TV will feature a new 'Short videos for you' row with YouTube Shorts, but users cannot disable it.

Google TV is getting a dedicated row for YouTube Shorts

Google TV will feature a new row for personalized YouTube Shorts, enhancing access without the app.

fromDigital Trends

Your Google TV experience is about to get chaotic with a dedicated YouTube Shorts feed

Google TV will feature a new 'Short videos for you' row with YouTube Shorts, but users cannot disable it.

Google TV is getting a dedicated row for YouTube Shorts

Google TV will feature a new row for personalized YouTube Shorts, enhancing access without the app.

How To Vibe Code A Viral YouTube Video Machine

Vibe coding a YouTube dashboard streamlines content strategy by utilizing data to inform video creation decisions.

Marketing

The Streams Are Up, But The Fans Aren't There. What Music Marketing Is Getting Wrong Right Now

Music marketing needs to evoke genuine emotion to create lasting connections with audiences.

fromAdExchanger

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Google Ads Recommendations Gains Results Tab

Google Ads has introduced a new 'results' tab in the recommendations section to display the impact of implemented recommendations.

Marketing

Media Buying Briefing: Agencies turn creators into test labs for campaigns and product innovation

Creators are now integral to marketing strategies, influencing campaign development and brand relevance in the evolving media landscape.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

MrBeast is courting Madison Avenue as he looks to level up his ad business

MrBeast's company, Beast Industries, is seeking a VP of agency partnerships to connect with major advertising agencies.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

MrBeast is plotting a move into 'AI-native entertainment'

MrBeast seeks a leader to create AI-native productions, making AI the foundation of content creation at Beast Industries.

fromAol

Google's click signals: How user behavior drives rankings

Google uses click signals to evaluate content performance and influence search rankings.

#social-media

Brands are about to spend more boosting creator content than creators earn making it

US social network amplified content ad spending will equal creator sponsored content revenues at $14.15 billion in 2027.

Brands are about to spend more boosting creator content than creators earn making it

US social network amplified content ad spending will equal creator sponsored content revenues at $14.15 billion in 2027.

4 hours ago

How To Build A Social Voice Without Getting Bogged Down In Approvals

Speed and creativity are essential for brands on social media, requiring agile teams and clear guidelines to maintain integrity.

Brands are about to spend more boosting creator content than creators earn making it

US social network amplified content ad spending will equal creator sponsored content revenues at $14.15 billion in 2027.

Brands are about to spend more boosting creator content than creators earn making it

US social network amplified content ad spending will equal creator sponsored content revenues at $14.15 billion in 2027.

4 hours ago

How To Build A Social Voice Without Getting Bogged Down In Approvals

Speed and creativity are essential for brands on social media, requiring agile teams and clear guidelines to maintain integrity.

3 Marketing Tactics That Stand Out When AI Is Everywhere

Creating authentic connections is essential for building a customer base and achieving long-term growth.

#meta

Marketing tech

Meta opens its ad ecosystem to third-party AI tools

fromAdExchanger

21 hours ago

Marketing tech

Meta's Ad Machine Is Purring, So Why Did Its Stock Drop? | AdExchanger

fromPR Daily

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

Meta faces a lawsuit for allowing scam ads on its platforms, allegedly profiting from them while misleading users about safety.

Meta opens its ad ecosystem to third-party AI tools

Meta is opening its ad ecosystem to third-party AI tools, allowing advertisers to integrate preferred AI for campaign management.

fromAdExchanger

21 hours ago

Meta's Ad Machine Is Purring, So Why Did Its Stock Drop? | AdExchanger

Meta is investing heavily in AI technology, expecting to spend up to $145 billion this year, funded by its advertising revenue.

fromPR Daily

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

Meta faces a lawsuit for allowing scam ads on its platforms, allegedly profiting from them while misleading users about safety.

Television

Now YouTube TV lets you multiview any channel you want

fromGSMArena.com

Google is rolling out a fully customizable Multiview in YouTube TV and testing new YouTube Live ads

YouTube TV introduces customizable Multiview and side-by-side ads for live streams, enhancing user experience during sports and monetization.

Television

Now YouTube TV lets you multiview any channel you want

fromGSMArena.com

Google is rolling out a fully customizable Multiview in YouTube TV and testing new YouTube Live ads

YouTube TV introduces customizable Multiview and side-by-side ads for live streams, enhancing user experience during sports and monetization.

Stop Scaling Mediocre Ads: How AI Can Actually Elevate Performance Marketing

Performance marketing can compromise creativity, leading to generic ads; AI should enhance human creativity rather than replace it.

Instagram says it doesn't want your tweet round ups

The platform is enforcing stricter rules against reuploaded content to prioritize original creators and limit the reach of unoriginal accounts.

PubMatic and IAB Europe Release New Research Revealing the State of Online Video Advertising Today and Predictions for the Year Ahead

Media buyers are increasingly investing in video advertising, particularly connected TV, due to its cost-effectiveness and audience reach.

Avoiding The Zero-Click Crisis: 4 Strategies For AI Search Visibility

AI has transformed digital marketing, making traditional content strategies ineffective and emphasizing the need for earned authority.

Meta Will Run Your Entire Ad Campaign With AI. Should You Let It

Meta's Advantage+ suite automates AI ad campaigns, simplifying the process for small businesses and improving cost efficiency.

Avoiding The Zero-Click Crisis: 4 Strategies For AI Search Visibility

AI has transformed digital marketing, making traditional content strategies ineffective and emphasizing the need for earned authority.

Meta Will Run Your Entire Ad Campaign With AI. Should You Let It

Meta's Advantage+ suite automates AI ad campaigns, simplifying the process for small businesses and improving cost efficiency.

more#digital-marketing

What to Expect From the Marketing in the Near Future

Technological advancements like VR and AR are transforming marketing by enhancing customer engagement and optimizing user experiences.

fromWhat's Trending

How to Use Veo 4 for Marketing Videos Without a Complicated Workflow

Veo 4 enhances AI video generation with improved quality and control, addressing workflow complexities faced by marketers.

fromwww.marketingdive.com

Albertsons injects fresh retail media data into YouTube advertising

Albertsons partners with YouTube to enhance ad buying using first-party data and AI-driven optimization tools.

You Bought The AI Tools, So Why Isn't Your Marketing Improving?

AI marketing tools require time, proper integration, and a solid plan to deliver effective results.

For creators, the reply button is the relationship

Replying to comments is the primary engagement method for US creators at 29%, significantly higher than in-person meetups at 4.9%.

What If You Could Pay With Influence?

The influencer economy lacks structured transactions, leading to unclear value assessments and delayed pricing for both brands and creators.

fromZDNET

Is Facebook adding Gen Z phrases to your shared posts? You're not alone, bestie

A glitch on Facebook is adding Gen Z slang to shared posts without user input.

fromEntrepreneur

1 month ago

How These Smart Hook Strategies Can Improve Your Video Engagement

Optimize video hooks within the first three seconds using combined visual and verbal elements, and diversify emotional triggers to maintain viewer engagement and prevent predictable drop-offs.

fromwww.marketingdive.com

1 week ago

Creator marketing now a core media channel' while search slows: IAB

Digital advertising revenue reached $294.6 billion in 2025, driven by video, creator content, and performance media despite economic challenges.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

1 month ago

Increase YouTube Views in a Competitive Niche - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Growth in competitive YouTube niches requires matching viewer intent and delivering specific solutions rather than broad content, as YouTube's algorithm rewards videos that keep viewers engaged.